Truth and Reconciliation Week 2022
Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families.
Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
Please note that fundraising events and activities will not be posted to the calendar.
Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families.
GLOBAL STORIES OF CHANGE THAT CHANGE OUR GLOBAL STORY This September join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) community for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022: ‘Global […]
GLOBAL STORIES OF CHANGE THAT CHANGE OUR GLOBAL STORY This September join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) community for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022: ‘Global […]
Hear from Tania Shephard, Pilar Garcia, and a community member from the Mujeres Unidas por la Seguridad Alimentaria y Ambiental project, on how they are working in partnership with women farmers and women’s networks to share knowledge, advocate for food security and support community led decision-making.
Join us and presenter Dr. Mike Lang, Founder and Director of Common Language Digital Storytelling, Health Researcher, and Filmmaker, next week for a webinar that will explore how empowering Digital […]
Join us on September 29 to celebrate our #FightForWhatCounts recent success and prepare for our #EndPoverty Challenge in October. In this webinar, you will hear from Results Canada’s Executive Director […]
"Girls on the Frontline” will highlight progress and challenges toward ending child marriage on the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl. If you require a reasonable accommodation in […]
Climate change impacts us all – with the immediate effects most often felt through water insecurity. So why, we ask, is only 3% of climate finance dedicated to water-related adaptation? […]
In recent months, we've heard our members share the complexities and challenges of engaging communities and harnessing the power of social media to amplify their social impact. The Equal Futures Network, […]
You’re invited to join CAGH’s next webinar! The CAGH Working Group on Climate Change and Health is back in action this fall and ready to host a new round of webinars that […]
THE PLEDGE FOR CHANGE 2030 RE-IMAGINES THE ROLE OF INGOS IN THE GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AND DEVELOPMENT AID SYSTEM. The Pledge for Change is a result of a two-year effort organized […]
Join us for an event addressing the situation in Iran and its global implications.
On Thursday 10 November (13:30- 18:00 UTC) IATI will host its fourth ‘Virtual Community Exchange’ (VCE4) on Zoom. Registrations for the VCE4 are open. The VCE is an informal, interactive, and community-driven opportunity […]
ICFP 2022 will take place from 14 to 17 November 2022, with pre-conferences, side events, and site visits beginning on 12 November 2022.
CanWaCH is hosting our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) and we hope to see you there! Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. EST We are […]
Join Breakfast Culture for an interactive training session with an in-depth focus on how to integrate the principles of diversity and inclusion into your work
Measuring gender equality and women and girls' empowerment is an ongoing learning journey. Feminist MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning) is a critical piece of gender transformative programming. Inspired by […]
Canada's Leading Forum for Racialized Perinatal Healthcare Creating space for people who care about equitable perinatal health. The Conference The Racialized Maternal Health Conference is a forum where professionals, students, […]
We are pleased to invite you to join CanWaCH and Results Canada for a civil society roundtable with the World Health Organization's Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who […]
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving wellbeing of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global Women’s Health Network (an alumni group of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Takemi program in International Health) for a webinar that is open to all, free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome!
Join us on December 5th, 2022 at 12pm EST to celebrate International Volunteer Day, in solidarity! Come hear the personal stories of volunteers and local partners on emerging issues in […]
In the context of the International Day of Human Rights, celebrated on December 10 and the International Day for Universal Health Coverage, celebrated on December 12, INMUJERES, Women in Global […]
Francophone AfricanTown Hall on Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in Global Health
Africa Dialogues will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, climate activists and health experts to unpack the linkages between climate change and health and spearhead discussions on what must be done to position health at the heart of climate action plans.
Today, inflation, gas prices and grocery bills have been front of mind for many Canadians. Our brothers and sisters around the world have been struggling with food supply, job opportunities […]
Join us as we chat with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) & Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases about #WorldNTDday
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving well-being of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global […]
About the webinar We are delighted to be joined by IIPHG, Professor, Dr. Kranti Suresh Vora. Dr Kranti Suresh Vora is an obstetrician turned public health professional. She had her medical […]
DUE CARE: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together […]
Toute personne qui souhaite mener une démarche de plaidoyer ou d’influence pour agir sur les déterminants sociaux de la santé, peu importe sa profession ou son milieu de travail : […]
DUE CARE: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together […]
Join us for our webinar on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues in Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo! Description: Learn more about the project "Equitable Sexual and Reproductive Health […]
On a global scale, uncertainty has taken on many faces – the war in Ukraine, a decline in the global Human Development Index, economic instability, and climate disasters, among others […]
Women, girls and gender-diverse folk worldwide remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and across the globe. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively […]
Hosted by Children Believe, this virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability in Central America and highlight the achievements of the 4-year “EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability”, which aims to improve the employment potential and professional skills of 1200 young women and men through public and private partnerships.
