PLEDJ

In a time of growing polarization across communities and campuses, creating safe and brave spaces for dialogue has never been more important. Recently, the Global Social Justice and Peace (GSJP)   McGill School of Social Work , in partnership with PLEDJ  and Montreal City Mission , hosted an interfaith panel discussion bringing together scholars, McGill students, and community leaders to reflect on faith, justice, and the collective responsibility to stand up against hate. Opening the...

Building on the successful implementation of the Solidarity Dialogues Program with McGill's School of Social Work, we are thrilled to share that the initiative has now branched out to the McGill Faculty of Law. Last week marked an inspiring expansion in  our Solidarity Dialogues Program, with a new partnership with McGill’s Faculty of Law. Over the course of 12 hours spread across four days , 10 participants  engaged in a transformative workshop series designed to learn how to communicate...

On Monday, September 15th, 2025, PLEDJ hosted the much-anticipated Solidarity Dialogues Conference, a remarkable gathering that united students, faculty, and leaders in a powerful exploration of dialogue’s role in academia. The evening was designed not just to facilitate conversation, but to spark reflection and collective action towards creating an environment where students and faculty feel confident to share their lived experiences.  Setting the Stage for Connection and Reflection The...