WUSC International Forum 2023
2023-02-02 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
DUE CARE: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE
This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces!
SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
February 1, 2023
9am-11am: Unconference Part 1
11am – 2pm: Sessions 1 & 2
2pm-3:30pm: Unconference Part 2
February 2, 2023
9am-11am: Unconference Part 3
11am – 2pm: Sessions 3 & 4
2pm-3:30pm: Unconference Closing session
Registration gives you access to all of the above, including the unconference! More details on how to join unconference sessions will follow in January.
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Webinar on Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in West Africa
2023-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join us for our webinar on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues in Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo!
Description: Learn more about the project “Equitable Sexual and Reproductive Health Education for Empowerment and Freedom of Choice” (ENSEMBLE project) and how it addresses the issues identified in these three target countries.
Our colleagues from Humanity & Inclusion and CARE working in the field will be there to present the project. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet them and ask them questions.
The ENSEMBLE project is funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented with CARE Canada to improve access to health services for women and girls in the target countries.
A translation from French to English will be available.
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Navigating Uncertainty in Human Development
2023-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1K6, Canada
On a global scale, uncertainty has taken on many faces – the war in Ukraine, a decline in the global Human Development Index, economic instability, and climate disasters, among others – which is leading to a myriad of disruptions in day-to-day living.
As stated within the 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report, “The hero and the villain in today’s uncertainty story are one in the same: human choice.” How can our continued choices influence our world of tomorrow?
As part of Canada’s International Development Week, AKFC and Cooperation Canada are hosting an event centered on moving forward in uncertainty. The 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report will serve as the basis for an important discussion amongst policy makers and senior leaders in international development, on uncertainty and the responsibilities we all have in advancing human development.
Mr. Pedro Conceição, Head of the Human Development Report Office and Lead Author of the report, will deliver a keynote address to highlight the key themes of the report, followed by his participation in a panel discussion. The panel will delve into some of the report’s framing of uncertainty and the proposed way forward.
Keynote Speaker
Pedro Conceição, Director of the Human Development Report Office, UNDP
Additional Information for Attendees
1. In-person / Virtual Ticket: When you register, please indicate your interest to attend in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat (199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa) or to attend online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option for each session.
2. Refreshments: In-person attendees are welcome stay after the session to network and enjoy light refreshments.
Questions? Please contact events.akfc@akdn.org
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Empowering Women Globally: Equity beyond equality
2023-02-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Women, girls and gender-diverse folk worldwide remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and across the globe. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively working on multiple programs to provide education supporting gender equity, not only for women, but for whole societies, to move towards the acceptance and empowerment of all genders worldwide.
As we approach International Development Week here in Canada, we invite you to reflect with us on the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5, Gender Equality, which the UN describes as being unachievable for another 286 years at current rates of progress*.
Join our virtual seminar on Thursday, February 9th, to hear from the Good Neighbors Canada team, plus three special guest speakers in the humanitarian sector whose work is actively contributing towards the fight for true gender equity.
Dilinika Rajarathna, Gender Equity Advisor at the International Development Institute.
Olimjon Ahliddinov, Project Coordinator at Good Neighbors, managing the Better Life for Girls program in Tajikistan, central Asia.
Marie Meloche, Senior Program Coordinator of the Jane Goodall Institute, supporting women’s resilience to climate change in Senegal.
The series of talks will be followed by an interactive Q&A session.
Tickets are $7 including all Eventbrite fees, but pay-as-you-feel donations above this amount are welcomed. 100% of proceeds will go towards Good Neighbors’s gender education programs in Guatemala and El Salvador.
This event will be held as a Zoom meeting: Please remain muted throughout the presentations and feel free to switch your camera off or on as you wish.
If you wish to learn more about Good Neighbors Canada’s work, and donate to our campaigns, please see: goodneighborscanada.ca
* UN Women, August 2022. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/in-focus/2022/08/in-focus-sustainable-development-goal-5
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Young Stars: Canadian Contributions to Amplifying Youth Voices and Closing the Gender Gap on Youth Employability
2023-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Children Believe’s virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability and highlight the achievements of the nearly completed 4-year EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability.
EMPUJE is based on a validated youth employment model focused on two main areas: improving the preparation and potential for employment or entrepreneurship for youth, in particular young girls and women, and improving the provision of professional training services for youth at technology centres, with a gender focus, and in youth-friendly and safe learning environments.
Hear from youth and experts in this field about what works at scale for youth employability and how important it is to focus on reaching and supporting girls and young women. A distinguished panel will discuss how strengthening collaborative relationships among governments, civil society, multi-laterals, the private sector, youth, and their communities can contribute to re-imagining solutions to youth employability and gender gap challenges.
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Addressing Climate Change in Honduras
2023-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
You are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Due to its geographic characteristics, the country has been hit hard by several natural disasters over recent years, and these events are expected to increase.
Join a conversation with:

