The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) takes place from September 10 to 30. This year’s theme is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.”
Is your organization going to be at UNGA 79? Please let us know by sending an email to Julianna Stonehouse, CanWaCH Manager, Strategic Partnerships. We will have a team in attendance and would love to connect with you.
Scroll to the upcoming events section below to see events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners! Are you hosting an activity or event? Please share your event details with us at [email protected] or add your event to our calendar. All times are in local time.
On World Sexual Health Day, CanWaCH hosted an engaging panel discussion on Connecting the dots: Data for advancing SRHR! Featuring global perspectives, the discussion unpacked why and how data is essential for measuring, tracking and driving progress in our efforts to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for everyone. Thank you to everyone who joined us!
Our World Sexual Health Day social media toolkit features posts on sexual health and rights, highlights organizations working to protect and advance access to care and shares resources from CanWaCH and our members. Check it out here ahead of World Contraception Day on September 26 and International Safe Abortion Day on September 28.
September 22 to 28 marks Canada’s Gender Equality Week! Celebrated annually, the week is an opportunity to celebrate the progress Canada has made in advancing gender equality while reflecting on the work that remains. This year’s theme “Unlocking Potential: Economic Power Through Gender Equality” serves as a reminder that gender equality is essential for a thriving and equitable society.
We’re marking the week with curated conversations on September 18 and 25! Each conversation will start with a short discussion between experts in the sector. They will set the context by identifying gaps and challenges in data collection on a specific thematic area, and opportunities to better leverage data to inform programming. Participants will then move to breakout rooms for deeper discussions or take part in an open Q&A session.
Learn more and register for each event below:
We’re excited to welcome Cross-Border Impact Ventures, Fora: Network for Change and Kore Global to the CanWaCH membership!
Driven by a belief that good health should not be restricted by gender, age, race, wealth or borders, Cross-Border Impact Ventures is a venture capital firm on a mission to revolutionize venture investing in health technology. All innovations they finance are relevant to women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and located in North America and Europe, with the ability to scale technologies to emerging markets.
Based in Vancouver, Kore Global is a women-owned and -led consulting firm providing gender equality and social inclusion support to funders, investors and the private sector, globally. Their services include research, strategy, monitoring, evaluation, learning and ongoing technical assistance for programs, portfolios and funds.
Since 2009, Fora: Network for Change, has been investing in young changemakers experiencing gender-based discrimination, and working to build more inclusive and equitable decision-making spaces. They deliver programs and skill-building opportunities that prepare the next generation of leaders to amplify their voices.
We’re delighted to introduce “Behind the Screens”, a newsletter series celebrating the team that makes CanWaCH tick! In this edition, meet Imaeyen Okon:
Imaeyen is responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining CanWaCH’s data and mapping initiatives and networks, as well as capacity building activities to support monitoring and evaluation processes for improved evidence-based programming and decision making.
Imaeyen appreciates a great sense of humour and has a deep love for stand up comedy. She also loves to put on a pretend performance when dancing. She is not great at either one. (Editor’s note: Imaeyen’s words, not mine. I get the vibe that she’s a great dancer.)
CanWaCH is thrilled to be partnering with Cooperation Canada for the International Cooperation Futures forum! Held from October 8 to 10 at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa, the forum will convene and connect changemakers from Canada and around the world. Participants will collaboratively explore ways to address global challenges and create positive change through innovative sessions, interactive workshops and vibrant networking opportunities.
The CanWaCH Board of Directors supports good governance, accountability and the strategic direction of the organization. We are looking for enthusiastic leaders who can bring their passion and expertise to support CanWaCH’s initiatives and objectives. If interested in submitting a nomination form, please email Julianna Stonehouse. Completed nomination forms must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT, Monday, September 30, 2024. Learn more here.
