Call for proposals for Health Equity and Diversity Conference in Toronto

 Call for Proposals for the upcoming Health Equity and Diversity Conference,
June 10-12, 2005.

 Proposals are due Thursday, March 31st, 2005.

 The Health Equity and Diversity Conference, Toronto 2005, is a community
summit that focuses on health needs and issues in relation to diversity.
This unites professionals, organizations, communities and individuals to
reflect on best practices and perspectives at local, national, and
international levels. Through this reflection the conference participants
will challenge the exclusion and barriers faced by marginalized communities
in accessing the health care system to enhance local, national and global
awareness, voice and action.

The goals of the conference are:

To highlight the impact of critical health issues on diverse communities in
Torontowith the objective of stimulating public debate, building awareness
and influencing policies and health practices

To identify and analyze global socio-cultural continuities and gaps and the
role of local environments in meeting the particular health challenges of
marginalized communities

To engage in a critical review of health policies and practices to reduce
health disparities and increase access and equity for diverse communities,
at all levels, including with respect to the role and activities of the
government

To develop a Toronto Peoples Charter for Health Equity and Diversity to
address disparities within diverse marginalized communities

Presentation Formats: They urge you to consider a wide variety of formats,
different types of participation, and to take into account the various ways
people from diverse backgrounds engage and learn. Each session will be 1
hour and 30 minutes. This amount of time also includes the Q & A period.
Friendly Spaces will be available for people to Caucus around shared
interests and concerns.

For submission and more information:

Health Equity & Diversity Conference, Toronto 2005

 c/o Chinese Canadian National Council

302 Spadina Ave., Suite 507,

TorontoONM5T 2E7

T: 416-977-9871

F: 416-977-1630

Email: [log in to unmask]

Website: www.officewurx.ca/diversityconf/








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