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SUMMARY:Youth Voices for Action: Shaping SRHR Priorities Together
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a unique opportunity to share your inputs and perspectives about the future of SRHR for young people globally. Your voice and participation will help inform how WHO and partners address the SRHR priorities that matter most to young people. \nWhile all are warmly welcome\, we especially encourage young people to attend — and they ask that you please spread the word widely within your networks\, particularly to young people who may not yet be engaged in SRHR programs. The more voices we hear\, the greater the impact. \nLanguage Access: Plenary sessions will be held in English with simultaneous interpretation in French and Spanish. \nBreakout sessions will be available in English\, French\, and Spanish. \nRegister now using the link: https://bit.ly/4b15zZT
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-voices-for-action-shaping-srhr-priorities-together/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260204T133000
DTSTAMP:20260202T165623Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Policy-Makers Hub Alumni Panel: Navigating Careers in the International Cooperation Sector
DESCRIPTION: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 navigating the sector\, and how policy and programming intersect. \nThe panel will explore: \n\nPanelists’ personal career paths\nReflections on their time in the YPH\nPerspectives on the ways their education and experience is relevant to their current positions\nInsights into the changing priorities and skills needed for young people as they seek opportunities in their sector\nSuggestions for students and professionals looking for work in the sector\n\nMeet the Contributors: \n\nModerator: Christina Muia\, Manager of Social Enterprise\, Skills for Change\, 2019-2020 Cohort\nPanelists:\n\nAllison Kingston\, Executive Director\, Rayjon Share Care\, 2021-2022 Cohort\nLaura Perez Gonzalez\, Portfolio Management Analyst\, Grand Challenges Canada\, 2022-2023 Cohort\nHudson Biko Mwalagho\, Digital Media Manager\, CanWaCH\, 2023-2024 Cohort\nTashin Rodoshi\, Operations Manager\, Office of Councillor Parthi Kandavel\, City of Toronto\, 2024-2025 Cohort\n\n\n\nCheck out more International Development Week events and initiatives here: https://ocic.on.ca/programs/international-development-week/ \nLearn more about the Youth Policy-Makers Hub here: https://ocic.on.ca/programs/youth-policy-makers-hub/ \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/navigating-careers-idw-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250929T120000
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SUMMARY:Health Together - Youth access to contraception in Canada: What happens when cost is removed?
DESCRIPTION:This is a free webinar for the love of learning. No CEU/CPD/PDA\n\nPlease 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!\n\nPlease join our mailing list by emailing: mihcancares@gmail.com (link sends e-mail)\n\nLearning Objectives from Webinar:\n\n\nDiscuss the barriers facing youth in Canada who seek or consider contraception care.\n Summarize the impacts of a provincial policy in British Columbia to provide free prescription contraception.\nReflect on the role of creative tools in addressing health and social issues.\n\nDr. Sarah Munro \nSarah Munro\, PhD\, MA\, BA Hon\, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Systems and Population Health School of Public Health University of Washington and the Director of the Reproductive Choices Lab (www.reprochoiceslab.org). Dr. Munro conducts health services research with a focus on knowledge mobilization and implementation science to understand\, What are the factors that influence equitable access to high-quality\, culturally-safe\, sexual and reproductive health care for equity-deserving populations? She leads several large national and international studies in close partnership with patients\, including a community-based investigation to understand youth contraception access in Canada\, The Ask Us Project. \nVictoria Paller – Co-Presenter\n\nVictoria recently completed her MSc in the Women+ and Children’s Health Sciences Program at UBC\, where her thesis focused on youth access to contraception in BC under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Munro and Dr. Laura Schummers. She also holds a BHSc from the University of Ottawa and is passionate about advancing access to sexual and reproductive health through community-engaged research.\n\n\nKaiya Jacob – Co-Presenter\n\nKaiya BBJacob (she/her) is a MSW student at York University\, a published scholar\, trained doula\, community worker\, and researcher. Born and raised on unceded Musqueam\, Squamish\, and Tsleil-Waututh territories as settler of mixed Swedish\, Irish\, German\, and Afro-Trinidadian descent\, anti-oppression is central to her values and her work. In her Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Gender\, Sexuality\, Women’s Studies at Simon Fraser University\, she focused on the role of communications in community building and advocacy for Black\, racialized\, and queer communities.\n\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/health-together-youth-access-to-contraception-in-canada-what-happens-when-cost-is-removed/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T130000
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SUMMARY:UNA-Canada High-Level Political Forum Virtual Side Event
