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SUMMARY:Delivering Lifesaving Nutrition and Lasting Impact
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present the key findings and recommendations from the Delivering Lifesaving Nutrition Report\, the outcome of a pivotal\, two-day Nutrition Retreat convened in Ottawa in the Fall of 2025. The retreat was convened by Action Against Hunger Canada (ACF) and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, bringing together leaders from government\, civil society\, academia\, philanthropy\, and communities worldwide to identify practical\, evidence-based recommendations for Canada’s and all global nutrition leaders’ roles in addressing the global hunger crisis. \nKey recommendations to be discussed include the importance of: \n\nStrengthening prevention alongside treatment of acute malnutrition.\nInvesting in strong nutrition data and early warning systems.\nIntegrating nutrition across humanitarian and development nexus.\nSupporting resilient national systems and local leadership.\nIncreasing predictable\, flexible\, multi-year nutrition financing.\n\nRegister to attend here!  \nThere will be a Q&A session following the panel. \nThe webinar will be in English with simultaneous translation into French. Other languages could be provided depending on the interest. \nHave questions? Email us at: Jennifer Bedore – jbedore@actionagainsthunger.ca \nWe look forward to seeing you then! \nRelated resource – Delivering Lifesaving Nutrition: Outcomes and Recommendations from the Multi-Stakeholder Retreat on Canada’s Global Nutrition Investments
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/delivering-lifesaving-nutrition-and-lasting-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170632Z
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UID:10002925-1776362400-1776369600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Introducing the 2026 National Online Campaign School
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL?\n\n\nThis program is designed to equip women\, Two Spirit\, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization\, and participants will have the opportunity to learn from elected officials and experts representing all political parties and levels of government.\nThis program consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises\, guest speakers\, and networking opportunities with other leaders from across Canada. \nEach session is approximately 2 hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 2 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the sessions. \nThis 4-session program costs $150 and bursaries are available. \n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nAre you a woman\, non-binary\, or gender-diverse individual? Then you’re in!\nEqual Voice welcomes people from all walks of life\, all ages\, all backgrounds\, and all levels of education. All you need is a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nOur campaign school programs\, curated by political and policy experts\, guide you through hands-on virtual learning on everything you need to understand the political process and launch your own campaign.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/introducing-the-2026-national-online-campaign-school/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T193818Z
CREATED:20260416T160521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T193818Z
UID:10003023-1776686400-1776690000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Time to Act & VIDEA Uniting for Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one‑hour gathering that brings together Time to Act campaign and VIDEA partners across Canada and Zambia to honour and uplift ongoing climate justice leadership. This event acknowledges VIDEA’s commitment to climate justice and global solidarity and celebrates work being led by youth across borders. We will also invite participants to stand in solidarity by engaging in the Time to Act campaign\, a movement rooted in the belief that meaningful action is collective and together\, we can take action for climate justice. \nSpeakers: \n\nLily Singelengele\, Executive Director of Green Agricultural Youth Organization – Zambia\nMichael Songiso\, Climate Lead at Women for Change – Zambia\nStephenie White – Beyond the River Coordinator – Canada\nJanelle Spry – Beyond the River Coordinator – Canada\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/time-to-act-videa-uniting-for-climate-justice/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260421T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170632Z
CREATED:20260205T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170632Z
UID:10002926-1776794400-1776801600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Introducing the 2026 National Online Campaign School
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL?\n\n\nThis program is designed to equip women\, Two Spirit\, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization\, and participants will have the opportunity to learn from elected officials and experts representing all political parties and levels of government.\nThis program consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises\, guest speakers\, and networking opportunities with other leaders from across Canada. \nEach session is approximately 2 hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 2 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the sessions. \nThis 4-session program costs $150 and bursaries are available. \n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nAre you a woman\, non-binary\, or gender-diverse individual? Then you’re in!\nEqual Voice welcomes people from all walks of life\, all ages\, all backgrounds\, and all levels of education. All you need is a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nOur campaign school programs\, curated by political and policy experts\, guide you through hands-on virtual learning on everything you need to understand the political process and launch your own campaign.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/introducing-the-2026-national-online-campaign-school/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260409T162146Z
CREATED:20260409T162146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T162146Z
UID:10003017-1776816000-1776988799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Sepsis Alliance for the 6th World Sepsis Congress
