TRANSFORMATION: Young Activists Creating the Future

All around the world, young feminist activists are daring us to reimagine the boundaries of possibility and accelerating our progress toward a more just and sustainable future. On September 23, Nobel Peace Prize-winner Malala Yousafzai, courageous advocate Raven Lacerte,  and renowned activist Pratima Gurung will invite us into conversation about the power of young activists to inspire, mobilize, and lead. Confronting new and longstanding threats to the rights and safety of girls, women, and non-binary people, youth-led movements are bringing urgency and radical creativity to the biggest challenges of our time. And just as they are at the centre of so many of our most transformative movements, youth activists will be at the centre of this conversation, setting the agenda and leading us with their own power, purpose, and perspective. In the process, each of us will get a front-row seat to their work—and learn how we can join together to unleash our collective potential for change.

A note on the event format: The first part of the program will include a conversation with our speakers and a question and answer period. This will be followed by breakout rooms for guided group discussions.

A note on accessibility: The Equality Fund is committed to creating a virtual space that is inclusive and accessible. Closed captioning will be provided during the first part of our program. Should you have any questions or require accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us at theconversation@equalityfund.ca.