Next Wednesday, join us online for an important conversation about one of the most overlooked global challenges of our time: access to education for children affected by displacement, conflict, and climate crises.

Plus, catch up on highlights from our recent debate in Calgary, and discover more ways to connect with The Walrus community.

Save the Children, Oxfam Canada, Refugee Education Council, and War Child present

The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis

For children who are refugees, education is a lifeline. What does it take to deliver it?

NEXT WEEK: Wednesday, June 17
9 a.m. PDT | 10 a.m. MDT | 10 a.m. CST | 11 a.m. CDT | 12 p.m. EDT | 1 p.m. ADT | 1:30 p.m. NDT

Daytime Virtual Event

There are more forcibly displaced people around the world now than at any time in modern history. Among them, approximately 35 million are refugees from violence, conflict, and climate shocks. 5.7 million are children who are out of school. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right to education, yet for millions, that promise remains out of reach.

At The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis, speakers from Oxfam, the Refugee Education Council, Save the Children, and War Child will share powerful stories and practical insights on what it takes to help displaced children access education. From teachers working outside traditional classrooms to local educators drawing on community history and customs, they’ll examine what it takes to support children in building a foundation for their future.

FEATURING

Daria Meirut, Communications Lead, Refugee Education Council

Alex Odongo, Head of Programs, War Child Canada, Uganda

Arnold Okello, Area Manager, Oxfam in Uganda

Kinfe Wubetu, Program Manager, Child Protection and Education, Save the Children International Ethiopia

WATCH: The Walrus Debate: Can Politics Be Civil Again?

It was great to be in Calgary for The Walrus Debate. Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, former federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and podcast host Stephen Carter explored the question “Can Politics Be Civil Again?” The debaters weighed in on Alberta separatism, the toxicity of social media, and the health of democracy today.

At The Walrus, the best compliment we can receive isn’t “I agree.” It’s “Huh, I never thought about it that way.” This was not an election debate or the comments section under a YouTube video. It was more like a conversation at a dinner party, with guests from different political backgrounds coming together to exchange ideas.  I want to thank the Canadian Vote Summit for the partnership that made it possible.

We invite you to watch this (sometimes spicy) debate and give us your thoughts. events@thewalrus.ca