Launching a Wave to Change Politics for Good
Wed, Jan 24
|Live Stream on Zoom and Facebook
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EST
Live Stream on Zoom and Facebook
About the event
On January 24, join the official launch of Balance the Power!
Canada ranks 61st in the world for women’s representation in national parliaments.
We need to increase diversity and representation of women and equity-deserving communities in our elected bodies NOW.
Politicians have the power to balance the power.
Together, let’s demand they change politics for good.
Who should join the wave?
Do you believe that for democracy to be genuine, all voices must be represented in decision-making?
Do you want our elected bodies to reflect the rich diversity of the people they serve?
If yes, join the wave to Balance the Power!
Balance the Power is an intersectional, engaging campaign calling for greater diversity and representation in our elected bodies.
Elected bodies that reflect our rich diversity deliver better outcomes for everyone, especially equity-deserving communities.
Individuals, organizations, networks – let’s show a collective demand for change!
What
A dialogue across generations, sectors, and advocacy priorities:
Why is it urgent that we increase diversity and representation in politics?
Why is it up to politicians and political leaders to make it happen?
Panellists:
- Senator Donna Dasko
- Chi Nguyen, Equal Voice
- Aline Nizigama, YWCA Canada
- Anuradha Dugal, Canadian Women’s Foundation
- Shari Graydon & Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours, Balance the Power / Informed Opinions
Moderator:
- Arezoo Najibzadeh, Oxfam Canada
Bilingual with simultaneous interpretation in English, French, ASL, and LSQ.