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MWC - Indigenous Wisdom On Care For Creation Retreat Art Exhibit week featuring the work of Diane Montreuil, a Métis Algonquin artist and Knowledge Keeper. “A dance of vibrant hues and profound symbols".	MWC - Indigenous Commemoration Days Download a copy of annual Indigenous days of commemoration	A prayer for Indigenous Children A prayer for Indigenous Children on National Child Day 20 November 2021

mary_ward_centre_human_trafficking_comic_edited_edited Powerful comic to raise awareness about Human Trafficking.	Human trafficking in Major events Workshops and videos to help students recognize the risks of human trafficking at large events.	Video series about Human Trafficking Video series to understand and prevent human trafficking
Guidebook - Human trafficking Prevention This informational document helps us prevent this crime	Transnational organized crime Steps to prevent all forms of transnational organized crime	End human trafficking in Canada Infoguide on the prevention of human trafficking - in English and Spanish
StopHumanTrafficking One-page fact sheet on preventing human trafficking in Canada, 2022

Mindfulness Nature Walk Activity Let God’s positive care flow into you from the top of your head down to your toes.	Prayer for National Child Day 2022 Downloadable prayer service resource to celebrate National Child Day 2022	CHILD LABOUR EXAMEN Awareness Examen On Child Labour
Catholic Social Thought Downloadable poster of Catholic Social Teaching - from Scarboro Missions	Golden Rule Poster Download a copy of the Golden Rule poster - from Scarboro Missions	A Prayer for Indigenous Child On National Child Day A downloadable prayer service for National Child Day 2021

MWC + CoC SDG 11 Policy Brief Homelessness in Canada Report For more inclusive and sustainable cities and human settlements	MWC + UN NGO - A Global Call to Action on SDGs Report (2026) Experiences, concerns, and recommendations of 102 young people	Gender Equality report The Key Ingredient for SDG2030
NO ONE LEFT BEHIND? An intersectional analysis of the 2030 Agenda in Canada	SDG 1: Poverty Among Youth in Canada Read more in our policy brief about how we can alleviate the poverty experienced by children and youth in Canada.	SDG 2: Children and Youth Food Insecurity in Canada In our policy brief, learn about the policy changes required to help alleviate poverty among children and youth in Canada.
SDG 13: Youth and Climate Action in Canada Learn more about youth action for climate change and how governments can better support youth climate action.	SDG 17: Youth in Canada and Partnerships for the SDGs Read more in our policy brief about the ways youth can be better engaged in the SDGs.	The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child! The UN Convention on the rights of the child is an international human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, social, health and cultural rights of children. T

Preventing Labour Exploitation Through Outreach and Education

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.

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Connecting Local Action to Global Change: Reflections from HLPF 2026 — Eugenia Lapania

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

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Youth Voices for a Sustainable Future: Young People Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Development

What does meaningful youth engagement look like? At the 2026 High-level Political Forum (HLPF) Official Side Event, Youth Voices for a Sustainable Future, young people shared their experiences and recommendations for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Mary Ward Centre participated as an event partner alongside international faith-based organizations and civil society groups committed to strengthening youth participation in global conversations.

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MWC + CoC SDG 11 Policy Brief Homelessness in Canada Report

For more inclusive and sustainable cities and human settlements

MWC + UN NGO - A Global Call to Action on SDGs Report (2026)

Experiences, concerns, and recommendations of 102 young people

Gender Equality report

The Key Ingredient for SDG2030

NO ONE LEFT BEHIND?

An intersectional analysis of the 2030 Agenda in Canada

SDG 1: Poverty Among Youth in Canada

Read more in our policy brief about how we can alleviate the poverty experienced by children and youth in Canada.

SDG 2: Children and Youth Food Insecurity in Canada

In our policy brief, learn about the policy changes required to help alleviate poverty among children and youth in Canada.

SDG 13: Youth and Climate Action in Canada

Learn more about youth action for climate change and how governments can better support youth climate action.

SDG 17: Youth in Canada and Partnerships for the SDGs

Read more in our policy brief about the ways youth can be better engaged in the SDGs.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child!

The UN Convention on the rights of the child is an international human rights treaty which sets out the civil, political, social, health and cultural rights of children. T

Preventing Labour Exploitation Through Outreach and Education

Connecting Local Action to Global Change: Reflections from HLPF 2026 — Eugenia Lapania

Youth Voices for a Sustainable Future: Young People Leading the Conversation on Sustainable Development