Facilitation and moderation of the panel on human trafficking organized by the All Party Parliamentary Group to End Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking in Ottawa. Defend Dignity and the Centre for Faith and Public Life are also among the organizers. The panelists include Marie- Michelle Desmeules, a survivor of prostitution; Geneviève Albert, filmmaker (latest film: Noémie dit oui); Ghyslain Vallière, a specialized police officer in sexual exploitation; Christine St-Pierre, former Member of Parliament for Acadie and Minister of International Relations and Francophonie (2014-2018), as well as Minister of Culture, Communications, and the Status of Women (2007-2012).
Standing Committee on the Status of Women
Testimony of Maria Mourani on human trafficking in Canada at the Standing Committee on the Status of Women (Parliament of Canada).
Special Commission on the Sexual Exploitation of Minors
Intergovernmental Committee on the 2005 Convention (UNESCO)
Speeches on behalf of Quebec.
World Philosophy Day and Night of Philosophy (UNESCO)
Organization and hosting of the Quebec program for World Philosophy Day and the Night of Philosophy at UNESCO. Participation of over 200 young individuals, including about twenty from Quebec, along with various Quebec personalities and organizations: PhiloJeune Quebec- France, Tapaj France-Quebec, Théâtre Parminou, Wapikoni Mobile, BD Québec, the City of Quebec, philosophers Narbonne and Hamraoui, Olympian Marlène Harnois, rapper Webster, and two comic artists, P. Girard & CY. What more can be said! Quebec shone at UNESCO!
Senate 150th Anniversary Medal
Presentation of the medal by Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu in the presence of several distinguished individuals: Ms. Colette Roy Laroche, the entire Mobilis team, Bikers Against Child Abuse, and the Béchard-Bergeron Family.
World Social Science Forum (Japan)
Address at the World Social Science Forum organized by UNESCO and the International Social Science Council (Fukuoka, Japan) on the following theme: Security and Equality for a Sustainable Future.
Consultation on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education (UNESCO)
Presentation of our data on violent extremism and intervention during the 2nd day of consultation.