Book Launch: Science and Secrets of ENDING VIOLENT CRIME

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Irvin Waller Book Launch
Science and Secrets of ENDING VIOLENT CRIME
May 16, 2019 5-7:00 PM
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Transparency International Thematic Priorities: Political Integrity and Dirty Money

Special Presentation: Patricia Moreira, Managing Director of Transparency International
Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 5:30 PM
University of Ottawa,120 University Private, Room 4004
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Please Sign this Open Letter To the Prime Minister: Statement of concern on the crisis in Venezuela

The following open letter was sent to the Prime Minister of Canada today from 167 signatories and 15 Canadian organizations, concerning the crisis in Venezuela. If you would like to add your name to the letter please use the online form provided. Download letter (with the list of original signatories): English and French Pdf French Pdf English Pdf… Continue Reading Please Sign this Open Letter To the Prime Minister: Statement of concern on the crisis in Venezuela

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Governance of African Land Rights and Implications for Women

The Coalition for Equitable Land Acquisitions and Development in Africa (CELADA) invites students, faculty, and policy makers to explore the potential for Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy to strengthen Africa women’s access and rights to land. A panel discussion moderated by Christopher Huggins, uOttawa will feature: Nyambura Githaiga, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Lindsay Mossman, Aga Khan Foundation, Shakilla Umutoni,… Continue Reading Governance of African Land Rights and Implications for Women

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Letter of ongoing concern from civil society regarding Saudi LAV deal

  On March 5, 2019 a large group of civil society organizations released to the media and public their open letter to the Prime Minister of Canada, calling on him to address their ongoing concern about the Saudi LAV deal. English and French version can found be found below, or download the Pdf version through the following links.… Continue Reading Letter of ongoing concern from civil society regarding Saudi LAV deal

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March 29, Fundraiser: Jazz and Dinner with, Stay Tuned / Restez-à-l’écoute

Event Poster (Pdf) Please join us for an evening of dinner and Jazz at Jambo restaurant. Enjoy the “true taste of Africa” and the music of,  Stay Tuned / Restez-à-l’écoute. To guarantee your seat call the restaurant and make your reservation, 613-726-9393. Donations are greatly appreciated, and vital to the Group of 78’s work.  They help us provide… Continue Reading March 29, Fundraiser: Jazz and Dinner with, Stay Tuned / Restez-à-l’écoute

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Canada and Palestine: Exploring Canada’s Historical and Contemporary Relationship with Palestine and the Palestinian People.

RSVP to canpal2019@gmail.com. Please include a brief 2-line bio in your RSVP.
 Co-Organizers: Professor Nadia Abu-Zahra, Professor Reem Bahdi, Professor Michael Lynk, Dr Jeremy Wildeman & Omar Burgan
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Democratic Transition and Peacebuilding in Ethiopia

December 14th, 2018, 2:00-4:00pm University of Ottawa, L’amoureux Room 220 145 Jean-Jacques-Lussier Private December 15th, 2108, 1:00pm – 4pm Bronson Centre 211 Bronson Ave   Ethio-Canadian Peacebuilding Network is organizing events focused on the importance of peacebuilding and national reconciliation in Ethiopia. Over the last 8 months Ethiopia has gone through unprecedented  political reform that is having significant… Continue Reading Democratic Transition and Peacebuilding in Ethiopia

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CIPS Hosts Release of Asia Foundation’s 2018 Survey of the Afghan People

Event Date: December 11, 2018 – 9:00am to 11:30am Location: Faculty of Social Science 4004, 120 University Private, Ottawa Voices of the Afghan People The Asia Foundation releases its 14th annual public perception survey Afghanistan is at an important moment in its history. Despite a persistent insurgency that continues to control and destabilize roughly half of the country,… Continue Reading CIPS Hosts Release of Asia Foundation’s 2018 Survey of the Afghan People

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2018, G78 Conference Report and Policy Recommendations has been Released

Ottawa December 3, 2018 The Group of 78 (G78) is a non-governmental organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to the promotion of a progressive foreign policy based on principles of sustainable peace, justice, and global survival in the face of contemporary challenges. Its report Meeting the Climate Challenge: Accelerating the Transition to a Post-Carbon World, G78 Conference Report and… Continue Reading 2018, G78 Conference Report and Policy Recommendations has been Released

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