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
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.
Why Universities Need a Pluralism Monitor
Article
If universities measure almost everything except how they navigate disagreement, how might a pluralism monitor help turn conflict into genuine understanding? Read the article by our Senior Manager of Global Analysis, Michael Youash, Ph.D and Dr. Aleem Bharwani, founding director of the UCalgary Pluralism Initiative.
2025 Global Pluralism Award Week
Event
From November 24th – 28th, we celebrated the courageous work of 10 exceptional organizations through 2025 Global Pluralism Award week. Through a series of engagements in Ottawa and Toronto, the 2025 Global Pluralism Award laureates told their stories and spread hope through the hard work of pluralism.
The Finest Hotel in Kabul with Lyse Doucet
Event
In March 2025, the Global Centre for Pluralism convened its international jury in London to review the nominations for the 2025 Global…
Catch up with us
Featured work
Global Pluralism Monitor: Mexico report
An action-oriented tool that examines the treatment of diversity holistically
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?