December 4, 2024 | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Hybrid
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Scheduled on December 4, 2024, the #IAmSahraBulle Conference is a collaborative effort between the Sahra Bulle Foundation and the Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion. This hybrid event is dedicated to fostering dialogue, education, and actionable steps against gender-based violence against women and girls, aligning with Canada’s 2024 theme for the 16-Days of Activism, "Come Together, Act Now" Through insightful sessions and engaging discussions, the conference aims to unite advocates, survivors, and change-makers to propel tangible steps in dismantling systemic barriers and promoting gender equality and respect. It's a pivotal moment to empower change and create a more equitable society for all.
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction and Greetings
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM:
Research Presentation: The Link Between GBV and Health Outcomes
Presenters: Tori Lewis, Kylie Pazner, Amilia Noftall, Kylee Madison, Ananya Sood, and Dr. Kendall Soucie
Focus: This research-driven presentation explores the concepts and relationships between GBV, trauma, and health-related impacts, providing foundational insights.
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM: Morning Break
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM:
Presentation: The Health Impact of GBV on Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2S People
Presenter: McKenna (Kenna) Robb
Focus: Exploring the intersection of GBV and the health outcomes for Indigenous women, girls, and 2S individuals, emphasizing culture, history, and community.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM:
Student Presentations: Youth Perspectives on GBV and Its Health Impacts
Focus: Amplifying youth voices on how GBV affects their lives and communities.
Video Presentation: Divone's Story
Presenter: Divone Makitu and Nadjadi Mugala
Poem Presentation: Sahra's Story: Expecting Love and Care
Presenter: Mina Ghafoori and Eman Gurmani, with piano accompaniment by Hanin Raztanawi
Story Presentation: Violence and Its Forms
Presenter: Miaad Mohamed
Presentation: The Support to Rebuild
Presenter: Suad Amam
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
12:30 PM – 2:15 PM:
Workshop #1: Teaching Toolkit for Addressing GBV
Facilitators: Dr. Catherine Vanner and Dr. Salsabel Almanssori
Audience: High School Students (In-Person Only)
Focus: Tailored specifically for high school students to recognize GBV and foster safe learning environments.
*Note: While Dr. Catherine Vanner and Dr. Salsabel Almanssori’s workshop is exclusively in-person for high school students, the rest of the conference will still remain hybrid, and will participate in Workshop #2.
Workshop #2: Silence is Not Protection, It is Permission – The Role Silence Plays in the Pervasiveness of GBV
Facilitator: Fartumo Kusow
Audience: Open to All (Hybrid: In-Person and Virtual)
Focus: Exploring the role of silence in perpetuating GBV and fostering dialogue.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM:
Afternoon Break
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM:
Survivor Story: Turning Pain into Purpose
Presenter: Cait Alexander
Focus: A personal journey of resilience, highlighting the transformative power of turning pain into purpose.
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
Breakout Groups with Takeaway Charts
Focus: Participants reflect on the day’s sessions and document key learnings and actions using takeaway charts.
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Question and Answer Period
3:45 PM: Closing Remarks
Violence Against Women Windsor Essex Resource List:
Event Sponsors
- Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion, University of Windsor
- Office of the President, University of Windsor
- Unifor Ontario Regional Council
- Ontario Secondary School Teacher's Federation Provincial OSSTF
- The Health Research Centre for the Study of Violence against Women
- Unifor Local 1498
- Unifor Local 2458
- Unifor Local 240
If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please email vppei@uwindsor.ca
To Donate:
Cheque:
Payee: The University of Windsor
Memo: PEI General Trust, #IAmSahraBulle Conference
Address: The University of Windsor
ATTN: Danielle Thomas, Office of the VP-PEI
401 Sunset Ave.
Windsor, ON N9B 3P4
E-Transfer:
donations@uwindsor.ca
Memo: PEI General Trust #47626, #IAmSahraBulle Conference
For alternative payment options and assistance, please email: vppei@uwindsor.ca
All donations via the above channels qualify for a tax receipt. All proceeds go towards current and future #IAmSahraBulle Conference expenses, and The Sahra Bulle Foundation.
- Office of the Vice-President of People, Equity, and Inclusion: vppei@uwindsor.ca
- Fartumo Kusow: fkusow87@gmail.com