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SUMMARY:Making Your Voice Count: Engaging on Global Issues in Election 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin Cuso International and Results Canada for an interactive workshop designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to take action in the ongoing 2025 federal election. This event will guide you through the Election Toolkit\, share effective communication strategies\, and empower you to advocate for global health\, equity\, and justice issues in a non-partisan way. \nTogether\, we can help shape a future grounded in justice\, equity\, and global solidarity. We’ll walk you through practical actions\, give you the confidence to speak up\, and provide the resources you need to engage effectively. \nKey Topics Covered: \n\nOverview of the Election Toolkit\nPractical actions for non-partisan engagement\nStrategies for effective communication using the EPIC model\nInteractive activity to build your advocacy capacity\n\nWe encourage you to bring your voice to this critical conversation. Let’s make sure our global priorities are front and centre in this election. \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/making-your-voice-count-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Volunteers in Action: Small Acts\, Lasting Change
DESCRIPTION:Let’s honour our volunteers\, their expertise\, and their dedication! #NVW2025 #IAmACrossroader \nFor National Volunteer Week\, we’re spotlighting the incredible commitment of Crossroads International’s volunteers. From Senegal to Tanzania\, from gender audits to climate adaptation projects\, our volunteers are making a difference—one action at a time. \nWhether training women in sustainable farming\, working on inclusive education or advocating for human rights\, their work is impactful and deeply transformative. \nCELEBRATE WITH US on April 30th \nTo mark this special week\, Crossroads International is hosting an Equality Matters Conversation with returned volunteers and partners. Join us for insightful conversations\, powerful storytelling\, and a celebration of global citizenship. \nDate: April 30\, 2025Time: 11:45 amLocation: Zoom Webinar – Register here! \nDon’t miss this meaningful opportunity to learn and connect!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/volunteers-in-action-small-acts-lasting-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Aya Contigo 2.0: Local Solutions for Global Restrictive Contexts
DESCRIPTION: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 their strategies for building stronger\, community-based support systems. \nWe’ll close by honouring the power of self-care and collective care as essential feminist practices that help us sustain strength\, resilience\, and solidarity. \nAttend here!  \nWe’re so excited to connect and keep weaving this powerful network of feminist solidarity. Hope to see you there! \nWebinar Format & Privacy Info: \n\nOnly organizers can see the full attendee list\nYou can change your display name for anonymity\nYou can interact in the chat and see others’ messages (including their names)\nYour chosen display name will be visible if you participate in the chat\nCameras and microphones will be off for all participants
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/celebrating-aya-contigo-2-0-local-solutions-for-global-restrictive-contexts/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250509T130000
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SUMMARY:Sepsis - From global to local soultions
DESCRIPTION: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 Grand Rounds with Prof. Tex Kissoon\, on “Sepsis – From Global to Local Solutions”. \nProfessor Niranjan “Tex” Kissoon\, MB BS\, FRCP(C)\,FCCM\, FACPE is the University of British Columbia BC Children’s Hospital (UBC BCCH) Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Global Health. He is also the Past President of the World Federation of Pediatric Critical and Intensive Care Societies (www.wfpiccs.org) and Professor\, Pediatrics and Surgery (Emergency Medicine) Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver\, BC. He is the President of the Global Sepsis Alliance  (https://www.global-sepsis-alliance.org/)  and co-chair or the Pediatric Surviving Sepsis Campaign as well as Vice-President of the Canadian Sepsis Foundation; Advisory Board Member of Sepsis Alliance USA and the African Sepsis Alliance. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the global burden and impact of sepsis on child health\, including morbidity and mortality\nExplain key global advocacy efforts aimed at improving sepsis outcomes\nRecognize the importance of local initiatives and strategies in the prevention\, early identification\, and management of pediatric sepsis\n\nDate & Time: Friday\, May 9th\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 PM PST \nLocation: In-person at The Chan Centre BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute + Virtual (zoom details below) \n938 West 28th Avenue \nVancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4H4 \nJoin Online via Zoom \nZoom Meeting Link: \nGo to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’ \nZoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122 \nZoom Meeting Passcode: 953122 \nDirect Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=TVQ5ZXNRWGJzOGJaeFBoVTdNbjZHQT09
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/sepsis-from-global-to-local-soultions/
LOCATION:The Chan Centre for Family Health Centre Education\, 950 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T140000
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SUMMARY:A Special Briefing on Global Aid Cuts and Oxfam
DESCRIPTION: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\, more than 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide\, and most major humanitarian responses are only 47% funded—even before the USAID freeze. \nJoin us on May 12th\, to receive an update on the global humanitarian sector\, and how Oxfam is navigating these complexities. We’ll highlight the most concerning humanitarian crises and how Oxfam is responding – including the devastating situation in Gaza\, the drought in Somaliland\, and the recent earthquake in Myanmar. \nPlease come with your questions and learn more about how your continued support to Oxfam can make lasting impact. \nDon’t miss out\, Register now! (Event will be recorded and sent to all those that register)
