Events

UN Conventions — Real Promises or Just Words? Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Location: Jackman Hall, Toronto (Enter off McCaul Street) What is the Annual Grant Lowery Lecture? Every year, DCI-Canada hosts a lecture in honour of Grant Lowery. The purpose of these lectures is to share Grant’s passion for […]

Celebrate the life of those who were killed defending the natural resources of Mother Earth in Latin America and beyond, against mining, hydroelectric and agro-industries, among others. We also want to demonstrate our solidarity with those who have been criminalized for the same struggles. Speakers: * Kevhin Ramos (Honduras): Activist and Human Rights defender, currently

In 2017, nearly half of the refugee claims in Canada made by people who crossed through irregular border crossings between the US-Canada border were made by Haitians. Why were they compelled to go through irregular border crossings? And, why are Haitians who were living in the US for nearly a decade now leaving the US?

We are very happy to offer an additonal date for OCIC members to meet with us Face2Face in Toronto to review and discuss our proposed new strategic priorities and Theory of Change, and to share innovative ideas and insights on how best to realize them in the coming five years. When: Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The media’s response to the death of Peter Munk – valourizing a man responsible for countless deaths, widespread sexual assault, and the destruction of entire ecosystems – is a reminder of the power of money. It sets a dangerous precedent – that whatever crimes you commit, whatever devastation you cause, can be forgiven if only

Arbitrary borders are set by governments or authorities; by war and treaties; by regulation, social and institutional differences and personal boundaries. Millions of people worldwide have been forcibly moved to reserves or camps, detention, or marginal lands and denied citizenship and human rights within their country of birth. For millions of others it is no

Join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) in a live webinar to learn about career pathways in International Cooperation from sector-professionals. Hear their stories, gain insights and tips, and take advantage of a unique opportunity to ask questions. This online-panel will share reflections on their volunteer and career journeys, ways to contribute towards global

Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals call for bold and transformative action to achieve better results and greater impact for poverty reduction. This is where innovation can play a role. Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy includes a focus on innovation, research and results. This webinar will provide an overview of Global Affairs’ approach to

Fr. Lalit Tirkey SJ is the Director of the Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC). The Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC) is an initiative of the Jesuits in Darjeeling. The centre works with tea garden workers, who are often denied a just wage, access to legal benefits, and sometimes forced to become