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HLPF 2025 Reflection by Sarah Redikopp
I am so grateful to have been able to contribute to our shared report! It is especially meaningful for me to share my skills with the work of the Mary Ward Centre as I discern my own vocation, and a joy to use my “researcher muscles” for the first time since finishing my PhD. My work on this included some consulting on methodology and analysis, background research, and writing/editing.
4 days ago2 min read


The Mary Ward Centre at the United Nations
From July 14 - 23, 2025, the Mary Ward Centre participated in the United Nations annual High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). This year’s HLPF made a deep dive analysis of five of the SDGs: SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Sep 93 min read


World Refugee Day, June 20th 2025
Worldwide, there are more than 123.2 million people forcibly displaced from their places of origin; 60% within their own countries, and more than 43.7 million are refugees in other countries.
Jun 191 min read


Canadian Federal Election Guide 2025
What is your vision for Canada? How will you decide which candidate to vote for? What issues are most important to you in this election?
Mar 281 min read


UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Submission.
Last month, the Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children, Migrant Domestic Workers...
Mar 41 min read


Political Discernment Events 2025
These 2-hour events will consist of a 15-20-minute presentation by a guest speaker, followed by listening circles.
Feb 181 min read


End Human Trafficking Radio program- Migrant force!
Migration is a human right; everyone can migrate anywhere within their own country or from one country to another in safe conditions....
Feb 111 min read


Thank you to The Catholic Register for amplifying our call to prevent Human Trafficking.
Human trafficking for sexual and labour exploitation remains the primary source of profit for criminal gangs of human traffickers. The Unite
Jan 61 min read


December 6th: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
December 6th: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Dec 6, 20243 min read


Honoring Children's Rights: Celebrating National Child Day
Join us in recognizing and honouring the rights of children as we celebrate National Child Day on November 20th. This day marks the...
Nov 20, 20242 min read


A Poppy to Remember
As we pin that little red flower on our jackets, let us carry its message in our hearts. Let us remember those who served, honour their sacr
Nov 11, 20241 min read


An Expression of Gratitude Together with A Land Acknowledgment
An Expression of Gratitude Together with A Land Acknowledgment
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Participation in the preparatory groups of the Global Forum of Migration and Development (GFMD).
As MWC, and in coordination with the IBVM/CJ UN Office, we participate in the UN NGO Office of Migration and are part of the preparation...
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Raising awareness on human trafficking with students at St. Michael College.
As we agreed in May this year, we developed a campaign to prevent human trafficking among St. Michael College Students. It was a complete mo
Nov 5, 20241 min read
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