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.
President
Staci Benny
Board Chair
Irene Kashelsky
Board of Directors
Sharmin Hassaniani
Maria Marchyshyn
Melissa Perrier
Jean Pilaprat
Amna Raza
Operational Team
Director of Governance
Maria Salhab
Governance Coordinators
Chad Milbrandt
Amir Soltaninia
Director of Programs
Maduba Ahmad
Project Coordinator
Idil Omar
Director of Communications
Sharmin Hassaniani
Impact Analyst
Tehseen Rana
Editor
Ali Shahrukh Pracha
Contributing Writers
Liz Harris
Anja Kundacina
Dana Shamlawi
Angel Xing
Shatabdy Zahid
Social Media Coordinator
Nina Lyn Mauro
Graphic Designers
Tariduni Hathurusinghe
Kelly To
Laila Zabaneh
Photography
Winston Tang