Imagine educational spaces brimming with fulfillment, nurturing well-being and fostering growth. That's the ideal we aim for, yet within Canadian post-secondary institutions, gender-based challenges persist—violence, discrimination, and entrenched harmful gender norms.

In the past year alone, a staggering 47% of students at post-secondary institutions encountered or witnessed discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation, and one in ten women experienced sexual assault.

Universities and colleges have long been acknowledged as critical grounds for gender-based violence prevention. They are spaces where people of all genders come together to work, play, and learn—from the classroom to the sports field—and as such, they offer opportunities to drive change.

And it’s not just for the sake of women and other marginalized genders. The gender gap in post-secondary education has been steadily growing. Women are pursuing higher education at record rates. Meanwhile, for men, these numbers have stalled. The gap in graduation rates is even larger, as male undergraduates are less likely to complete their degree. These issues require us to include people of all genders in our gender justice efforts 

So how can we leverage our positions as leaders in post-secondary settings to create positive and lasting change? How can we work with men to progress gender justice in our educational institutions? 

Join our host, Jermal Jones, Associate Director of Library, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access at the University of Waterloo, on Thursday, February 15th, at 11 am PT. 

You will:

• Gain Practical Skills and Resources: Our experienced practitioners will share proven methods and insights to effectively engage men and boys in progressing gender equity in post-secondary settings — and how to apply those tips in practice (drawing from research by Shift: The Project to End Domestic Violence).

• Hear Inspiring Stories: Listen to stories of success and transformation from the sector. Learn from those who work with men and boys to advance gender justice and create more equitable, safe and inclusive post-secondary communities. 

• Be Part of the Solution: Become part of the Pathways community, a supportive network of professionals committed to gender-transformative work with men & boys in various settings. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the people currently working in and alongside Canada’s post-secondary institutions.