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Together: A story of a Good Neighbours Community Development Project in Bangladesh

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Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh, highlighting how this organization fosters sustainable development through empowering young people, supporting livelihoods and utilizing an innovative whole-community support system. The screening will be followed by an interactive Q&A and reflective discussions, where attendees will be invited […]

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In Conversation with Bob Rae: Future Leadership in International Development

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The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear from one of Canada’s foremost leaders in diplomacy and international development as he reflects on Canada’s leadership role in promoting sustainable, inclusive and

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My Time at Association for Women’s Rights In Development (AWID) – The Forum: A Journey of Learning, Healing, and Reimagining Advocacy

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My Time at Association for Women’s Rights In Development (AWID) – The Forum: A Journey of Learning, Healing, and Reimagining Advocacy Aija-Simone White | January 20, 2025 Expectations vs. Reality Heading into the 15th Association for Womens Rights In Development (AWID) Forum in Thailand, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Having attended professional conferences in

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Locally led development/ Développement mené localement- How do we do it? / Comment s’y prendre?

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International Development Week 2025- Locally Led Development- How do we do it? (French to follow below) Description: Join us for a lively discussion on the ins and outs of locally led development. The event will start off with a talk by Professor Maïka Sondarjee on locally led development and decolonization in the development sector. This

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Positioning for the Future: OCIC Symposium 2025

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Positioning for the Future: OCIC Symposium 2025 Kick off International Development Week (IDW) 2025 in a two-day Symposium for OCIC members, associates, partners, and youth with interest in positioning for and co-creating our collective future. Take time for reflection and learning, taking into consideration key principles, values, trends, priorities and drivers of change shaping the

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"Observer to Changemakers: Why Youth Voices Belong at COP" with a photo of the author Rajaa Berry

Why Youth Voices Belong at COP: Observers to Changemakers by Rajaa Berry

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Why Youth Voices Belong at COP: Observers to Changemakers By Rajaa Berry | December 19, 2024 Attending COP29 as a youth delegate gave me a front-row seat to the complex and often frustrating world of climate negotiations. While there were moments of progress, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was missing; youth voices weren’t

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Women’s Financial Independence: A Global and Canadian Perspective by K. Kamal

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Women’s Financial Independence: A Global and Canadian Perspective By K. Kamal | November 15, 2024 Achieving financial independence is a key pillar of gender equality, enabling women to make autonomous life choices, secure their financial futures, and actively contribute to the economy. While significant progress has been made in countries like Canada, challenges remain both

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Building Just Worlds Together: Youth Activism and Global Solidarity

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Join us this November for an inspiring two-part webinar on youth activism and global solidarity, featuring our 2025 ICN Youth delegates! Discover how young changemakers across Canada are addressing global priority issues, from gender equity and climate justice to human rights. Engage with passionate speakers, share your ideas, and learn how you can make a

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Reflections and Recommendations from the Dialogue on Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy by Yagiz Boran

Reflections and Recommendations from the Dialogue on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy by Yagiz Boran

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Reflections and Recommendations from the Dialogue on Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy By Yagiz Boran | November 8, 2024 | Photos by Sid Naidu Summary of the Indo-Pacific Strategy Dialogue The Indo-Pacific Dialogue, hosted on October 30th at Centennial College by the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), brought together a vibrant assembly of policymakers, experts, and

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