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New Video! Roundtable on including Sexual Harassment in the Prevention of Sexual Violence in International Development

I had the the pleasure of moderating this timely roundtable on March 17, 2022, entitled: "For a more effective strategy in the fight against sexual violence: sexual harassment, a form of violence that should be prevented in international cooperation." This event highlighted the different realities and issues experienced by international cooperation/development organizations and their partners

By Adriana Leigh|2022-05-20T19:07:54+00:00March 28th, 2022|

Adriana Leigh: One of 7 Female Entrepreneurs Changing The World: Brainz Magazine

Adriana Leigh: One of 7 Female Entrepreneurs Changing The World: Brainz Magazine

On International Women's Day 2022, Brainz magazine celebrated the fact that women are the driving force to build back better and move the world into a new era. I was honoured to be included on their list this year of 7 female entrepreneurs changing the world! I am in amazing company with a list of

By Adriana Leigh|2022-07-29T14:37:36+00:00March 13th, 2022|

Support and Amplify our Campaign ‒ “Don’t Make Me Choose Between The Different Parts Of Myself!”

Support and Amplify our Campaign ‒ “Don’t Make Me Choose Between The Different Parts Of Myself!”

As we enter Women’s History month, I reflect how women are often faced to hide or choose between different parts of ourselves, for our own safety, employment or to remain accepted by our communities or families. This year, ALG is running a campaign to showcase a series of women changemakers entitled "Don't make me choose

By Adriana Leigh|2022-04-08T01:30:39+00:00March 8th, 2022|

Press Release: World Pulse Names Adriana Leigh G. of Canada to Top 50 Voices Rising List for Her Community-Based Campaign

World Pulse Names Adriana Leigh G. of Canada to Top 50 Voices Rising List for Her Community-Based Campaign International organization World Pulse launched a top 50 list celebrating previously unrecognized women leaders who are rising up from the grassroots, using technology to speak out, collaborate, and strengthen their communities. Portland, Ore., (February 28 2022) —

By Adriana Leigh|2022-03-02T19:43:08+00:00March 2nd, 2022|

New Article! Why we Need a Heart-Centred Approach to Respect in the Workplace

New Article! Why we Need a Heart-Centred Approach to Respect in the Workplace

The diversity, equity, and inclusion, sexual harassment and respect in the workplace landscape has shifted dramatically. Old approaches to tackling issues of sexual harassment and building workplace respect were rooted in a “compliance-centred” approach. This status quo is no longer an option. We need a new approach that is more heart and human-centred to transform

By Adriana Leigh|2022-04-08T01:28:12+00:00March 1st, 2022|

Supporting Women’s Well-being at Work

Supporting Women’s Well-being at Work

Women have faced disproportionate pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it be home-schooling children, caring for family members, and/or taking on additional emotional labour. How can employers better support the well-being of women during this time? Read my new article as Executive Contributor at Brainz magazine for key tips you can bring to your team

By Adriana Leigh|2022-02-08T16:53:22+00:00February 8th, 2022|

After #metoo: Training the Military on Sexual Harassment

After #metoo: Training the Military on Sexual Harassment

During the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, I was honoured to be invited by UN Women Georgia to present to security partners, including the შინაგან საქმეთა სამინისტრო / Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia and the Ministry of Defense during their training to build on and support their prevention of sexual harassment work. This

By Adriana Leigh|2025-03-18T17:06:33+00:00February 3rd, 2022|

Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19 in the New World of Work

Intimate Partner Violence and COVID-19 in the New World of Work

More than ever, we need to reimagine the world of work, and this includes how employers can build more safety and well-being for women. I was honoured to present and co-create a session on employer obligations for intimate partner violence in the new world of work, along with expert panelists and practitioners at a UN

By Adriana Leigh|2022-02-05T16:33:53+00:00February 2nd, 2022|

Prevent Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse: 5 Good Practices

Is your organization grappling with the prevention of sexual exploitation, harassment, and abuse (PSHEA)? Read my 5 recommendations on good practices to follow, stemming from the recent report of the Independent Commission on the Review of the Allegations of Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Made against WHO staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While there

By Adriana Leigh|2021-11-10T17:25:36+00:00November 5th, 2021|

Lauching Interaction’s PSEA Training Package

Lauching Interaction’s PSEA Training Package

Hi folks, In 2021, we know that SEA is still a problem that continues to be underreported and unaddressed. We need new approaches if we truly wish to see its eradication from our humanitarian and development operations. InterAction has undertaken a complete updating and revisioning of its PSEA Basics Training Guide, which I was honoured

By Adriana Leigh|2021-10-14T14:32:33+00:00October 14th, 2021|

UN Women Training Centre Presentation: Gender Trainers & COVID-19: What have we learned from the Pandemic?

UN Women Training Centre Presentation: Gender Trainers & COVID-19: What have we learned from the Pandemic?

Hi folks! I had the pleasure this year of being a panelist at the 17th Virtual Dialogue hosted by the UN Women Training Centre’s Community of Practice (CoP). We explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on gender equality trainers and training for gender equality across the globe. Find the report below, which summarizes the

By Adriana Leigh|2021-10-07T14:44:45+00:00October 7th, 2021|

Building Back Better: the 3Cs: Care, Compassion and Courage

Building Back Better: the 3Cs: Care, Compassion and Courage

Hi folks, this thought piece was first published on World Pulse, and independent women-led social network for social change. Accounts of violence against women continue to fill our news feeds. Recently, in North America we are seeing sympathy for a man arrested for the murder of seven women, six of whom were Asian, diverting the

By Adriana Leigh|2023-04-11T19:40:00+00:00June 28th, 2021|