The Global College Community Projects
LEPnet - International Applied Research Learning Network on Poverty and Human Rights
The International Applied Research Learning Network on Poverty and
Human Rights (LEPnet.org) is a project of The University of Winnipeg
Global College. The network stems from the work of the UN Commission on
the Legal Empowerment of the Poor which issued its final report in June,
2008 entitled "Making the Law Work for Everyone." The network has been
developed to serve as a portal through which a diversity of
organizations’ contributions to the field of poverty and human rights
are channeled, as well as to be a collaborative space where researchers
and practitioners can collaborate on the development and publishing of
new research and learning materials.
It is a secure, easy-to-use
web forum that provides a platform for information sharing and capacity
building to promote Legal Empowerment of the Poor. Members are
encouraged to get involved by using the site to access learning
materials, publish research, share collaborative documents, update
blogs, research reports, and develop a library of best practices. The
Global College Knowledge Facilitator (link to my page) helps to
strengthen collaborative partnerships and support more effective
dialogue and action on poverty and human rights. Join now! (link to
www.lepnet.org)
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For more information and assistance, please contact the Knowledge Facilitator at lepnet.org@uwinnipeg.ca.
The Youth Peacebuilding Project
4th Annual Peace Gathering
June 24th - July 3rd, 2011
This past summer, Alex Gachanja - Global College's Office Manager - joined other volunteers to partake in the Youth Peacebuilding Project's annual Peace Gathering, a one-week summer camp that brings together youth (aged 13-18yrs) from different cultural groups in Winnipeg to play, share, and interact in a multi-cultural, youth driven process.
Please visit the Youth Peacebuilding Project to find out ways of getting involved, view photos and videos of past Gatherings as well as keep up-to-date on events and programs.
"As a dialogue
facilitator, I was in-charge of leading a process of discussion and open
communication between youth who may not necessarily have friends outside their
own identity groups. These dialogue sessions were structured along trust and team building, sharing of personal experiences based around racism, violence, prejudice, and
bullying, and discussing ways of building a stronger community at the end of the Peace Gathering. I can't wait for next year"
- Alex Gachanja, 2011
Human Rights City
Global College is helping facilitate a local response to an
initiative created by the People's Movement for Human Rights in conjunction
with the United Nations Development Programme called the Human Rights City
Project.
Contact: Global College at 204.988.7105 or global.college@uwinnipeg.ca
Rotary International District 5550
Rotary / HR Education Rotary International District 5550 agreed in principle with the
Canadian Museum of Human Rights to build a relationship for the benefit
of the Museum and Rotary International District 5550 with an objective
of involving Educational Institutions on topics of human rights, bringing students from around the world to visit the Museum and to study at institutions like the University of Winnipeg.
Contact: Global College at 204.988.7105 or global.college@uwinnipeg.ca