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My collegue created a survey on behalf of the VAWG Youth Engagement Coordinators to explore the opinions of students on the current RHSE guidance. From this, I created this info graphic! There were 832 responses, and the results are below! The results suggest students do not want the current RHSE guidance to change. We need to listen to what young people want!! #lincspoliceedu #VAWG #prevention #rhseguidance

https://lnkd.in/gUGfpDam As she often is, Deidre Mulkerin is right: "I’ve always thought that the job of public service and government is 20% the policy and legislative part, and 80% following the long, relentless hard tail of actually landing it, seeing what works and constantly iterating to improve." #publicleadership #publicsector #government

Our latest weekly newsletter is out with the decision by the #SCC in 1 appeal.

"Why can't we fix the exam? Challenges to reforming the ASWB Exam", Webinar presented by SW4J. In collaboration with Matt DeCarlo and Mary Nienow, researchers from Open Social Work, SW4J has delved into the intricate workings of ASWB and the licensing exam, unearthing insights into the pass rate disparities for social workers of color and the implications for the communities social workers serve. Join the webinar on March 6th from 6-7pm to explore the implications for their legislative agenda. Register at https://lnkd.in/ekbe44Td Moderated by Luisa Lopez, President of the Latino Social Workers Coalition, and Jessica Mitchell, assistant clinical professor at Stony Brook University. Image description: The Social Workers For Justice logo is shown at the top including a blue speech bubble with 4 hands inside it. Text below reads: SW4J presents: Why can't we fix the exam? Challenges to reforming the ASWB exam. March 6th from 6 pm to 7 pm. #DisabilityInSocialWork #SocialWork #SocialWorkers #Disability #WellBeingInSocialWork #MacroSocialWork #ASWB #SocialWorkAssociations

"Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, oftentimes, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table." - Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez . Our CED and Team are known to express their righteous indignation in areas of policy, and high level decision making meetings to inspire collective work. . #ProjectMapleLeaf #CourageForFreedom #EradicateChallenge #Preventionbeforeintervention #StopHumanTrafficking #FightHumanTrafficking #ChildLivesMatter #SocialJustice #RiseUpForChildren #AntiHumanTrafficking #EndHumanTrafficking #protectchildren #womensrights #ProjectINterclusion #humantrafficking #humantraffickingawareness #antitrafficking #antisextrafficking #endchildtrafficking #fighthumantrafficking #jointhefight #childtrafficking #businessandprofessionalwomen #bpwi #ybpwi

If You can't be there, Join Online on 20th May : The 14th session of the Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG), scheduled to take place from 20 to 22 and 24 May 2024, will mark an opportunity to discuss actions aimed at ensuring that older persons everywhere can age with security and dignity, participating fully in their societies as citizens with equal rights. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010, the objective of the Working Group is to consider the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and identify possible gaps and how best to address them, including by considering, as appropriate, the feasibility of further instruments and measures. #AgeWithRights #oewg14 #Silverinnings #StopTalkingStartDrafting https://lnkd.in/dFkRRKdf

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The Commission on Population and Development (CPD), established in 1946 by the UN Economic and Social Council, plays a pivotal role in addressing population issues globally. It monitors and advises on population trends, development strategies, and policies. The 57th Session of the CPD will be dedicated to assessing the status of 30 years of ICPD (International Conference on Population and Development) implementation. Here's presenting the IFMSA delegation to the 57th session at the UN headquarters in New York. Stay tuned as our delegates embark on this impactful journey to advocate for sustainable development and human rights! #IFMSA #CPD57 #ICPD30

Don’t miss our American Evaluation Association Conference panel on Addressing Learning and Evaluation Challenges: New USAID Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Bureau Performance Evaluation Guidance! Join us at 2:30 PM on Friday, October 25 to dive into the latest insights and strategies for effective evaluation in the DRG sector. This is a must-attend session for anyone passionate about advancing democracy, human rights, and governance through robust performance evaluation. We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in a lively discussion! #EVAL24

In our EMPOWER sessions there is never any pressure to share or discuss any of your responses to our journal prompts. However, we often find that once our discussions get going, everyone is engaged in conversation and talking with each other! ✨📖 #hannahkayfitness #hkf #femalecoach #mentalhealthandexercisecoach #mhec #EMPOWERbyHKF #empower #womenempowerment #yorkwomen #womensupportingwomen #empowerevent #empowerprogram