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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We are all facing an unprecedented global crisis. Yet our governments and international institutions are struggling to respond to the climate and ecological emergencies and widening inequality. So much needs to be done, and so much needs to change, that we need a steep change in connection, collective action and collaboration. We need to increase
EarthNet: Scaling Climate and Ecological Action Through the Power of Social Networking Read More »
Period. End Of Sentence. When the documentary film, Period. End of Sentence. won an Oscar in 2019, Melissa Berton — producer and founder of the non-profit Pad Project — accepted the award by saying, “A period should end a sentence, not a girl’s education.” Inspired by the film, Anita Diamant has written a book that
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The Community of Practice in Public Engagement As part of International Volunteer Day, (13) Canadian volunteer organizations, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, are pleased to offer you two special events on December 9, 2021! Here from expert speakers on international cooperation (NGO leaders, Partners and Volunteers) will discuss various themes such as, gender equality
Global Resiliency & Volunteerism – A Celebration Read More »
Join a spend a day virtual lounge with the Faculty of Public Affairs (FPA) student ambassadors. You will learn more about the experience of university students firsthand by attending a live online session with insights, as well as a live Q&A, learning more about Carleton University as a whole, getting acquainted with the unique resources available for
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management Read More »
GBV in its various forms affects millions of women and girls every day. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the crisis. During the 16 Days of Activism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), World Renew, Safe Church, and the CRCNA invite you to join us for the following online events: On the eve of this
As this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women approaches, Menstruation Should be Free, PERIOD will provide attendees with the opportunity to participate in an intersectional discussion on the subject of period poverty and menstrual equity in Canada. Experts from organizations including The Period Purse, Changing the Flow, and The Red Mvmt
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The triple threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, and climate change has created an unparalleled malnutrition crisis that is threatening the lives of millions of women and children in low-and-middle income countries. The completely preventable consequences of malnutrition are immoral and there has never been a greater and more urgent need for investment in nutrition
#InvestInNutrition: Taking action to end the malnutrition crisis Read More »
Fr Ismael Moreno (Fr Melo) will speak about human rights and the impact of the Canadian extractive industry in Honduras; Anitalia Pijachi from Colombia will share her experience on integral ecology in the Pan-Amazon region; and Noluthando Honono from South Africa will focus on the issue of migrants and refugees from an African perspective.
Solidarity in a COVID-19 world Read More »
What do peaceful protests look like? Are they effective? How can I get involved? Join Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) on November 18 for a virtual discussion with stories and expert advice you can use in effective nonviolent direct action. Hosted by Matthew Legge, CFSC’s Peace Program Coordinator and author of Are We Done Fighting? with presentations
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