International Development Week: Empowering Refugee Girls in Canada
Ruth Nara is currently completing Coady’s Oceanpath Fellowship for young leaders. Originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ruth now resides in Canada and is using her own life experiences to help others in similar situations. “As a migrant, I understand to...
International Development Week: Ending Gender-Based Violence in Tajikistan
Mahbuba Mamadatokhonova (Global Change Leaders, 2018) is the National Gender Officer for Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Tajikistan. “Gender equality and women’s political participation, women’s empowerment, and fighting violence against...
Graduates Receive $20,000 for Film Project on Indigenous Fashion
Angel Aubichon (Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, 2017) is receiving an award of $20,000 from Storyhive – a Telus program that funds local filmmakers from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada, with the goal of “creating and amplifying local stories and...