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 User: susiemowers Description: World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1. It was first observed in 1988 after a summit of health ministers from around the world called for a spirit of social tolerance and a greater exchange of information on HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day serves to strengthen the global effort to face the challenges of the AIDS pandemic.
Oxfam Canada is a member of The Blueprint for Action on Women and HIV/AIDS is a multi-sector coalition of HIV-positive women, Canadian and international HIV/AIDS organizations, and a variety of women’s and reproductive rights groups advocating for better prevention, services and supports for women and girls infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
www.womensblueprint.org/en/
Oxfam Canada is participating in events across the country. Visit the Oxfam website to find an event happening in your area. Location: N/A Time: View Event Page | 02
User: Wormgirl Description: Looking for something new in Networking?
Trying to make your business more "Green"?
Green-Connections is a networking and mentoring group of small businesses. We are dedicated to exploring and sharing environmentally-friendly practices and products and encouraging small businesses to 'Go Green'.
Green - Connections Mentoring Group. This is a new initiative that will encourage the greening of your small business through peer to peer mentoring with like-minded individuals. Location: York Region Administration Centre Time: 9:00 AM-23:00 PM View Event Page | 03
User: ccr4 Description: From 3-5 December 2009, refugee and immigrant rights advocates from across Canada will be gathering in Windsor for the Canadian Council for Refugees 2009 (CCR) Fall Consultation on the theme Building Welcoming Communities. This national conference is a key opportunity to explore together how to build communities across Canada that are welcoming to refugees and immigrants. Discussions will address issues that challenge refugees, immigrants, advocates and community workers.
Information about the Consultation and online registration forms are available at: http://www.ccrweb.ca/eng/about/meetings.htm
Special youth registration rates and travel bursaries are available. Register before 13 November for reduced fees! Location: Caesars Windsor, 377 Riverside Drive Time: View Event Page | 04
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User: susiemowers Description: Human Rights Day 2009 on 10 December will focus on non-discrimination. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. These first few famous words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established 60 years ago the basic premise of international human rights law. Yet today, the fight against discrimination remains a daily struggle for millions around the globe.
“Our main objective is to help promote discrimination-free societies and a world of equal treatment for all,” says the High Commissioner who this year will mark Human Rights Day in South Africa.
She encourages people everywhere - including the UN family, governments, civil society, national human rights institutions, the media, educators, and individuals - to seize the opportunity of Human Rights Day 2009 to join hands to embrace diversity and end discrimination.
The realisation of all human rights - social, economic and cultural rights as well as civil and political rights – is hampered by discrimination. All too often, when faced with prejudice and discrimination, political leaders, governments and ordinary citizens are silent or complacent.
Yet everyone of us can make a difference. You are encouraged to celebrate Human Rights Day by advocating non-discrimination, organizing activities, raising awareness and reaching out to your local communities on 10 December and throughout 2010. Location: N/A Time: 1:00 AM-1:00 AM View Event Page | 11
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User: sylvng Description: Join Charity CHAMPS and other microphilanthropy organizations (TBD) in a lively discussion about youth and microphilanthropy! Participants will learn how they can make a difference with just a small amount of time and money, and learn more about the debates going on regarding the impact of microphilanthropy on the world.
Chat topics:
1. What is microphilanthropy
2. Impact of microphilanthropy ‐ small actions do add up, and microphilanthropy organizations
are growing at phenomenal rates, but there are definitely debates:
a. On whether microlending reduces poverty or not
b. On whether small actions are better or large ones
c. On whether involvement with nonprofits in small ways will lead to larger involvement in the future
3. How to get involved – what organizations are out there (like the ones listed at
http://charitychamps.wordpress.com/microphilanthropy-a-list-of-places-where-you-can-getinvolved-now/) ,and what types of actions they support, such as:
a. Click‐to‐donate
b. Petitions
c. Shop for good
d. Micro‐lending
e. Micro‐donations
f. Other (emailing, surfing the net, playing games, etc.)
4. Q&A and Discussion
a. What kind of microphilanthropies would you get involved in and why?
b. Do you think microphilanthropy has a positive impact on the world?
c. Open discussion Location: http://projects.tigweb.org/microphilanthropy_chat/chat/ Time: 17:30 PM-18:30 PM View Event Page | 16
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