Real change happens when people come together and use their collective power to lift up their communities. Together we have the ability to represent an array of people, issues and lived experiences, all with a shared passion for ending the injustice of poverty and inequality. That is why Oxfam Canada is calling on activists, community […]
In this book club, we will explore a recent literary work focused on international affairs, policy, or practice—with an emphasis on innovation, new voices, and diverse perspectives. Notable leaders and thinkers from the international affairs, global development, and allied sectors will facilitate lively and inclusive discussions, providing a structure for collaborative interpretation, learning, and growth.
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The Amazon, the Congo Basin, and the Boreal Forest are often described as the planet’s lungs — these regions absorb enormous amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and breathe out oxygen. Their protection is crucial in mitigating climate change. Canadian Jesuits International is pleased to invite Rigobert Minani SJ (Ecclesial Network of the Congo
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Human rights are at the heart of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This is reflected in the Agenda’s explicit commitments to “realize the human rights of all”, the relevance and significance of the various sustainable development goals to fulfillment of human rights, and the Agenda’s broader call that sustainable development must be inclusive of
Join us virtually for ‘Voices from the Grassroots: Radical Solidarity’, March 25 from 8:00 am to 9:00 am EST, at the NGO CSW66 Virtual Forum that will run in parallel to the official session of the CSW66. Our challenging times call for radical solidarity to address the disproportionate impacts of climate change and disasters on
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Managing risk is part of the board stewardship responsibility and management’s duty of care. The board and management need to develop an appropriate risk management environment for the organization to ensure risk exposures are within the risk tolerance set by the board. Risk management is the identification, evaluation and prioritizing of risk followed by the
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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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