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SUMMARY:Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right\, but a necessary foundation for a healthy\, peaceful\, and prosperous world. A person’s gender affects their ability to reduce their exposure to risks of poor health\, access healthcare\, adopt health-seeking behaviours\, and achieve good health and well-being. To be effective\, global health programs must adopt a gender integration approach that systematically works to reduce gender-related barriers to good health and well-being and advance gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. \nThis introductory course takes a participatory approach to building global health practitioners’ skills to design\, implement\, monitor\, and evaluate gender transformative programmes. The course will follow a typical project cycle\, taking participants through key entry points for gender integration at each stage. Faculty from Canadian and global private and public sector institutions (e.g.\, academia\, NGOs\, government) will share their real-world experiences in gender integration in global health programmes\, and case studies will cover various sub-sectors\, such as immunization\, nutrition\, and malaria. In addition to gender analysis\, participants will learn how to apply an intersectional lens to gender-transformative approaches\, enhancing their understanding and promotion of social inclusion and the social determinants of health. Participants will be encouraged to share their own experiences with gender integration through group work and short assignments. \nCourse modules will include\, among others: \n\nIntroduction to Gender and Health: Provides an overview of key gender concepts—such as the differences between sex and gender\, gender norms\, roles\, and stereotypes—and explores how these factors impact health outcomes\, with essential terms and definitions in global health.\nGlobal Health Challenges and Gender Inequality: Examines major global health challenges and how gender inequality shapes health outcomes\, supported by case studies that illustrate the connections between gender and health.\nGender-Based Violence and Its Impact on Health: Covers various forms of gender-based violence (GBV) and their physical\, mental\, and reproductive health consequences\, along with strategies for GBV prevention and response within healthcare settings.\nPolicies and Programs for Gender Equality in Health: Reviews key global frameworks and agreements (e.g.\, SDGs\, CEDAW) alongside national policies that advance gender equality in health\, featuring case studies of effective gender-focused health interventions.\n\nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/introduction-to-gender-equality-and-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T120000
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SUMMARY:At the Heart of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on May 28th from 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM EDT.  \nBuilding on this year’s IDAHOBIT theme\, At the Heart of Democracy\, this session will examine the coordinated challenge anti-rights actors pose to LGBTIQ+ movements\, democratic institutions\, and civic space worldwide. Over the past decade\, these actors have become increasingly networked\, well-resourced\, and strategic: adapting global anti-rights agendas to local political and legal contexts\, building alliances with governments and political actors\, and systematically targeting international human rights frameworks. \nFor Canadian civil society organizations\, understanding the structure\, strategies\, and regional dimensions of these movements is essential to developing effective solidarity\, advocacy\, and protection responses. This session is designed to strengthen that understanding by exploring how anti-rights actors operate across contexts\, how their influence shapes policy and public discourse\, and what this means for organizations working to advance human rights\, inclusion\, and democratic participation. \nWe are pleased to welcome Madhura Chakraborty (Independent Researcher and Queer Feminist Activist) and Joy Asasira (Reproductive Health and Gender Specialist) as guest speakers for this conversation. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Odette McCarthy (Executive Director at Equitas – International Centre for Human Rights Education). \nThere will be simultaneous EN-FR and FR-EN interpretation. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/at-the-heart-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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SUMMARY:Operationalizing Intersectionality in Organizational Culture and Systems
