Equal Press holds media training workshop for women and gender-diverse experts
On September 27th, Equal Press hosted Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions for an exciting and intimate workshop on media engagement. The workshop was tailored specifically to women and gender-diverse experts in the fields of gender and gender-based violence (GBV) who want to increase their effectiveness in engaging with the media.
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MOSAIC Legal Advocacy Program celebrates 25 years!
For many years, MOSAIC has been the only non-profit organization in BC offering newcomers free support on many legal issues. The program provides information, summary advice, referrals and representation on immigration, poverty and family law matters to low-income immigrants and refugees.
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Aging: How Soon Is Then?
What does it mean to grow old as a transgender or gender-nonconforming person?
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Newcomer had lost confidence and hope
Huda didn’t expect it to be so challenging to break into the Canadian labour market. Her father’s words were weighing heavily on her and she felt guilty for being unemployed while her parents struggled financially.
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“A stable life” is the modest hope of resilient refugee newcomer
This is a story about perseverance and hard work; passion for success and giving everything to fight for a dream: this is the story of Anthony.
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Newcomers credit quick job-search successes to SOPA
Settlement Online Pre-Arrival Services (SOPA) provides free online facilitated and self-directed courses focusing on job search and communication skills to help prepare newcomers before they arrive in Canada.
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Diversity in the media safeguards democracy
Media’s role in society is integral for a healthy democracy. However, a lack of diversity within journalism is a significant detriment.
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How to Navigate the Intergenerational Gap in the Workplace
Intergenerational equity can be defined as a “concept of fair treatment of different generations.” While intergenerational equity has been identified as a priority by the United Nations, we still have long ways to go before it is made a priority in the workplace.
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MOSAIC’s Multicultural Women’s Group Meets Trudeau
The MOSAIC Multicultural Women’s Support Group provides a space for immigrant and refugee women to build connections to the community and to learn about life in Canada.
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Literacy Matters
UNESCO International Literacy Day is when international, national, academic and community organizations reflect on what has been accomplished and prepare to meet the ongoing challenge of eradicating illiteracy around the world.
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