You are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Due to its geographic characteristics, the country has been hit […]
Date: Thursday, 09 February 2023 Time: 12-1 PM EST / 5-6PM GM / 6-7PM WAT / 9-10 AM PST (60 minutes)Chair: Dr. Rebecca Heidkamp, SISN Vice President & Development Councilor Moderator: Dr. Shannon King, SISN Councilor-at-Large Guest […]
February 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST The gatherings hosted by the ARC Hub during Black History Month will serve as closed safe(r) spaces for Black folks across our sector. For […]
When: Feb. 16th at 6pm Location: Zoom & Facebook Live Moderator: Dilaye Desta Guests: Sarah George, Karine Coen-Sanchez Description Black History is a time to celebrate the achievements of civil […]
February 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The reading group will be a space for learning, reflection, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month […]
February 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The Community Conversations is an invitation in to hear the truths of the often forgotten racialised community members across our sector. From various perspectives, […]
MNCH-N integrated PPFP and client-centered interventions have proven effective in significantly increasing the supply and use of FP and MNCH services in the Francophone West African region. The Regional Community […]
Dear Civil Society Organizations, We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in an interactive Dialogue with the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on the theme "Priorities on […]
Join us to explore the role of weight bias in sexual and reproductive healthcare and how we can challenge it in clinical encounters. On March 4th at 12 PM EST, […]
Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions ! À travers cet atelier d'initiation […]
Join us on International Women's Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2 "One Woman Can" will bring together experts from around the world […]
Join FINCA’s new President and CEO, Andree Simon, and FINCA Board Member Jordan Greenaway for an intimate conversation on the future of financial inclusion and social enterprise for women. Click […]
Inequities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) throughout the world mean that certain population subgroups have systematically worse health outcomes and poorer access to services and […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am ET for a panel discussion on successfully engaging men for gender equality. Co-sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this panel will draw on […]
DATE: March 15 at 12:00pm ET, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT, 1:00pm AT Yes, we can #EndTB by 2030. Despite being preventable and largely treatable, tuberculosis (TB) takes the […]
Women are 70% of the health and care workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. This is The XX Paradox in Health. Around the world, women health workers are […]
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CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Session Monday, April 3rd - Friday, April 7th. For more information and to register, click here.
The 20th Skoll World Forum will take place April 12–14, 2023 in Oxford, UK to celebrate 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress. Visit our FAQs page […]
Join Beacon North Strategies for an exciting online event on Monday, April 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST as we explore the potential of Chat GPT and AI […]
We offer webinars for charities and qualified donees throughout the year on a variety of topics. These webinars provide great information on important subjects that will benefit your day to […]
This panel discussion focuses on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada, as well as the many systemic barriers and challenges […]
A new Auditor General report concluded that Global Affairs Canada was unable to demonstrate how Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) contributed to improving gender equality in low- and middle-income […]
In preparation for Global Affairs Canada's upcoming Resilient Health System for All call for proposals, CanWaCH is excited to provide a space for members and partners to seek out funding partnerships and […]
We are pleased to invite you all to a vibrant discussion, led by colleagues from Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria, Senegal and Canada, on lessons learned from the development, implementation, and results of the […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is excited to present ‘The CoLabs: One Year In’, a presentation by the second iteration of the Canadian Collaborative for Global […]
Come learn about how can Canada support reforms of the Multilateral Development Banks and share its Special Drawing Rights to raise billions more to fight climate change and better prepare […]
Join us with special guest Artrese Morrison, Senior Director of Programs at Health Leads USA. We will work through a live demonstration and discussion of designing a survey with an […]
Humanity & Inclusion (HI), the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) invite you to a panel discussion as part of a side event to the […]
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to the 2023 GAC Dialogue on PSEAH, which will be held virtually on June 19th. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation […]
About 184 million people—2.3 percent of the world’s population—live outside of their country of nationality. Almost half of them are in low- and middle-income countries. With global economic imbalances, climate […]
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that conserve, restore and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems hold promise in helping people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. But it is often a […]
Impact Measurement and Causal Analysis with an equity lens. Heather Krause spent the first 20 years of her career as a statistician working on these types of projects. Let’s look […]
Join CanWaCH and members of the Public Opinion Research Working Group as Abacus Data offers a sneak peek at our June 2023 survey of Canadians on international development assistance and Canada's role on the world stage.