DESCRIPTION:Join the Global Sepsis Alliance for the 6th World Sepsis Congress\, a global\, virtual event advancing equitable sepsis care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. This year’s theme is “Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns\, Children\, and Women”. \nHear from 85+ global experts\, including clinicians\, researchers\, policymakers\, survivors\, and patient advocates\, as they share the latest in maternal and neonatal care\, pediatric critical care\, infection prevention\, and health system solutions. \nLearn more about the program and register here for free: https://www.worldsepsiscongress.org/ \n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-sepsis-alliance-for-the-6th-world-sepsis-congress/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260409T160031Z
CREATED:20260409T160031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T160031Z
UID:10003013-1776816000-1778716799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Asia Regional - Chlorination in Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:This online course provides practical guidance on chlorination for safe drinking water in emergency settings\, with a focus on accurate dosage calculation and field application. Participants will explore key concepts such as free\, combined\, and residual chlorine\, and the critical factors to consider before chlorinating water. \nThrough step-by-step instruction and applied exercises\, learners will use the Horrocks’ Test to determine appropriate chlorine doses based on water quality conditions. The course also introduces methods for measuring turbidity\, pH\, and chlorine levels\, and addresses common operational challenges encountered in the field. Participants will gain confidence in calculating and applying correct dosages for both batch chlorination and shock chlorination of tanks and wells. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/chlorination-in-emergencies/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T170632Z
CREATED:20260205T170632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T170632Z
UID:10002927-1776967200-1776974400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Introducing the 2026 National Online Campaign School
DESCRIPTION:WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL?\n\n\nThis program is designed to equip women\, Two Spirit\, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills\, knowledge\, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization\, and participants will have the opportunity to learn from elected officials and experts representing all political parties and levels of government.\nThis program consists of 4 online sessions including a mix of group exercises\, guest speakers\, and networking opportunities with other leaders from across Canada. \nEach session is approximately 2 hours for a total of 8 hours of learning over 2 weeks. Participants will receive a comprehensive workbook to guide them through the sessions. \nThis 4-session program costs $150 and bursaries are available. \n\nREQUIREMENTS\n\nAre you a woman\, non-binary\, or gender-diverse individual? Then you’re in!\nEqual Voice welcomes people from all walks of life\, all ages\, all backgrounds\, and all levels of education. All you need is a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\n\nOur campaign school programs\, curated by political and policy experts\, guide you through hands-on virtual learning on everything you need to understand the political process and launch your own campaign.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/introducing-the-2026-national-online-campaign-school/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T153000
DTSTAMP:20260401T143018Z
CREATED:20260401T143018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T143018Z
UID:10003001-1777471200-1777476600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Basic Income and Gender-Based Violence: Exploring the transformative potential of a guaranteed livable basic income to support safety and autonomy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 29th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Basic Income and Gender-Based Violence: Exploring the Transformative Potential of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to Support Safety and Autonomy\, featuring Jennie Pearson and Moss from the Basic Income Youth Collective. \nWednesday\, April 29th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nThis session provides an accessible introduction into the world of basic income and what its implementation could mean for people impacted by or at-risk of gender-based violence. Participants will gain insights into the connections between basic income advocacy and anti-violence and gender-equity work\, and will be encouraged to consider the impacts of basic income for supporting people’s safety and autonomy. \nAbout the Speakers \nJennie Pearson\, PhD (she/her) is a community-based researcher and Postdoctoral Fellow at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on sex workers’ mutual aid practices and community care models across physical and digital spaces. She is also a member of the Basic Income Youth Collective. Her interest in basic income stems from her research and organizing for sex worker rights\, acknowledging the intersecting impacts of criminalization and poverty on sex workers’ health\, safety and wellbeing. \nMoss is a Guyanese and Peruvian genderqueer person based in Tkaronto/Toronto. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, they became more engaged in social justice\, volunteering with Meals on Wheels and learning about urban accessibility and transportation. \nTheir growing understanding of systemic inequities strengthened their belief in basic income. Moss now builds community among disabled peers\, writes\, and studies social service work at Seneca Polytechnic\, hoping to advance queer liberation\, disability justice\, and youth rights in their future career. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/basic-income-and-gender-based-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20251106T153419Z
CREATED:20251106T153419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T153419Z
