To mark this year's 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (CNPEA), Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) and WomanACT are co-hosting a half-day free virtual symposium on Gender Based Violence on November 29, 2023.
The symposium will showcase innovative and collaborative projects and programs from across Canada that respond to intersectional issues of gender-based violence. Find out more about the program and speakers here
RECORDINGS
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Opening Remarks by Debra Sayewich, Founder & Consultant, Age-Friendly Consulting
Keynote by Dr. Myrna Dawson: Understanding the role of governments in femicide prevention: Recognition, accountability, and education
Impacts of GBV in Inuit Nunangat
With Jennifer Jhingoor, Senior Project Coordinator, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
Gender-Based Violence Demands Queer-Inclusive Solutions: How 2SLGBTQIA-specific Shelters Help Make GPV Survivors Safe,
With Rebecca Hooton, Manager, Sector Capacity Building, The 519 & Andrew Winchur, Community Development and Client Programming Supervisor, Homesfirst and The 519
SurvivorsatthecentrE: Moving from old ways of 'doing' social justice work, to new ways of 'being' in community with survivors.
With Nneka MacGregor, Co-founder and Executive Director, WomenatthecentrE
Panel Discussion: Innovative Practices
- Marissa Kokkoros, Executive Director, Aura Freedom International
- Dr. Natalie Snow, Professor at Humber College and Director of Research and Education, Canadian Center of Women’s Empowerment
- Humberto Carolo, Chief Executive Officer, White Ribbon
- Andrea Ondrade, Registered Social Worker and ACT Program Coordinator, Humane Canada
Violence against Older Women: Engaging Mature Survivors to Improve Awareness, Build Financial Security, and Enhance Access to Services
With Premila Chellapermal, and Jane Wang, Project Coordinators, WomanACT
Stopping Gender-Based Violence in Women 55+ Through Promising Practices
With Margaret MacPherson, Research Associate, Centre for Research and Education on Violence Against Women & Children and Bénédicte Schoepflin, Executive Director, CNPEA
Rooting Resilience: Fostering the Advocacy and Leadership of GBV Survivors through Peer Support
With Valérie Grand'Maison, Manager and Senior Research Associate, DisAbled Women’s Network of Canada
Insights, Actions and Next Steps
With Harmy Mendoza, Executive Director, WomanACT