The University of Toronto has introduced their new Master of Public Health in Indigenous Health (MPH-IH) program and is now accepting applications!
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For these 16 Days of Activism, we reached out to Hoa Bui, a researcher at Carleton University who is part of the Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development — Genre, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) partnership. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hoa conducted critical research to understand violence against women with disabilities in two districts of Nam Dinh, Vietnam, and the supports that were available to them. Explore her fieldnotes from this research experience below.
Continue Reading A Study on Violence Against Women with Disabilities in Vietnam (Truc Ninh and Hai Hau districts, Nam Dinh province)
The World Health Organization estimates that 1.3 billion people experience significant disability, which represents 1 in 6 people in the world’s population. December 3 is recognized and celebrated annually as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, first proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. This blog describes research done by the EDID-GHDI Canada research team to understand better the experiences and stories of women with disabilities.
Continue Reading Vulnerable victims or innovative contributors? What story do policies need to address to include women with disabilities?
The Sexual and Gender Diversity cluster at the LWWRC explores themes of sexuality, gender, sex, and relationships. It studies the intersections of topics in their many unique forms, and how they connect to families, work, and wellbeing. This cluster highlights the diverse forms sexual and gender identities can take, seeking to guide individuals towards improved wellbeing through high-quality and value-driven research, teaching, mentorship, and community engagement.
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The video recording (in English only) has now been released for the virtual panel held on September 26, 2025, co-hosted by co-hosted by two SSHRC-funded projects—Finding Their Place: The Contributions of Women with Disabilities to Peacebuilding, and the EDID-GHDI partnership (a project under the Live Work Well Research Centre).
Email: liveworkwell@uoguelph.ca
Phone: 519 824 4120 x54930
Location: MacKinnon Building, Office 501, University of Guelph
