Foreign Policy Mingler

Network members from 33 Rights & Democracy Delegations came together in Montreal on March 23 and 24 to participate in policy dialogue on Canada ’s efforts to promote human rights and democracy, to share their own experiences and ideas about initiatives on their campuses, and to build their relationships in their regions and at the national level. Nine provinces were represented, and a representative from the Network’s first international Delegation at the University of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso was also in attendance.

The two day event, which included a mingler on Thursday night where Network members from the Montreal , Quebec , Sherbrooke and Ottawa areas joined with the other delegates, was successful in its goal of strengthening ties, generating ideas, and learning how students can play an active role in Canada ’s foreign policy. Network members suggested several new ideas to be implemented in 2006-2007, including a national magazine, a “Human Rights for Dummies” book, simultaneous intercultural events on UN international days, a regional contest on corporate social responsibility, and a Delegation theme song.

Would you like to know more about these new projects? Do you have ideas you want to share with other Network members? The Network team will continue to work over the summer with members who would like to continue to be involved in brainstorming and planning activities for the fall. Please get in touch with us at network@dd-rd.ca.

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