Past Events Recorded/OnDemand : 2020

Description: CFUW Nanaimo partnered with Vancouver Island University Faculty Association Status of Women Committee on a multi-prong strategy to raise awareness in the community about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence - the Bastion & VIU Art Galley were lit in orange, banners were hung, the Mayor issued a renewed proclamation, and created a playlist of 1-minute videos where community members expressed support for victims of gender-based violence.​

Description: HUMAN RIGHTS vs XXI CENTURY CHALLENGES" international virtual conference held in celebration of the International Human Rights Day.

Description: The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario invites you to join her for an important dialogue as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada report and ensuring the unfinished business of equality of women and girls.

Description: CFUW's Advocacy Coordinator had a virtual vigil, streamed live from the CFUW Facebook page.

Description: Canada’s failure to help women flee partner violence. Canada’s troubling responses to domestic violence are exposed in a new documentary and how the judicial system fails when charging in cases of gender-based violence. Directed by: Shelley Saywell.

Description: Member of Parliament Iqra Khalid in a discussion about the impact of the pandemic on international education, students and universities and its effects on research in Canada 

Description: Gathering to talk about what we have in common, our work towards our community and wellbeing  goals and how we can help each other by learning from each other some strategies, tactics or generating ideas for common events and tools.

Description: CFUW Communications Committee invites CFUW members to a conversation (information exchange and open discussion) on the CFUW Mediation Report of June 2020. Nov 24 & Nov 25 meetings had the same questions. This was via Zoom. Information about this meeting - click here

Description: UN Beijing+25 and Generation Equality Advisory Working Group meetings (open to all, once a month on last Tuesday of the month). Details and registration information here.

Description: Speakers: Dubravka Šimonović, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women; Amanda Nguyen, CEO & Founder, Rise Now ; Pauline Kenmogne, Executive President, Association Femmes et Enfants (AFE) ; Rahaf Dandash , Caseworker, Anti-Racism Movement Lebanon

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Description: This webinar is part of the GWI Fall 2020 International Advocacy Webinar Series “Putting the pieces together and raising women's voices in a changing world of advocacy” (password: GWI*member2020)

Description: The UBI webinar explored the concept of Universal Basic Income in Canada. The event featuring Evelyn Forget, Chandra Pasma, Senator Kim Pate and Jessie Golem. Hosted by CFUW Guelph, the Council of Canadians Guelph Chapter, and the Guelph-based group Imagining a Different Future

Description: The "How to create a strategic Advocacy Plan for Gender-Based Violence" Webinar is part 4 of the GWI Fall 2020 International Advocacy Series "Putting the pieces together and raising women's voices in a changing world of advocacy" running from 22 October 2020 to 12 November 2020. (password: GWI*member2020)

Description: A National Film Board of Canada Production, written and directed by Karen Cho. Description: Feminism has shaped the society we live in. But just how far has it brought us, and how relevant is it today? This feature documentary zeroes in on key concerns such as violence against women, access to abortion, and universal childcare, asking how much progress we have truly made on these issues.

Description: The "How to Create a Strategic Advocacy Plan For Today’s Distance Learning Challenges" Webinar is part 3 of the GWI Fall 2020 International Advocacy Series "Putting the pieces together and raising women's voices in a changing world of advocacy" running from 22 October 2020 to 12 November 2020. (password: GWI*member2020)

Description: CFUW Advocacy Town Hall Discussion on how you can bring about change as a member of CFUW , current CFUW priorities, and a Q&A session. "Who Does What?" CFUW Advocacy Guidelines - click here.

Description: WHY Basic Income- Inequities in our communities have been amplified due to the pandemic. Many Canadians are calling for a basic income as a better way to move forward for all A Basic income; provides Canadians with the ability to purchase more nutritious food; greater access to adequate housing; improves child development which leads to better educational attainment as well as ensuring positive psychological security. 

Description: UN Beijing+25 and Generation Equality Webinar. How the Beijing Women’s Conference Speaks to Us Today: PEACE “20 Years of UN Security Council Resolution 1325: The Link Between Peace and Gender Equity".

Description: The "How to Become a Practicing GWI Advocate" Webinar is part 2 of the GWI Fall 2020 International Advocacy Series "Putting the pieces together and raising women's voices in a changing world of advocacy" running from 22 October 2020 to 12 November 2020. (password: GWI*member2020)

Description: At a global virtual event co-hosted by UN Women, the Governments of France and Mexico, in collaboration with civil society, Board and Catalytic Members were announced as part of the new Generation Equality Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action.

Description: The "GWI Advocacy 101 and the United Nations" Webinar is part 1 of the GWI Fall 2020 International Advocacy Series "Putting the pieces together and raising women's voices in a changing world of advocacy" running from 22 October 2020 to 12 November 2020. (password: GWI*member2020)

Description: SCR1235 TURNS 20: Time to Accelerate Action (NGO CSW/NY October Monthly Meeting). Meeting Program here

Description: CFUW Calgary and CFUW Calgary North (via Zoom) hosted a joint event: “Is it Time for a Basic Income in Canada?” presented by Elizabeth McLennan, leader of CACG Basic Income team, and Brian Dodd, co-founder of Basic Income Calgary. 

Description: Gun violence advocates from across Canada and the United States had a video event put on by the Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns 

Description: This town hall provided discussion space for young members to examine their GWI targets for the remainder of this triennial, with a keen focus on how global communities are fighting to emerge from the current COVID-19 crisis. Recording available to members here (password: GWI*member2020)