Cuso International’s Head of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean, Tania Shephard
Karen Pavon, Country Representative for Honduras
Candy Alvarado, Executive Director, MOCAPH and
Vania Sauceda, National Volunteer Honduras.

They will discuss the country’s current economic, social and ecological challenges and how partner Mesa de ONGs Comanejadora de Areas Protegidas de Honduras (MOCAPH) is working to minimize the impact of climate change on populations in the region.
Live translation in English, French and Spanish will be available.
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Scaling up Micronutrient Interventions in Nigeria: How the SISN Framework is Being Used to Guide Implementation Research
2023-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Date: Thursday, 09 February 2023
Time: 12-1 PM EST / 5-6PM GM / 6-7PM WAT / 9-10 AM PST (60 minutes)Chair: Dr. Rebecca Heidkamp, SISN Vice President & Development Councilor

Moderator: Dr. Shannon King, SISN Councilor-at-Large
Guest Speaker:

Dr. Olutayo Adeyemi
Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition, Agriculture and Health Initiative & Adjunct Professor, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria“Applying the SISN framework to implementation research on MNP, IFA, and MMS in Nigeria“

During the 30-minute presentation, Dr. Olutayo Adeyemi, the project leader, will share the background, methods and current status of this implementation research on MNP, MMS and iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation in Nigeria. Attendees will hear about how the five domains of SISN’s framework have been applied to facilitate comprehensive enquiry and produce readily actionable findings.
Following the presentation attendees will have an opportunity to pose their questions during an open discussion period moderated by Dr Shannon King, SISN Councilor-at-Large.
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Sign up today to save your spot! You will receive a confirmation email that contains detailed information about how to join the webinar.
We hope you can join us live, but if you are unable to attend, a recording will be made available on the SISN website after the live event.
Please forward this e-mail to anyone who may be interested in implementation science and engaging in these timely and important discussions.
For more information, contact SISN at info@implementnutrition.org.

Community Gathering: BHM
2023-02-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
February 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST

The gatherings hosted by the ARC Hub during Black History Month will serve as closed safe(r) spaces for Black folks across our sector. For networking, learning, and community, these spaces will happen once a week for February. The themes will be: Imagining the future of international cooperation, what the community needs from us, sharing experiences as Black folks in the sector, and care. Black folks at all levels will be invited into the space to participate equally.
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Revolutionaries & Resistance Movements
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
When: Feb. 16th at 6pm
Location: Zoom & Facebook Live
Moderator: Dilaye Desta
Guests: Sarah George, Karine Coen-Sanchez
Description
Black History is a time to celebrate the achievements of civil rights movements, innovative
trailblazers, and beauty in our diverse cultural expressions. The history of Black Canadians is an
particularly diverse one – from the story of Black Canadians in Africville, to the wave of African
& Caribbean migrants that arrived in Canada over the course of the 60s and 80s, and now at
present day – the history of revolution and resistance is a recurring theme that is prevalent
amongst Black communities. This Black History Month not only are we taking a moment to
explore our past, but we are also taking the time to celebrate the work of contemporary Black
scholars, activists, and leaders from our local communities.
Dilaye Desta will be moderating this discussion &; will go through a series of questions that
highlight our panelists & views and the passion behind their work. We will hear about the
historical context of resistance movements in Canada and how their work ties into community
activism and revolution in contemporary society. We will discuss what barriers are faced–
whether it be within our communities or due to the lack of support given to our communities
and initiatives. Then the conversation will transition into highlighting the work of current local
Anti-Black racism initiatives and ways we can support the community and these initiatives.
There will be a brief Question and Answer period at the end and an opportunity to share
educational resources for those who want to learn more, get involved, and challenge everyone
to do their part to ensure the change we all want to see.