DESCRIPTION:Embed Intersectionality Where It Matters Most: Within Your Organization\n\n\n\n\nThis session is for those who are already thinking about equity and asking the harder question: how does this actually show up in how we hire\, make decisions\, allocate resources\, and work with partners? It supports those looking to embed intersectional approaches across internal processes\, decision-making\, and partnerships. \nCo-hosted by Cooperation Canada and facilitated by Kareema Batal\, this session focuses on translating intersectional principles into concrete organizational practices. From governance and HR to accountability systems and partner relationships\, the training explores how to operationalize intersectionality in ways that are both practical and sustainable. \nBuilding on foundational pre-learning\, the workshop offers a dedicated space for reflection\, application\, and peer exchange. Grounded in real-world challenges\, it invites participants to critically examine their organizations and begin shaping pathways for change. \nThis is about moving from understanding intersectionality to embedding it into how your organization actually works. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\nPractical ways to assess your organization’s systems through an intersectional lens\nClear entry points for embedding equity into HR\, governance\, and accountability practices\nStrategies for navigating power\, resistance\, and risk when advancing this work internally\nGreater clarity on how to strengthen relationships with partners in more equitable ways\n\nThese outcomes are designed to support deep\, lasting transformation\, shifting intersectionality from concept to embedded practice. \nWho Should Attend \nThis training is ideal for professionals leading or supporting organizational change\, including: \n\nOrganizational leaders and senior managers\nHR and people & culture teams\nEquity\, DEI\, and organizational development specialists\nMonitoring\, Evaluation\, and Learning (MEL) professionals\nTeams working on internal systems and organizational transformation\n\nFormat \n\nPre-learning: Short recorded videos shared in advance\nLive session: A 3-hour interactive virtual workshop (Zoom)\nLearning experience: Breakout discussions\, reflection exercises\, and collaborative activities\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/operationalizing-intersectionality-in-organizational-culture-and-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260603T153000
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SUMMARY:Reproductive Violence
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 3rd\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Reproductive Violence\, featuring Dr. Sylvie Lévesque from Applied and Interdisciplinary Research on Intimate\, Family\, and Structural Violence. \nWednesday\, June 3rd\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nGynecological and obstetric care experiences are not the same for everyone. For some\, they are positive experiences that allow them to address their reproductive and sexual health issues\, while for others\, they are dehumanizing or even violent. Some leave the consultation room more traumatized than when they arrived. \nBased on quantitative and qualitative data collected in Quebec over the past two years by the PAROLES project\, this presentation will illustrate areas of tension between the needs of women and individuals receiving care and the care actually provided. We will address\, in particular\, the relationship between healthcare staff and patients\, autonomy and free will\, and conclude with some recommendations formulated by those most directly affected. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Sylvie Lévesque\, PhD\, has been a professor in the Department of Sexology since 2012. She holds degrees in sexology and public health and has several years of experience in intervention and supervision. Her current research interests include intimate partner violence and violence against women\, motherhood in vulnerable situations\, reproductive coercion\, perinatal domestic violence\, gynecological and obstetric violence\, and the burden of contraception. She is also interested in women’s rights related to sexual and reproductive health. The majority of her research is conducted in close collaboration with community and institutional partners. She has been a regular researcher at RAIV since its inception. \n* Please note that this webinar will be conducted entirely in French\, with English translation provided.* \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reproductive-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260604T160000
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SUMMARY:Charity Compliance Webinar Series (Spring 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)\, and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to participate in an upcoming three-part Charity Compliance Webinar Series\, delivered in partnership with the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)\, and sponsored by Human Concern International (HCI). \nThis series is designed to support registered charities in strengthening their understanding of compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act (ITA). Recognizing that most compliance challenges stem from uncertainty rather than intent\, these sessions will take an education-first approach\, providing clear\, practical guidance tailored to organizations at different levels of experience. The series is delivered by senior CRA officials in-person in Ottawa with an option to join virtually. French translation will be provided virtually. \nWhat to expect:  \nAcross three sessions\, participants will receive step-by-step guidance on key compliance requirements\, with each session building in complexity: \nSession 1: Maintaining Charitable Registration: Core Obligations (Level 1) \nThis session will explain what charities need to know to maintain their registration with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It will provide an overview of the CRA’s Charities Directorate\, key registration requirements with a focus on books and records and filing the T3010\, common compliance issues\, and tools to support charities in their work. \nSession 2: Receipting and Fundraising: Requirements for Registered Charities (Level 