The Atlantic Council for International Cooperation’s annual Symposium is on October 26-27.  The theme this year, ‘From Obstacles to Opportunities: Harnessing the Momentum from a Global Pandemic to Inspire a More Resilient and Just Future,’ draws parallels to past crises and the global turning points they ushered in as we emerge from this pandemic and look to the future. Opportunities, momentum and cooperation in this transitional time will be discussed from a broad perspective of industry experts, academics and activists in Canada and the Global South.

Tuesday, October 26 from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, and Wednesday, October 27 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Speakers include:

• Dr. Bernard Mware, Kenya
• Mathilde Hutchings, Director of Partnerships, PIVOT
• Dr. Felisa Chan, Asian Heritage Society of New Brunswick
• Brianna Miller, Coordinator, Gender-Based Violence Prevention Project, YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth
• Blair Crawford, SDG Program Director, Engage Nova Scotia
• Farah Kabir, Country Director, ActionAid Bangladesh
• Nohely Guzmãn, Co-founder, Jasy Renyhê

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