Events and Conferences

As part of International Development Week, Nutrition International and Results Canada are pleased to invite you to a fireside chat and networking lunch with Monsieur Brieuc Pont, France’s Special Envoy on Nutrition and Secretary General of the #NutritionForGrowth Summit, and Global Affairs Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister Leslie Norton. This gathering provides an opportunity to hear […]

This International Development Week (IDW), join Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Youth Advisory Council, for a youth-led afternoon featuring dynamic conversations, networking, and presentations by youth related to intersecting challenges and opportunities in global development. IDW is held annually in the first week of February to […]

Join us for a special evening during Sexual Health Week as we celebrate Oxfam Canada's and its partners' achievements in advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services worldwide. This reception will highlight the life-changing impacts of our work and transport you directly into the stories of those at the heart of these efforts through […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as we explore Angela's journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting her defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: Explore how researchers’ unique journeys […]

In this NGO CSW parallel event, co-hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and Women Graduates-USA, panelists will discuss the progress made and ways forward to achieve gender equality, highlighting the importance of: Opening doors to leadership through education (Joan-Marie Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador) Supporting girls’ agency through a quality education (Wanda Bedard, President & […]

Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to an official N4G side event: Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks  Date: March 26th, 2025  Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm CET  Location: Châteauform' La Manufacture,   4 Esplanade de le Manufacture, ​ 92130, Issy-le-Maoulineaux​ Paris, France    On the margins of the […]

How do global media portrayals and popular misconceptions of Africa shape investment, economic development, and policymaking? What are the real costs of these narratives, and how can they be challenged? Join the ONE Campaign and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Social Policy Lab for a dynamic conversation exploring how such narratives and misconceptions influence trade, public […]

“Love at First Sight” offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most. If a photo speaks 1,000 words, these speak 1,001. “Love at First Sight” isn’t a showcase of composition, light, or technique. This free exhibition features photos by Seva Canada’s Tanzanian and Nepali eye care patients after their sight was restored […]

Formerly the site of a rubbish dump, Al-Azhar Park has transformed the lives and livelihoods of the artisans in the surrounding neighbourhood and has become an urban oasis in Cairo, one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Visit the exhibition: Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat | 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa (Enter through […]

This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. Co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID). Join us for an engaging and insightful event focused on innovative financing strategies that support community-based Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in mangrove ecosystems. The event will explore the challenges, […]

Partners in Health Canada Case Competition Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal mortality in Haiti. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by mothers in under-resourced settings. Participants will be presented with a case study based on real-life […]

2025 theme: Reflecting on the past, empowering the present, and shaping the future. Proudly hosted by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute's Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre, and Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit is the only event of its kind and has become the national reference point for health professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge of women’s […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre Join us for a candid conversation with Srinivas Murthy, where he will talk about his global health journey—highlighting his defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: […]

Join us for ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada, a dynamic and empowering conference designed to celebrate, connect, and inspire women in the workforce, with a special focus on those in non-traditional industries. This event brings together thought leaders, trailblazers, and advocates from across the country to share knowledge, build networks, and create […]

Join the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation for an inspiring evening of coffee and conversation at our next Local Brews + Global Views, as we dive into the incredible work of KIDS Initiative Inc., a local NGO making a real difference in Kenya and around the world. Description: Can access to agricultural assets change a […]

Every two days in Canada, a woman is killed by a man. Most often, it is a man they share a home with. Join Aura Freedom at It's Ok* Studios for an eye-opening event shedding light on Intimate Partner and Familial Femicide. Through powerful discussions and personal stories, we aim to shed light on this critical issue […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as we explore Kishore's journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting his defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: Explore how researchers’ unique journeys […]

Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto ​Step into a bold conversation on the future of Canada-African collaboration. Africa Day Canada 2025 kicks off with Day 1: The Strategic Impact Forum - a powerhouse, future-focused convening of policymakers, thought leaders, international cooperation experts, academic, community, […]

Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: EVNT by LAUFT, 95 King Street East, Unit 101, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4 (Get directions) Attire: Cocktail reception RSVP by: May 21, 2025 Contact: Crysta Montiel [email protected] Join PIH Canada for an evening of conversation, appetizers, and insights from two visiting PIH surgeons from Sierra Leone and Liberia. At Partners In […]

Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign, in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto ​This is where innovation meets inclusion! Day 2 celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and excellence shaping Africa and the diaspora - highlighting how business, culture, and community come together to drive systems-level change. Join entrepreneurs, investors, community builders, […]

Kick-off Toronto Pride season by joining us for a powerful evening of conversation and storytelling at a live recording of Journalists for Human Rights’ (JHR) podcast, in partnership with Dignity Network Canada, CUPE, and Pink Triangle Press: ​Queer Voices and Visibility in Hostile Times ​Date: Tuesday, June 3rd ​Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Live recording […]

Applications for the Summer Institute are now open, until February 10th. Visit our website for details https://bit.ly/KTCSI25! The next KT Canada Summer Institute will take place from June 17-19, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This will be an in-person event. The theme is "KT and Learning Health Systems." The purpose of the Summer Institute is […]

Foreign aid is facing deep uncertainty. Powerful nations are cutting Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), threatening global solidarity and long-standing partnerships for justice, climate action, and gender equality. ACIC’s 2025 Symposium, From Aid to Action, is a space to reflect, connect, and act. As ACIC marks 50 years of solidarity and global cooperation, we bring together […]

​The event will bring together Afghan diaspora voices, journalists, civil society leaders, students, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing challenges facing Afghanistan’s press freedom and civic space. We will also share findings from my new report, “Isolated and Denied,” which documents the collapse of civic space and access to information under Taliban rule. Attend here!

Join us on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 1:30 PM for a special reading with Dr. Stephen Rulisa, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda, as he shares passages from his new memoir, The Path Less Travelled. Dr. Rulisa’s story traces an extraordinary journey—from a nomadic childhood and the hardships of refugee life to becoming a leading […]

We live in a time of complex, interconnected challenges — where traditional solutions often fall short and real change demands new ways of thinking and acting. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement. This book is a powerful exploration of how everyday habits […]

While Canada has been a champion for tuberculosis (TB) elimination efforts through sustained investments in The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Stop TB Partnership's TB REACH initiative, we are falling short on both global and national commitments. Canada has failed to meet its fair share contribution to research and development for TB every […]

According to the Global Report on Food Crisis, more than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, which is the sixth consecutive annual increase.  In food-insecure regions like Thailand, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Haiti, women are often the last to eat and the first to sacrifice their own nutrition for their families especially during crises. […]

The Canada FASD Conference is coming to Toronto, Ontario October 21-23, 2025. This national conference on FASD brings together a different people from across the country and internationally who hold valuable perspectives on FASD and prevention of FASD. With over 500 attendees expected, this three-day event brings together healthcare professionals, social workers, justice and legal […]

This year's theme is titled “Navigating the Path Forward: Advancing Global Health in a Changing World”. As the world faces urgent, unprecedented challenges, global health is at a crossroads. Geopolitical changes and instability, climate change, funding inequities, and the persistent effects of health disparities in Canada and internationally, demand bold and innovative action.  The conference program […]

The UBC Faculty of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases is pleased to invite you to the Women-Centred HIV Care Update on Friday October 24, 2025. This program was co-developed between UBC Faculty of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Ribbon Community, Women-Centred HIV Care Hub and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. To learn more about […]

The Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course is a professional development course that will show you how to apply KT science to real-world implementation projects in order to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses on empowering individuals and organizations in the health system with the knowledge, skills and support to do KT effectively. At the course’s […]

Join us for this in-person workshop from October 27-30, 2025 at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto, Ontario. The Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course is a professional development course that will show you how to apply KT science to real-world implementation projects in order to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses […]

An Inspiring Evening in Celebration of Human Rights Journalism Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Arcadian Court, Toronto 5pm Cocktail Reception | 6pm Gala Dinner | 8pm After-party More details to come. Learn more here! 

