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April 7, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
During the meeting, Canadian delegates were able to hear from and exchange with parliamentarians from Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, Ireland, Cyprus, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, Madagascar, Seychelles, Montenegro, and Fiji. Panellists from the World Economic Forum, UN Women, Oxfam Great Britain and the Equal Pay International Coalition also made presentations. Panellists and parliamentarians discussed the unique ways in which this global crisis is affecting women and girls, as well as the various measures that have been taken – or that need to be taken – by governments.
This meeting was the first of a series entitled “Inter-Parliamentary Dialogue on Gender-Responsive Recovery Post COVID-19.”
April 6, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CCOM)
April 6, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 31, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
March 30, 2021
By videoconference
Canada-Europe Parliamentary Association (CAEU)
March 29, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
March 26, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Section of ParlAmericas (CPAM)
March 26, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association (CANA)
March 24, 2021
By videoconference
Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU)
Presenters emphasized the gendered treatment of parliamentarians and other public figures online, noting that women face a higher degree of personal abuse and aggressive behaviour. As many presenters observed, beyond negatively impacting the lives of those who are targeted, online harassment undermines democracy and limits free speech by discouraging women and girls from being politically active.
The honourable Dr. Hedy Fry, PC, MP participated in a panel of parliamentarians sharing their experiences of, and opinions on, online harassment. In her remarks, Dr. Fry highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the growing trend of gender-based harassment and violence and spoke about the actions Canada is taking to address the issue domestically and internationally. The honourable Donna Dasko, Senator, attended the event on behalf of the Canadian Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (UIPU).
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