Positioning nutrition as a human right and a gender justice issue in integrated health system strengthening programming, CanWaCH GEWG Complex Issues – Brief #8
Digital solutions and medication abortions surge as US tightens anti-abortion laws, Vitala Global via Write to Thrive
Human Concern International: Contributing to the global efforts to support Gaza’s war-torn families, Human Concern International via Write to Thrive
7 things to know about Mpox, Partners In Health (PIH) Canada
Adolescent nutrition programming combats anaemia (Video), Nutrition International
Cameroon: Sustainable and climate resilient farming with better access to climate information, Cuso International
Cultivating health and growth: Launch of the project under the Type 2 Diabetes prevention challenge with Indigenous partners, Canadian Feed the Children
Clean water and sanitation: Facts and solutions, One Drop
Did the COVID-19 pandemic accelerate localisation?, Andrea Paras, Craig Johnson, Andréanne Martel, John-Michael Davisc and Heather Dicks
Global ambassador trip with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Plan Canada
In a world where pathogens are just a flight away, the world – and Canada especially – must step up, Joanne Liu, Rosemary McCarney and Christine McNab
Interactive voice response technology as a data collection tool compared to a household survey: What we learned, Jeiran Rahmanian and Luay Basil
Nutrition International applauds Government of Pakistan and key stakeholders on declaration to advance maternal nutrition, Nutrition International
People with schizophrenia empowered through community care model in Peru, Partners In Health (PIH) Canada
Small-scale businesses lead to community-driven development, Canadian Feed the Children
Vocational program empowers teens living with HIV, Partners In Health (PIH) Canada
Women, peace, and security and the climate change agenda, World Vision Canada
UNGA 79 events spotlight:
September 14, Ending poverty together workshop
September 15, 2024 Global Health Case Competition
September 17, Dialogue on the protection of humanitarian and healthcare workers in armed conflicts. Note: This is a sector event not open to the public. Registration is required.
September 17, Report launch – Challenges and consequences: The impact of Bill C-41 on aid delivery in Afghanistan
September 18, Data-Driven responses to urgent SRHR Needs in humanitarian and climate crises
September 18, Building organizational anti-racism strategies
September 19, Quand les humanitaires sont pris pour cible
September 19-20, 2024 ACGC Annual Conference
September 20, Art for Advocacy: “Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health”
September 24, Reproductive autonomy in theory and practice: Birth, law, and medicine webinar
September 25, Collecting and Leveraging Data to Inform Programming for LGBTQI+ Populations
September 25-27, Innovation for Day One Conference
September 26, Optimizing maternal and newborn health in the digital age
October 2, Info session on FGM/C module for Canadian healthcare professionals
October 4, Save the Date: Rising Voices, Stories of Growth
October 8 to 10, International Cooperation Futures forum
October 10, Webinar – Transformative research on adolescent health and rights: Best practices and lessons learned
October 30 – 31, 2024 Canadian Open Data Summit
2024 Global Health Case Competition, Partners in Health Canada. Application deadline: September 15
Consultant (Community Engagement), CARE Canada. Application deadline: September 16
RFP-Provision of Human Resource Consultant Services, Canadian Association of Midwives. Application deadline: September 20
Program Manager, Foundations for Education and Empowerment, Aga Khan Foundation. Application deadline: September 25
Principal Director – International Programs, Oxfam-Québec. Application deadline: September 28
Global Child Health (GCH) Fellowship, Centre for Global Child Health (C-GCH) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Application deadline: September 30
Call for nominations: CanWaCH Board of Directors, CanWaCH. Application deadline: September 30
Foundations of Knowledge Translation course, St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. Application deadline: September 30
C&W Digital Health Research Accelerator Grant, Institute for Global Health | BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital. Application deadline: October 4
Student and Young Professionals Ambassador for the Canadian Network for NTDs, Canadian Network for NTDs. Application deadline: October 10
Social/Global Health Impact Fellowship & Training (SHIFT), BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. Application deadline: October 31
Have an opportunity that you would like to share with us? Please contact us at [email protected].
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