UID:10002813-1777593600-1777852799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:PEGASUS Hybrid Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:This three-day conference will bring together scholars\, practitioners\, students\, and community leaders to exchange innovative strategies\, research\, and ideas for addressing the urgent and interconnected challenges of our time\, from the climate crisis and structural inequality to political violence and global health inequities. Meet our speakers below! \nConference Theme: Interconnected Futures: Pathways to Justice in Global Health\, Peace\, and Environmental Sustainability \n\nConference Dates: May 1–3\, 2026\nLocation: University of Waterloo\, Waterloo\, Canada\nHosted by: PEGASUS Institute\nIn partnership with: the University of Waterloo\, Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA)\, International Migration Research Centre (IMRC)\, and global collaborators\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/pegasus-hybrid-conference-2026/
LOCATION:University of Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T192454Z
CREATED:20260430T192454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T192454Z
UID:10003043-1777896000-1777899600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Leadership Program Information Session 2026
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the Global Leadership Program? Join our virtual info session on May 4 to learn more and get your questions answered live. \n\n\n\n\nThis session will walk you through the application process\, program structure\, and what to expect from the immersive in-person residency in Ottawa. You’ll also learn more about alumni engagement opportunities and how the program continues beyond the residency. \nYou’ll hear directly from AKFC staff\, program facilitators\, and alumni\, who will share their experiences and insights. Bring your questions or submit them in advance when registering — we’ll answer them live. \nWant to explore more before the session? Visit our website to review program details\, FAQs\, and to start your application. \nGlobal Leadership Program application deadline: May 19 at 11:59 PM ET \nWe look forward to seeing you at the information session — and to welcoming the next cohort of leaders working toward a more peaceful\, prosperous\, and pluralist world. \nQuestions? Contact AKFC – GlobalLeadershipProgram@akdn.org \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-leadership-program-information-session-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260511T093000
DTSTAMP:20260505T151107Z
CREATED:20260505T151107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T151107Z
UID:10003045-1778486400-1778491800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Landscape of Endometriosis Policies and Guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Endometriosis affects an estimated 10% (190 million) of reproductive age women worldwide. It has significant health\, social and economic implications but access to diagnosis and treatment is often delayed and inequitable. \nJoin the IBP Network\, WHO/HRP and Partners as we discuss the global landscape of endometriosis policies and guidance. This webinar will present a summary of series of key research papers published recently on this topic. A panel of experts\, patient advocates and stakeholders will discuss the state of global availability of endometriosis policies and clinical guidance\, and what actions are needed to enhance timely access to endometriosis care for all. \nInterpretation to Spanish and French will be available. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-landscape-of-endometriosis-policies-and-guidelines/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T183131Z
CREATED:20260505T183131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183131Z
UID:10003049-1778763600-1778774400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Embedding Intersectionality in Programs and Policy Design
DESCRIPTION:Move Beyond Theory. Design for Real Impact.\n\n\n\n\nThis session is designed for practitioners who already have a foundational understanding of intersectionality and are asking: what does this actually look like in practice? Whether you work in program design\, policy\, or implementation\, this session will equip you with the tools to create more inclusive\, equitable\, and effective interventions. \nCo-hosted by Cooperation Canada and facilitated by Kareema Batal\, the workshop offers a thoughtful\, practical space to examine your current approaches\, uncover gaps\, and strengthen your work. You’ll engage with real-world development challenges\, reflect on your own practice\, and learn alongside peers facing similar complexities. \nRather than staying at the level of theory\, this session focuses on application. You’ll leave with concrete strategies to identify blind spots\, mitigate unintended harm\, and design programs that better reflect the realities of the communities you serve. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nPractical ways to apply intersectional thinking to your programs and policies\nTools to identify hidden gaps\, blindspots and unintended consequences in your work\nApproaches to designing work that is more responsive to lived realities\nNew perspectives on dominant development frameworks—including alternatives to FIAP—through a justice lens\n\nAll learning is grounded in a clear objective: helping you move from understanding intersectionality to actively applying it in your day-to-day work. \nThis training is ideal for professionals working across the development sector\, including: \n\nProgram managers and officers\nPolicy advisors\nGender equality and inclusion specialists\nMonitoring\, Evaluation\, and Learning (MEL) professionals\nAnyone involved in designing or implementing development programs\n\nFormat:  \n\nPre-learning: Short recorded videos shared in advance\nLive session: A 3-hour interactive virtual workshop (Zoom)\n\nLearning experience: Breakout discussions\, case studies\, and collaborative exercises \nParticipation fee: $20 per participant. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/embedding-intersectionality-in-programs-and-policy-design/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190507Z
CREATED:20260505T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190507Z
UID:10003051-1778940000-1778947200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T184838Z
CREATED:20260505T184838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T184838Z
UID:10003057-1779193800-1779199200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Equity and AI Learning Series: How to Design an Ethical AI Chatbot
