International Week - February 6-10, 2023
Engage with international and local perspectives on global issues. Join us February 6-10, 2023, as International Week events and activities help us to engage and connect with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs call on governments and societies worldwide to address the world's most pressing issues, from poverty and education to health and the environment. Learn more about the history of I-Week
International Week Sustainable Development Goals Art Contest
New Form Water Yōkai / 新形水妖怪
Yimeng Tong
Congratulations to the winner of the 2023 Art Competition: Yimeng Tong for New Form Water Yōkai / 新形水妖怪. This image represents SDG #06: Clean Water and Sanitation. Tong’s beautiful piece touches on “the issue of Fukushima nuclear waste dumping and its detrimental effects on the environment and mankind.” Thank you to Yimeng Tong, the other three finalists Sophie Wei, Isaiah Derksen, and Sabrina Shanta, and all of the entrants for participating.
About the contest: As part of I-Week, UAI hosted a visual arts competition inviting entrants to present art on any UN Sustainable Development Goal. Four finalists were chosen, and their pieces were displayed in person and online during the week's events. The winner was determined via a public vote and will receive a $500 gift card for art supplies.
Event Spotlight
I-Week Keynote: The Right to Education: Equality for Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Friba Rezayee
Executive Director of Women Leaders of Tomorrow and GOAL (Girls of Afghanistan Lead)
MEIS Panel: Resistance, Social Movements, and Democracy: The Myth of Middle East Exceptionalism
Join Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies for a panel discussion and book launch.
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SDG Movie Night: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Join us for this classic Studio Ghibli film at Metro Cinema. Sponsored by Prince Takamado Japan Centre
Learn MoreI-Week Schedule
Monday, February 6
Voting is now open to select the top finalist of the U of A SDG Art Competition.
Tuesday, February 7
Voting is now open to select the top finalist of the U of A SDG Art Competition.
Wednesday, February 8
Voting is now open to select the top finalist of the U of A SDG Art Competition.
Thursday, February 9
The annual Global Health Fair focuses on global health education and research relating to biomedical science, individuals and communities. The Global Health Fair provides an opportunity for researchers, clinicians, and educators to share their medical knowledge and scholarship on various topics related to global health, as well as provide an opportunity for networking and bridge-building across disciplines.
Keynote Address:
Allyship in Global Health with Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD, FCAHS
12:00 - 12:50 pm on Zoom
Voting is now open to select the top finalist of the U of A SDG Art Competition.