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On Sunday, September 20, 2026, Mary Ward Centre hosted the Blue Scarf Peace Walk in recognition of the International Day of Peace, bringing together people from different backgrounds, faith traditions, and communities to reflect on peace and take action for a more peaceful world.

The Mary Ward Centre’s work with migrant workers is closely connected to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 1: No Poverty, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. These goals reinforce the importance of protecting migrant workers’ rights, promoting safe and fair working conditions, reducing inequalities, and improving access to essential health and social supports.

My experience at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) was extraordinary. It was an incredible opportunity to represent the Mary Ward Centre and Crisis in Our City by presenting the policy research I completed on housing justice in Canada. Throughout the week, I presented the research during two UN side events, where I had the chance to speak with NGOs, civil society organizations, government representatives, and people from around the world who are working tow

On June 24, people of faith, community advocates, and residents gathered in downtown Toronto for the Interfaith Walk and Rally for Housing Justice. During the rally, Fr. Prakash A. Lohale, OP, Social Justice Animator at the Mary Ward Centre, shared a reflection on homelessness, human dignity, and our collective responsibility to build communities where everyone has a safe place to call home. We are pleased to share his remarks in full, along with a video recording of his ad

On June 24th, please join us for a 2 km peaceful interfaith community walk and rally at City Hall. The event will include stops at the Toronto Homeless Memorial and the Spirit Garden with speakers and artists. Food, dental and other supplies will be provided for outreach.

One of the world's most important sporting events is approaching, and Canada will host 13 matches. Events of this magnitude involve enormous risks.

On this International Day of Education, proclaimed by the United Nations, we reaffirm that it is one of the most powerful tools to prevent injustice and protect human dignity. During Reading Week 2026, four inspiring University of Toronto student volunteers — Skyler, Ishita, Solbi & Jina — took initiative and asked their peers a critical question: What do University of Toronto students know about human trafficking?

The Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner, held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Sacré Coeur Parish Hall, welcomed approximately 30 young adults and individuals without family in Canada.

Thousands of people think of migration as a solution to security and economic challenges; however, the information they receive is often inc