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/a-special-briefing-on-global-aid-cuts-and-oxfam/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T140000
DTSTAMP:20250428T130126Z
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SUMMARY:Countering Policy Exclusions: Canada\, disability\, and international commitments Part 2
DESCRIPTION: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 and justice of and with women and girls with disabilities. We will examine how the Global Disability Summit declaration to ensure 15% of development assistance funding to people with disabilities can be addressed in Canada. We will consider whether Canada’s leadership of the G7 in 2025 offers openings to move forward on gender\, disability\, and inclusion. We will explore how the recently released recommendations for action by Canada from the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Medical Assistance in Dying Track 2 legislation\, arms exports\, and the representation of women with disabilities can be effectively addressed by the government. The panel will also highlight how women and gender-diverse people with disabilities are playing a leadership role in these areas. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanelists\nAll four panelists are members of the University of Guelph’s Engendering Disability-Inclusive Development–Genre\, handicap et développement inclusif (EDID-GHDI) partnership (www.edid-ghdi.ca). \nNeil Belanger (he/him) is a member of the Lax Se el Clan in the House of Nikate’en\, of the Gitxsan First Nation and is the Chief Executive Officer of the Indigenous Disability Canada/British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (IDC/BCANDS). He has also worked as a Senior Consultant\, working with organizations in the First Nation\, Indigenous\, Health\, Disability\, and Social Services sectors. Neil’s expertise helps to shine a light on the impact of Canada’s international commitments on Indigenous Peoples with disabilities. \nBonnie Brayton (she/her) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Disabled Women’s Network of Canada (DAWN Canada)\, and has worked on issues concerning women with disabilities\, ranging from health equity to gender-based violence to housing to employment. She provides insight into advancing the rights of women with disabilities internationally and within Canada. \nMarijke De Pauw (she/her) is Humanity and Inclusion (HI) Canada’s Specialist in inclusive governance. She has a doctorate in law\, and her main expertise includes the rights of older persons\, the rights of persons with disabilities\, inclusive development\, and support to civil society. Marijke’s experience in international law and policy provides a perspective on the rights and international commitments Canada should prioritize with women\, girls\, and gender-diverse people with disabilities. \nMaureen Haan (she/her) has been the President and CEO of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) since 2012. Maureen provides expertise in the cross-disability sector\, particularly focusing on employment issues. Her involvement includes being the lead for employment for persons with disabilities for Civil Society on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)\, working on the Minister Disability Advisory Group (MDAG)\, and serving as a board member on Accessibility Standards Canada. \nThis event is the third in a series co-hosted by the Live Work Well Research Centre and Dr. Leah Levac’s Canada Research Chair in Critical Community Engagement and Public Policy. Watch for future events on the topic of Countering Policy Exclusions. \n\n Date and Time\n\n\n\nMonday\, May 12th\, 2025 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n Location\n\n\n\n\nVirtual on Zoom – please note the time is in Eastern Time \nThe Zoom link will be provided before the event to those registered. \nTo register\, email lww@uoguelph.ca with your name\, email address\, affiliation (if any)\, and any disability accommodations you require in order to participate fully in the event. Please use the subject line “May 12 Event.”  \nA human captioner will be present at this online event to provide live\, accurate\, real-time captions (CART captioning). If you need ASL as a disability accommodation\, please register two weeks before the event so we can make arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/countering-policy-exclusions-canada-disability-and-international-commitments-part-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together
DESCRIPTION: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 – 15th serves as a dynamic platform for sharing insights and actionable ideas to promote a more compassionate and equitable world. \nParticipants will engage in online sessions\, workshops\, and panel discussions designed to inspire and galvanize meaningful change. Emphasizing the principles of empathy\, justice\, and interconnectedness\, each session blends theoretical insights with practical strategies. \nAttendees will connect with thought leaders and explore collaboration opportunities\, fostering a community committed to compassion. By embracing diverse perspectives\, the conference aims to create a ripple effect of positive change\, reflecting the Charter’s vision for a world guided by compassion in all actions. \nWe’re thrilled to both be a sponsor of the conference\, and have two FIT sessions in the line-up. You can read about who will be presenting and the topics below. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/compassionate-action-transforming-the-world-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250514T140000
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SUMMARY:Join us for a virtual coffee chat unpacking ethical dilemmas
