🌍 At the Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023) in Kigali, Rwanda 🌍, ONWA is exploring ways to ensure Indigenous women's rights are upheld and respected globally. Join us in advocating for a world where every Indigenous woman can thrive.
Here are some highlights from our time there (click to jump to section):
ONWA amplifying Indigenous women’s voices at Women Deliver 2023 Conference
The Ontario Native Women’s Organization (ONWA) is participating in the highly anticipated Women Deliver 2023 Conference (WD2023), taking place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 16-20. ONWA’s delegates are eager to join the global conversation on gender equality and amplify the voices and advocacy of Indigenous women and youth on the global stage.
Returning from the inspiring Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda, we have heard a similar solution called for on an international stage: Investment into women, especially marginalised women, is where the change needs to happen.
In the News
Aired: September 18, 2023
SPECIAL: The Story of Woman Goes Global: Women Deliver, The World’s Largest Convening for Gender Equality
What are the most pressing issues women and girls still face today? What progress has been made in recent years? How are gender equality champions driving change around the world? In this special episode, host Anna travels to Kigali, Rwanda for the Women Deliver 2023 Conference, the largest convening for gender equality in the world, to find out!
Aired: July 20, 2023
ONWA CEO Cora McGuire-Cyrette CBC NN Live interview from Women Deliver Conference in Kigali Rwanda
"Investment into women is where the change needs to happen." - Cora McGuire-Cyrette, ONWA CEO
Published July 19, 2023
ONWA leader calls for action on women's rights at Rwanda conference
Ontario Native Women's Association executive director Cora McGuire-Cyrette travels to Rwanda as part of the Women Deliver 2023 Conference.
Kevin Jeffrey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Aired: July 19, 2023
Superior Morning with Mary-Jean Cormier - Cora McGuire-Cyrette & Autumn Cooper: Women Deliver Conference
We'll hear from members of the Ontario Native Women’s Association currently in Rwanda. They're there for a global conference on gender equality.
Aired: July 18, 2023
TBayNewsWatch featured our attendance at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. This is 1 of the largest worldwide multi-sectorial gatherings to advance gender-equality.
TBNewsWatch Feature: ONWA Head Attending Women Deliver Conference in Rwanda
Aired: July 18, 2023
Up North with Jonathan Pinto - ONWA head speaks at Rwandan conference
Around the world, groups are advocating for the rights of Indigenous women, combining forces to bring meaningful change. The Ontario Native Women's Association is doing just that at a conference in Rwanda. CEO Cora McGuire-Cyrette explains.
At the Conference - Day 5: Friday July 21, 2023
Women and youth are the experts to the issues and solutions that they are facing. We must invest in their health, safety, and development.
We are honoured to attend and amplify Indigenous women’s voices globally at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda.
ONWA is sharing our empowering She Is Wise Magazine with the world at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda.
When Will Gender Equality be Achieved? How does your country perform in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) gender index? If Historical trends continue, we won’t achieve gender equality until 2108!
“Access to finance” and “Accountability” are two of the gender-equality calls to actions from the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
At the Conference - Day 4: Thursday July 20, 2023
ONWA is exchanging experiences and expertise around gender-equity that upholds Indigenous women’s rights at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
ONWA is joining women around the world at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda to advocate for the rights of Indigenous women and combine forces to bring meaningful change.
Lynda Tabuya, Fiji Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation (right) being gifted a beaded copper pail necklace to by Roxanne Ruediger, ONWA Director of Corporate Services (left) at the Advancing Feminist Climate Justice through the Rule of Law session
The copper pail necklace honours the sacred relationship with water. The copper cup symbolizes the importance of clean water and how we all have a responsibility to protect and care for this precious element. In wearing the necklace, you can nourish yourself and others as water carriers. An Elder shared that this sacred item is a reminder to always speak in a mindful way; to be positive in your being, to speak truth and honesty, and to be impeccable with your word.
Making connections with Indigenous people from around the world to share stories, resources, and solutions at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
Anna Stoecklein, The Story of Woman podcast Founder, Producer, Host (left) being gifted a beaded copper pail necklace to by Cora McGuire-Cyrette, ONWA CEO (right)
The copper pail necklace honours the sacred relationship with water. The copper cup symbolizes the importance of clean water and how we all have a responsibility to protect and care for this precious element. In wearing the necklace, you can nourish yourself and others as water carriers. An Elder shared that this sacred item is a reminder to always speak in a mindful way; to be positive in your being, to speak truth and honesty, and to be impeccable with your word.
As our time at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda nears as end, we look forward to using what we learned towards advancing gender-equality and Indigenous women’s safety.
At the Conference - Day 3: Wednesday July 19, 2023
“This is not the future we want. If you don’t know how to fix it then please stop breaking it.” says 11-year-old Licypriya Kangujam, Activist & Founder, The Child Movement, addresses climate change and how rich countries are exacerbating climate crisis in global south at Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
Today, we are learning about Rwanda’s HerStory and engaging in important discussions around gender-equity at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Honorable Harjit S. Sajjan, M.P., Minister for International Development, Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (left) being gifted a beaded copper pail necklace to by Cora McGuire-Cyrette, ONWA CEO (right) at Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
The copper pail necklace honours the sacred relationship with water. The copper cup symbolizes the importance of clean water and how we all have a responsibility to protect and care for this precious element. In wearing the necklace, you can nourish yourself and others as water carriers. An Elder shared that this sacred item is a reminder to always speak in a mindful way; to be positive in your being, to speak truth and honesty, and to be impeccable with your word.
Tell us Your Dream for the Future? Let us know what are you PUSHing for? ONWA and people worldwide are sharing knowledge and perspectives at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
At the Conference - Day 2: Tuesday July 18, 2023
ONWA is at the prestigious Women Deliver 2023 conference in beautiful Kigali, Rwanda. The powerful theme of the conference is "Spaces Solidarity Solutions," emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive spaces for all women to drive positive change worldwide.
Sharing ONWA's She Is Wise Magazine internationally!
ONWA is exchanging culture and ideas to empower Indigenous women and girls worldwide at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
ONWA is building relationships with women from around the world at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
Today’s experience at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda has been full of inspiring speakers and discussions about gender-equity that upholds Indigenous women’s rights.
What is Your Dream?
ONWA and people worldwide are sharing our voices on the “Youth Zone: The Festival of Dreams” mural at the Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Women Deliver 2023 conference in Kigali, Rwanda is providing an opportunity for Indigenous youth to raise their own voices and share their own experiences and expertise.
At the Conference - Day 1: Monday July 17, 2023
Conferences like Women Deliver are essential for creating spaces for Indigenous women to hold dialogues to advance collective priorities and share knowledge.
The meaningful inclusion of youth perspectives built into the Women Deliver Conference will further the work of ONWA and our Youth Council. Youth perspectives are critical to advancing the conversations around gender-based violence.
Gender-based violence is an issue that must be addressed on all levels – local to global. ONWA participated in a Women Deliver pre-conference event called Preventing and Responding to Violence Against Women.
ONWA stands in solidarity with Indigenous women around the world. We are attending Women Deliver to listen, learn, and share experiences and expertise around gender-equity that upholds Indigenous women’s rights.