2) \nThis session will provide information and resources on gifting\, receipting\, and key fundraising considerations for registered charities. Specifically\, the session will focus on the requirements for issuing official donation receipts and outline key fundraising rules. \nSession 3: Complex Compliance Obligations for Registered Charities (Level 3) \nThis session will examine more complex compliance obligations for registered charities. It will cover requirements related to public policy dialogue and development activities\, making grants to non‑qualified donees\, directed giving\, and operating internationally or in areas with security concerns. The session will highlight key compliance risks and provide guidance to help charities navigate these activities in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency requirements. \nEach session will include a moderated Q&A\, providing an opportunity to engage directly with CRA representatives and seek clarification on general compliance questions. \nImportant Details: \nTime: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. \nFormat: hybrid (in person & online) \nLocation: Human Concern International head office 877 Shefford Rd\, Gloucester\, ON K1J 6X7 \nDuration: 60-90 minutes each session \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/charity-compliance-webinar-series-spring-2026/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260519T184426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T184426Z
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SUMMARY:CONNECTED CARE: INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS FOR RESILIENT HEALTH SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION:Join the forefront of healthcare innovation and foster strategic partnerships at AHTS\, shaping a future of wellness. Together.\n\nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/connected-care/
LOCATION:Chestnut Conference Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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SUMMARY:The Evidence to Impact Symposium: Shaping Adolescent-Centered Policies and Programs in Eastern and Southern Africa
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our upcoming Evidence to Impact Symposium: Shaping Adolescent-Centered Policies and Programs in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) in Nairobi\, Kenya\, from 9 to 11 June.\n\nThe symposium aims to bridge the gap between evidence\, policy\, and program implementation to improve the well-being of adolescents\, particularly girls in Eastern and Southern Africa.\n\nCo-hosted by the Population Council’s GIRL Center\, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC)\, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)\, Restless Development\, and the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD)\, the symposium will bring together researchers\, policymakers\, civil society\, youth organizations\, and funders to transform evidence into action for adolescents.\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-evidence-to-impact-symposium/
LOCATION:NAIROBI\, KENYA
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260608T183920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Mentorship Without Borders: How Global Training at McGill Sparked a Movement in Pediatric Rheumatology Across Africa
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Dr. Angela Migowa\, MBChB\, MMed\, Paed Rheum-PGME\, PhD Pediatric Rheumatologist Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Paediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program Director Assistant Professor\, Aga Khan University East Africa Founder President of the Paediatric Society of the African League Against Rheumatism \nDate and Time: June 10\, 2026 at 9am PST or 12pm EST  (1 hour) \nZoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/81881761720 \nThe Hillman Global Child Health Memorial Lectureship is hosted by the Global Child Health Program at McGill University and the Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital (IGH-CW). It celebrates longstanding partnerships in global child health between our institutions and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa.  It honors the legacy of Drs. Don and Elizabeth Hillman\, whose leadership\, mentorship\, and international collaborations advanced child health and medical education in Canada and across Sub-Saharan Africa. They played a key role in developing medical schools and pediatric training programs across Africa (including Kenya\, Uganda\, Tanzania\, Zambia) and in Canada. Both held distinguished academic positions at several Canadian universities and were recognized nationally and internationally for their contributions\, including being awarded the Order of Canada. Beyond their formal work\, their most lasting impact was mentoring generations of physicians and health professionals committed to improving child health worldwide. Established by Drs. Robert Armstrong\, Stuart MacLeod\, Tex Kissoon and Charles Larson\, with deep commitments to Global Child Health and all our institutions\, the lectureship recognizes the Hillmans’ enduring contributions and commitment to improving child health worldwide. