Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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Disabled Women in Africa, Humanity & Inclusion-Making It Work, International Disability Alliance, and the World Federation of the Deaf invite you to attend our hybrid event, on ZOOM with simultaneous […]
The Scaling Community of Practice’s Mainstreaming Working Group invites you to discuss Grand Challenges Canada’s (GCC) systematic approach to mainstreaming scaling for sustainable impact, highlighted in a recent case study […]
Training description: This session will explore how intersectional feminist and decolonial frameworks can transform the way knowledge and research are approached in the international development sector. Together, we will reimagine […]
Theme: Poly-crisis and global health: How can we improve human health and well-being, while protecting the planet? The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together […]
About the webinar: In this interactive session, CanWaCH will talk about the gaps and opportunities in SGBV related programming, research, and funding, drawing on examples from both the Canadian and […]
This is an announcement of the upcoming CAGH Annual General Meeting happening in person and online on Saturday October 26, 2024 at 1:00-2:00 PDT (UTC-07:00). It is important that all […]
FIND, CEPI and Unitaid, in partnership with Results Canada, are hosting a roundtable to discuss Canada’s leadership in global health R&D, focusing on its impact on women’s health, especially in […]
Canada’s 2025 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda Information Session Canada is committed to reporting annually on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is […]
Catherine Vanner (University of Windsor) brings together an international panel of strategic actors working with gender transformation as a radical framework for addressing gender equality. Panelists will be looking across issues […]
Join the BIPOC Networking Collective! Our first meeting will be held on November 7th, from 12:30 to 2pm (ET)! Who It’s For: The BIPOC Networking Collective is a dedicated space […]
Join us on November 7th, at 7:30 pm, for November's Action Kick-Off! We will hear from Maxwell Mumba, a visionary 29-year-old Zambian youth! Establishing outreach programs, he sensitized the community […]
Carrefour International et Katalizo collaborent pour organiser un événement dans le cadre des Journées québécoises de la solidarité internationale (JQSI), sur le thème de «Démocratie et participation citoyenne – Regards […]
Join us on November 13 for an inspiring event that will delve into the vital connection between investing in higher education and advancing sustainable development. During this event, we will […]
African startups face significant hurdles in scaling their operation, which limits their ability to contribute meaningfully to healthcare improvement and economic growth. Access to capital remains a fundamental barrier, especially […]
One in five women worldwide live with a disability, often in low- and middle-income countries, and 220 million persons with disability are young. Despite effort for fulfilling the Right to […]
We are pleased to invite you to this year's Annual General Meeting of members for the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) taking place Tuesday, November 19, 2024 […]
The CanWaCH Academy is back by popular demand! Join us from November 20 to 22 for an exciting series of online sessions. This year’s CanWaCH Academy has something for everyone, […]
Join us our next Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group gathering! Next gathering: November 21st, 2pm to 3:30pm (ET) The Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group is an open, collaborative […]
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada... for a webinar by Dr. Hélène Bertrand. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. […]
We would like to extend an invitation to our final Town hall event held on Monday November 25th, 2:00 - 3:30pm ET. We are excited to share a report, framework […]
Date: November 26th, from 1pm to 3pm (ET) Event description: In today’s interconnected world, crises like those unfolding in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon Haiti, and the Congo demand swift action from […]
The AWID International Forum is both a global community event and a space of radical personal transformation. A one-of-a-kind convening, the Forum brings together feminist, women’s rights, gender justice, LBTQI+ […]
As World AIDS Day (December 1) fast approaches, the Stephen Lewis Foundation reflects on the evolving needs and challenges that the AIDS epidemic has posed for community-led organizations working on […]
Join the BIPOC Networking Collective! Our next meeting will be held on December 5th, from 12:30 to 2pm (ET)! Who It’s For: The BIPOC Networking Collective is a dedicated space […]
Join us for a wrap-up event dedicated to reflecting on the past three years and exploring what comes next. As we close the program, we want to connect with the individuals […]
Intro to KS for Knowledge Users_course_v5 This course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general, as well as how to conduct knowledge synthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct […]
Calling all internationally minded young people in Canada! Do you want to learn from communities around the globe? Are you ready to apply your knowledge and enthusiasm to initiatives aimed […]
Course Date: February 03, 2025 to March 23, 2025 Explore the interdisciplinary approach of One Health and its profound implications for addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, […]
The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear […]
Join us for our upcoming event, 'Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health', on Monday, February 3. This event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create […]
This International Development Week, we are asking: Can Canadian and international organizations meaningfully support locally led development with GAC funding? Join three Canadian international development organizations (Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oxfam […]
Amid a shifting economic and geopolitical landscape, private sector partnerships could emerge as a key trend for 2025 and beyond. Effective collaborations between the non-profit and private sectors can play […]
In the spirit of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and fostering more equitable global partnerships, OCIC's International Development Week 2025 Gender Panel, ‘Feminist Futures: Exploring Transformative Leadership and […]
Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar During International Development Week! Topic: Insights and Impacts from Partners In Health SRHR Programming in Malawi and Sierra Leone Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 […]
CanWaCH is starting the year with our second members virtual coffee chat! Held on February 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST, it will focus on community engagement for gender equality. […]
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]
We’re thrilled to honour the winners of MCIC’s 2025 Development Impact Awards and their incredible programs that are transforming lives. Join us and you’ll hear from three of MCIC’s members, […]
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]
What is FGS? Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects millions of women and girls on the continent of Africa. It is a complication of chronic, untreated schistosomiasis in women and girls. […]
Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 - 14:00-15:30 PST Online Register Here About the Session This online session will demonstrate how research findings about women’s adaptation and resilience during COVID-19 were transformed into […]
Calling all educators! Are you looking to bring global perspectives into your classroom? How do we equip students to think critically about global issues like education for refugee children and […]
Side session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women Join Colombia University and GHAE as we unveil groundbreaking new data on how shifts in the U.S. foreign aid […]
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]
Where does the money from N4G commitments go, and which interventions should be prioritized to achieve impact on nutrition and health? This side event will highlight high-impact, but underfunded, interventions […]
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is an annual gathering in Geneva where the humanitarian community comes together to collaborate on knowledge-sharing to strengthen our sector, nurture long-standing partnerships and […]
How will recent USAID funding cuts shape healthcare in Africa—and what does it mean for the rest of the world? Join Amref USA CEO Robert Kelty and Director of Health […]
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]
Coming up in the hashtag#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training series: 'Story Structure & Editing' ft Tristan Ahtone! ? https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td Story structure is one of the most important ways journalists can convey information and […]
Join Criterion Institute and Equality Fund for a thought-provoking discussion on advancing gender lens investing through the power of endowments. This public convening brings together our shared audiences and stakeholders to explore how financial […]
This year’s theme is Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health. GHC25 will provide a platform to discuss the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict, climate change, and COVID-19—on mental […]
In a world filled with uncertainty, elections provide a critical opportunity to ensure our voices are heard on the global stage. Whether or not you have the right to vote, now is the time to let our local candidates know that Canada’s role in tackling global challenges matters to us all.