Join us for the 17th annual Global Health Night, one of McGill’s flagship events in global health. This year, we are honoured to welcome South Africa's Zackie Achmat as our keynote speaker. As the first recipient of the Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity, Mr. Achmat will deliver the inaugural Paul Farmer Lecture for […]

What to Expect An evening of conversation, advocacy, and community Join us in Montreal and Toronto for an inspiring evening with South African activist Zackie Achmat, recipient of McGill University’s inaugural Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity, Dr. Wesler Lambert, Executive Director of Partners In Health / Zanmi Lasante in Haiti and, in Toronto only, Dr. Adrienne […]

Join Global Reads for books, discussions, and meaningful connections! This event will take place at the Global Centre for Pluralism. Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel […]

Join us for this year’s Volunteer Conference will shine a light on Equity in International Volunteerism. Together, we will explore how volunteer stories, lived experiences, and partnerships are creating pathways to gender equality and building more inclusive futures. Through powerful keynote speeches, interactive panels, and hands-on workshops, attendees will hear directly from volunteers and local partner organizations […]

Where you live should not determine whether you live. Join Results Canada for an engaging event on the role of Canada—and people like you—in ending the malnutrition crisis currently threatening the lives of millions of children around the world. Learn, connect, and take action to help ensure every child has the nutrition they need to survive and thrive, no […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as we explore Matthew's journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting his defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: Explore how researchers’ unique journeys […]

The Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Global Health Evening & Dinner for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals taking place on Thursday November 27, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm PDT at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education. This annual event seeks […]

Join us for a discussion on global healthcare and our ability to impact change. Welcome to the Global Healthcare Evening! Please join us for an evening to hear from guest speaker Mark Brender from Partners in Health (PIH) Canada about his experience working in global health and our ability to impact change. Whether you're a […]

Act now to secure your school’s spot in this national, hands-on learning event for Grades 10–12. Join us for the Partners in Health Canada and Aspengrove Schools 2025 Case Conference on November 28th, 2025. This one-day, multi-school Case Competition invites teams to design real-world solutions to a pressing global health challenge. Students will: Work in teams to […]

Save the Children Canada, Plan International Canada, Girls Not Brides, and New Mountain Films are hosting a special private screening, panel discussion and reception for NAWI: Dear Future Me, Kenya’s official submission to the 97th Oscars Academy Awards, co-sponsored by MP Karina Gould. Set in Turkana and inspired by lived experience, the film tells the powerful story […]

Win prizes by engaging in real-world global health challenges! Partners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on tuberculosis (TB). This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by […]

You’re invited to join Cuso International as we celebrate Prosperity Through Partnership during International Development Week 2026. In-partnership with Global Affairs Canada, this in‑person Toronto gathering brings together a community committed to a better world. Taste of the World is an evening of shared stories, global flavours, and meaningful connection. The menu will reflect vibrant culinary traditions from the Caribbean, […]

Global Citizen and End FGM Canada Network invite community members and service providers to Breaking Barriers: Community Safety & Wellness Day on February 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM at The Lantern, St. John’s. This community-led event brings people together to share experiences, co-create solutions, and strengthen local safety and wellness. The program includes panel discussions, […]

Greetings! I have some exciting news. I wanted to share with you the official brochure for our upcoming Learning Tour to Uganda March 1-10, 2026. You can now register by contacting Lisa at Worldwide Quest 1-800-387-1483 or [email protected]. Details can be found by clicking the brochure below. Please note there are only nine spots remaining. Please do […]

Global voices advancing access to justice for women and girls—frontline insights from Canada, Uganda & West Africa. Co-hosted by Crosssroads International, the Baha'i Community of Canada and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation. Join them and their partners for an International Women’s Day 2026 public panel exploring access to justice and transformative equality through the voices […]

PIH Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) are bringing their case competition to high school students! Partners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition Are you interested in health, medicine, social justice, or making a real difference in the world? Join us for an exciting, hands-on case […]

Presented by CIPS, the Gender, Peace, and Development Research Network, and Cuso International Cuso International, CIPS and uOttawa’s Gender, Peace and Development Research Network invite you to an enriching Lunch & Learn examining the transformative role of girls’ education in Ethiopia. Designed as an inclusive and participatory academic gathering, the event brings together students, faculty, researchers, […]

Get ready to make a difference! Join Cuso International in person for an inspiring event all about volunteering and taking action. It’s the perfect chance to connect with others who want to give back, learn new ways to help, and celebrate the spirit of community. Let’s come together and show why 2026 is the Year […]

Join Partners in Health Canada and CAPE at The Bookshelf in Guelph for a powerful in-person screening of Bending the Arc! Attend here!     