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/mentorship-without-borders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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SUMMARY:Helping the Helpers: Recognizing and Responding to Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 1oth\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Helping the Helpers: Recognizing and Responding to Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence\, featuring Dr. Halina (Lin) Haag\, a CIHR Fellow and Contract Faculty member with the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University and part of the The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI\, coming soon. \nWednesday\, June 10th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nMany survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) may also be living with ongoing challenges because of brain injury (BI) caused by hits to the head\, face\, or neck and/or strangulation. It is critical that we make sure workers who encounter survivors are educated and equipped. This webinar is designed to create consistent knowledge and awareness of the hidden public health crisis of IPV-BI across Canada. Topics covered include an introduction to IPV-BI including strangulation\, typical signs and symptoms\, recognition tools and protocols\, strategies for accommodation and support\, and available resources to assist support professionals in a variety of contexts. This training is made possible thanks to funding support from the Public Health Agency of Canada. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Halina (Lin) Haag (she/her) is a CIHR Fellow and Contract Faculty member with the Faculty of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research program is focused on women survivors of intimate partner violence-related brain injury (IPV-BI). Lin is committed to improving outcomes through direct practice\, innovative research\, and professional education\, believing that increased knowledge and understanding in the community is key. As someone with lived experience of brain injury\, she has been a guest speaker addressing issues of disability\, brain injury\, and marginalization for a variety of international academic\, professional\, and community-based organizations. Her work is generously supported by a Canahttps://avatraining.ca/2026/03/21/helping-the-helpers-recognizing-and-responding-to-brain-injury-from-intimate-partner-violence/dian Institutes of Health Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/helping-the-helpers/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260615T183000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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SUMMARY:The Launch of Atlas and Reception
DESCRIPTION:In-person event | Monday\, June 15\, 2026 \nOttawa Art Gallery (OAG)\, Ottawa\, ON \nBe part of the launch of Atlas – Canada’s new data platform for international development cooperation. \nDiscover how this interactive tool maps the sector’s organizations\, funding\, and global reach\, and how it can support stronger collaboration\, advocacy\, and insight across the sector. \n\n\nThe dashboard launch will be followed by a reception co-organized with the Humanitarian Response Network (HRN)​\, creating additional space for discussion\, networking\, and exchange among colleagues from across the international cooperation and humanitarian communities. \nA detailed agenda will be shared soon. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-launch-of-atlas-and-reception/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T125111Z
UID:10003081-1781607600-1781614800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Designing Informed Consent for AI Tools: Supporting Real Choice for Global Majority Users
DESCRIPTION:Do you understand what happens to your data when you use AI tools? \nMost people do not. \nAs AI-powered tools become more common in development and humanitarian contexts\, the gap between what users agree to and what they actually understand is growing. Terms and conditions are already difficult to navigate\, and become even harder across different languages\, literacy levels\, digital access realities\, and cultural contexts. The consequences of sharing data without full understanding can be especially significant for global majority contexts\, particularly for women. In many settings\, users have less access to legal protections and face greater risks if personal data is exposed\, misused\, or politically sensitive. \nThis session explores how organizations can move beyond checkbox compliance and design AI consent and disclosure processes that are understandable\, transparent\, and meaningful in practice. Participants will examine real-world examples\, identify common failures\, and collaboratively explore what more informed and user-centered consent looks like. \nIn this interactive session\, participants will: \n\nLearn key concepts related to informed consent in digital tools for global development\nExplore examples of informed consent mechanisms in live chatbot-based tools\nDevelop a shared understanding of what “better” informed consent looks like\nTest and critique three prototype approaches to improving informed consent—focusing on what helps users truly understand and make real choices.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/designing-informed-consent-for-ai-tools/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260604T193807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T193807Z
