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In a country of 37 Million, spread over nearly 10 Million kilometers, two official languages and more than 200 languages spoken at home, Canada is known for its diversity and tolerance. Hosted by Canadian Senator Mobina Jaffer, Every Voice Counts is a unique voice in the Canadian Political landscape. Herself a refugee, Senator Jaffer and her guests will explore topics of marginalization and belonging, as well as informing Canadians about the role of the Senate in 2020.
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Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Sunday Jul 12, 2020
Following the 2019 Global Pluralism Awards Ceremony, I had the opportunity to sit down with some of the individuals who were recognized this year for their commitment to using diversity as a tool to usher in peace and inclusiveness in their communities and abroad.
Guided today by chief executive Waidehi Gokhale, Soliya employs the Exchange Portal, a custom videoconferencing platform, through which its global team brings together over 5,000 young adults each year in small, diverse groups as part of the Connect Program. Discussing current events with trained facilitators, participants from the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and South and Southeast Asia learn that people’s identities are multi-dimensional. By voicing and listening to one another’s stories, they gain greater understanding and build empathy. Read more about Waidehi and Soliya here: https://award.pluralism.ca/2019-2/soliya/.
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