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 \n\n“Equity at the Core\, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”\nJuly 17\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nOnline (link in bio) – Open to all!\nHosted by @unacanada\, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across Canada to share solutions rooted in equity\, lived experience\, and science.\nFrom digital justice to cultural healing\, gender equity to economic resilience\, our delegates and panelists are building the future – one solution at a time. The event will feature powerful youth presentations\, rapid-fire panels\, and interactive Q&A.\nLet’s centre youth in action and ensure no one is left behind.\n\nZoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295839981 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/una-canada-high-level-political-forum-virtual-side-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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SUMMARY:Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\nConnect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship \n\n\nChallenge systems and barriers that block change \n\n\nCreate skills that foster personal and professional social change \n\n\nIdentify actionable Change within their communities and circles \n\n\nThe conference is free of charge\, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC will arrange and cover the expense of all travel for youth participants. \n\n\nThe Global Citizenship Youth Conference invites youth (ages 15-17) to learn about\, and take action on\, global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation\, participants will spend three days (July 3-6\, 2025) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche\, Nova Scotia. \nThrough interactive activities\, discussion\, games\, reflection\, and more\, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict\, human rights\, Indigenous realities\, the Sustainable Development Goals\, refugee experiences\, poverty and food sovereignty\, gender equity\, environment\, anti-racism\, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities\, and more. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-citizenship-youth-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Tatamagouche Centre\, Tatamagouche\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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SUMMARY:Oxfam Canada Youth Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 of poverty and inequality. That is why Oxfam Canada is calling on youth activists\, community leaders and passionate individuals from across the country to come together and attend the Youth Summit! \nAbout the Youth Summit! \nOxfam Canada will convene young SRHR activists from across Canada to gain skills related to providing\, educating on\, and advocating for CSE and SRHR in their communities. The Youth Summit is a free\, two-day summit that will be packed full of workshops\, inspiring speakers\, and breakout sessions focused on SRHR issues and advocacy. Participants will leave inspired\, connected\, knowledgeable and equipped with skills to advocate for positive change under the broad umbrella of SRHR\, including an explicit focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ CSE. \nApplicants from anywhere in Canada\, excluding Quebec\, aged 18-29 are welcome to apply. Our overarching goal with these spots is to support young 2SLGBTQ+ leaders by equipping them with the skills and knowledge not only to bring CSE into their community spaces using an intersectional feminist and anti-racist approach\, but also advocate for CSE\, SRHR\, and other 2SLGBTQ+ related issues in political settings. \nYouth will participate in interactive sessions that build their capacity in CSE that addresses the needs of diverse populations. They will also learn how to advocate for the needs of themselves and their communities\, specifically around CSE and SRH to decision makers.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/oxfam-canada-youth-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
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UID:10002315-1726790400-1726876799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Art for Advocacy: "Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health"
DESCRIPTION: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 Advocacy: Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health” art gallery and contest.  \nThis event will showcase visual art pieces exclusively by youth. Selected artworks will be featured at the UNGA in NYC and the Youth Summit at ICFP 2025\, providing a powerful platform to connect youth stories with influential stakeholders. Submit your masterpiece to help amplify youth voices and advance SRHR. We look forward to highlighting your impactful work.   \nLearn more here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/art-for-advocacy-empowering-youth-in-sexual-and-reproductive-health/
LOCATION:UNGA 2024\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240511T170000
