Events

Science for Peace invites you to our free weekly public lectures on global issues. Tom Rand, the Senior Advisor, Cleantech, will discuss the challenge of overcoming climate change denial. We issue a certificate of completion to anyone who attends six of the twelve lectures in the winter term. Bring a friend!

The Canadian Red Cross will be hosting an International Humanitarian Law Conference titled ‘Non-State Armed Actors and Developments in IHL: Canada’s Responsibilities in Instances of Military Collaboration’ at University of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, ON on January 24th, 2018 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm (reception to follow). Registration will be from 12:30pm-1:00pm. Through panel discussions,

Transformations: Stories of Partnership, Resilience and Positive Change is a collaborative photojournalism initiative intended to increase dialogue and further understanding of local and international partnerships that address complex global challenges. Through individual and organizational stories we invite you to actively engage in a new narrative on partnerships, solidarity and sustainable change. Through this exhibit we

The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) are pleased to co-host a webinar discussion for member organizations and others with interest in applying for Partnership for Her Voice, Her Choice. When: Monday, March 26th, 2018 from 1:00-2:00pm EST Agenda: 1. Overview of the Call criteria

Because we’re not done yet. Across Turtle Island (North America) we continue to see a rise in acts of hate. On Saturday, January 20, join us for a women’s march – Defining Our Future – to unite our communities in Toronto and discuss the future of our city, as imagined by young, local activists. Speakers

Join us for a discussion of the new book, The Authority Trap: Strategic Choices of International NGOs (Cornell, 2017). Sarah S. Stroup and Wendy H. Wong show that not all international nongovernmental organizations (INGOs) are created equal. Most INGOs are ignored in global politics, but a few have emerged as “leading INGOs” that command deference

Join Amnesty International Group 65 for our annual pancake supper and silent auction. Where: Fairlawn Avenue United Church When: Tuesday, February 13th, 2018, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm Everyone welcome. All proceeds go to Amnesty International.

The “Monday Night Seminar” carries on the tradition of Marshall McLuhan’s public seminars at the University of Toronto. This year’s thematic is MsUnderstanding Media. All seminars take place from 6 – 8pm within the same intimate Coach House setting where McLuhan once held court. In this up-close and personal environment, a range of thinkers –

A group of Hondurans have gathered in Toronto and in collaboration with the Latin American and Caribbean Solidarity Network will jointly light 30+ candles to remember Hondurans that were killed during the current electoral crisis. We want Canadians and all people living, residing and seeking refuge in this land to know that we do not

At long last, Social Justice Workers (SJWs) have learned how to take a joke. This January, OPIRG Toronto and VicPride are putting the spotlight on marginalized comedians—and off the ones that crack jokes at their expense. It’s PUNDIT: a radical night of comedy celebrating local comics and their identities! Entry is pay what you can