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SUMMARY:Webinar: New tool launched- Supporting wet nursing safely in emergencies
DESCRIPTION:Join Save the Children for a one-hour webinar on December 3 at 9 a.m. EST.  \nIn emergencies\, every drop of breast milk counts. Wet nursing is a proven\, life-saving practice that helps infants continue receiving the protection of human milk when their own mother needs time or support to establish or re-establish direct breastfeeding\, or when infants are orphaned\, unaccompanied – or temporarily without maternal care. \nWet nursing is deeply rooted in cultural practice and has also been shaped by historical and sometimes harmful power dynamics. The new guidance and the Wet Nursing Screening Tool emphasise safe\, voluntary and culturally grounded support. When approached in this way\, wet nursing can bridge temporary feeding challenges\, support maternal recovery\, and maintain access to breast milk while avoiding the risks associated with breast milk substitutes\, like infant formula\, in emergencies. \nThis session is relevant for frontline staff\, decision makers\, and policy influencers engaged in designing\, delivering\, or guiding maternal\, infant and young child nutrition programmes.  \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-new-tool-launched-supporting-wet-nursing-safely-in-emergencies/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251204T140000
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SUMMARY:CanWaCH Virtual Members Coffee Chat: Advancing women’s and children’s health in humanitarian crises
DESCRIPTION:Join CanWaCH for a virtual Coffee Chat on December 4 at 1 p.m. EST as we explore advancing women’s and children’s health in humanitarian crises. \nThis session will provide space for participants to discuss how health and gender equality programming can respond to emerging\, escalating and protracted crises while fostering long-term resilience. In small breakout rooms\, participants will exchange ideas and best practices on topics such as localization\, financing and community-led approaches. \nAt CanWaCH\, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for experts to gather\, share challenges and best practices\, and exchange knowledge. Open to all CanWaCH members and partners\, Coffee Chats provide an informal setting for participants to connect and discuss their work\, challenges and best practices on a specific\, predetermined topic. There are no expectations from participants other than being ready to engage by sharing about your work\, listening\, and learning from each other. \nAfter signing up\, you will receive a calendar invite and a link to a Google Doc where you can share questions\, reflections and resources before the discussion. On the date\, join the conversation! CanWaCH will facilitate\, but we ask you to take an active role by sharing your thoughts\, work\, challenges and best practices on the topic and questions raised by others. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canwach-virtual-members-coffee-chat-advancing-womens-and-childrens-health-in-humanitarian-crises/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH)":MAILTO:info@CanWaCH.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251205T100000
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SUMMARY:“When we turn our backs on the most marginalized people\, we all suffer”
DESCRIPTION:Join The group of 78 on December 5 for a webinar on Canada’s proposed budget cuts to health programs in developing countries. \n“My government will not cut foreign aid.” \nWhen Mark Carney made this pledge on the campaign trail\, many of us believed him. But his recent federal budget\, just passed in the House of Commons\, reduces Canada’s development assistance spending by nearly $3B over four years. Not only that\, but it makes a special point of cutting funds for global health—with no clear rationale for doing so. \nThis targeting of health services for women and children in developing countries—initiatives that are supported by Canada and demonstrate leadership and innovation—comes at exactly the wrong time: in the wake of the dismantling of USAID\, previously the world’s biggest health-sector funder\, and the slashing of European aid programs. Why has the government made this choice\, what implications does it have for vulnerable communities on the ground\, and is there a way to reverse this decision? \nOn Friday\, December 5\, at 10 am Eastern\, they’ll speak with civil society leaders to learn more about this set of critical issues and how NGOs and academics are responding—and what we can do to support them. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/when-we-turn-our-backs-on-the-most-marginalized-people-we-all-suffer/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251209T120000
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SUMMARY:Applying behavioural science for climate adaptation and water security: Discussion of the BASIN Research Project
