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Escaping the Taliban: a Conversation with an Afghan Female Judge

Escaping the Taliban: a Conversation with an Afghan Female Judge

Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, female judges throughout the country have lost their jobs, had their lives threatened, and have been forced to evacuate or go into hiding. Please join us for a conversation with an Afghan female judge who arrived in Canada as a government-sponsored refugee in February 2023. She was one of 37 judges who fled Afghanistan with assistance from the International Association of Women Judges. She will share about life in Afghanistan before 2021, how and why she became a judge, the security risks of being an Afghan female...
Supporting Student Mental Wellness: Lessons from the Learning to Bounce  and Thriving in Action programs

Supporting Student Mental Wellness: Lessons from the Learning to Bounce and Thriving in Action programs

Student mental wellness is an on-going concern for the post-secondary sector, and a need for innovative solutions! Join us as we showcase two innovative student support programs on campus: Learning to Bounce and Thriving in Action. Our expert panelists include accessibility advisors, a learning specialist, and a wellness educator. Not only hear about these great programs, the panelists will also share their thoughts on how instructors can support student resilience and wellness through their courses. Guest Speakers   ...

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