Link to registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/revolutionaries-resistance-movements-bhm-tickets-532094497967

Reading Group: Afrotopia
2023-02-21 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
February 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST

The reading group will be a space for learning, reflection, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month in the context of our sector we will be reading Afrotopia by Felwine Sarr.
“Sarr takes the reader on a philosophical journey that is as much inward as outward, demanding an elevation of the collective consciousness.Through a reflection on contemporary African writers, artists, intellectuals, and musicians, philosopher Felwine Sarr elaborates Africa’s unique philosophies and notions of communal value and economy deeply rooted in its ancient traditions and landscape.”
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Community Conversations: BHM
2023-02-28 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
February 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST

The Community Conversations is an invitation in to hear the truths of the often forgotten racialised community members across our sector. From various perspectives, histories and experiences this Black History Month we will be highlighting the voices, the truths, the hopes of Black community members in their voices.
If you or someone you know would like to participate email us at arc@cooperation.ca
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Postpartum Family Planning Integrated with MNCH and Nutrition: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in West Africa
2023-03-02 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
MNCH-N integrated PPFP and client-centered interventions have proven effective in significantly increasing the supply and use of FP and MNCH services in the Francophone West African region.
The Regional Community of Practice (CoP) integrated with MNCH-N aims to sustain the continuum of integrated antenatal and postnatal care services in the nine francophone West African countries (OP countries), and secondarily in the other ECOWAS countries.
This CoP is an opportunity to expand, through evidence-based advocacy, strategic partnerships and funding to accelerate the scaling up of integrated FPTP service delivery practices with maternal and newborn care and immunization.
As such, the COP Steering Committee (WHO/AFRO, WAHO, FP2030, SAGO, Jhpiego, UNFPA/WCARO, USAID/WA, and IntraHealth/INSPiRE- BMGF), in partnership with IBP and Knowledge SUCCESS, are hosting a webinar on good practices and lessons learned in West Africa.
This event is in French with simultaneous interpretation to English.
For more information such as the agenda and panelist bios, visit the the event page.
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CSO-WHO DG Dialogue: Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global, regional, and country levels (FRA, SPA)
2023-03-03 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Paris) | Ontario
Dear Civil Society Organizations,
We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in an interactive Dialogue with the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on the theme “Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global, regional and country levels”. The Dialogue will be virtual and take place on Friday 3 March 2023 at 2:00-3:30 pm CET (Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, GMT + 01:00). This invitation is open to all civil society members, please share this invitation with your networks.
This dialogue is part of a series of CSO Dialogues with the WHO Director General to better understand civil society priorities and strengthen the important relationship between WHO and Civil Society Organizations.
Organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation and IBP Network of Civil Society Organizations working in SRHR, this dialogue will aim to:

Re-affirm WHO’s commitment to CSO voices and priorities around sexual and reproductive health and rights
Discuss CSO priorities for SRHR
Propose concrete actions to WHO engagement with CSOs working on SRHR.

Please find the link to register in advance to the dialogue “Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global, regional and country levels” on Friday 3 March 2023 at 2:00-3:30 pm CET below:
https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_15m6xb88S2aeHORiYmC-Xw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
You may wish to download the Zoom application. The dialogue will have interpretation in English, French and Spanish. Once you have connected, you can choose your language.

