Events

Access to quality sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is essential for advancing gender equality, improving public health, and fostering sustainable development. Yet, financing for SRHR remains a critical challenge, with growing needs, limited resources, and recent funding cuts that threaten hard-won progress. To address this gap, strong and effective advocacy is key - […]

As extreme weather events grow more frequent and severe across Africa, radio serves as a lifeline for those most at risk. Reliable systems to warn communities before disasters strike are still limited in many rural areas. Communities are working to find innovative ways to share alerts that help people prepare for and respond to emergencies. […]

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the IDRC invests in high-quality research in low- and middle-income countries, shares knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilizes global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. This webinar series provides a platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing experiences, and […]

The Frameworks, Values & Rights / Activating Equity in Health Research (on AEHR) talk series offers an opportunity for experts to teach about the core frameworks and values of the Women-Centred HIV Care Hub, including their application to women's health and the realms of research, academia, medicine, and community. On AEHR talks present a podcast-style session where […]

November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada, and World Children’s Day internationally. National Child Day commemorates Canada’s adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and is a moment to shine a spotlight on the most pressing issues facing children and youth in Canada. On November 20, join […]

Please join Health Together... for a webinar by Prof. Jane Zhao. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome! Learning Objectives from Webinar: Learn more current evidence on the sex-disparity in cardiovascular health. Learn the experience of conducting health promotion activities in a marginalized community […]

Join us during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence for an insightful panel discussion that will be exploring how dialogue, storytelling and strategic communication create change, transforming behaviour, and strengthening communities in Africa. When it comes to addressing issues of gender-based violence at scale and globally, one of the most powerful tools we […]

Join Save the Children for a one-hour webinar on December 3 at 9 a.m. EST.  In emergencies, every drop of breast milk counts. Wet nursing is a proven, life-saving practice that helps infants continue receiving the protection of human milk when their own mother needs time or support to establish or re-establish direct breastfeeding, or […]

Join The group of 78 on December 5 for a webinar on Canada’s proposed budget cuts to health programs in developing countries.

Join us for a critical conversation on the global displacement crisis. On Monday, December 15 at 11:00 AM EST, Oxfam Canada’s Irena Chipilova, Fundraiser, will be joined by Lauren Ravon, Executive Director, and Dalia Al-Awqati, Director of Humanitarian Affairs, to explore why more than 120 million people have been forced from their homes—and what Oxfam […]

The Activating Equity in Health Research (on AEHR) talk series offers an opportunity for experts to teach about the core frameworks and values of the Women-Centred HIV Care Hub, including their application to women's health and the realms of research, academia, medicine, and community. On AEHR talks present a podcast-style session where one to two guest experts […]

Participate in this 3-month online course, starting in January. This course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general, as well as how to conduct knowledge synthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct knowledge synthesis in the topic of their choice, with guidance from the course directors. At the end of this course, students will […]

Action Kick-Off call: strategizing for impact in 2026 – January 8, 2026 at 7:30 pm ET Join us as we kick off the year by strategizing for maximum impact in 2026. This session will dive into our latest call to action and feature a learning segment on international assistance with Results’ Senior Manager of Advocacy […]

Join us for a virtual Q&A session to learn more about the application process, the placements, and life overseas! Calling all internationally minded young people in Canada! Do you want to learn from communities around the globe? Are you ready to apply your knowledge and enthusiasm to initiatives aimed at building a more prosperous, pluralistic […]

2026 marks the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s also a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human beings. Join Cuso International […]

Format: Online Learn to decode the signals of power and their patterns, build the skills that turn foresight into your strategic roadmap for navigating risk, and step into your power to seize responsibility. Overview The international cooperation sector is in a pivotal moment. Cooperation Canada and The Collective Legacy​​ present the FutureSHIFT Lab, a journey to dismantle inequitable […]

Format: Online Learn to flip complex systems into equity-rooted strategies, design and co-create actionable, future-oriented initiatives, and gain the confidence to pave the way on core issues including safeguarding, MEL, localization, and beyond. Overview The international cooperation sector is in a pivotal moment. Cooperation Canada and The Collective Legacy​​ present the FutureSHIFT Lab, a journey to dismantle inequitable […]

Join PHABC for an engaging forum with Dr. Lindsay McLaren exploring the Wellbeing Economy and its implications for public health. We warmly invite you to register and take part in this timely and thoughtful discussion. They hope to see you there! Attend here! 

