/R E P E A T -- MEDIA ADVISORY - COALITION OF LEADING CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONS TO UNVEIL LANDMARK G7 PROPOSAL TO PRIME MINISTER CARNEY/
OTTAWA, ON, May 20, 2025 /CNW/ - A coalition of over 40 prominent individuals and global and national organizations is calling on Prime Minister Carney to seize a historic opportunity to position Canada as a global leader through a new G7 Education, Peace, and Security Initiative. The coalition is launching their #YESfor12 campaign and unveiling details of their bold, pragmatic policy proposal, urging the newly elected government to build on Canada's legacy of leadership at its previous G7 Summits through fresh commitments that would ensure 12 million more vulnerable children worldwide are safe, in school, and learning.
WHO:
- Taryn Russell, Executive Director, Results Canada/Co-Chair, Canadian International Education Policy Working Group (CIEPWG)
- Susan McIsaac, President & CEO, Right To Play International/ Co-Chair, CIEPWG
- Hawa Abdiaziz, Gender Equality Specialist, Refugee Education Council
- Dr. Shelly Whitman, Executive Director, Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security
- Fred Witteveen, CEO, Children Believe
- Additional representatives from leading Canadian and global development, humanitarian and advocacy agencies
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST
WHERE: 135-B Press Conference Room, West Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
WHY ATTEND:
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS: First public unveiling of a proposed G7 Education, Peace, and Security initiative, signed by over 40 prominent individuals, national, and global organizations. The coalition is calling for Canada to reassert the importance of global co-operation to meet global challenges and lead a G7 Summit that delivers real impact for millions around the world through education
TIMELY: Just weeks before PM Carney's appearance at a major global policy moment at the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis
VISUALS: Campaign materials and visual assets of the initiative's global impact
ACCESS: Senior leadership will be available for one-on-one interviews following the press conference
CIEPWG is a coalition of prominent international development, humanitarian, and advocacy organizations working to support policies and programs to improve access to safe, inclusive, quality education for all children and youth. It is currently co-chaired by Right To Play International and Results Canada.
SOURCE Canadian International Education Policy Working Group
MEDIA CONTACT: Brett Tarver, Children Believe, [email protected], 647-465-5537
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