{"id":11321,"date":"2025-02-04T10:12:30","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T17:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/?p=11321"},"modified":"2025-02-04T10:12:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T17:12:30","slug":"think-global-link-local-2025-invitation-from-the-united-nations-association-in-canada-vancouver-branch-march-7th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/lfsgrads\/post-11321","title":{"rendered":"Think Global, Link Local 2025 &#8211; Invitation from the United Nations Association in Canada &#8211; Vancouver Branch &#8211; March 7th"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>TGLL 2025 \u2013 Think Global, Link Local is Back!<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us on Friday, March 7th, from 8 AM \u2013 12 PM (registration is at 8:00 AM) at the Holiday Inn Vancouver (711 West Broadway). Tickets are available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/think-global-link-local-2025-tickets-1110903033879\">Eventbrite<\/a>, and you can also find the link on our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.global2local.ca\/\">www.global2local.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0United Nations Association in Canada &#8211; Vancouver Branch (UNAC-V),\u00a0in conjunction with the Kwantlen Polytechnic University NGO and Non-profit Studies Program, is excited to host the eleventh annual\u00a0Think Global, Link Local (TGLL 2025). TGLL is\u00a0an award-winning annual networking event that was recognized by\u00a0UNESCO\u2019s IFIP (International Forum of Inclusion Practitioners). TGLL offers students the opportunity to connect with over 14 globally focused humanitarian or service organizations. Each organization will have a dedicated table, allowing participants to learn directly about career or volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the organizations joining us this year:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Amnesty International Canada<\/li>\n<li>Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)<\/li>\n<li>Ocean Wise<\/li>\n<li>Canadian Red Cross<\/li>\n<li>United Nations Association in Canada &#8211; Vancouver Branch (UNAC-V)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also check the TGLL 2025 website (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.global2local.ca\/\">www.global2local.ca<\/a>) for a full list of participating organizations.<\/p>\n<p>This year, we are honored to welcome Ms. Leilani Farha as our keynote speaker. Leilani is a lawyer and the Global Director of The Shift, an international human rights organization focusing on the right to housing. You can learn more about their work at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/make-the-shift.org\/\">https:\/\/make-the-shift.org<\/a>. From 2014 &#8211; 2020, Leilani served as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing. She is globally recognized for her expertise in human rights law.<\/p>\n<p>The event provides an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with potential employers or volunteer organizations. To learn more, check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/global2local.ca\/past-events\/\">photo gallery<\/a>\u00a0from previous events\u00a0and watch a\u00a0short event video<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z7aCbzDmTdw?si=7qHJgQMcWFGe5Lyo\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>TGLL 2025 Details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Networking Breakfast &amp; Registration: 8 AM<\/li>\n<li>Main Event: 9 AM \u2013 12 PM<\/li>\n<li>Ticket Prices:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Early Bird (until February 15<sup>th<\/sup>):\u00a0CA$24.76\u00a0(incl. CA$2.76 Fee)<\/li>\n<li>Regular (starts Feb 16<sup>th<\/sup>):\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CA$27.96 (incl. CA$2.96 Fee)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tickets are available now on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/think-global-link-local-2025-tickets-1110903033879\">Eventbrite<\/a>! You can also use the link on our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.global2local.ca\/\">www.global2local.ca<\/a>. We look forward to seeing you there for an inspiring morning of networking and collaboration!<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to follow us on social media for updates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LinkedIn:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/united-nations-association-vancouver\/posts\/?feedView=all\">United Nations Association in Canada \u2013 Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UNACVancouver\">UNACVancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>X:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/unacvancouver\">UNACVancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Instagram:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/unacvancouver\">unacvancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@unacvancouver.org\">info@unacvancouver.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Best Regards,<\/p>\n<p>Melisa Gardiola<\/p>\n<p>TGLL Committee Student Organizers<\/p>\n<p>Kwantlen Polytechnic University on behalf of United Nations Association in Canada &#8211; Vancouver Branch<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0TGLL 2025 \u2013 Think Global, Link Local is Back!\u00a0 Join us on Friday, March 7th, from 8 AM \u2013 12 PM (registration is at 8:00 AM) at the Holiday Inn Vancouver (711 West Broadway). Tickets are available now on Eventbrite, and you can also find the link on our website at\u00a0www.global2local.ca. 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