DESCRIPTION: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. EDT on May 14 for an open conversation discussing ethical dilemmas\, experiences and advice. Participants will be invited to join small breakout groups\, fostering meaningful and productive discussions in a safe and supportive environment. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/join-us-for-a-virtual-coffee-chat-unpacking-ethical-dilemmas/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course \nMay 20–23\, 2025 | Online Only \nGender influences every aspect of health\, including access to care\, exposure to risk\, and outcomes. This four-day online course examines how gender norms and inequalities impact global health\, offering practical tools to develop programs and policies that are gender-responsive and transformative. \nWhether you work in policy\, programming\, or research\, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skills to integrate gender considerations more effectively into your work. Topics include maternal and child health\, sexual and reproductive rights\, nutrition\, gender-based violence\, and more—taught through real-world case studies and interactive sessions. \nNo previous gender expertise required—just a commitment to health equity. \nRegister now: mcgill.ca/summerinstitute-globalhealth \nSpots are limited—secure yours today!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/mcgills-introduction-to-gender-equality-and-global-health-course/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614
DTSTAMP:20250210T200925Z
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SUMMARY:McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health: May 20 - June 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. In 2025\, we will offer 16 courses in a combination of online\, in-person\, and hybrid formats. These courses provide valuable professional development opportunities for individuals working in universities\, clinical settings\, research institutes\, non-profit organizations\, and industry. They also serve as excellent supplemental learning for students eager to deepen their knowledge. \nRegistration now open for the 2025 McGill Summer Institutes in Global Health
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/mcgill-summer-institutes-in-global-health-may-20-june-13-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual & In-person course offerings
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250521T123000
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SUMMARY:Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement
DESCRIPTION:This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend.\nCo-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. \nIn a world marked by rising conflict\, fragile states\, and unprecedented humanitarian challenges\, Canada must rethink how it engages globally. How can we ensure that our foreign policy delivers real results\, advances peace and security\, and supports those most affected by crises? \nAt this event\, we launch the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement. Drawing on insights from a dialogue series led by NPSIA\, the report provides a refreshed vision for Canada’s international engagement — one that’s rooted in clear purpose and principled action. From safeguarding civilians to supporting innovation\, peacebuilding\, and inclusive growth\, this is a roadmap to sharpen Canada’s global impact. \nJoin policymakers\, researchers\, and practitioners to explore how Canada can deliver meaningful\, sustained impact in fragile and conflict-affected contexts — and what it will take to translate bold ideas into action. \nRegister here. \nRead the report summary here. \nThe event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided.\nSpeakers\nDr. Valerie Percival\, Associate Professor and Associate Director\, NPSIA\, Carleton University \nKate Higgins\, Chief Executive Officer\, Cooperation Canada \nTeddy Y. Samy\, Director and Professor of International Affairs\, NPSIA\, Carleton University \nChinelo Agom-Eze\, Ph.D.\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank \nRobert Greenhill\, Executive Chair\, Global Canada \nLouise Holt\, Former Director General\, Global Affairs Canada \nRead our speakers’ bios here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/moving-the-needle/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250604T150000
DTSTAMP:20250501T182549Z
CREATED:20250501T182549Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on Women’s and Girls’ Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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 grown\, organizations that support women’s and girls’ causes still receive less than 2% of overall charitable giving\, according to the Women & Girls Index 2024. \nJoin Stanford Social Innovation Review and DAFgiving360™ for Spotlight on Women’s and Girls’ Causes: Landscape Analysis and Funding Strategies\, a complimentary webinar\, on Wednesday\, June 4\, 2025. \nIn the live 60-minute program\, you will: \n\nGain deep insight into the current philanthropic landscape for women’s and girls’ organizations\nDiscover modern approaches to empowering women and girls—and the metrics that define success\nLearn how donors can support these causes in a tax-efficient and mission-aligned way\n\nSign up today for this deep dive on women’s and girls’ causes and find out what’s working\, where the gaps remain\, and how you can support women’s and girl’s organizations.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/spotlight-on-womens-and-girls-causes-landscape-analysis-and-funding-strategies/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250610T103000
DTSTAMP:20250529T115242Z
CREATED:20250529T114615Z
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SUMMARY:Empowered Worldview: Evidence of Faith-based Programming on Mindsets and Child Well-being in Rural Tanzania
