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Between intersectionality and intersections: theories and urgent actions with Kimberlé Crenshaw

Today the World Social Forum of Intersections in Montreal proposed an inspiring lecture entitled “Between Intersectionality and Intersections: Living Theories, Urgent Actions” with activist and professor Kimberlé Crenshaw. Crenshaw is internationally recognized for introducing the concept of intersectionality, a critical…

The World Social Forum of Intersections in Montreal from May 29 to June 1

From May 29 to June 1, 2025, Montreal will host the very first edition of the World Social Forum of Intersections (WSIF), a major event that will bring together more than 400 groups from Quebec and around the world and…

Mandy Gull-Masty is the first Indigenous person to hold the position of Minister of Indigenous Services in Canada

Over the past few days, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has formed his cabinet. The Liberal Party was elected as the new government at the last federal election on April 28.  Unlike former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Carney appears less…

Gaza: Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes statement by Canada

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) welcomes the joint statement by Canada, the United Kingdom and France threatening “concrete actions” in response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza.  For the first time, the three leaders described Israel’s…

Ceasefire in Ukraine: President Zelensky met President Ramaphosa in South Africa and President Trump in Rome

Last week the President Zelensky made a historic first visiting Africa seeking for help on abducted children by Russia. South Africa positioned itself as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year, at a conference in Montreal. The country agreed…

Jeffrey Sachs: Negotiating a Lasting Peace in Ukraine

In recent weeks, several discussions aimed at reaching negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine have become increasingly possible. Experts on the Ukrainian conflict often refer to past negotiations that have failed. For the common person it’s sometimes…

Meals on Wheels volunteers are helping citizens to cope with the social and personal crisis

Lately, I started a new job for an organization operating Meals on Wheels services (Carrefour des personnes retraitées, Montréal Nord) and addressing the issues of food security and social isolation for senior citizens in Montreal. The first week I started,…

Canadian election: feminist organization launched Demand better campaign

The Time to Push the Canadians Candidates for a more Equitable Economy Is Now! This election, 50+ leading feminist organizations have launched Demand Better, a national non-partisan campaign calling on Canadians to push politicians to prioritize the needs of everyday…

“We Are Killing the Essence of What the University Is”: Dr. Joanne Liu on NYU Canceling Her Talk

Faced with the unjustified tariffs imposed by the United States and the political blackmail aimed that is weakening the canadian economy and cultural sovereignty of Quebec and Canada, an Action Front was organizes by hundred citizen. Their first action took…

The Landmine Ban at a Crossroads: Strategic Retreats and Treaty Breaches

On April 1, 2025, Finland’s Prime Minister announced the country’s intention to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel land mines. Contrary to the date’s association with pranks, this declaration is no April Fool’s joke. Historically, wars have compelled states…

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