Date and time: July 7th, 2023 - 09:00 AM (EDT) Join us for an engaging virtual discussion with speakers from Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Canada. We will explore programmatic approaches […]
Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate, violence, and harm against the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities […]
This webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous French interpretation and live closed captioning. Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate, violence, and harm against […]
The Women Deliver 2023 (WD2023) conference will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 17 to 20! CanWaCH will be hosting a networking reception on Wednesday, July 19 for Canadian […]
Please note: To attend this session, you must register for the Women Deliver Virtual Conference. Interested in learning more about creating safe spaces for sexual and reproductive health and rights? […]
Weighting and data equity. What are weights? How do you apply them to data? And why does all this matter for data equity? Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly […]
Connect with peers in public health from around the world. We're here to make magic happen through community! Find friends, mentors, a partner to launch a project with, a career bestie, or someone […]
Welcome to the Africa Dialogues. We invite you to join the discussion on the vital role local communities, including young people and women, are playing in shaping climate action for […]
We are delighted to be joined by one of the leaders of the Global Women’s Health Movement, an alumna and former Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and Co-Founder/ […]
In this workshop, we will cover how improving your organization's communications strategy can help you fulfill your mission and drive your social impact. From your key messaging to your marketing […]
Join special guest Dr. Lashawn Richburg-Hayes to discuss the application of data equity in educational effectiveness research. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people […]
This week we’re talking about community-based research with a team who is actively inventing new techniques. Join Leslie Wright & the CTSA Team from Colorado. Talking Data Equity is a series […]
Our special guest, Kelsie Action, is an expert on how to communicate science in plain language – and why this matters for data equity. Talking Data Equity is a series of […]
Join us for a Facebook livestream on August 15 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EST, as we honor Capital Pride by discussing the state of 2SLGBTQQIA rights worldwide. Tune […]
Join us on August 15th for our training session on Program & Programming, lead by the incredible VIDEA team! This second scope specific session will be an opportunity to learn […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues […]
Don’t miss our second sector wide session on Culturally Competent Engagement!
Humanitarian crises disproportionately affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people. From natural disasters to conflict, women and girls have their family and social networks disrupted, are exposed to an increase in […]
Gender norms and practices result in women and girls shouldering a disproportionate amount of unpaid care work around the world. This unequal distribution of care work greatly impacts their access […]
Good Neighbors International supports clean water initiatives across the globe, which not only has direct impact on community health, but also supports children's education, gender equality and stable livelihoods. Throughout […]
Join Medical Herstory for our annual Feminist Health Conference on September 23rd and 24th, as we focus on reviewing the past year of feminist health and discuss the changes that […]
The capacity to effect change in a capitalist society is founded on the ability to resource the system change process. We have heard often that funders, financial resources, financial structures […]
Explore innovative approaches to advancing gender equality! Gender equality stands as an enduring journey marked by steadfast progress amid persistent challenges. By dismantling barriers to education, economic participation, healthcare, and […]
While digital spaces have become a game-changer in advancing gender equality, they also mirror the systemic divides that exist in the physical world. This has created new ways for women, […]
This event brings together a panel of Canadian experts (CEs) deployed by the TAP-EDM team around the world who specialize in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) projects. Through the […]
World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline, the mood was somber. Stark global […]
What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the […]
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference […]
November 3rd marks “One Health Day”, an annual, worldwide campaign to bring attention to the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health.
Gender lens investing is an approach that integrates a gender analysis into investment analysis and decision-making to better inform investment decisions and advance gender equality. However, gender experts and finance […]