DESCRIPTION: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 on the Empowered Worldview program\, highlighting its impacts on hope\, self-efficacy and well-being in rural Tanzania. \nFrom 2019 to 2024\, World Vision International partnered with researchers from the University of Alberta and the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania to study the impact of the Empowered Worldview (EWV) program\, a faith-based behaviour change model that fosters spiritual renewal and mindset transformation. Conducted in two rural districts in Tanzania\, this mixed-methods research tested the EWV Theory of Change. \nProgram leaders\, along with researchers from the University of Alberta\, will present qualitative and quantitative insights\, highlighting the EWV model’s positive influence on hope\, self-efficacy\, self-reliance and child well-being. The event will also examine how faith\, household income and food security shaped participants’ experiences of change. \n“Empowered Worldview is a fascinating instance of how spiritual renewal can be paired with livelihood transformation as people build better futures for their children and their communities” ~ Dr. Amy Kaler\, University of Alberta\, Professor of Sociology
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/empowered-worldview-evidence-of-faith-based-programming-on-mindsets-and-child-well-being-in-rural-tanzania/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T143000
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SUMMARY:Disappearing Data: Implications and Actions for Global Health in a New Era - Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION: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 means that the program no longer enables new data collection\, funds data analyses\, publishes reports\, facilitates dissemination activities\, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more than 25 countries globally. Increasingly\, partners are wondering about the vulnerability of global health data sources\, at the same time as there are increasing concerns about data privacy and how information may be used. In response\, CanWaCH is hosting a two-part discussion series\, which will be followed by a collection of resources and tools for partners interested in and affected by these changes. \nThis webinar will focus on contextualizing the impacts and implications of the DHS termination and discuss actions that stakeholders are taking or could take to ensure the availability and reliability of global health data. Concerns about data preservation and access will also be explored. The session will be both informational and an opportunity for CanWaCH members and partners to share insights and discuss possible actions related to global health data. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/disappearing-data-implications-and-actions-for-global-health-in-a-new-era-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250611T210000
DTSTAMP:20250512T114124Z
CREATED:20250512T114124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T114124Z
UID:10002601-1749668400-1749675600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Results Canada's Annual General Meeting (AGM)
DESCRIPTION: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 to look back at the past year\, and to look ahead as we work to carve out space for hope and to push for progress in the effort to end extreme poverty.\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/results-canadas-annual-general-meeting-agm/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250612T150000
DTSTAMP:20250508T122158Z
CREATED:20250508T122158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T122158Z
UID:10002593-1749733200-1749740400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:PSEAH Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation\, Abuse\, and Harassment (PSEAH) \nThis event will bring together sector leaders\, government officials\, and PSEAH advocates to discuss urgent challenges and explore collaborative solutions to address sexual exploitation\, abuse\, and harassment within the Canadian international cooperation sector. \nEngage with key partners as we work to regain momentum and strengthen our collective efforts in preventing and addressing PSEAH. \nRegister on this page to join this virtual dialogue. More details and agenda to come. \n\n\n\n\n\nMade possible in part thanks to the generous support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/pseah-dialogue/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250616T093000
DTSTAMP:20250529T120224Z
CREATED:20250529T120224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T120224Z
UID:10002611-1750060800-1750066200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Implement: A PMNCH High-Impact Dialogue Series to accelerate action to reduce maternal\, newborn and child mortality
DESCRIPTION:Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health\n\nJoin us for the fifth PMNCH Ready\, Set\, Implement high-impact dialogue\, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health\,” a strategic post-N4G and post-WHA78 conversation. With just five years to 2030\, this high-level virtual event brings together global leaders to explore how nutrition can accelerate progress on SDGs 3.1 and 3.2. Together\, we will unpack policy and financing solutions to turn global nutrition pledges into measurable country action and ensure maternal and newborn health is at the heart of nutrition strategies.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ready-set-implement-a-pmnch-high-impact-dialogue-series-to-accelerate-action-to-reduce-maternal-newborn-and-child-mortality/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T140000
DTSTAMP:20250602T164624Z
CREATED:20250602T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T164624Z
