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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Virtual Vigil
Dec 6, 7pm AST – The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is December 6, in memory of the 14 women who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on this day in 1989. This year’s mass shootings that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia will also be recognized as violence with misogynistic roots.
A Conversation with Rudy Karsan
Kitchen Table Webinar Series On The Future Of Work And Workers A Conversation with Rudy Karsan Wednesday, December 2, 202010:00 to 10:10 AM AST Rudy Karsan founded Kenexa in 1987 and built it into one of the world’s most successful...
Women Weave Change in Latin America: Course Equips Women with Capacities to Transform their Communities
Between November 2-20, Coady International Institute, in partnership with EPES, held its first leadership course for Latin American women, bringing together 24 grassroots leaders from 13 countries. Originally planned as an in-person seminar in Santiago, circumstances of the pandemic compelled an online format. Participants in this vivid expression of Latin American diversity—students, indigenous women, community educators, feminists, rural leaders and urban activists—shared two salient characteristics: all were women and all were striving to transform their respective communities.
Webinar: Just Transition Towards An Inclusive Economy
In this discussion, we will be joined by two dynamic leaders Reema Nanavaty, Director, Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA), India and Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers as they share perspectives on Transition Towards a Just, Secure and Dignified Future of Work for all.
Webinar: Engaging Male Youth in Gender Equality
Dec 9, 10am AST – Presenters from different countries will share about their work engaging male youth in gender equality, challenging gender stereotypes, and promoting positive concepts of masculinity and respect for human rights and dignity. This webinar is intended to provide space for sharing and dialogue on the possibilities, challenges, and strategies for engaging male youth in gender equality.
Celebrity-Backed Initiative Amplifying Indigenous Women Leaders Reaches $1M Goal
Karri-Lynn Paul, Indigenous Program Teaching Staff, announced in an online event November 19 that the Circle of Abundance – Amplifying Indigenous Women’s Leadership initiative has reached its one-million-dollar fundraising goal.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women Virtual Vigil
Dec 6, 7pm AST – The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women is December 6, in memory of the 14 women who were murdered at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal on this day in 1989. This year’s mass shootings that claimed 22 lives in Nova Scotia will also be recognized as violence with misogynistic roots.
Webinar: Engaging Male Youth in Gender Equality
Dec 9, 10am AST – Presenters from different countries will share about their work engaging male youth in gender equality, challenging gender stereotypes, and promoting positive concepts of masculinity and respect for human rights and dignity. This webinar is intended to provide space for sharing and dialogue on the possibilities, challenges, and strategies for engaging male youth in gender equality.