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SUMMARY:The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:For children who are refugees\, education is a lifeline. What does it take to deliver it? \n\n\n\n\nSAVE THE CHILDREN\, OXFAM CANADA\, REFUGEE EDUCATION COUNCIL AND WAR CHILD PRESENT \n\n\nThe UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right to education. Yet for millions of children who are refugees\, that promise remains out of reach. Today\, 5.7 million of them are out of school\, and the barriers grow as children get older\, limiting their opportunities for stable\, self-determined lives. \nAt The Walrus Talks at Home: Education in Crisis\, speakers from Oxfam\, the Refugee Education Council\, Save the Children\, and War Child will share powerful stories and practical insights on what it takes to help displaced children access education. From teachers working outside traditional classrooms to local educators drawing on community history and customs\, they’ll examine what it takes to support children in building a foundation for their future. \nAbout The Walrus Talks at Home\nInspired by our beloved national live event series\, The Walrus Talks at Home brings you the same diversity of expertise and perspectives in a streamlined digital format that you can join anywhere with a Wi-Fi connection. The best part? You’ll always have a front-row seat from the comfort of your own home! \nThese sixty-minute events feature thought leaders and industry experts talking for five minutes each\, offering different perspectives on topics that will spark conversation on matters vital to Canadians. \nWe strive to be accessible and inclusive. If you require support to be able to fully participate in this event\, please contact events@thewalrus.ca or (416) 971-5004\, ext. 247. \nCaptioning will be available for this event. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-walrus-talks-at-home-education-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T130000
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CREATED:20260610T165930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T170327Z
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SUMMARY:KEystone Conversations: Challenging stigma in women’s health and empowering patients
DESCRIPTION:The Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition (PCWHC) is launching KEystone Conversations\, a new series of informal knowledge exchange sessions designed to connect researchers across shared areas of work in women’s health. Bringing together members of the PCWHC\, NWHRI innovation grantees and other partners\, these conversations will create space to exchange insights\, explore common challenges and spark collaboration. Guided by participant facilitators\, each session will foster open dialogue\, peer learning and new opportunities for partnership in a relaxed\, interactive format. \nOn June 17 at 12 p.m. EDT\, our first KEystone conversation will explore how stigma continues to shape experiences in women’s health and what it takes to support more informed\, empowered patient advocacy. Bringing together researchers and partners\, this informal session will create space for open dialogue on where stigma shows up most in care\, how it shapes access and outcomes\, and how it can be challenged. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/keystone-conversations/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260617T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260616T145119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T145119Z
UID:10003099-1781704800-1781710200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:GBV and Disability Justice: Moving Toward Collective Liberation
DESCRIPTION:Join AVA on Wednesday\, June 17th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents GBV and Disability Justice: Moving Toward Collective Liberation\, featuring Dr. Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy and Dr. Yvonne Simpson from the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick \nWednesday\, June 17th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nIn June 2025\, the Government of New Brunswick joined other provinces in declaring gender-based violence (GBV) both an epidemic and a systemic issue. Disabled women and girls are up to three times more likely to experience GBV than their non-disabled peers\, yet the significance of this disparity is often obscured by limited or confusing information in a climate focused on setting priorities for action. This webinar seeks to clarify these complexities and deepen understanding of the intersections between GBV and disability. Drs. Yvonne Simpsn and Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy will examine ableism as a form of structural power and privilege\, demonstrating its central role in shaping the prevalence of GBV and the barriers faced by disabled women and girls in accessing support\, safety\, and justice. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Yvonne Simpson (she/her) is an educator\, researcher\, and disability justice practitioner whose scholarship draws on the theories of intersectionality\, critical race theory\, and critical disability studies to interrogate gaps and distortions in gender-based violence. As the Purdy Crawford/TD Bank Postdoctoral Fellowship in Accessibility at UNB/MMFC\, her project\, “Undue Hardship in Disability Healthcare Access: A Historical Perspective for Intersectional Change”\, will examine systemic barriers to healthcare access for disabled people in New Brunswick\, with emphasis on the lived experiences of disabled women. \nDr. Stefanie Hunt-Kennedy (she/her) is a Professor of History and Director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research at the University of New Brunswick. She is a multi-award-winning interdisciplinary scholar whose research explores the historical and contemporary intersections between disability\, gender\, race\, and violence. Working in collaboration with disabled youth and young adults\, community partners\, educators\, and researchers\, Stefanie’s current research seeks to ‘crip’ sex education in New Brunswick as a strategy for preventing gender-based violence. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gbv-and-disability-justice-moving-toward-collective-liberation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142919Z