UID:10002615-1750856400-1750860000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Disappearing Data: Implications and Actions for Global Health in a New Era - Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION: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 means that the program no longer enables new data collection\, funds data analyses\, publishes reports\, facilitates dissemination activities\, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more than 25 countries globally. Increasingly\, partners are wondering about the vulnerability of global health data sources\, at the same time as there are increasing concerns about data privacy and how information may be used. In response\, CanWaCH is hosting a two-part discussion series\, which will be followed by a collection of resources and tools for partners interested in and affected by these changes. \nThis webinar will zoom out to present the larger demographic health data landscape and ecosystem. This will include an overview of what remains from the DHS Program\, and how gaps might be addressed. External guest speakers will be invited to share their perspectives on how demographic health data systems might be reimagined\, focused on themes of cost efficiencies\, data quality\, sustainability and local ownership. This conversation will build on the June 11th webinar and support members to identify relevant next steps. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/disappearing-data-implications-and-actions-for-global-health-in-a-new-era-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20250612T121430Z
CREATED:20250612T121430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T121430Z
UID:10002621-1750939200-1750944600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice without Borders
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an important conversation! We’ll give you more details later – are you ready! \n\nAcross the Americas\, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy win but through the everyday\, behind-the-scenes labor of organizers\, researchers\, and communities working across borders. \n\nIn Latin America\, this work is rooted in decades of transnational feminist dialogue. VITAL is documenting those strategies—so that we can learn from each other\, strengthen our movements\, and build justice that lasts. \n\nWe will have simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reproductive-justice-without-borders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T133000
DTSTAMP:20250626T180624Z
CREATED:20250626T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T180624Z
UID:10002629-1752148800-1752154200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:From Policy to Impact: Canada's Role in Global Health
DESCRIPTION: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 policy becomes real-world impact — and where Canada fits into the picture. \nGuiding the conversation will be Megan Aikens\, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality at CanWaCH. With deep expertise in advocacy\, stakeholder engagement and global health strategy\, Megan will lead a dynamic dialogue exploring how Canada’s commitments to gender equality and health intersect with shifting global priorities. Whether you work in international development or are simply curious about how advocacy shapes global change\, this session will offer space to reflect\, connect and get a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s role in the world. \nEvent Details: \nDate: July 10 \nTime: 12:00 PM CST \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nRegister here!  \nNote: Zoom link will be sent to you after registration\, close to the event. If you have any questions\, kindly email membership@saskcic.org
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/from-policy-to-impact-canadas-role-in-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T123000
DTSTAMP:20250707T182409Z
CREATED:20250707T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T182409Z
UID:10002645-1752231600-1752237000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2025 ARC Survey Drop-in session
DESCRIPTION:Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey\, get clarifications or support on technical issues. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-arc-survey-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T140000
DTSTAMP:20250717T141649Z
CREATED:20250717T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T141649Z
UID:10002649-1752757200-1752760800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:UNA-Canada High-Level Political Forum Virtual Side Event
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 \n\n“Equity at the Core\, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”\nJuly 17\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nOnline (link in bio) – Open to all!\nHosted by @unacanada\, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across Canada to share solutions rooted in equity\, lived experience\, and science.\nFrom digital justice to cultural healing\, gender equity to economic resilience\, our delegates and panelists are building the future – one solution at a time. The event will feature powerful youth presentations\, rapid-fire panels\, and interactive Q&A.\nLet’s centre youth in action and ensure no one is left behind.\n\nZoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295839981 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/una-canada-high-level-political-forum-virtual-side-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T103000
DTSTAMP:20250728T154807Z
CREATED:20250728T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T154807Z
UID:10002655-1753779600-1753785000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Maternal and Child Mortality Estimates and their programmatic implications for countries in the African region
DESCRIPTION: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 share the methodology used to obtain the mortality estimates\, as well as the current mortality situation and lessons learned from different countries. \nPlease find below the information and link for registration. \n\nDate: July 29\, 9:00 a.m. EST\nLocation: Online\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-maternal-and-child-mortality-estimates-and-their-programmatic-implications-for-countries-in-the-african-region/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T133000
DTSTAMP:20250717T143555Z
CREATED:20250717T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T143555Z
