Events

Global Affairs Canada is pleased to have Dr. Assefa Bequele, Founder and Executive Director of the African Child Policy Forum (ACPF) visiting the Department February 8. Dr. Bequele will be addressing various aspects of child rights in Africa including: • Advancing state accountability and monitoring the child-friendliness of African governments; • Combating crimes and extreme […]

The “Masks of Manipulation”, an invaluable character development and conflict-resolution process designed by Simon Malbogat, gives face to each of the seven different emotional, mental, and spiritual manipulative forces we encounter both onstage and in daily life. This workshop draws on Commedia dell’Arte-inspired masks to help participants acquire a deeper awareness of manipulation and oppression:

In this all-levels workshop, we will explore how Forum Theatre techniques of participation, intervention, and improvisation can help performers, educators and community leaders build tool kits for character development, conflict resolution, and catalyzing change in their own circles. This workshop, which acquaints participants with Augusto Boal’s pedagogy and applied theatre techniques, is a great opportunity

What happens when you take apart a single moment of conflict to explore every possible desired action? In this experiential workshop led by Simon Malbogat, participants will activate Augusto Boal’s applied theatre techniques, such as image theatre and improvisation, to play out the multiple and competing desires of an individual or character as they navigate

Join A Different Booklist and The The University of Toronto Departments of African Studies, History, and the Women and Gender Institute for a book launch and discussion on Pan-Africanism: A History with Dr. Hakim Adi. Dr. Hakim Adi is professor of the History of Africa and the African Diaspora at the University of Chichester. Dr.

On Tuesday, February 26th, you are invited to Development Drinks Toronto in partnership with Engineers Without Borders, Green Campus Cotton, Regenesis, World University Services of Canada, OPIRG at York and Fairtrade Canada. We invite you to join us at et al. where you will have the opportunity to meet social and environmental justice warriors, find

As Canadians we have a responsibility to empower vulnerable populations both here at home and in the poorest countries around the world. Canada can and needs to do both. Join us on February 11th for a community conversation with the Hon.Jane Philpott MP Markham-Stouffville and Dr.Terry LeBlanc, Director of Indigenous Studies at Tyndale Seminary, as

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on gender, power structures and global change This event is free but seating is limited, so please register (link available on the event webpage). As part of its Solutions for Gender Equality speaker series, IDRC is hosting a special panel in collaboration with the International Development Week 2019

Join Drawdown Toronto, a project of Unify Toronto, The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), and the Ryerson Leadership Lab to expand our thinking and mobilize on climate change solutions relating to women and girls. We will be joined by Dr. Katharine Wilkinson, Senior V.P. of Communications & Engagement at Project Drawdown. Dr. Katharine Wilkinson

THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED Did you know that the number one solution to global warming is educating girls and family planning? Join Drawdown Toronto, a project of Unify Toronto, the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC), Ryerson Leadership Lab and over 100 change agents (women and men!) to expand our thinking and mobilize on climate