I Had To Invent A Girlfriend To Work In International Development
As our community has realized new rights in Canada, it's often made it even trickier to go back into the closet when we move to countries.
Shining A Light For Those Who Suffer In Silence
Every year we reflect on the top newsmakers, but what about those lost from the headlines? International humanitarian agency
Indigenous-Led Partnerships: Leaving No Ecosystem Behind
When looking to partner with Indigenous communities in Canada, it is imperative to recognize the immense knowledge that exist at the community level.
How Is Canada Really Doing On International Assistance And Civil Society?
As Canadians implement — or abandon — their New Year's resolutions, it's also an appropriate time to reflect upon how the
Helping Women Access Essential Health Care Services In Colombia
By Juan Carlos Rivillas, Raul Devia-Rodriguez, Gloria Song and Andréanne Martel Generally speaking, equity in access to essential
There's A Powerful Feminist Story Behind This Photo Of Trudeau And A Baby
Take a look beyond the cliche.
NCDs: Our Health Challenge For The 21st Century
Have you ever heard of NCDs? If you haven't, you aren't alone: non-communicable diseases or NCDs are a crucial health issue
Volunteer To End Violence Against Women
Written by Sarah Pentlow This has been a year where the feminist movement has had its profile raised significantly — the
Civil Registration And Vital Statistics Systems Are About People, Not Numbers
Nations should understand who is dying, when their people are dying, where they're dying, and from what disease, injury or condition.
There Are Barriers To The World We All Want
Inequalities in wealth and power continue to worsen, while the past few decades have made only a modicum of improvement in the lives of the world's poorest.
Cholera In Haiti Is The UN's Dreadful Legacy
Unlike a natural disaster, it is a preventable and utterly curable disease.
Community Engagement In The SDG Era: Why?
Written by Sunisha Neupane Article originally published on September 21, 2017 at Think Tank Initiative Bringing the perspectives
Time For Dialogue In The Dark In Health Care
By Shakira Choonara, Regional advocacy officer, Southern African AIDS Trust (Johannesburg, South Africa) Despite having seen
Enabling Civil Society Is Enabling Democracy
Written by Gavin Charles Democracy is much more than a ballot box – it is the rule of a just law, the inclusion and protection
Leaving No One Behind? Reflections For Action In A Changing World
Written by Erica Di Ruggiero and Yv Bonnier Viger We often hear that we live in a global village that is interconnected and
Cities And The SDGs: An Interdependent Partnership
By Livia Bizikova and Cory Searcy Two years ago, the United Nations adopted its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At
The Ivory Tower And The Trenches: Finding Common Ground
By Emily McGiffin In a new era of global cooperation and sustainable development goals, the effectiveness of Canada's participation
How Women In Ethiopia Empower Communities Through Nutrition
By Erin Gilchrist At a small health post in the village of Mirab, Ethiopia, a bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked infant named Bontu
Why Engaging Civil Society Organizations Is Key For The SDGs
By Livia Bizikova and Fraser Reilly-King The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a shared agenda for all of us. Practically
The World (Including Canada) Must Step Up To Address Forced Displacement
Worldwide, more than 65 million people have been forced from their homes by violence, famine, or natural disaster - the highest number since World War II.
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