DESCRIPTION:How to Design an Ethical AI Chatbot: Key Lessons from Real-World Implementation\n\n\n\n\nCurious about how to design an ethical AI chatbot? \nCome learn about the practical “how-to” of designing ethical AI chatbots in real-world development contexts. Drawing on hands-on experience from Girl Effect’s (https://www.girleffect.org/​) chatbot work\, this session explores how to design AI tools that are useful\, safe\, and grounded in the realities of the communities we serve. \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\nLearn how to design an ethical chatbot — from early decisions to real-world deployment\nGain practical tips and recommendations (what worked\, what didn’t\, what surprised us)\nUnderstand common risks and unexpected challenges — and how to navigate them\nIdentify key design choices related to safeguarding\, bias mitigation\, and user-centered design in AI tools\nTry out an ethical chatbot yourself through a hands-on demo and interactive exploration\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/equity-and-ai-learning-series-how-to-design-an-ethical-ai-chatbot/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190507Z
CREATED:20260505T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190507Z
UID:10003052-1779372000-1779379200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260318T182036Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right\, but a necessary foundation for a healthy\, peaceful\, and prosperous world. A person’s gender affects their ability to reduce their exposure to risks of poor health\, access healthcare\, adopt health-seeking behaviours\, and achieve good health and well-being. To be effective\, global health programs must adopt a gender integration approach that systematically works to reduce gender-related barriers to good health and well-being and advance gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. \nThis introductory course takes a participatory approach to building global health practitioners’ skills to design\, implement\, monitor\, and evaluate gender transformative programmes. The course will follow a typical project cycle\, taking participants through key entry points for gender integration at each stage. Faculty from Canadian and global private and public sector institutions (e.g.\, academia\, NGOs\, government) will share their real-world experiences in gender integration in global health programmes\, and case studies will cover various sub-sectors\, such as immunization\, nutrition\, and malaria. In addition to gender analysis\, participants will learn how to apply an intersectional lens to gender-transformative approaches\, enhancing their understanding and promotion of social inclusion and the social determinants of health. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences with gender integration through group work and short assignments. \nCourse modules will include\, among others: \n\nIntroduction to Gender and Health: Provides an overview of key gender concepts—such as the differences between sex and gender\, gender norms\, roles\, and stereotypes—and explores how these factors impact health outcomes\, with essential terms and definitions in global health.\nGlobal Health Challenges and Gender Inequality: Examines major global health challenges and how gender inequality shapes health outcomes\, supported by case studies that illustrate the connections between gender and health.\nGender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Health: Covers various forms of gender-based violence (GBV) and their physical\, mental\, and reproductive health consequences\, along with strategies for GBV prevention and response within healthcare settings.\nPolicies and Programs for Gender Equality in Health: Reviews key global frameworks and agreements (e.g.\, SDGs\, CEDAW) alongside national policies that advance gender equality in health\, featuring case studies of effective gender-focused health interventions.\n\nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/introduction-to-gender-equality-and-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T080000
DTSTAMP:20260521T165158Z
CREATED:20260521T165158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T165158Z
UID:10003073-1779865200-1779868800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the UBC Branch for Global Surgical Care and the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospital (IGH-CW)\, we invite you to attend a talk on “Expanding Neonatal and Pediatric Surgical Care in Conflict-Affected Settings: The MSF Experience” featuring Dr. Shahrzad Joharifard and Dr. Jean-Pierre Létoquart. \nWhen: Wednesday\, May 27\, 2026\, 7:00 – 8:00 AM \nWhere: BC Children’s Hospital TACC – Rooms T4-546 A&B + virtual \nIn many conflict-affected settings\, children comprise the majority of the population\, yet neonatal and pediatric surgical care remains largely absent from humanitarian surgical priorities. While emergency surgical programs have expanded globally\, children with congenital conditions and other complex surgical diseases often remain without access to specialized surgical\, anesthesia\, and perioperative care\, resulting in preventable disability\, chronic morbidity\, and death. \nIn this talk\, pediatric surgeon Shahrzad Joharifard and longtime MSF-France surgical advisor Jean-Pierre Létoquart discuss ongoing efforts within Médecins Sans Frontières to expand access to pediatric surgical care in some of the world’s most resource-constrained settings. Through clinical cases and field experience\, they explore the challenges of delivering complex neonatal and pediatric surgical care in environments with limited anesthesia\, nursing\, ICU\, and follow-up infrastructure\, and consider what ethical\, sustainable pediatric surgical care should look like in humanitarian medicine. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-msf-experience/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260520T193359Z
CREATED:20260520T193359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T193359Z
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SUMMARY:The SPARX Program: Promoting Healthy Relationships and Preventing Dating Violence by Raising Awareness Among Youth\, Caregivers\, and Professionals