Let’s honour our volunteers, their expertise, and their dedication! #NVW2025 #IAmACrossroader For National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting the incredible commitment of Crossroads International’s volunteers. From Senegal to Tanzania, from gender […]
This will be a space to come together as a community—to share, reflect, and build hope. We’ll present the new version of Aya Contigo, and hear from allies who will share […]
Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre on Friday May 9, 2025, from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric […]
We've witnessed the ongoing impact of the funding cuts to global humanitarian aid, and with the recent dissolving of USAID, the system is stretched to it's breaking point. Right now, […]
With the election of a new federal government, we have invited leaders in civil society organizations to discuss what will and should be key priorities for action around ensuring rights […]
The Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together virtual conference, organized by the Charter for Compassion, unites diverse sectors, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Social Justice. This two-day event from May 14th – […]
Shifting global priorities and funding uncertainties are creating a more complex environment to secure resources for global health and gender equality programming. Join colleagues from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course May 20–23, 2025 | Online Only Gender influences every aspect of health, including access to care, exposure to risk, and outcomes. […]
We are thrilled to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Summer Institutes in 2025! Over the past decade, we have proudly delivered short courses designed for students and professionals alike. […]
Join us for the launch of the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement!
Women and girls face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, such as gender pay inequity and lack of access to reproductive health services. While awareness of these disparities has […]
Can faith-based mindset shifts improve child health outcomes? Join World Vision Canada and the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities to explore new evidence from a multi-year, mixed-methods study […]
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This […]
Results Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on June 11, 2025, at 7pm ET (5:00 pm MT, 4:00 pm PT). This special annual session is an opportunity […]
Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) This event will bring together sector leaders, government officials, and PSEAH advocates […]
Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health Join us for the fifth PMNCH Ready, Set, Implement high-impact dialogue, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal […]
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This […]
Get ready for an important conversation! We'll give you more details later - are you ready! Across the Americas, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy […]
Join us for an interactive conversation with the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) hosted by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) that pulls back the curtain on how global health […]
Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey, get clarifications or support on technical issues. Attend here!
Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 “Equity at the Core, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow” July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM […]
This is a joint webinar organized by WHO AFRO, UNFPA ESARO and WCARO, and UNICEF ESARO and WCARO on new estimates of maternal and infant mortality. We would like to […]
Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. This webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project […]
With a new Canadian government now in place, civil society organizations must act strategically to ensure their priorities remain visible and influential. Effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of […]
With global cuts to humanitarian and development aid at a time when the need for funding has never been greater, how can we ensure the needs of refugees and internally […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University. Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 12 […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 13th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Understanding the Health, Educational, Judicial, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence, featuring Dr. Kelly Russell from the University […]
As we approach World Humanitarian Day 2025, Humanity & Inclusion Canada warmly invites you to join us for a free webinar on the daily challenges faced by frontline humanitarian workers. […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Reclaim: Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt, featuring Julie Moore and Gursharon Singh from Victim Services Toronto. Wednesday, August 27th, […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via […]
Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph. Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 […]
We invite you to celebrate World Sexual Health Day, with the Women's Health Research Institute. World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is recognized each year on September 4 and is managed […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via […]
Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 10th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents U.S. Pregnancy-Associated Suicide, featuring Dr. Qing Li from Rocky Mountain Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (RM-SAHM) in Denver, […]
Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health for a Pediatric Grand Rounds by Dr. Stephen Rulisa, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda, on “New Innovations to […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via […]
This event will include simultaneous English/French interpretation. Join the HIV Legal Network and the Stephen Lewis Foundation for a vital conversation on why the Global Fund’s replenishment is crucial for LGBTIQ health […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 17th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Insights from the Brazilian Unified Health System, featuring Mayara Alves Luis from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Brazil. Wednesday, September 17th, […]
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the CanWaCH Academy from September 22 to 25!
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025 is a transformative five-day journey for students (grades 1-12), educators, and the broader community to engage with the poignant history and enduring spirit of First […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will consider the reason why we say “Survivor” rather than “graduate”, and how many Survivors of residential schools found solace through the […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look into the technicalities of what a ground search constitutes and many of the questions around why and how they should […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look at the direct throughline from the residential school system to the Sixties Scoop through to the overwhelming number of Indigenous […]