DTSTAMP:20240415T124018Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Vision Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:Empowering youth-led global change for the world’s most vulnerable children and youth! \nThis 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.  \nHere is what you can look forward to at the Youth Vision Summit: \n– Build advocacy skills in public education\, political engagement\, storytelling\, and digital and artistic mobilization. \n– Be inspired by Young Global Changemakers and connect with like-minded youth and global impact professionals locally and nationally. \n– Be involved in big-picture conversations including solving global hunger\, protecting children’s rights\, building sustainability for the next generation\, and influencing policy change. \n– Discover how to amplify Canada’s role in advancing global equality and the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals through engaging with decision-makers and the public. \n– Learn how you can affect change in the lives of children across the globe and advocate for a better future to end extreme poverty\, improve global health\, advance gender equity\, strengthen environmental protection\, and improve global food systems. \nDon’t miss this life-shaping opportunity to explore how you can be part of global conversations and impact. You’ll have the chance to engage with impressive youth changemakers\, like-minded peers\, and humanitarian practitioners to network and make valuable connections! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-vision-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231120T150000
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SUMMARY:UNICEF Canada Youth Advocacy Summit: The Right to be Heard
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nHosted in partnership with BGC Canada\, Equitas\, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada\, Plan Canada\, the Students Commission of Canada\, and YMCA Canada. \nOn November 20\, join UNICEF Canada\, youth advocates\, partner organizations\, and decision-makers for an intergenerational event to hear directly from young people about their ideas and recommendations on 2SLGBTQ+ Rights\, Child Labour\, Education\, Healthcare and Mental Health. Youth advocates will also launch the 2023 Reimagine Playbook. \nThis event will be available in English and French. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/unicef-canada-youth-advocacy-summit-the-right-to-be-heard/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T203000
DTSTAMP:20230802T133221Z
CREATED:20230802T133008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T133221Z
UID:10001970-1697014800-1697142600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Forum for Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:What’s the Global Forum all about? \nThe 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 working together to find solutions that will make a real difference in our lives. \n\nThe wait is over! Registration for the Global Forum for Adolescents is now open. The world’s largest gathering for adolescent well-being is happening on 11-12 October. Join this first-ever global gathering of adolescents\, advocates\, and global leaders to meet passionate champions\, experts and leaders during  two energizing days of debate\, dialogue and action. Don’t miss this chance to add your voice and be part of meaningful change for young people across the globe. Together\, we can shape a more promising future. See you there!  \n\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-forum-for-adolescents/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230529
DTSTAMP:20230405T222800Z
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SUMMARY:Plan International Canada’s Youth Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 Youth Summit is an advocacy enhancer for changemakers created for youth by youth.\n\nThis in-person event will take place May 26-28 and will allow you to:\n\n Participate in interactive sessions led by remarkable youth advisors\, influencers and ambassadors\n\n\n Learn about meaningful youth engagement\n\n\n Explore ideas on how to create change for our world’s most pressing issues\n\n\n Expand your advocacy toolbox\n\n\n Meet our inspiring Youth Council and network with other young innovators\n\nApplications will be open from April 3 to April 17 for youth in Canada of all gender identities between the ages of 14 to 24. Spots are limited\, so apply today! http://bit.ly/3G6U2by\n\n\nIf you know up-and-coming movers and shakers\, feel free to share this opportunity far and wide!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/plan-international-canadas-youth-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T173000
DTSTAMP:20230301T155918Z
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UID:10001183-1678120200-1678123800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology
DESCRIPTION:Plan International Canada\, Young Diplomats of Canada\, and Fora: Network for Change present Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology on Monday\, March 6th.  \nEVENT OVERVIEW\nThis 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. The youth-led event will be anchored in principles of intersectionality to ensure diverse voices are centered throughout and to provide space for youth leadership. The event will include a youth-led panel\, Q&A opportunities and meaningful networking to build a community of activists which will carry forth innovative tech solutions to advance gender equality. \nWhen: Monday\, March 6\, 2023 at 4:30pm EST \nWhere: Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\, 2nd Floor\, New York\n*Please note: This is an in-person event. \nWhat to expect: This youth-led event will amplify young experts’ perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality\, and will include a panel discussion\, an audience Q&A\, and the opportunity for meaningful networking and community-building among activists. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-experts-on-innovation-and-advancing-gender-equality-through-technolo/
LOCATION:Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\,  2nd Floor\,  New York\, Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220525T150000
DTSTAMP:20220512T161121Z
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UID:10001757-1653485400-1653490800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Equal Futures 2022 Incubator Session: Youth Engagement
