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ON SEPTEMBER 20th, MAKE YOUR VOTE COUNT

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | September 15, 2021
Posted in Blog Stories, General, Rights of Women and Girls

On Monday, September 20th, Canadians will go to the polls to elect our next federal government. Opinion surveys suggest it is a very close race. While international development has not garnered the attention it deserves, issues affecting women and equality have, including climate change, vaccination, and gun control.

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS IS NOT ON PAUSE: A DOUBLE PANDEMIC

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | November 2, 2020
Posted in General

We are facing a double pandemic: violence against women and girls is not on pause. The fight for equality and justice must continue. Here is what Crossroads International is doing through the UN’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign.

“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | October 5, 2020
Posted in General

The evidence is clear that protecting girls’ rights now, keeping them safe from violence, and giving them opportunities to succeed will transform communities and change the world.

WE controversy has lessons for global cooperation movement

Heather Shapter, Executive Director | September 9, 2020
Posted in General, Global Citizens

The international development sector is needed now more than ever, but how can we do more every day to make valuable change as a charity in Canada and as an international development agency fomenting global cooperation.