The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare
2023-03-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join us to explore the role of weight bias in sexual and reproductive healthcare and how we can challenge it in clinical encounters.
On March 4th at 12 PM EST, Medical Herstory will be hosting a panel event titled ” The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare”. This event will be exploring the stigmas and unconscious biases surrounding weight within sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Through bolstering the voices of medical professionals and activists, we hope to generate dialogue that challenges the biases and stigmas surrounding weight in reproductive healthcare settings. Join us for an important conversation surrounding gender health inequity and empowering yourself on the way to pave the road for change!
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Femmes et climat : impact et solutions - atelier introductif
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions !
À travers cet atelier d’initiation vous serez amené-e-s à repenser votre rapport à l’environnement.
Ce sera l’occasion de comprendre comment se matérialisent les inégalités de genre face aux changements climatiques et de voir comment les femmes sont au cœur des solutions et des transformations en termes de protection du climat.
Date: 7 mars – 12h à 13h – en ligne et gratuit
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One Woman Can
2023-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Ontario
Join us on International Women’s Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2

“One Woman Can” will bring together experts from around the world to discuss and challenge us to make space for dialogue and action to ensure the human rights of women are upheld. The positive ripple effects of women’s economic empowerment, including safety, health, and pursuing a dignified livelihood, are undeniable.

The event will be moderated by Catherine Clark, renowned communications expert, founder of ‘The Honest Talk’ podcast and a former CARE Canada Board member. Our International Women’s Day topic will be illuminated by the following experts:

SofiaSprechmann Siniero, Secretary General, CARE International
Dr. Deepmala Mahla, Vice President, Humanitarian Affairs, CARE USA
Emrul Hasan, Vice President, Global Programs, CARE Canada

Please join us from 11 AM to 12 PM PST

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Embracing the Difference, Now and Tomorrow
2023-03-08 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join FINCA’s new President and CEO, Andree Simon, and FINCA Board Member Jordan Greenaway for an intimate conversation on the future of financial inclusion and social enterprise for women.
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Launch: Inequality Monitoring in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health eLearning course
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Ontario
Inequities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) throughout the world mean that certain population subgroups have systematically worse health outcomes and poorer access to services and interventions than others. Addressing inequities in SRMNCAH is central to achieving universal health coverage, protecting human rights, advancing gender equality, combating discrimination and improving the social determinants of health. Making progress in each of these areas is also vital to achieve WHO’s Triple Billion targets and accelerate towards the health-related SDGs.
Regular monitoring and review of inequalities in SRMNCAH by stakeholders at regional, national and subnational levels is critical for evidence based decision making. The results of this inequality monitoring can also be used as an input (alongside other forms of knowledge and evidence) to determine where efforts and resources are needed to improve health and well-being for disadvantaged subgroups.
This informational webinar marks the release of a new WHO eLearning course: Inequality Monitoring in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health. The course introduces learners to a five-step approach to inequality monitoring in the context of SRMNCAH, preparing them to apply these steps across diverse contexts and settings. The two-hour, interactive eLearning course is delivered through OpenWHO.org, which hosts free, self-paced online courses on a variety of health topics.
Launch event details
Date and time: Thursday 9 March 2023, 13:00-14:00 CET
For more information
Agenda:
Welcome: Stephen Mac Feely, Director, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
About the eLearning course: Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor, Lead, Health Inequality Monitoring, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
Learner endorsements
Open session for questions: Moderated by Devaki Nambiar, Health Inequality Monitoring, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
Closing remarks: Anshu Banerjee, Director, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Ageing, WHO and Pascale Allotey, Director, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, WHO
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Engaging Men for Gender Equality
2023-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am ET for a panel discussion on successfully engaging men for gender equality.
Co-sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this panel will draw on initiatives, programs and experiences from World Vision Canada’s partnership with World Vision Tanzania, as well as Equimundo’s work in Rwanda and HOPEM Network’s work in Mozambique with younger men to showcase how engaging men as allies for gender equality is changing lives and creating a more gender-just world.
In order to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls to reach their life’s full potential, discriminatory gender norms must be challenged and transformed at all levels – individual, relationships, community, and society. While women and girls have enormous potential as advocates and change agents for their own equality, men and boys also have a crucial role to play as allies and active participants in gender-transformative change.
Register for this free event today – we hope to see you there!
The event will be conducted in English, with simultaneous French translation available.