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRepresentatives from the Canadian chapter of the International Youth Alliance for Family Planning (IYAFP) will present preliminary findings from an environmental scan of youth activities within the international cooperation sector and a draft framework for an organization-wide youth engagement strategy. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to share their insights on meaningful youth inclusion within CanWaCH initiatives\, such as the Equal Futures Network and its gender equality summits. This session will also explore opportunities to connect local youth movements in Canada with like-minded youth movements around the world. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/equal-futures-2022-incubator-session-youth-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401
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SUMMARY:Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education
DESCRIPTION:On March 30 and 31\, 2022\, Canada will host the Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education. 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. The Summit aims to set an agenda for the future to make sure that refugee\, other forcibly displaced and host community children and youths have access to the quality education and lifelong learning opportunities they need and deserve. \nWatch livestream\n\nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/together-for-learning-summit-engaging-displaced-youth-to-transform-education/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210922T200000
DTSTAMP:20210916T150409Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T150409Z
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SUMMARY:Olympiades Franco-Santé
DESCRIPTION:Are you a healthcare student? Are you interested to practice your French? If so\, come to our first Franco-Santé event of the year! 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. All levels of French are welcome! It is our kick-off event so there will be food ? drinks?prizes ?\, which will all be FREE! \nThis event is limited to 30 spots\, so register quickly ? \nYou can’t come? Don’t worry\, we’ll have other fun events during the year (including meetings with health professionals\, simulation of health visits\, and inter-faculty games). Fill out this form to make sure you don’t miss the next one and feel free to share it with your friends! ? https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/franco-sante-bc \nThe Franco-Santé project: \nFranco-Santé is a program that provides a space for francophone and francophile health care students attending English-language post-secondary institutions (in any discipline of health) to practice their French through fun activities\, games\, and connecting with fellow students. It is funded by Health Canada and led by the Société Santé en Français (SSF). The goal of the initiative is to help students recognize the importance of French as one of Canada’s official languages and enable them to use it in their medical careers in order to be able to better serve francophones across the country. \nFor more information click here or contact us at assistant@resosante.ca \n*The holding of the event will depend on the covid health restrictions in place
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/olympiades-franco-sante/
LOCATION:Vanier Park Parking Lot\, 1600-1606 Whyte Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J 3J9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210514T130000
DTSTAMP:20210430T144551Z
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SUMMARY:Incubator on Menstrual Equity
DESCRIPTION:Menstrual inequity affects people all over the world\, including people in Canada. There is a critical need to address this issue because menstrual equity is an integral element to achieve gender equality for all. Period poverty\, taboos and stigma and lack of adequate sanitation infrastructure are just a few examples of how menstrual inequity undermines the health\, rights and wellbeing of individuals across Canada. \nIn the lead-up to Menstrual Hygiene Day\, join the Equal Futures Network on May 14\, in our inaugural Incubator session where we unpack these inequities with organizations from across Canada to brainstorm ideas\, share challenges and forge a way to move forward.  In partnership\, we can eliminate industry silos and regional disconnect to create a collaborative and unified collective working to advance equality in menstrual health and hygiene management across Canada.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/incubator-on-menstrual-equity/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210201T150000
DTSTAMP:20210114T161623Z
CREATED:20210114T161623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T161623Z
UID:10001444-1612188000-1612191600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Perspectives\, Local Action: The SDGs and YOUth
DESCRIPTION: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! \nA one-hour panel discussion will feature past and present members of ACGC’s Top 30 Under 30\, as they discuss the SDG they are most passionate about and the work they do to achieve it in Alberta and globally. Following this panel\, small networking circles will be hosted to allow participants to connect and engage with our speakers. Space in these networking circles will be limited\, so register today to ensure you are able to connect. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-perspectives-local-action-the-sdgs-and-youth/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210125T140000
DTSTAMP:20210111T213733Z
CREATED:20210111T213733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T213733Z