Feeling powerless in the face of global issues? Want to make a difference? Come join the Results Canada community for an engaging evening of hope and solutions. Learn how to speak truth to power and connect with passionate people. Because nothing is more powerful than working together. At Results, it’s our mission to generate the political […]

MinoFest returns on April 11, 2026, uniting healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, policymakers, technology leaders, and parents to advance racialized perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by Mino Care, the conference is Canada’s leading forum dedicated to equity, innovation, and community driven care. Rooted in the meaning of Mino as Our Mothers, MinoFest creates space to examine […]

A Global Call to Protect What Makes Democracy Work Across the world, civic space is under attack—from digital surveillance and legal repression to the silencing of activists and shrinking public participation. Yet from the margins to the mainstream, people are rising to defend the freedoms that make possible democracy, human rights, and justice. When civic […]

Event Timing: Sunday, 26th April, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Narrm, Australia Please register for this pre-conference only if you will physically be in Melbourne, and are already planning to attend for the Women Deliver conference and are arriving a day early for the pre-conference on Sunday, 26th […]

Wi Lead by Sabi (“We lead by example”) was a gender-transformative innovation that sought to address gender and disability discrimination as intersecting dimensions of women’s identities. It was a locally designed initiative that empowered women living with physical disabilities in Sierra Leone to demonstrate their capacity to contribute to and lead in their community, resulting […]

Despite gains, abortion access across Asia remains uneven. Join us for an honest dialogue on how stigma—compounded by climate stress and shrinking civic space—impacts abortion care. Through real-world examples, we’ll explore the strategies used to sustain access and what the field must openly address to move forward. Learn more here! 

Wednesday, April 29 | 18:00–19:30 AEST | Meeting Room 218, Level 2 This session will launch the Safe Abortion Calculator, an interactive tool supporting advocacy, policy dialogue and funding decisions by illustrating the health and economic benefits of investing in safe abortion care across low- and middle-income countries. The session will include a live demonstration, […]

This event strengthens feminist leadership by positioning care as a central pillar of gender-just climate action, sharing through policy and financing panels various pathways to build resilient futures. The session includes an interactive space to exchange community-led innovations and lived experiences from the Global South among diverse stakeholders. Additionally, a featured photo exhibit complements the […]

Canada’s international development landscape is shifting rapidly, driven by evolving national interests and complex global dynamics. To remain effective, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers must navigate these emerging priorities and align their strategies with Canada’s new strategic direction. On May 4, the Canadian Association of International Development Professionals (CAIDP-RPCDI), in partnership with the University of Ottawa Global Development […]

This immersive event will spotlight the critically needed and impactful Canadian health innovations that are saving millions of lives around the world and boosting Canada's economy and security. Come learn about the powerful intersection of Canada’s world-class research ecosystem, collective economic growth, and global public health leadership. We will be joined by global health initiatives, Canadian […]

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION: If a photo speaks 1,000 words, these speak 1,001. Love at First Sight is not a showcase of technical expertise in composition, light, or technique. This exhibition features photos by our Tanzanian, Peruvian, and Nepali eye care patients after their sight was restored with cataract surgery or glasses. Each photographer was handed a camera and asked to […]

A special, in-person evening for journalists to connect, share, learn and rethink how we cover gender-based violence How the media tells stories about gender-based violence matters. It shapes public understanding, influences accountability, and impacts survivors in real ways. For journalists who want to get it right...and question what they’re told. Join award-winning organization Aura Freedom […]