Together, let's #EndTB: a World TB Day webinar
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
DATE: March 15 at 12:00pm ET, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT, 1:00pm AT
Yes, we can #EndTB by 2030. Despite being preventable and largely treatable, tuberculosis (TB) takes the lives of 1.6 million people, and is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, second only to COVID-19.
This webinar will focus on how people in Canada and abroad are impacted by TB and how Canada can contribute to the global and domestic fight against the disease.
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The XX Paradox: The State of Women and Leadership in Health
2023-03-16 08:00 - 21:15 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Women are 70% of the health and care workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. This is The XX Paradox in Health. Around the world, women health workers are shaping health and leading health in their communities but are underpaid, often unpaid, undervalued and under protected. Six million women community health workers are subsidizing global health through their unpaid work. Global health is weakened by inequity and lack of diversity in leadership. This is what Women in Global Health and allies are fighting to change.
Join us on Thursday, March 16 2023 at 08:00 – 09:15 EST when, against the backdrop of the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, Women in Global Health will be launching our new flagship publication: The State of Women and Leadership in Global Health. This virtual event will present evidence on the position of women in global health and new research on women’s leadership in health from Women in Global Health Chapters in Kenya, Nigeria and India.
This event will bring health leaders together to discuss the actions needed to transform the current status quo.
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Décoloniser les savoirs et les pratiques : un impératif de justice sociale – N°2
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Ontario
Heure : 16.00 – 17.30 (CET) – 10.00 – 11.30 (HEC)
Inscriptions : Les inscriptions sont gratuites. Le lien de connexion au webinaire vous sera communiqué après votre inscription.
Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/decoloniser-savoirs

Résumé
Ce webinaire est le second d’une série sur le thème de la décolonisation des savoirs et des pratiques en promotion de la santé. L’objectif premier de cette série de webinaires est de permettre une réflexion critique sur la hiérarchie des savoirs, laquelle n’a pas cessé de s’imposer en promotion de la santé malgré le nombre accru de voix qui s’élèvent pour un changement de paradigme à cet égard. La décolonisation des savoirs et des pratiques en promotion de la santé répond à un impératif de justice sociale puisqu’elle implique de mettre en lumière les mécanismes politiques et sociaux susceptibles de contribuer à la propagation et l’accroissement des inégalités de santé à l’échelle globale.
Ce webinaire explore des pistes propices à une co-production des savoirs et des pratiques, intégrative et plurielle, portée par des politiques publiques rigoureuses et efficaces. Nous aborderons la question en examinant deux sphères d’activité : la recherche et l’expertise. La domination fondée sur les savoirs (épistémique) au sein de la recherche universitaire relève avant tout d’une problématique d’ordre systémique puisqu’elle est le plus souvent directement reliée aux sources de financement. De même, la tendance à favoriser les expertises provenant de l’extérieur au détriment d’expertises locales dans les pays du Sud ou communautés fragilisées du Nord s’inscrit dans une dynamique hiérarchique restrictive et relativement peu efficace. Dans les deux cas, une réflexion critique et prospective s’impose.
En nous appuyant sur trois études de cas, nous proposons de réfléchir aux balises à poser pour promouvoir des collaborations entre chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain à la fois justes et fructueuses.

