October 2020
Webinar: Women Engaged for Human Dignity
Every year, more than three-million girls are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). An extreme violation of a person’s human rights, this practice affects more than 200-million girls and women around the world, increasing their short- and long-term health risks. As International Day of the Girl approaches on Oct. 11, join us to end violence against women and learn about the work we are doing through our Women Engaged for Human Dignity program in northern Benin to support tens…
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Webinar: The power of volunteers
International Volunteer Day (IVD) is a special day for us at Cuso International because it gives us the opportunity to celebrate you and your work with the world. We know we couldn’t do what we do without you, which is why we are inviting you to an exclusive Virtual Town Hall for volunteers and alumni. You’ll hear from alumni about how volunteering changes lives and the impact it has on international solidarity, global citizenship, public engagement and economic links. We…
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Webinar: Because immigration is not always a choice
According to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the number of Cameroonians fleeing violence and seeking refuge in neighbouring Nigeria has crossed the 30,000 mark, stressing that the needs are outpacing assistance efforts. And 1.6 million Venezuelans are living in Colombia, more than three per cent of its population, with numbers rising daily and adding new tensions in Colombia. In this Town Hall, we delve into the migrant crises in Colombia and Nigeria, our projects in the two…
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Webinar: Transforming lives through education
Despite the considerable progress on education access and participation over the years, more than 250-million children and youth aged 6 to 17 were out of school in 2019. In Ethiopia, women make up just 27 per cent of the university population, a quarter of whom will drop out before graduation. Education is a fundamental right and Cuso International is working in partnership with education ministries and community partners to improve these outcomes. In this Town Hall, we address the gender…
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