Light Over Darkness: A Vigil for Afghan Women On International Human Rights Day, December 10th, join our Ottawa Chapter for a vigil. Gather with our dedicated volunteers for a vigil, followed by a discussion about the current state of human rights for women in Afghanistan, shared through art, reporting and lived testimony. Join us at […]
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Curious about Cuso International? Join us for an exclusive escape room challenge and see how teamwork can create real impact! Connect with other young changemakers, get your questions about Cuso answered, and discover inspiring stories of global action. After cracking the code together, we’ll head to a cozy café to keep the conversation going and build community.
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Are you feeling disheartened about the state of things in the world? Would you like to do something to help make a difference? Come join Amnesty International at Write for Rights and write a letter in support of human rights around the world. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights event, marked each year on International
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Learning Series: Session 1 – Feminist Approaches to Public Engagement and Global Citizenship Education Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Time: 12:00 to 2:00 PM (EST) Format: Online via Zoom Languages: French and English About this session Feminist approaches center gender justice, equity and inclusivity, challenging traditional power structures that often exclude or oppress various groups based on gender.
Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Drawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones, Lyse Doucet offers
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Date: November 12, 1-2 PM ET Cost: $20 (Zoom Webinar) *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days. Webinar Overview: As corporations increasingly use green claims to boost their sales , the risk of greenwashing — false or
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Date: Part 1 – November 5, 1-2 PM ET, Part 2 – November 19, 1-3 PM ET Cost: Part 1 – $20 Part 2 – $40 Part 1 & 2 Package: $50 *All registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the session. The recording will be available for 60 days.
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An afternoon of short videos & talks explaining the terrible injustices faced by Afghan women & girls and what Right To Learn Afghanistan is doing to help. Hear from a young woman making a new home in Peterborough after being forced to flee Afghanistan & Enjoy our refreshments. How you can help: Purchase tickets in
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Join us for a dynamic conversation with our panelists and moderator Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie! Our panelists include Grand Chief Edward John, Chief Francis Laceese, Kenneth Deer, Naiomi Metallic, and Sheryl Lightfoot! Canada’s new federal government has moved quickly on several pieces of legislation with significant impacts on the human rights of Indigenous Peoples. Relatedly, the Supreme
Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET Location: Online, via Zoom Building on the critical conversations of Part 1, Part 2 of our webinar series shifts the focus to solutions, strategies, and people-powered alternatives. How can we co-create ethical AI systems that reflect the values of justice, inclusion, and collective well-being? What role can civil society, youth, Indigenous leaders,
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