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Strong Families for Strong Communities: Examples from Turtle Island
worldwide/virtualFamily is the foundational institution for Indigenous Peoples and communities yet many policies and practices such as boarding schools and the Indian Act have undermined Indigenous families resulting in a legacy of abuse, intergenerational trauma, and large numbers of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). This presentation will describe the centrality of families for the
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Racial and Environmental Justice: SDGs in Action
worldwide/virtualRacial and Environmental Justice SDG's in Action MeaningfulWorld Annual Mind-Body-Eco-Spirit Festival at The United Nations RSVP by 31 May to email address: info@meaningfulword.com Chair: Dr. Ani Kalayjian, Columbia University & ATOP Meaningfulworld Meditation: Eric Manigian, Buddhist Action Coalition Speakers: Pastor Daren Jaime, Anchor, Bronxnet Television & Radio Sohayla Eldeeb, Global Outreach Director, Zero Hour Musical
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Restorative Justice, Intergenerational Healing, and Reconciliation
worldwide/virtualJoin a Religions for Peace "Faithful Conversation": Restorative Justice, Intergenerational Healing, and Reconciliation Religious and spiritual leaders in Canada and from across the globe share the profound sorrow and agony of indigenous communities as unmarked graves of indigenous children are found on the grounds of residential schools in Canada. Religious and spiritual leaders join Religions for
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International Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
worldwide/virtualVictims of terrorism continue to struggle to have their voices heard, have their needs supported and their rights upheld. Victims often feel forgotten and neglected once the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack fades, which can have profound consequences for them. Few Members States have the resources or the capacity to fulfill the medium and
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RE-JUST Towards a victim-centered criminal justice system: talking about trauma
worldwide/virtualThe final conference of the RE-JUST project is a forum for discussion criminal justice systems and improving victims' access to justice. Join our online event on 17th September to be inspired by knowledge and ideas from experienced professionals in the fields of law, criminology, and psychology. We will first discuss structural issues for developing more
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The State of the World’s Children Report launch
worldwide/virtualDear colleagues and partners, Every year, UNICEF releases its flagship The State of the World’s Children global report, examining a key issue affecting children. These have ranged from children with disabilities, conflict and war, child labour, urbanization, early childhood development, and much more, making it the most comprehensive analysis of global trends that impact children. This year, for the first
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Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the Legacy & Resilience of the Victims
worldwide/virtualDear ecumenical friends, The WCC/CCIA (Commission of the Churches on International Affairs) series of regional webinars focussing on REMEMBERING PAST MASSACRES: HONORING THE LEGACY AND RESILIENCE OF THE VICTIMS will take us this time to the Pacific. We hope you'll join us! Please share in your networks. Date: Monday 18 October 2021 Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM CEST (i.e. 8AM
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The impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children & youth
worldwide/virtualThe NGO Committee on Children's Rights invites you to our October meeting in recognition of UN World Mental Health month. Register here! Invited panel of experts: Kira Herbert, Educator, Croton-Harmon UFSD, BS Education, MS Education, NYS Teacher of Excellence Erlanger A. Turner, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist Pepperdine University Moderator: Professor Roseanne Flores, Ph.D Dept. Psychology at Hunter College,
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Remembering Past Massacres: Honoring the legacy and resilience of the victims | EUROPE
worldwide/virtualThe webinar is part of a series of regional webinars organized by the Commission of the Churches on International Affairs (CCIA) of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in collaboration with the WCC Spiritual Life. It is part of the many virtual events organized this year to mark the 75th anniversary of the CCIA. Realizing
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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
worldwide/virtualIn recent years, the number of violations perpetrated against children have, in many conflict zones, increased. More needs to be done to protect the 250 million children living in countries and areas affected by conflict. More must be done to protect children from targeting by violent extremists, to promote international humanitarian and human rights law,
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