International Women’s Day (IWD) takes place every year on March 8th to recognize the importance of gender equality and to acknowledge and address historical and enduring inequalities. To mark IWD 2022, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)’s Global Development Studies (GDS) program and the School for Social Justice and Global Stewardship will host a […]
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Hear from a top researcher about a major national survey last fall (post-floods, post-election) on what Canadians really think about proposed solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss and what combinations of government measures could galvanize greater support for serious action on these dual emergencies.
Join us in celebrating “International Development Week,” an annual event, organized by the International Development Postgraduate Program of Centennial College. This year, we continue the discussion on Building Back Better through “Inclusive, Diverse, and Equitable Partnerships within Development.” Panellists will discuss approaches to adapt international development cooperation through power shifts, decolonizing aid and localization; addressing
This year, International Development Week takes place from February 6th to February 12th. On Friday, February 11th, the Cuso Youth Engagement Advisory will be hosting a speaker’s panel, “Youth, Speak Up! Perspectives on Global Development Issues”. Discussion topics will include Indigenous perspectives within International Development Studies, diversity, and inclusion. There will be two guest speakers
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Celebrate International Development Week by learning more about the ways community leaders in Peru are advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Join us for a heart-warming evening of video, music and an online silent auction with these special guests: Lola Paredes, of Rural Libraries Network (from Cajamarca) Flor Reaño, of Latidos (from the Zaña Valley) Erla Hoyos, of Centro Santa Angela (from
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We invite you to our next virtual town hall in recognition of International Development Week 2022. Join us for a conversation that will showcase Cuso’s approach to volunteering for development through the stories of two Cuso International volunteers, Rai Friedman and Carmencita Alcantara, and their work with the Ethiopian Agency for Civil Society Organizations.
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In recognition of International Development Week 2022, the Kawartha World Issues Centre (KWIC) presents, “Climate Action Through the Lens of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP)”. Join us on Wednesday, February 9th, 7-7:45pm, on Zoom, to explore the importance of UNDRIP as a framework for meeting climate targets and creating
Facing dire warnings from climate scientists and “blah blah blah” from global governments who don’t take youth seriously, young people today face a future filled with uncertainty. And yet, youth are leading movements that are transforming the world. Youth organizers will share their own perspectives on climate grief, structural challenges (racism, sexism, ageism), and imposter
So you have a vision for your community… But how do you get started? And what does it take to make a meaningful change? This session digs into the strategies and tactics that young people have used to build power, from relational organizing and direct action to political pressure. Youth organizers from across B.C. will
Youth are last to be considered, their input isn’t invited, and their consent is neither requested nor respected by the decision-makers who shape their lives. And yet, youth have always been at the forefront of movements for social change. The key to success is keen, unflinching analysis of what we’re up against – while appreciating
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