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, May 27th as the AVA Webinar Series presents The SPARX Program: Promoting Healthy Relationships and Preventing Dating Violence by Raising Awareness Among Youth\, Caregivers\, and Professionals\, featuring Pénélope Allard-Cobeto and Émilie Marien from  SPARX for Positive Romantic and Intimate Relationships. \nWednesday\, May 27th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nThe SPARX Program is a comprehensive prevention initiative designed to promote healthy intimate relationships among youth and to prevent dating violence. The program includes several components tailored to key audiences. Two components are directed specifically at youth: a youth ambassador committee\, created by and for teenagers\, and interactive sexuality education workshops that focus on defining healthy relationships and preventing dating violence. Another component supports caregivers by providing practical tools and resources to help them confidently discuss healthy relationships and dating violence with the young people in their care. The final component focuses on professionals working with youth\, offering training to strengthen their sense of self efficacy in addressing these topics\, facilitating workshops\, and responding appropriately to disclosures of violence. This webinar will provide an overview of the four components of the SPARX program and share key findings from their evaluation. \nAbout the Speakers \nPenelope Allard‑Cobetto holds a bachelor’s degree in criminology and a master’s degree in sexology. For the past three years\, she has worked with the Canada Research Chair in Interpersonal Traumas and Resilience as the coordinator of the SPARX Project. In this role\, she collaborates with adolescents\, caregivers\, and professionals to assess their needs\, develops tools based on their input\, implements targeted initiatives\, and gathers feedback to continuously improve the program\, with the goal of identifying effective ways to promote healthy relationships and prevent dating violence. \nÉmilie Marien holds a bachelor’s degree in science high school teaching and a bachelor’s degree in sexology. Dedicated to promoting sex education among youth\, she now works as a research support agent for the Canada Research Chair in Interpersonal Traumas and Resilience. She offers trainings to facilitate the SPARX program\, supports the youth ambassador component and plays a key role in the social media campaign. Driven by the mission of making dating violence prevention and healthy relationships promotion tools as accessible as possible\, she is committed to ensuring they meet the real needs of parents\, youth workers\, and young people themselves. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-sparx-program/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T120000
DTSTAMP:20260520T192807Z
CREATED:20260520T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T192807Z
UID:10003065-1779964200-1779969600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:At the Heart of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on May 28th from 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM EDT.  \nBuilding on this year’s IDAHOBIT theme\, At the Heart of Democracy\, this session will examine the coordinated challenge anti-rights actors pose to LGBTIQ+ movements\, democratic institutions\, and civic space worldwide. Over the past decade\, these actors have become increasingly networked\, well-resourced\, and strategic: adapting global anti-rights agendas to local political and legal contexts\, building alliances with governments and political actors\, and systematically targeting international human rights frameworks. \nFor Canadian civil society organizations\, understanding the structure\, strategies\, and regional dimensions of these movements is essential to developing effective solidarity\, advocacy\, and protection responses. This session is designed to strengthen that understanding by exploring how anti-rights actors operate across contexts\, how their influence shapes policy and public discourse\, and what this means for organizations working to advance human rights\, inclusion\, and democratic participation. \nWe are pleased to welcome Madhura Chakraborty (Independent Researcher and Queer Feminist Activist) and Joy Asasira (Reproductive Health and Gender Specialist) as guest speakers for this conversation. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Odette McCarthy (Executive Director at Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education). \nThere will be simultaneous EN-FR and FR-EN interpretation. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/at-the-heart-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185505Z
CREATED:20260505T185505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T185505Z
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SUMMARY:Operationalizing Intersectionality in Organizational Culture and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Embed Intersectionality Where It Matters Most: Within Your Organization\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for those who are already thinking about equity and asking the harder question: how does this actually show up in how we hire\, make decisions\, allocate resources\, and work with partners? It supports those looking to embed intersectional approaches across internal processes\, decision-making\, and partnerships. \nCo-hosted by Cooperation Canada and facilitated by Kareema Batal\, this session focuses on translating intersectional principles into concrete organizational practices. From governance and HR to accountability systems and partner relationships\, the training explores how to operationalize intersectionality in ways that are both practical and sustainable. \nBuilding on foundational pre-learning\, the workshop offers a dedicated space for reflection\, application\, and peer exchange. Grounded in real-world challenges\, it invites participants to critically examine their organizations and begin shaping pathways for change. \nThis is about moving from understanding intersectionality to embedding it into how your organization actually works. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nPractical ways to assess your organization’s systems through an intersectional lens\nClear entry points for embedding equity into HR\, governance\, and accountability practices\nStrategies for navigating power\, resistance\, and risk when advancing this work internally\nGreater clarity on how to strengthen relationships with partners in more equitable ways\n\nThese outcomes are designed to support deep\, lasting transformation\, shifting intersectionality from concept to embedded practice. \nWho Should Attend \nThis training is ideal for professionals leading or supporting organizational change\, including: \n\nOrganizational leaders and senior managers\nHR and people & culture teams\nEquity\, DEI\, and organizational development specialists\nMonitoring\, Evaluation\, and Learning (MEL) professionals\nTeams working on internal systems and organizational transformation\n\nFormat \n\nPre-learning: Short recorded videos shared in advance\nLive session: A 3-hour interactive virtual workshop (Zoom)\nLearning experience: Breakout discussions\, reflection exercises\, and collaborative activities\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/operationalizing-intersectionality-in-organizational-culture-and-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190507Z
