From March 11-15, 2025, 11 OCIC delegates attended the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), in person and virtually. At CSW68 they had the opportunity to choose from over 250 official and side events and over 700 civil society and NGO parallel events. Folks attended a range of sessions with a focus on Feminist […]
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Join us for a deep dive into celebrated Syrian-Canadian author and activist Danny Ramadan’s autobiography Crooked Teeth! Danny Ramadan is a Syrian-Canadian author and LGBTQ-refugees advocate. His memoir, Crooked Teeth, comes out in May 2024. His latest novel, The Foghorn Echoes won the Lambda Award for Gay Fiction, and was nominated for the BC &
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Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls, adolescent girls and women, particularly in the context
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Sustainability Network welcomes back Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) to discuss reports tabled in Parliament on April 30, 2024. Commissioner Jerry V. DeMarco and Principals from the Office of the Auditor General of Canada will discuss the issues covered by these recent CESD reports: Report 1— Contaminated Sites in the North. Report
As populist parties of the right increase their electoral strength, governments and advocates of environmental policies are facing a well orchestrated backlash. In this wide-ranging interactive webinar, political scientists from the UK and Canada will explore the implications of this for both climate policies and the shifting frames of biodiversity and decarbonisation debates on both
Free Series Teaser: June 25th from 1 -1:30 PM ET on Zoom Webinar Environmentalists tend to be well-meaning, forward-thinking people who believe in preserving the planet for generations to come. Environmental organizations will advocate for reusable cups, circular economy, zero-waste, conservation and the protection of animals and their rights; but are often hesitant or completely invisible
4-PART SERIES: THE TRUE NATURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RACISM WITH CHÚK ODENIGBO Read More »
Working in an intergenerational environment is sometimes confronting, surprising and frustrating. It can also be stimulating, energizing and inspiring. Knowing the source of generational differences and their consequences is the best way to create an inclusive workplace that promotes the development of all generations. This presentation will give an overview of the challenges and changes
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Join Amnesty International Toronto Organization (AITO) for our upcoming Regional Meeting on Saturday, June 15th. It’ll be an informative, energizing day with opportunities to learn more about human rights issues, take action, network and more! Panel topics include solidarity and campaigning with land and water defenders in Latin America, Indigenous rights issues, and media bias
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In collaboration with the Global Centre for Pluralism, this live recording of the Museum’s podcast, This Being Human, features host Abdul-Rehman Malik in conversation with Deeyah Khan. Khan will share her experience as a documentary filmmaker and activist countering extremism and fostering understanding and empathy across ideological, religious, and racial divides. Born in Norway to
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Education has the power to shape the course of a person’s life. But access to this fundamental human right is often threatened by harmful gender norms, fragile institutions, and other systemic barriers. This is especially true for girls living in vulnerable communities. Addressing these challenges requires the cultivation of inclusive, resilient, and adaptive learning environments.
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