
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Everyone deserves to live, work and study in a safe environment free from violence.

Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
Please note that fundraising events and activities will not be posted to the calendar.

Everyone deserves to live, work and study in a safe environment free from violence.

Cuso International is proud of the thousands of Canadian volunteers who’ve committed their time and skills to combat poverty and inequality around the world. As we approach International Volunteer Day, we want to celebrate you and your contributions to vulnerable communities. Please join us for a special Virtual Town Hall on December 2nd, where you’ll […]
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions […]
Are you interested in a career in international development but are not sure where to start? Join the CIC Young Professionals Network on January 25th to gain insights and advice from established professionals in their fields. The event will consist of an opportunity to speak directly to guests and ask your questions. REGISTER HERE

The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, the University of Alberta, and MacEwan University are excited to present Global Perspectives | Local Action: The SDGs and YOUth on February 1 from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM. This event will connect young people with one another around their interests in the Sustainable Development Goals! A one-hour panel discussion will feature past […]

Join us on May 14 to unpack menstrual inequities across Canada in advance of #MHDay2021! This is your opportunity to connect with other organizations and brainstorm ideas, share challenges and forge a way to move forward.
The "Olympiades de la Santé" is an event where we'll be doing activities in French related to the healthcare field, such as playing quizzes and games.
The Summit, part of the Together for Learning campaign, will offer a unique opportunity to learn from the educational experiences of displaced youth and to engage with them as problem solvers and decision makers.

Join the Equal Futures Network, a CanWaCH initiative, for an interactive incubator session exploring meaningful youth engagement in the lead up to our first-ever gender equality summit, Equal Futures 2022, from June 7-8, 2022 in Ottawa.
This collaborative event organized by Plan International Canada, Young Diplomats of Canada and Fora: Network for Change will serve to amplify youth perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world? Are you interested in connecting with like-minded changemakers from all over Canada? If so, Plan International Canada invites you to apply to our free Youth Summit in Toronto from Thursday, May 25, to Sunday, May 28! Designed by Plan International Canada’s Youth Council, the […]

What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the SDGs, and to figure out how we can do even better in the future. We'll be hearing from leaders, sharing our stories and ideas, and […]

November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada, and World Children’s Day internationally. November 20 is Canada’s official day to celebrate their rights in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Hosted in partnership with BGC Canada, Equitas, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada, Plan Canada, the […]

Empowering youth-led global change for the world’s most vulnerable children and youth! This hybrid conference is free for youth to attend (thanks to our generous sponsor)! You can attend in person or virtually. Lunch and refreshments are included for in-person attendees. Here is what you can look forward to at the Youth Vision Summit: - […]

In a world where youth voices are often marginalized, it's crucial to create platforms that amplify their perspectives, particularly in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights-Justice (SRHRJ). The Global Roadmap for Action (GRA), in collaboration with FP2030, PMNCH, Population Council and the William H. Gates Sr. Institute, invites youth artists globally to the "Art for […]

Real change happens when people come together and use their collective power to lift up their communities. Together we have the ability to represent an array of people, issues and lived experiences, all with a shared passion for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), and ending the injustice […]

The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will: Connect with others who are committed to […]

Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 “Equity at the Core, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow” July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST Online (link in bio) – Open to all! Hosted by @unacanada, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across […]

This is a free webinar for the love of learning. No CEU/CPD/PDA Please join Health Together... for a webinar by Dr. Sarah Munro. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome! Please join our mailing list by emailing: [email protected] (link sends e-mail) Learning Objectives from Webinar: […]

As a part of the Ontario Council for International Cooperation’s (OCIC) International Development Week 2026 program, OCIC will be hosting a virtual panel for students and other individuals interested in working in the international cooperation and policy sectors in Canada. The panel will profile some of our Youth Policy-Makers Hub alumni to share their experience […]

IYAFP is thrilled to invite you to an exciting upcoming event we are hosting with our partners – a Virtual Dialogue: Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together on Thursday, March 19th. This is a unique opportunity to share your inputs and perspectives about the future of SRHR for young people globally. Your voice […]

This website uses cookies and collects data to improve your browsing experience and help us serve you better. By continuing to use our site, you consent to our data collection practices.