CREATED:20260505T184032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T190507Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T183920Z
CREATED:20260608T183920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Without Borders: How Global Training at McGill Sparked a Movement in Pediatric Rheumatology Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Angela Migowa\, MBChB\, MMed\, Paed Rheum-PGME\, PhD Pediatric Rheumatologist Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Paediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director Assistant Professor\, Aga Khan University East Africa Founder President of the Paediatric Society of the African League Against Rheumatism \nDate and Time: June 10\, 2026 at 9am PST or 12pm EST  (1 hour) \nZoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/81881761720 \nThe Hillman Global Child Health Memorial Lectureship is hosted by the Global Child Health Program at McGill University and the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital (IGH-CW). It celebrates longstanding partnerships in global child health between our institutions and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa.  It honors the legacy of Drs. Don and Elizabeth Hillman\, whose leadership\, mentorship\, and international collaborations advanced child health and medical education in Canada and across Sub-Saharan Africa. They played a key role in developing medical schools and pediatric training programs across Africa (including Kenya\, Uganda\, Tanzania\, Zambia) and in Canada. Both held distinguished academic positions at several Canadian universities and were recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions\, including being awarded the Order of Canada. Beyond their formal work\, their most lasting impact was mentoring generations of physicians and health professionals committed to improving child health worldwide. Established by Drs. Robert Armstrong\, Stuart MacLeod\, Tex Kissoon and Charles Larson\, with deep commitments to Global Child Health and all our institutions\, the lectureship recognizes the Hillmans’ enduring contributions and commitment to improving child health worldwide. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/mentorship-without-borders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260608T125111Z
CREATED:20260608T125111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T125111Z
UID:10003081-1781607600-1781614800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Designing Informed Consent for AI Tools: Supporting Real Choice for Global Majority Users
DESCRIPTION:Do you understand what happens to your data when you use AI tools? \nMost people do not. \nAs AI-powered tools become more common in development and humanitarian contexts\, the gap between what users agree to and what they actually understand is growing. Terms and conditions are already difficult to navigate\, and become even harder across different languages\, literacy levels\, digital access realities\, and cultural contexts. The consequences of sharing data without full understanding can be especially significant for global majority contexts\, particularly for women. In many settings\, users have less access to legal protections and face greater risks if personal data is exposed\, misused\, or politically sensitive. \nThis session explores how organizations can move beyond checkbox compliance and design AI consent and disclosure processes that are understandable\, transparent\, and meaningful in practice. Participants will examine real-world examples\, identify common failures\, and collaboratively explore what more informed and user-centered consent looks like. \nIn this interactive session\, participants will: \n\nLearn key concepts related to informed consent in digital tools for global development\nExplore examples of informed consent mechanisms in live chatbot-based tools\nDevelop a shared understanding of what “better” informed consent looks like\nTest and critique three prototype approaches to improving informed consent—focusing on what helps users truly understand and make real choices.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/designing-informed-consent-for-ai-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T193807Z
CREATED:20260604T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T193807Z
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SUMMARY:The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:For children who are refugees\, education is a lifeline. What does it take to deliver it? \n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE CHILDREN\, OXFAM CANADA\, REFUGEE EDUCATION COUNCIL AND WAR CHILD PRESENT \n\n\nThe UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right to education. Yet for millions of children who are refugees\, that promise remains out of reach. Today\, 5.7 million of them are out of school\, and the barriers grow as children get older\, limiting their opportunities for stable\, self-determined lives. \nAt The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis\, speakers from Oxfam\, the Refugee Education Council\, Save the Children\, and War Child will share powerful stories and practical insights on what it takes to help displaced children access education. From teachers working outside traditional classrooms to local educators drawing on community history and customs\, they’ll examine what it takes to support children in building a foundation for their future. \nAbout The Walrus Talks at Home\nInspired by our beloved national live event series\, The Walrus Talks at Home brings you the same diversity of expertise and perspectives in a streamlined digital format that you can join anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. The best part? You’ll always have a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home! \nThese sixty-minute events feature thought leaders and industry experts talking for five minutes each\, offering different perspectives on topics that will spark conversation on matters vital to Canadians. \nWe strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event\, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004\, ext. 247. \nCaptioning will be available for this event. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-walrus-talks-at-home-education-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T145119Z