Pluriversalité des savoirs en santé publique : Que retenir des philosophes africains pour la recherche et la pratique ici et ailleurs ? par Lara Gautier. Cette présentation proposera un bref aperçu des penseurs africains s’inscrivant dans le courant décolonial et la pluriversalité des savoirs. Elle présentera ensuite des exemples concrets de l’intégration de ces perspectives dans la recherche et la pratique en santé publique dans différents contextes.
La (dé)colonisation comme cadre de référence pour examiner les idées et approches populaires touchant les programmes de repas scolaires, par Irene Torres. Cette présentation interroge certains des objectifs idéologiques qui semblent travailler en arrière-plan des programmes d’alimentation scolaire destinés à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des enfants et ce, tout en réduisant l’impact environnemental. Au-delà de la critique, nous explorerons ensemble une approche alternative plus en phase avec les missions de l’école au sens large, avec le potentiel de soutenir la promotion de l’équité, du bien-être, de la citoyenneté, de la cohésion sociale et peut être même de la démocratie.
Incidence de l’écoute sur la santé mentale et physique des femmes en situation de précarité, par Khadija Mettat. Dans le travail de soutien aux femmes en situation de précarité souffrant de problèmes de santé physique ou mentale, l’écoute active et bienveillante est fondamentale car elle permet, d’une part, d’établir une base de partage de connaissances entre tous les acteurs impliqués dans le processus, et d’autre part, d’amorcer un plan d’aide structuré adapté aux besoins de chacune. Les bien-fondés de cette approche seront discutés ici à l’aide d’exemples concrets tirés du travail de terrain effectué par l’équipe de formateurs de l’association Santé et Formation au Maroc.

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CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Sessions
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-07 | Ontario
CUGH 2023 – Virtual Satellite Session
Monday, April 3rd – Friday, April 7th.
For more information and to register, click here.

20th Skoll World Forum
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-14 | Ontario
The 20th Skoll World Forum will take place April 12–14, 2023 in Oxford, UK to celebrate 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress. Visit our FAQs page for the latest information as it’s posted.
In the spirit of collective action, we annually convene our growing network to collaborate on social and environmental change.
In 2023, the Skoll World Forum network will gather in Oxford, UK and online for the 20th Forum. Oxford attendance is curated by the Skoll team, and virtual participation is free and open to everyone.
Over the past 20 years, we’ve witnessed unprecedented advancements, global connectedness, and sweeping change movements. Our collective impact is cause for celebration even in the face of ongoing challenges. At the 2023 Skoll World Forum, we’ll experience two decades of remarkable progress, reflect on crucial lessons, and survey the road ahead.
For more information and to register, click here!

Unlocking the Power of Chat GPT and AI for Public Affairs
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Join Beacon North Strategies for an exciting online event on Monday, April 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST as we explore the potential of Chat GPT and AI in public affairs. Hosted by Stephanie Mitton, founder of Beacon North Strategies, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for improving your public affairs toolkit using artificial intelligence. You’ll learn the basics of AI and Chat GPT, their role in public affairs, and best practices for implementation. We’ll also demonstrate how Chat GPT can be used to streamline public affairs processes and provide personalized messaging to different audiences. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced professional, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the role that AI and Chat GPT can play in public affairs and the ways in which you can leverage these technologies to maximize your impact.
Registration is available here website: https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/event-details/unlocking-the-power-of-chat-gpt-and-ai-for-public-affairs.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the power of public affairs!

Canada Revenue Agency Charities information sessions and webinars
2023-04-19 - 2023-04-20 | Ontario
We offer webinars for charities and qualified donees throughout the year on a variety of topics. These webinars provide great information on important subjects that will benefit your day to day operations and help you meet your obligations as a charity.
The webinars will be hosted on Microsoft Teams live events. Your registration information will be used only for administrative purposes. Your information will not be shared with any other organization or used for any other purpose.
Registration is now open for the following webinar:
Books and records – Register now
Session Dates and Times:
ENGLISH: April 19, 2023, 10 am to 11 am, Eastern time
ENGLISH: April 19, 2023, 1 pm to 2 pm, Eastern time
ENGLISH: April 20, 2023, 10 am to 11 am, Eastern time
FRANÇAIS: Le 20 avril 2023, 13 h – 14 h, heure de l’Est – Registres comptables
Space is limited. Sign up today!
If you want to be notified when the next charities webinars open for registration, subscribe to our electronic mailing list.
If you have questions about our webinars, email our Outreach team, or call our client service representatives at 1-800-267-2384.

