Potential government change and uncertainty can have devastating consequences. Bay Street leaders are actively preparing and executing their government relations programs in the months that remain. Nonprofit leaders need to do the same. This workshop will help nonprofits to navigate changes on the horizon. Key Topics: Preparing for a (possible) new government / […]
Join us this November for an inspiring two-part webinar on youth activism and global solidarity, featuring our 2025 ICN Youth delegates! Discover how young changemakers across Canada are addressing global priority issues, from gender equity and climate justice to human rights. Engage with passionate speakers, share your ideas, and learn how you can make a
Building Just Worlds Together: Youth Activism and Global Solidarity Read More »
The event will be held at the University of Toronto’s Sidney Smith building, Room 2098, on Thursday Sept 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, and it will feature a Community Water Systems expert Ever Hernandez who will discuss the persecution of his colleagues, the “Santa Marta Five”. Their arrest and incarceration are seen as an effort
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Join OCIC and Crossroads International for a virtual and interactive knowledge-sharing session with special guest Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) Network, a key partner of Crossroads International in Kampala, Uganda. This event is open to OCIC members and representatives of other organizations working in the
Advancing Partnerships for Gender Equality: Effectively Advocating for Impact and Scale Read More »
You’re invited to join our Toronto Chapter of Right to Learn Afghanistan, formerly known as Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan, for an open house on September 14th! Join this community gathering to meet the members of the Toronto Chapter and learn about the current situation in Afghanistan and how to get involved in upholding
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Imagine yourself immersed in vibrant cultures, working side-by-side with local communities to create lasting change. Picture the friendships you’ll forge, the skills you’ll develop, and the unforgettable memories you’ll create. This is your chance to turn that dream into a reality! At our upcoming event, you’ll: Discover how your unique skills can transform lives across
Discover the World of International Volunteering with Cuso International Read More »
From March 11-15, 2025, 11 OCIC delegates attended the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), in person and virtually. At CSW68 they had the opportunity to choose from over 250 official and side events and over 700 civil society and NGO parallel events. Folks attended a range of sessions with a focus on Feminist
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Join us for a deep dive into celebrated Syrian-Canadian author and activist Danny Ramadan’s autobiography Crooked Teeth! Danny Ramadan is a Syrian-Canadian author and LGBTQ-refugees advocate. His memoir, Crooked Teeth, comes out in May 2024. His latest novel, The Foghorn Echoes won the Lambda Award for Gay Fiction, and was nominated for the BC &
Protection and Identity: A Conversation with Danny Ramadan on World Refugee Day Read More »
Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls, adolescent girls and women, particularly in the context
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In collaboration with the Global Centre for Pluralism, this live recording of the Museum’s podcast, This Being Human, features host Abdul-Rehman Malik in conversation with Deeyah Khan. Khan will share her experience as a documentary filmmaker and activist countering extremism and fostering understanding and empathy across ideological, religious, and racial divides. Born in Norway to
This Being Human: Live at the Aga Khan Museum with Deeyah Khan Read More »
