Public Engagement Bulletin: June 2022

This bulletin is a compilation of information for communications and public engagement professionals working in global health, international development and gender equality to support them in their work, share best practices, and coordinate key moments in the sector. 

Public Engagement and Communications Tips and Resources

• Inside-out communications: Building social movements for systems change in the digital age: Check out this sneak peek of the Equal Futures Network’s public engagement training developed in partnership with the On Canada Project. Stay tuned for more details! 
• The SDG Communicator Toolkit: This Toolkit brings together the best communications advice from members and partners of the OECD DevCom Network. In each of its 9 Learning Areas, you will find practical recommendations and inspiring examples to follow.
• Social Media Lessons From Our Top-Performing LinkedIn Posts of 2022 So Far, LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Blog 

Upcoming Events and Campaigns

• July 12, DevCom Zooms In session on Fighting Digital Disinformation & Countering Hate Speech, Online – Please note that participation is by invitation only. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 
• July 29-August 2, AIDS 2022:The 24th International AIDS Conference, Montreal/Online 

Professional Development Opportunities and Resources

• De-colonizing our minds and building solidarity with Indigenous Communities – Shaneese Steele
• Reflecting on Workplace Burnout and the Path to Recovery, Renewal and Resilience
• Beyond the Binary: A Guidance for Inclusion of LGBTI People in Development Activities
• Building Capacity and Confidence in Gender Transformative Programming: A Virtual Learning Experience

Job Postings 

• Cowater International, Gender Equality Specialist, July 12, 2022
• Canadian Feed the Children, Digital Communication Specialist, July 15, 2022
• ONE Canada, Intern, Campaigns and Organizing, July 15, 2022
• Canadian Red Cross, Manager, Community Engagement, August 22, 2022
• WaterAid Canada, Chief Executive Officer, August 26, 2022

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