In Pursuit of Reproductive Justice
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
This panel discussion focuses on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada, as well as the many systemic barriers and challenges they face in accessing healthcare and mental health support. The panelists will also discuss the importance of reproductive justice, including its history, the need for comprehensive sexual health education and access to safe, affordable, and accessible reproductive healthcare services. With this discussion we will further highlight the urgent need to address the systemic injustices and inequalities that impact Black maternal health in Canada, and the importance of centering the experiences and voices of African, Caribbean & Black mothers in policy and programming efforts.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session, where audience members will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions and engage in further discussion.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfu2sqzIiHtWekS8NR-fSTi8o6FI8JEoo

FUTURE OF GOOD LIVE: CANADA'S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
A new Auditor General report concluded that Global Affairs Canada was unable to demonstrate how Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) contributed to improving gender equality in low- and middle-income countries. Significant weaknesses in Global Affairs Canada’s information management practices prevented it from assessing outcomes and reporting completely to Parliament and Canadians. How might INGOs integrate FIAP in their missions moving forward? What actions should GAC take to address this? What are the implications for development assistance and gender policy domestically?
While the Government of Canada launched the FIAP with the main objective of ending poverty around the world, Future of Good reported that almost 6 years later, FIAP has not been implemented as an official policy or integrated into Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (2008). Join editor reporter Shannon Van Raes and experts in the international development sector as they dive into the complexities of the AG’s findings and FIAP implementation on gender based analysis and development assistance. You’ll understand the state, severity and cascading effects of the issue as well as learn about what this means for Canada’s contribution to the SDGs, funding and reporting for INGOs and more.
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Member Meet-up: Connecting Partners ahead of the ‘Resilient Health Systems for All’ Call for Proposals
2023-05-11 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
In preparation for Global Affairs Canada’s upcoming Resilient Health System for All​ call for proposals, CanWaCH is excited to provide a space for members and partners to seek out funding partnerships and potential collaborative opportunities.
This meet-up will connect potential applicants with one another to share alignments within your funding concepts and consider ways to bolster your collaborative efforts. The meet-up will include speed networking and a question period. Questions gathered will be collected and shared with Global Affairs Canada for their response.
This call will be a great way to connect with other prospective applicants within the sector, and will provide the potential to connect and establish partnerships.
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Global Webinar on Promising practices in gender transformative health programming
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
We are pleased to invite you all to a vibrant discussion, led by colleagues from Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria, Senegal and Canada, on lessons learned from the development, implementation, and results of the Gender Equality Strategy of the Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Children (SHOW) project; all curated in one open-source Compendium of Promising Practices in Gender Transformative Health Programming.
SHOW (January 2016 – September 2022) was a gender transformative sexual and reproductive health and rights project, implemented in five countries: Bangladesh, Ghana, Nigeria, Haiti and Senegal by Plan International and local implementing partners and governments, with support from Plan International Canada, and funded by Global Affairs Canada.
What should you expect from this webinar?

Learn about tools and approaches of a multi-level, multi stakeholder gender transformative strategy that places women and girls at the center and intersectional gender equality as a core determinant of health
Review case studies on women’s and girls’ agency building, engaging men as allies, & health systems strengthening with gender and adolescent responsiveness as a core element of quality and delivery of health care
Walk away with tested resources on gender transformative programming that can be adapted to any program
Enjoy an interactive and engaging discussion with practitioners from across the Plan International federation

Look forward to hosting you on 18 May 2023.
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Plan International Canada with Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria and Senegal