CREATED:20260616T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T145119Z
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SUMMARY:GBV and Disability Justice: Moving Toward Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join AVA on Wednesday\, June 17th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents GBV and Disability Justice: Moving Toward Collective Liberation\, featuring Dr. Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy and Dr. Yvonne Simpson from the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick \nWednesday\, June 17th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nIn June 2025\, the Government of New Brunswick joined other provinces in declaring gender-based violence (GBV) both an epidemic and a systemic issue. Disabled women and girls are up to three times more likely to experience GBV than their non-disabled peers\, yet the significance of this disparity is often obscured by limited or confusing information in a climate focused on setting priorities for action. This webinar seeks to clarify these complexities and deepen understanding of the intersections between GBV and disability. Drs. Yvonne Simpsn and Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy will examine ableism as a form of structural power and privilege\, demonstrating its central role in shaping the prevalence of GBV and the barriers faced by disabled women and girls in accessing support\, safety\, and justice. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Yvonne Simpson (she/her) is an educator\, researcher\, and disability justice practitioner whose scholarship draws on the theories of intersectionality\, critical race theory\, and critical disability studies to interrogate gaps and distortions in gender-based violence. As the Purdy Crawford/TD Bank Postdoctoral Fellowship in Accessibility at UNB/MMFC\, her project\, “Undue Hardship in Disability Healthcare Access: A Historical Perspective for Intersectional Change”\, will examine systemic barriers to healthcare access for disabled people in New Brunswick\, with emphasis on the lived experiences of disabled women. \nDr. Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy (she/her) is a Professor of History and Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick. She is a multi-award-winning interdisciplinary scholar whose research explores the historical and contemporary intersections between disability\, gender\, race\, and violence. Working in collaboration with disabled youth and young adults\, community partners\, educators\, and researchers\, Stefanie’s current research seeks to ‘crip’ sex education in New Brunswick as a strategy for preventing gender-based violence. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gbv-and-disability-justice-moving-toward-collective-liberation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T142919Z
CREATED:20260616T142919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142919Z
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SUMMARY:Dignity in Dialogue: Joy\, Reflections\, Resistance – LGBTIQ+ Lived Realities in Africa: Scholarly and Activist Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on June 18th from 10:00 AM- 11:30 PM EDT.  \nDignity Network Canada\, in collaboration with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures (CGS) and the Center for Conflict Studies (CCS) at Philipps-University Marburg\, Germany\, and the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, invites you to a special virtual edition of Dignity in Dialogue to celebrate the launch of Joy\, Reflections\, Resistance – LGBTIQ+ Lived Realities in Africa: Scholarly and Activist Perspectives. \nCo-edited by Mariel Reiss and Ayodele Sogunro\, this newly published book brings together scholarly and activist perspectives on the diverse lived realities of LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa. The book emerged from the Pretoria-Marburg Queer Conversations webinar series\, which fosters dialogue and knowledge exchange between academics and activists while centering African experiences\, expertise\, and leadership. \nWe are so excited to welcome the book’s contributors to speak at this session: \n\nNaledi Mpanza (Centre for Human Rights\, University of Pretoria)\nMonica Tabengwa (UNDP)\nAdrian Jjuuko (Makerere University)\nKhanyisile Phillips (Independent Activist)\nBelinda Qaqamba Makinana (Gender Dynamix)\nMadeleine Muller (Water Sisulu University)\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Thiruna Naidoo (Outright International) \nJoin the editors and contributors as they discuss the motivations behind the book\, the realities facing queer communities across Africa today\, and the possibilities for transnational solidarity in a rapidly changing world. \nWhat can Canadian audiences learn from the resilience\, creativity\, and leadership of queer activists across Africa? How can international allies engage in meaningful solidarity while respecting local contexts and priorities? And what role can scholarship play in advancing dignity\, inclusion\, and human rights? \nThere will be simultaneous EN-FR and FR-EN interpretation available. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/dignity-in-dialogue-joy-reflections-resistance/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T184303Z
CREATED:20260603T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T184303Z
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SUMMARY:Global Health - Research in Progress Series
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 | 3:00 PM EDT | Virtual (Zoom) \nPresentation: \nEthan Grooby (Postdoctoral Fellow\, Wiens Lab) will present on the Development of At-Home Physiological Signal and Vital Sign Monitoring System for Identification of Illness in Children after Hospitalisation: Opportunities in Wearable Technologies. \nAbout the Research Group: \nThis work is from the Wiens Lab\, led by Matthew Wiens. His research has centered on developing tools to identify children at highest risk of post-discharge mortality and implementing the “Smart Discharges” approach\, which combines risk-guided follow-up care with caregiver counselling and education. His work includes extensive experience conducting research and implementation work in East Africa. \nZoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66691284557?pwd=xC2WhpaXFP0cAkzKEPAJa8Htvi7vpP.1 \nMeeting ID: 666 9128 4557 \nPasscode: 650593 \nIf you are interested in presenting at a future Research in Progress session\, please email Charly Huxford (charly.huxford@bcchr.ca).