UID:10002651-1753790400-1753795800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Towards Equitable Engagement: Lessons from an ICN Research Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. \nThis webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project examining how organizations in the international cooperation sector are applying decolonial\, anti-racist\, and feminist approaches to public engagement. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain invaluable insights! \nRegister and join us to hear from voices in the international cooperation sector as we explore critical questions surrounding equitable public engagement! \nRegister now! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/towards-equitable-engagement-lessons-from-an-icn-research-project/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20250707T183055Z
CREATED:20250707T183055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T183055Z
UID:10002647-1753866000-1753876800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:TRAINING - Ready\, Set\, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament
DESCRIPTION: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 political systems and the ability to build trusted relationships with decision-makers. \nJoin Results Canada’s Advocacy Accelerator for Ready\, Set\, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament\, a half-day capacity-development advocacy training on government relations in this new context. \nDesigned to support individuals from civil society organizations working in advocacy\, policy\, and communications in the non-profit sector in Canada\, this interactive workshop offers a practical professional development opportunity for organizations navigating the new Carney government\, non-partisan engagement\, and the public service. \nOver 3 hours\, you will learn how to: \n\nengage in the new political landscape and parliamentary structure\,\nidentify key points of entry and build long-term relationships with parliamentarians and policymakers\, including Global Affairs Canada\, and\nsharpen your advocacy strategy to achieve impact and change.\n\nWhether you’re new to advocacy or refining an existing advocacy strategy\, this training supports building institutional and individual capacity to influence change effectively in a shifting political and policy environment. \nRegister by July 18 for early bird pricing!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/training-ready-set-influence-navigating-government-relations-with-a-new-parliament/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T100000
DTSTAMP:20250731T141502Z
CREATED:20250731T141502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T141502Z
UID:10002657-1754470800-1754474400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Localization as a Tool for Change: The importance of leading from the ground up for refugee and IDP education and advocacy 
DESCRIPTION: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 displaced people are met\, especially when it comes to education? Girls who receive an education have more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live healthier lives\, wait longer to start a family\, usually have fewer children\, and are more likely to ensure their children attend school. Local organizations supporting refugees and internally displaced people are working on the frontline to provide essential educational services to fill this gap\, but more assistance and resources are needed to expand their formidable efforts. Localization calls us to shift power to local actors and that includes centering the knowledge and leadership of refugee communities themselves\, especially women and girls\, who are often the most affected yet least heard. \n\n\n\n\n\nOxfam Canada will be in conversation with our Geared for Success partners to highlight the importance of localized\, gender-responsive education initiatives for refugees and internally displaced people\, especially women and girls. Hear directly from those working in South Sudan and Uganda on how they navigate ensuring a community-led and driven approach is taken in their work and advocacy.\nSpeakers:\n \n\nAmer Ruben Nhial\, Roving Gender Officer\, Oxfam South Sudan\nCleto Ireneo Kunda\, Executive Director\, Hope Agency for Relief and Development (HARD)\nNubuhoro Dinah\, Geared for Success Project Officer\, RELON Uganda\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/localization-as-a-tool-for-change-the-importance-of-leading-from-the-ground-up-for-refugee-and-idp-education-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T153000
DTSTAMP:20250811T123449Z
CREATED:20250731T162116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123449Z
UID:10002659-1754488800-1754494200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Suing for Silence- Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, August 6th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nMandi Gray’s book Suing for Silence critically examines how abusive men can use defamation lawsuits as a weapon against anyone who attempts to hold them accountable. In Canada\, formal reports to the police or other institutions such as universities are not protected from lawsuits for defamation or malicious prosecution. Advocates and lawyers who specialize in sexual violence have noted a rise in the use of civil legal action by men accused of sexual violence within the last decade. In this talk\, Dr. Gray will use examine critical feminist perspective to explain how the failure for institutions such as police and the courts to respond to reports of sexual violence can make survivors and their supporters vulnerable to retaliatory lawsuits. She argues that if these lawsuits are to continue\, we will risk witnessing the disappearance of sexual violence discourse and is yet another barrier to consider before making a formal report. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Mandi Gray is an assistant professor at Trent University in the Sociology department. Mandi has worked with women and girls involved in the legal system since 2008. Suing for Silence is her first book. She is also the primary subject and impact producer of the 2018 documentary film Slut or Nut The Diary of a Rape Trial. Her work has appeared in publications including Toronto Star\, CBC\, Globe and Mail and Toronto Life. Mandi is originally from Winnipeg but has called Toronto home since 2013\, where she lives with her sassy little dog CeCe. www.mandigray.com \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-suing-for-silence-sexual-violence-and-defamation-law-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T153000
