TORONTO, February 19, 2014 — Social inequities across the globe, what’s being done to bring about a positive change and what more is needed to eliminate the disparities, will all be part of a York U panel discussion, “the world dialogue,” organized in observance of the World Day of Social Justice, on February 20.
Panelists will draw attention to marginalization of the vulnerable, stereotyping of groups, systemic discrimination and other human rights violations. They will also discuss poverty, armed conflict, and dispute resolution prevailing around the world.
Among the panelists Professor Lorne Foster, in the School of Equity Studies; Sociology Professor Peter Dawson; Avvy Yao-Yao Go of the Metro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Legal Clinic; and Michael Kerr, coordinator of Colour of Poverty – Colour of Change. Professor David Leyton-Brown, Master of McLaughlin College will moderate the panel, which will conclude with a question and answer session, along with an open discussion of the topic.
WHAT: The World Dialogue, a panel discussion commemorating the World Day of Social Justice
WHEN: Thursday, February 20, 2014, 12:00pm-2:00pm
WHERE: Room 140, Senior Common Room, McLaughlin College, York University, Keele Campus (building number 51 on the map)
York University is helping to shape the global thinkers and thinking that will define tomorrow. York’s unwavering commitment to excellence reflects a rich diversity of perspectives and a strong sense of social responsibility that sets us apart. A York U degree empowers graduates to thrive in the world and achieve their life goals through a rigorous academic foundation balanced by real-world experiential education. As a globally recognized research centre, York is fully engaged in the critical discussions that lead to innovative solutions to the most pressing local and global social challenges. York’s 11 faculties and 27 research centres are thinking bigger, broader and more globally, partnering with 288 leading universities worldwide. York's community is strong − 55,000 students, 7,000 faculty and staff, and more than 250,000 alumni.
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Gloria Suhasini, York University Media Relations, 4167362100 ext. 22094, suhasini@yorku.ca
