About Us
Who We Are
The United Nations Association in Canada Toronto Region Branch (UNACTO) is a volunteer-based division of the United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) which is a historic, national charitable organization, established in 1946.
UNA-Canada is a founding member of the World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) and today holds its elected Vice-Chair representing global civil society.
Our Mission
UNACTO is dedicated to elevating the principles of the UN Charter and to accomplishing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals through innovative programming. Our work is guided by three core principles: Integrity, Inclusiveness and Compassion.
We believe in building a better tomorrow by engaging the youth of the Greater Toronto Area and in growing global citizens through knowledge of the UN and its initiatives.
Co-Presidents
Sharmin Hassaniani
Irene Kashelsky
Board Chair
Irene Kashelsky
Board of Directors
Kassandra Barteaux
Staci Benny
Sharmin Hassaniani
Zahra Hirji
Irene Kashelsky
Roger Ma
Justin Murgai
Jean Pilaprat
Nancy Raimondo
Operational Team
Director of Governance
Nancy Raimondo
Governance Coordinators
Komal Gidwani
Arash Masoumi
Amir Soltaninia
Director of Programs
Maduba Ahmad
Programming Coordinator
Aisha Yusuf
Director of Communications
Sharmin Hassaniani
Communications Assistant
Gabriela Dolce
Editor
Ali Shahrukh Pracha
Co-Editor
Angel Xing
Contributing Writers
Liz Harris
Anja Kundacina
Salina Rezene
Dana Shamlawi
Angel Xing
Social Media Coordinator
Joelle Awad
Graphic Designer
Laila Zabaneh