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Gender Equality, Inclusive Governance and the Law: Aligned for a Better World

The Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP) in collaboration with the Canadian Council of International Law (CCIL) is proud to present the: CAIDP-CCIL 2018 Conference A lot has changed since last year, including a transition from Millenium Development Goals to the new, more universal, Sustainable Development Goals. Eighteen months into their implementation, we are […]

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence Doc and Talk

Over 20 years ago, Attiya Khan was in an abusive relationship with her then-boyfriend Steve. Today, she’s a prominent feminist who has worked for women’s shelters across the U.S. and Canada. Khan and co-director Lawrence Jackman teamed up to create a unique documentary that aims to evolve the conversation around intimate partner violence. “A Better

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Colonization & Systemic Racism: Pathways to Change

To commemorate this year’s Human Rights Day, Urban Alliance on Race Relations is hosting a panel of human rights advocates to discuss Colonization and System Racism: Pathways to Change Panelists: * Renu Mandhane, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission * Sylvia Maracle, Executive Director of Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, and Order

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Top Ten Compliance Issues for Canadian Registered Charities: A Webinar with Mark Blumberg

A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be extremely difficult for charities, employees and volunteers to focus in on the issues that are most important for charities. This webinar provides

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Violence Against Women: It’s a Human Rights Issue AND an Economic Issue – A Conversation During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

As UN Women states, “From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.” Gender-based violence is not only a civil

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Help Address Child Labour & Modern Slavery Join us for a Free Workshop, Friday December 8th

During this holiday season, many Canadians will give little second-thought to how their purchases are made. And yet, a 2017 Ipsos survey found 84% of Canadians wanted to make an effort to ensure they know how and where their purchases are made. With the Government of Canada in the midst of a parliamentary study on

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Engineers without Borders: Networking and Fundraising Mixer

Get ready EWB Professional Chapter’s December networking and fundraising mixer! This will be a great opportunity to liaise with the Professional Chapter Executive Team and learn about our work to end extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. Team members will showcase achievements through the exciting EWB Fellowship Program and our new initiative on “Evolving Engineering”! Fundraising

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Webinar Presentation by Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development on her Fall 2017 Report

Join the Sustainability Network for a webinar presentation by Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development on her Fall 2017 Report. The 2017 reports that will be discussed include: • Progress on Reducing Greenhouse Gases—Environment and Climate Change Canada • Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change • Funding Clean Energy Technologies Ms. Gelfand

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