DTSTAMP:20250811T123614Z
CREATED:20250731T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123614Z
UID:10002661-1755093600-1755099000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Understanding the Health\, Educational\, Judicial\, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION: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 of Manitoba. \nWednesday\, August 13th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nDuring this talk\, we will develop an understanding how intimate partner violence in the home can affect children’s physical\, mental\, educational\, judicial\, and social outcomes as they transition into adolescence and young adulthood compared to their peers who were not exposed to intimate partner violence. We will also learn how administrative data can be used to conduct longitudinal studies. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Kelly Russell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences. She is a research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. She has held the Robert Wallace Cameron Endowed Chair in Evidence Based Medicine since 2019. \nShe completed her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Calgary and a post-doctoral fellowship in sport-related traumatic brain injuries at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Since arriving at University of Manitoba in 2012\, she has developed a research program in pediatric injuries\, with a concentration in pedatric sport-related concussions. Starting in 2020\, Dr Russell applied her skills to developed a second research program in intimate partner violence and brain injuries. She is also interested in the long-term outcomes of children who grow up in households where intimate partner violence occurs. Her research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research\, Research Manitoba and the National Football League Scientific Advisory Board. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-understanding-the-health-educational-judicial-and-social-outcomes-of-manitoba-children-exposed-to-intimate-partner-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T113000
DTSTAMP:20250814T143305Z
CREATED:20250814T143305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T143305Z
UID:10002679-1755513000-1755516600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:How NGOs Work in a Troubled Environment?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHear from four experts who will share their firsthand experiences addressing urgent crises\, from refugees in Kenya grappling with funding cuts\, to people with disabilities in Afghanistan facing stigma\, aid workers navigating political and security challenges in Yemen\, and the relentless violence against staff and civilians in Gaza. \nMeet the panelists: \n\nCaleb Omollo\, HI Project Chief\, Kenya\nMahpekai Sediqi\, Director\, Kabul Orthopedic Organization\, Afghanistan\nReshma Azmi\, HI Country Director\, Yemen\nZaid Am Ali\, HI Advocacy Officer\, Palestine\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/how-ngos-work-in-a-troubled-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20250811T123727Z
CREATED:20250731T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123727Z
UID:10002663-1755698400-1755703800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking- Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally
DESCRIPTION: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\, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary. \nWednesday\, August 20th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nIntimate partner abusers often use shaming tactics to guilt their partner(s)\, a dynamic this team terms “shame-to-guilt”. Abused individuals who are made to feel ashamed or guilty may be less likely to disclose their experiences of violence\, leave the abusive relationship\, or prioritize their personal health\, thereby sustaining the abusive bond. On the other hand\, stalking\, which is related to some degree of surveillance and monitoring\, is a form of proximity-seeking intimate partner violence (IPV) that is equally detrimental to one’s quality of life and allows the abusive partner to maintain connection to their partner(s). Both shame-to-guilt and stalking are subtle yet harmful forms of IPV that warrant closer attention. For sexual and gender minorities and women living rurally\, groups that face unique vulnerabilities such as homophobia and geographic isolation\, respectively\, shame-to-guilt and stalking can manifest uniquely. This webinar will (1) examine how these forms of IPV can manifest in these groups through the voices of those with lived experiences and relevant service providers and (2) offer practical strategies to improve support and service delivery. \nAbout the Speaker \nStefan Kurbatfinski\, BSc\, is a 4th year Doctoral Student in the Department of Community Health Sciences Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada. He is committed to conducting research that targets and identifies health disparities among families experiencing vulnerabilities\, with emphasis among sexual and gender minority groups. Mr. Kurbatfinski has a planned post-doctoral position at the University of Toronto in which he hopes to further investigate longitudinal parent-child development among sexual and gender minority parents and their children. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-shame-to-guilt-and-stalking-exploring-two-forms-of-intimate-partner-violence-among-sexual-and-gender-minorities-and-women-living-rurally/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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