Get your tickets HERE! Join Equal Voice for an Inside-the-Room Conversation on Leadership & Governance March 13, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM EST Equal Voice returns to Toronto on March 13, for our 2026 International Women’s Day Luncheon, an exclusive, high-level conversation on leadership inside public institutions. This event will convene senior leaders from government, […]
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Join us for an International Women’s Day keynote and panel: Advancing Justice and Equality: Voices from Legal Frontlines Across the Globe Co-hosted by Crossroads International, the Ontario Council for International Cooperation and The Bahá’í Community of Canada, this free event will take place on March 5th in Toronto. You’ll hear from leaders working to close the justice
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Taste of the World is an evening of shared stories, global flavours, and meaningful connections. The menu will reflect vibrant culinary traditions from the Caribbean, Ethiopia, and Peru, and vegan options will be included. Through food, culture, and conversation, we’ll explore how local partnership and community drive change. The event will feature volunteer speakers (alumni) sharing insights
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Join us for an informal group discussion on “Accompaniment as Policy,” a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy Paul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care, development, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field work, he challenges
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Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026 Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm Location: Industrious Toronto, 33 Bloor Street East, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON This event is open to OCIC Members. Join us for an evening of conversation and connection with people working across international cooperation, impact investing, and housing rights. Meet new peers, share ideas, explore where
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You are warmly invited to join us for the opening of the “Middle Eastern and North African Trans Photovoice Art Exhibit: Stories of Resilience & Be/Longing”, a community-based art showcase capturing the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-diverse newcomers from the Middle East and North Africa living in Ontario. 📍 Venue: Toronto
Hear from youth leaders who are transforming global goals into real-world action through innovation, advocacy, and community leadership. This engaging discussion will explore how young people are tackling pressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development and how youth can play a powerful role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable
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Light Over Darkness: A Vigil for Afghan Women On International Human Rights Day, December 10th, join our Ottawa Chapter for a vigil. Gather with our dedicated volunteers for a vigil, followed by a discussion about the current state of human rights for women in Afghanistan, shared through art, reporting and lived testimony. Join us at
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Curious about Cuso International? Join us for an exclusive escape room challenge and see how teamwork can create real impact! Connect with other young changemakers, get your questions about Cuso answered, and discover inspiring stories of global action. After cracking the code together, we’ll head to a cozy café to keep the conversation going and build community.
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An afternoon of short videos & talks explaining the terrible injustices faced by Afghan women & girls and what Right To Learn Afghanistan is doing to help. Hear from a young woman making a new home in Peterborough after being forced to flee Afghanistan & Enjoy our refreshments. How you can help: Purchase tickets in
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