Learning Objectives from Webinar: Consider the variant issues related to the naming and voicing of obstetric violence; Consider the variant causes of birth trauma Consider the variant impacts and consequences of obstetric violence and birth trauma Consider the possible options and strategies for stopping obstetric violence and birth trauma as preventable harms Dr. Heather Mattner […]

Format: Online Learn to translate equity strategies into new operational practices, reconfigure who holds power and how decisions are made, and harness the courage to anchor enduring change into the foundations of the governing structures. Overview The international cooperation sector is in a pivotal moment. Cooperation Canada and The Collective Legacy​​ present the FutureSHIFT Lab, a journey to […]

Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, a fact shaped by inequity and weak health systems. The Partners In Health Canada × Medical Innovation & Global Health Association Tuberculosis Panel brings together clinicians, researchers, and global health leaders to share real-world experiences from the field. This session centres honest storytelling, practical lessons, and […]

As part of the 36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. English and French interpretation will be provided. This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as […]

Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji, Founder of Leaders of Today. What does it really take to turn an idea into impact? Ziyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a […]

Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on February 5th from 11:00 AM- 12:30PM EDT.  In this session, Stephen Brown (University of Ottawa) and Momin Rahman (Trent University) will present key findings from the Advancing Dignity research report, Canada’s Global Support for 2SLGBTIQI People: Assessing the Implementation of Canada’s Foreign Policy (2016–2025). The report was commissioned by Dignity Network Canada and completed in November 2025. […]

The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human […]

The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by celebrating individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. On February 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM ET, Cooperation Canada will celebrate outstanding achievements in humanitarian aid and international development at the annual Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony. The ceremony […]

Join Partners in Health Canada for an informal group discussion on "Accompaniment as Policy," a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy. Paul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care, development, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field […]

Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection, adaptation, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality, relevance, and justice across humanitarian, development, and […]

Cooperation Canada, in partnership with SevGen Consulting Inc.,​ invites you to a two-part training designed for boards and the people who support them in the international cooperation. Join us for a high-impact introduction delivered as two training intensives for accelerated, time-compressed learning. We’ll build shared foundations and language, then move quickly into real-world application so participants leave with clarity, […]

An event to support social workers, healthcare providers, advocates and educators working to address sex trafficking and support survivors To mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Aura Freedom and ASTER (Addressing Sex Trafficking Through Education and Research)are hosting a special online event: Beyond 101: A Nuanced, Real-Life Look at Sex Trafficking Join us on February 18, 2026 […]

Cooperation Canada commissioned a landscape paper on development finance and Canada’s role in international cooperation. The paper maps key development finance instruments and assesses Canada’s positioning and effectiveness across these modalities. During this online event, we will share highlights from the paper, including opportunities for Canada to strengthen its contributions to meaningful and inclusive development finance reform, […]

What does an Afrofeminist perspective reveal about AI — including whose knowledge, realities, and experiences are centred, sidelined, or erased by AI systems? This session draws on insights and practitioner voices from the Made-in-Africa AI–MERL Landscape Study, which examines how current AI tools align — or fail to align — with African contexts. Vari Magodo-Matimba […]

Topic: Indigenous-led approaches, relational ways of knowing, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing. Join us for a meaningful conversation with our esteemed panel as we explore how Indigenous-led approaches, relational ways of knowing, and land-based learning are foundational to wellbeing.This session will offer reflections on how these approaches support stronger connections to health, community, […]

This International Women’s Day, join us for a 90-minute virtual panel exploring how investing in women and girls creates stronger communities, sustainable progress, and shared prosperity for all. Centred on the IWD 2026 theme Give to Gain, this conversation will feature inspiring women connected to our programs who are driving change in their communities and […]

Leadership and advocacy doesn’t look the same everywhere, particularly for women and girls. In honour of International Women’s Day, we invite you to an immersive exhibition of creative knowledge, resilience, and activism. Join us for lunch and a deep dive into the lived leadership journeys of women and girls with disabilities across the Global South. […]

CSW70 | Roundtable discussion organized by the Collectif québécois des féminismes en dialogue (CQFD) Drawing on experiences from Afghanistan, Haiti, Guatemala and Sudan, four speakers highlight women’s resistance to oppression and threats to their rights amid the rollback of the rule of law and the rise of the far right. Speakers: Claudia González Orellana (Guatemala), lawyer, […]

The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human […]

Bridging Contexts: Using Machine Learning to Explore Environmental Predictors of Noncommunicable Diseases in Low- and High-Income Settings. The speaker for this session is Dr. Godfred Boateng from York University’s School of Global Health, and the Canada Research Chair in Global Health and Humanitarianism. Date: March 16, 2026 Time: 12-1pm EST Please register here for this […]

In crises, children are not just surviving, they’re experiencing the most critical window for growth, learning, and lifelong development. Yet nutrition and ECD actors too often work in silos, competing for the same limited funding while children face rising humanitarian needs. This Nutrition month, Moving Minds Alliance and Results Canada invite you to an interactive, […]

Join us to explore what AI governance is and how AI is being governed in Canada today. Together, we'll look at concrete examples such as AI policies, standards, and public consultation processes. Using a trans feminist lens, we will investigate how power, resources, and access shape AI governance systems, where the key limitations are, and […]

In times of challenge, celebrating our progress isn’t optional: it’s essential. Joy and community strength are what keep us moving forward. We are inviting two ecosystem partners: *FP2030* and *inroads* on stage with us! Both of Vitala's partner organizations will share their wins, progresses and outcomes, offering a 10-minute walkthrough about some things about their […]

Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection, adaptation, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality, relevance, and justice across humanitarian, development, and […]