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York U, IBM Canada announce Canada’s first academic-industry partnership in disaster and emergency management

Posted on 22 February 2017

York U, IBM Canada announce Canada’s first academic-industry partnership in disaster and emergency management

Posted on 22 February 2017

TORONTO, February 22, 2017 – Flooding, hurricanes, global warming and terrorism are all disasters and emergencies that can be effectively managed – and in some cases mitigated – through good planning and response. York University is the first in Canada to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees in emergency management, and now thanks to a new […]

Justice for victims of forced marriage in war to be focus of international meeting at York University

Posted on 10 November 2016

Justice for victims of forced marriage in war to be focus of international meeting at York University

Posted on 10 November 2016

Forced “marriage” and sexual slavery in war lead to a variety of devastating but different outcomes for their victims. For this reason, many victims require reparations tailored to their specific needs and those of their children, according to an international group of researchers and activists meeting at York University next week. The Conjugal Slavery in […]