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: \n\n\n\nJulie Truelove\, Head of Policy and Advocacy\, WaterAid Canada\nDr. Rohit Ramchandani\, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Officer\, United Nations University Institute for Water\, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)\n\n\n\nDate & Time: December 9\, 2025\, by 12 to 1 p.m. EST \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/caghcch \nThe webinar will explore emerging findings from the BASIN research project and tap into the intersection of climate and health for discussion of potential future applications. \nThe behavioural adaptation for water security and inclusion (BASIN) research project is exploring the potential of behavioural and psychological science perspectives to contribute towards enhanced climate adaptation for water security. Adaptation is behaviour change yet the potential for application of behavioural science models in the context of Burkina Faso\, Tanzania\, and Malawi remains largely unexplored. \nCentred on five research questions\, BASIN is examining the determinants influencing sustained engagement of community climate and water champions\, uptake and use of climate information\, and adoption of adaptation behaviours at local and national levels through 11 case studies.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/applying-behavioural-science-for-climate-adaptation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Association for Global Health":MAILTO:info@cagh-acsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T130000
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SUMMARY:Study findings: NOURISH-UK HIV and Infant feeding
DESCRIPTION:The Activating Equity in Health Research (on AEHR) talk series offers an opportunity for experts to teach about the core frameworks and values of the Women-Centred HIV Care Hub\, including their application to women’s health and the realms of research\, academia\, medicine\, and community. On AEHR talks present a podcast-style session where one to two guest experts share their perspectives\, applications\, and future steps in advancing equity in health research.​​ \nThe Clinical Talks series provides a space for candid conversation around clinical topics related to the field of women\, HIV\, and health. The discussions are led by clinical researchers and health care providers\, beginning with an informative presentation on the topic and closing with an open Q&A to spotlight community concerns. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/study-findings-nourish-uk-hiv-and-infant-feeding/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251210T140000
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SUMMARY:Policies and best practices to prevent sexual exploitation\, abuse and harassment: Lessons from the global health sector
DESCRIPTION:Join us to close the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with a practical discussion on how global health and humanitarian organizations can strengthen policies and practices to prevent sexual exploitation\, abuse and harassment (PSEAH). Grounded in the recognition of the inherent power imbalances that exist in our sector and in the way our programs operate\, this session will examine how organizations can more intentionally address these dynamics in their safeguarding approaches. \nBuilding on the momentum of Cooperation Canada’s Leaders’ Pledge on Preventing and Addressing Sexual Misconduct\, we will explore what effective safeguarding looks like specifically in the global health sector — from essential policy elements and survivor-centered reporting mechanisms to the real-world challenges organizations face when implementing these standards across diverse contexts. \nDate and time: Wednesday\, December 10 at 1 p.m. EST \nRegister for the practical discussion
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/lessons-from-the-global-health-sector/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
ORGANIZER;CN="The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH)":MAILTO:info@CanWaCH.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251215T120000
DTSTAMP:20251211T194645Z
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UID:10002847-1765796400-1765800000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Forced Migration and Internal Displacement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a critical conversation on the global displacement crisis. On Monday\, December 15 at 11:00 AM EST\, Oxfam Canada’s Irena Chipilova\, Fundraiser\, will be joined by Lauren Ravon\, Executive Director\, and Dalia Al-Awqati\, Director of Humanitarian Affairs\, to explore why more than 120 million people have been forced from their homes—and what Oxfam is doing to help. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nThe key drivers behind rising displacement\nPowerful stories from Oxfam’s humanitarian response\nHow your support is making a real impact\nOpportunity to pose questions directly to our experts\n\nDon’t miss this important discussion—register here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/forced-migration-and-internal-displacement/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251217T140000
DTSTAMP:20251113T134759Z
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UID:10002829-1765976400-1765980000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Clinical Talk: Aging with HIV
DESCRIPTION:The Activating Equity in Health Research (on AEHR) talk series offers an opportunity for experts to teach about the core frameworks and values of the Women-Centred HIV Care Hub\, including their application to women’s health and the realms of research\, academia\, medicine\, and community. On AEHR talks present a podcast-style session where one to two guest experts share their perspectives\, applications\, and future steps in advancing equity in health research.​​​ \nThe Clinical Talks series provides a space for candid conversation around clinical topics related to the field of women\, HIV\, and health. The discussions are led by clinical researchers and health care providers\, beginning with an informative presentation on the topic and closing with an open Q&A to spotlight community concerns. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/clinical-talk-aging-with-hiv/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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