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-research-in-progress-series/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:6 Principles of Locally-Led Development
DESCRIPTION:After years of work in community-led development\, we’ve distilled what matters most — six principles that sit at the core of locally-led development and can help you rethink\, reframe\, and strengthen the way you work. \nAttend this webinar to: \n\nUnderstand the six principles and what they look like in practice\nReflect on how they apply to your own work and organization\nDiscover Colmeal\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Salanga\, the co-creator and steward of the Colmeal approach. Colmeal is a principles-driven approach that systematically positions communities to define\, measure\, and lead their own development journey. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/6-principles-of-locally-led-development/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Recognizing & Responding to FGM/C
DESCRIPTION:This workshop moves beyond awareness to practice\, helping service providers build confidence in recognizing and responding to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Through real scenarios\, practical tools\, and survivor-centred discussion. Participants will strengthen their understanding of risk factors\, develop trauma-informed communication strategies\, and leave better prepared to support survivors and girls at risk. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nWhat is FGM/C\, the global and Canadian\ncontext\nTypes\, prevalence\, and impacted communities\nHow to support survivors of FGM/C?\nHealth\, psychosocial\, and legal considerations\nSurvivor-centered and culturally responsive\napproaches\nResponding safely to disclosures\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/recognizing-responding-to-fgm-c/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Survivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change
DESCRIPTION:Join AVA on Wednesday\, June 24th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Survivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change\, featuring Carrie Low\, founder of Carrie Low Training and Consulting. \nWednesday\, June 24th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nSurvivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change\, is a 60-minute survivor-led\, trauma- and violence-informed session grounded in Carrie’s lived experience and advocacy work. It explores the gap between survivors’ rights on paper and the reality of systemic injustice\, highlighting how the criminal justice system often retraumatizes rather than protects. Through personal storytelling\, critical reflection on institutional failures\, and a call for transformative\, survivor-led change\, this presentation invites advocates\, educators\, and community members to move beyond awareness toward action. A 30-minute interactive Q&A will follow\, and attendees will receive a toolkit of post-webinar resources to support continued learning and advocacy. \nAbout the Speaker \nCarrie Low is a sexual assault survivor and accomplished activist & advocate for survivors’ rights in the criminal justice system in Nova Scotia and across Canada. After a violent sexual assault in 2018 and severe systemic failures in the police response\, she pursued legal and oversight processes that helped extend the time frame for municipal police complaints and pushed for more survivor-centred\, accountable policing. She founded Survivors for Change and Empowerment\, a community-based program through Carrie Low Training and Consulting\, and her story is featured in the CBC investigative podcast Carrie Low Vs.\, which documents both the mishandling of her case and her fight for justice. In early 2022\, Carrie co-founded My Voice\, My Choice\, a national initiative that successfully advocated for reforms to publication bans under section 486.4 of the Criminal Code\, contributing to Bill S-12 and strengthening survivors’ ability to avoid unwanted publication bans that silence them. Despite ongoing challenges in her own case and limited funding since January 2024\, she continues this work largely on a voluntary basis\, using advocacy and public speaking to promote trauma-informed practices and meaningful justice for all survivors. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/survivors-rights-in-the-criminal-justice-system-reclaiming-power-demanding-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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