VIDEA Forum for Youth by Youth

This summer, VIDEA is hosting a forum for youth by youth. Despite many milestones in equity and equality, deeply rooted gender injustices still pervade daily life globally. Gender inequality is a reality in Canada, and has severe repercussions on human rights internationally. On August 13^th and 14^th  VIDEA hopes to unite youth in the Greater Victoria area to discuss gender and international development as it relates to them personally, locally and globally. At Langham Court on the 13^th we will engage in a provoking introduction to gender theory by Professor Cole Little and establish relationships between youth delegates to nurture healthy, organic discussion, and listen to some great local music. On Saturday we will be moving to the Michelle Pujol room at UVic where we will host such renowned scholars as Dr.Laura Parisi, Dr.Janni Aragon and Lara Quigley, and workshops by NGOs including PRIDE, Project Respect and more. This forum will also serve as an opportunity for youth to explore gender creatively, and through discussion with fellow youth. We hope to develop the tools and resources to continue positive change in our communities, in the aim of creating a more equitable community locally and globally. For more information contact mquigley@videa.ca