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SUMMARY:National Meeting 2025
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 AVA National Meeting on Thursday\, November 20th – a chance to connect\, collaborate\, and be inspired by the incredible work happening across our national network. \nThis year’s meeting is co-hosted with AVA Community Agency Partners Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society – the visionary authors of Innovation at the Back of the Bus. \nAndrea and Carrie’s insights will inspire all of us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our collective work to address gender-based violence and support lasting change. \nThis year’s meeting will also feature Jennifer Collins\, AVA Early Career Researcher and member of the AVA Leads Committee; Sarah Yercich\, AVA Early Career Researcher and host of the AVA Webinar Series; and Kharah Ross\, AVA Mid-Career Researcher and lead of the AVA Online Program and Committee. We are also joined by Charmaine Crockett\, Interim CEO of the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, and Ana Van Balen\, Vice President of Economic Security & Opportunity at Futures Without Violence\, who bring valuable national and international perspectives on gender equality\, empowerment\, and systemic change. \nGet ready to: \n\nThink outside the box – explore bold ideas for violence prevention and systemic change.\nDrive innovation – learn from leaders who are reshaping how communities respond to gender-based violence.\nCreate lasting impact – join a movement powered by collaboration\, compassion\, and courage.\nDate: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\nLocation: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom\nTime: 10 AM – 1:30 PM MST / 12:00 – 3:30 PM EST\n\nThis year\, we are proud to be joined by AVA Community Agency Partners Andrea Silverstone and Carrie McManus from Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society\, visionary authors of Innovation at the Back of the Bus. Together\, they will spark conversations that challenge us to think boldly about the future of gender-based violence prevention in Canada. \nGet ready to exchange ideas\, celebrate innovation\, and strengthen connections across communities. Guided by Andrea and Carrie’s insights – and joined by additional guest speakers bringing diverse perspectives and expertise – we will explore new ways to drive systems change\, amplify impact\, and support those at risk of or affected by violence and adversity. Let’s come together\, energized by collaboration and united in purpose\, to shape a safer\, more equitable future for all. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/national-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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SUMMARY:UNICEF Canada Youth Advocacy Summit Showcase 2025
DESCRIPTION:November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada\, and World Children’s Day internationally. National Child Day commemorates Canada’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and is a moment to shine a spotlight on the most pressing issues facing children and youth in Canada. \nOn November 20\, join UNICEF Canada\, youth advocates\, partner organizations\, and decision-makers for an intergenerational event to hear directly from young people about their ideas and recommendations on Children’s Rights\, Climate Change\, Education\, Governance and Systems Change\, and Healthcare. \nYouth advocates will also launch the 2025 Reimagine Playbook. Hosted in partnership with Children’s Healthcare Canada\, Inspiring Healthy Futures\, Plan International\, Jack.org\, the Students Commission of Canada\, Campaign 2000\, Equitas\, YMCA Canada\, and BGC Canada. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/unicef-canada-youth-advocacy-summit-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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