At the Global Centre for Pluralism, we partner with leaders, educators and policymakers
around the world to foster more inclusive, just and peaceful societies.
What we’re up to
Chief Engagement & Advancement Officer
Career Opportunity
We’re looking for candidate with significant experience in senior-level leadership to join our team. This individual will be responsible for advancing our external influence, storytelling, global engagement, and resource mobilization in support of its mission.
Pluralism in Action: From evidence to practice and back
2025 Annual Report
Our work in 2025 advanced core priorities for pluralism. We demonstrated how fostering understanding and empathy across differences counters division; how active global networks of pluralism leaders build lasting changes; that stronger peacemaking practices mean that peace builds towards pluralist societies; and that using evidence and knowledge makes systemic changes possible to build systems that work for everyone.
Global Pluralism Monitor: Sudan
Report
This report brings a deep dive into the country’s realities and shows how pluralism will be a necessary tool for the rebuilding of a Sudan that is united, open to embracing its diversity, and committed to addressing the inequalities and divisions that were deepened by the conflict that started in 2023.
Submissions for the 2027 Global Pluralism Award are open!
Announcement
Do you know an individual, organization, government or coalition helping to build a more pluralistic society?
Now is the time to put their work forward.
Apply or nominate and help shine a light on the leaders increasing belonging around the world.
Pluralism Cards: Questions for Connecting
Tools and resources
A new tool to help people think, share and engage in conversation about differences, belonging, inclusion and other related concepts.
Crossing the Divide: Film Screening and Discussion
Event
In a moment where democratic systems around the world face escalating polarization, this event uses film and dialogue to model constructive disagreement, highlight the democratic value of diverse viewpoints, and engage Canadians in meaningful conversations about pluralism, collaboration, and civic participation.
Catch up with us
Featured work
Global Pluralism Monitor: Sudan report
A national ideology of ‘Unity in Conformity’ that legitimizes exclusion in Sudan has been one of the drivers of the country’s violent conflict. Pluralism will be a necessary tool for the rebuilding of a Sudan that is united and open to embracing its diversity, and committed to addressing the inequalities and divisions that have been uncovered through this devastating conflict.
Strengthening Peace through Pluralism
Peace and conflict
A growing programming stream for the Centre, our work in this field focusses on supporting a wide range of peace practitioners and stakeholders to place pluralism at the centre of peace processes and conflict prevention efforts.
Get inspired!
From powerful podcasts to thought-provoking reads, these are the stories and voices shaping how we think about pluralism today.
How to change minds and find common ground
In this CBC Ideas episode, host Nahlah Ayed speaks to the winners of 2025 Global Pluralism Award on how minds can and do change, and why we need to not only talk, but listen.
Stories of Possibility
In 10 short documentaries featuring our 2025 Global Pluralism Award laureates, follow these courageous everyday folks who are bridging divides, fostering understanding, and reimagining belonging in their societies.
What does living together really mean?
Hear Meredith Preston McGhie explore what it takes to coexist in hard times and how institutions, communities, and youth can help rebuild trust in a diverse society with on Democracy Explained, an Apathy is Boring podcast.
White Right:
Meeting the Enemy
2023 Global Pluralism Award laureate and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Deeyah Khan sits with face to face to proponents of the alt-right ideologies to understand: what drives their anger? Why do they believe in hate and division?