In recent years there has been an increased emphasis on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the humanitarian field. Despite this, greater consideration still needs to be given to the experiences of women as humanitarians, the impact that their leadership has in humanitarian response and the barriers they face in achieving leadership roles. On Tuesday, […]
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On December 4th, OCIC’s Ottawa Development Drinks Committee in collaboration with Canadian Feed the Children (CFTC) invite you to witness the award-winning photojournalism project, Transformations, to explore food security challenges and community-led solutions in several of Indigenous communities in Canada. This exhibit features the work of Canadian Feed the Children, Eel Ground First Nation, Chippewas
Kick-start the action at OCIC’s Holiday Pop-up Marketplace (FREE-ENTRY) — home to ethically produced and fair-trade gifts, free activities for children and youth to learn about social issues, and time for you to connect with prominent social activists, gender equality warriors, and feminist movement makers… Visit to the beautiful and accessible Centre for Social Innovation
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When: Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Have fun and learn about international development through conversations with Cuso International Alumni, speed-connecting style! Cuso International will bring together young leaders, diaspora, and industry professionals to participate in small group conversations about contributing their skills to create brighter futures. If you are a recent graduate,
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The Government of Canada is boldly committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. This global commitment has been expressed through the Feminist International Assistance Policy and, more recently, the G7 Declaration on Quality Education for Girls, Adolescent Girls and Women in Developing Countries, as well as the historic G7 investment in education for women
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Join us November 17th. We’re co-creating a day-long climate justice event, in continuity with previous People’s Climate Assemblies! Please see the theme statements below to see what we will be exploring. The Toronto People’s Assembly on Climate Justice asserts that climate change is not a future social and ecological crisis, but a current one and
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Join us for a Lunch and Discuss session with with Carlos Sanvee, General Secretary of the Africa Alliance of YMCAs and incoming Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs. This is a unique opportunity to learn and talk about the challenges and opportunities facing young people around the world today and the vital role
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Join us at the #LeadOnCanada Film Festival for dinner and a movie CanWaCH-style! The fun starts at 6 pm on Tuesday, November 20th at 2nd Floor Events in Toronto. Watch the work of our members in global health come to life on the big screen in a compelling collection of video shorts while you dine.
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Please join us for a Lunch and Learn, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM as Cuso International welcomes gender specialist Emilia Okon from Calabar, Nigeria to share inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs and youth who are challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers to gender equality. We hope you can join us for this knowledge sharing
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The Mt. Polley tailing dam tragedy in BC took place in August 2014, spilling 25 million cubic meters of toxic waste. On November 5, Brazilians commemorate the 3rd anniversary of an even bigger catastrophe at Mariana, Brazil, when a reservoir of toxic mine waste collapsed, killing 19 people, spilling 32 million cubic meters of waste,
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