UID:10001438-1611579600-1611583200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Careers in International Development Panel
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/careers-in-international-development-panel/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201206
DTSTAMP:20201125T135637Z
CREATED:20201106T210410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T135637Z
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SUMMARY:International Volunteer Day
DESCRIPTION: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 to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local\, national and international levels.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-volunteer-day/
CATEGORIES:International Days,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T130000
DTSTAMP:20201125T135718Z
CREATED:20201123T172010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T135718Z
UID:10001358-1606910400-1606914000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: Our Community\, Working Together
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAs we approach International Volunteer Day\, we want to celebrate you and your contributions to vulnerable communities.\nPlease join us for a special Virtual Town Hall on December 2nd\, where you’ll hear from distinguished guests and alumni on the impact volunteerism has had on global citizenship\, public engagement\, sustainable and healthier communities.\nKarina Gould\, the Honourable Minister of International Development will join the conversation. \nWe gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/virtual-town-hall-our-community-working-together/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201211
DTSTAMP:20201125T140359Z
CREATED:20201125T140359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T140359Z
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SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) to December 10 (World Human Rights Day)\, Canadians observe the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. It is an opportunity to come together to call out\, speak up and renew our commitment to end gender-based violence. \nLEARN MORE BY VISITING WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY CANADA \nWhat are the 16 Days?\nEveryone deserves to live\, work and study in a safe environment free from violence. However\, many people in Canada and around the world continue to face violence every day because of their gender\, gender expression\, gender identity or perceived gender. \nThe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25\, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women\, and runs until December 10\, the World Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991. \nThe 16 Days are an opportunity to come together as Canadians\, and with partners around the world\, to call out and speak up on gender-based violence and to renew our commitment to ending violence against women\, girls\, LGBTQ2 (Lesbian\, Gay\, Bisexual\, Transgender\, Queer\, Two Spirit)\, and gender diverse individuals. In Canada\, we also observe the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women\, honouring the memory of the women we lost during the tragic mass shooting at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6\, 1989. \nWhat is gender-based violence?\nGender-based violence is violence that is committed against someone based on their gender\, gender identity\, gender expression or perceived gender. Women; girls and young women; Indigenous women and girls; LGBTQ2 and gender diverse individuals; women living with a disability; and women living in Northern\, rural and remote communities are at greater risk of gender-based violence. \nLearn more about who gender-based violence affects in Canada. \nGender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic\nWe all have a role to play in creating safe homes\, schools\, workplaces and communities. Now\, more than ever\, collective action against gender-based violence is needed\, as we navigate the evolving COVID-19 crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted gaps in the very systems designed to keep people safe. It has created unprecedented challenges for those experiencing gender-based violence and the organizations that provide supports and services to them. \nThe stress and anxiety resulting from physical distancing measures was a top concern for many Canadians in early April 2020. One in 10 women reported being very or extremely concerned about the possibility of violence in the home. \nIn addition\, young women between 15 to 24 years old were substantially more likely than young men to be very or extremely anxious about violence in the home (12% versus 8%\, respectively). (Statistics Canada) \n\nThe Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH)\, a network of more than 70 shelters\, reported a 20% increase in demand for admission in March 2020\nThe Assaulted Women’s helpline of Ontario reported a 400% increase in calls in April 2020\nThe Battered Women’s Support Services hotline\, located in British Columbia\, reported a 400% increase in calls between April and May 2020. Of those calls\, 40% were from women isolated with their abuser\n\nBe an ally!\n\n Listen: be open to learning from the experiences of others\n Believe: support survivors and those affected by violence\n Speak out: add your voice to call out violence\n Intervene: find a safe way to help when you see acts of gender-based violence\n Volunteer: give your time to organizations working to end violence\n\nJOIN THE CONVERSATION
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Days,Youth
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