UID:10003095-1781776800-1781780400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Dignity in Dialogue: Joy\, Reflections\, Resistance – LGBTIQ+ Lived Realities in Africa: Scholarly and Activist Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on June 18th from 10:00 AM- 11:30 PM EDT.  \nDignity Network Canada\, in collaboration with the Center for Gender Studies and Feminist Futures (CGS) and the Center for Conflict Studies (CCS) at Philipps-University Marburg\, Germany\, and the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria\, South Africa\, invites you to a special virtual edition of Dignity in Dialogue to celebrate the launch of Joy\, Reflections\, Resistance – LGBTIQ+ Lived Realities in Africa: Scholarly and Activist Perspectives. \nCo-edited by Mariel Reiss and Ayodele Sogunro\, this newly published book brings together scholarly and activist perspectives on the diverse lived realities of LGBTIQ+ communities across Africa. The book emerged from the Pretoria-Marburg Queer Conversations webinar series\, which fosters dialogue and knowledge exchange between academics and activists while centering African experiences\, expertise\, and leadership. \nWe are so excited to welcome the book’s contributors to speak at this session: \n\nNaledi Mpanza (Centre for Human Rights\, University of Pretoria)\nMonica Tabengwa (UNDP)\nAdrian Jjuuko (Makerere University)\nKhanyisile Phillips (Independent Activist)\nBelinda Qaqamba Makinana (Gender Dynamix)\nMadeleine Muller (Water Sisulu University)\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Thiruna Naidoo (Outright International) \nJoin the editors and contributors as they discuss the motivations behind the book\, the realities facing queer communities across Africa today\, and the possibilities for transnational solidarity in a rapidly changing world. \nWhat can Canadian audiences learn from the resilience\, creativity\, and leadership of queer activists across Africa? How can international allies engage in meaningful solidarity while respecting local contexts and priorities? And what role can scholarship play in advancing dignity\, inclusion\, and human rights? \nThere will be simultaneous EN-FR and FR-EN interpretation available. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/dignity-in-dialogue-joy-reflections-resistance/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260603T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T184303Z
UID:10003075-1782226800-1782230400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Health - Research in Progress Series
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, June 23\, 2026 | 3:00 PM EDT | Virtual (Zoom) \nPresentation: \nEthan Grooby (Postdoctoral Fellow\, Wiens Lab) will present on the Development of At-Home Physiological Signal and Vital Sign Monitoring System for Identification of Illness in Children after Hospitalisation: Opportunities in Wearable Technologies. \nAbout the Research Group: \nThis work is from the Wiens Lab\, led by Matthew Wiens. His research has centered on developing tools to identify children at highest risk of post-discharge mortality and implementing the “Smart Discharges” approach\, which combines risk-guided follow-up care with caregiver counselling and education. His work includes extensive experience conducting research and implementation work in East Africa. \nZoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/66691284557?pwd=xC2WhpaXFP0cAkzKEPAJa8Htvi7vpP.1 \nMeeting ID: 666 9128 4557 \nPasscode: 650593 \nIf you are interested in presenting at a future Research in Progress session\, please email Charly Huxford (charly.huxford@bcchr.ca).
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-research-in-progress-series/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260610T182302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T182302Z
UID:10003091-1782293400-1782297000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:6 Principles of Locally-Led Development
DESCRIPTION:After years of work in community-led development\, we’ve distilled what matters most — six principles that sit at the core of locally-led development and can help you rethink\, reframe\, and strengthen the way you work. \nAttend this webinar to: \n\nUnderstand the six principles and what they look like in practice\nReflect on how they apply to your own work and organization\nDiscover Colmeal\n\nThis webinar is hosted by Salanga\, the co-creator and steward of the Colmeal approach. Colmeal is a principles-driven approach that systematically positions communities to define\, measure\, and lead their own development journey. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/6-principles-of-locally-led-development/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153435
CREATED:20260610T170815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T170815Z
UID:10003089-1782302400-1782306000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Bringing the Human Back into Research: Meaningful Research Relationships with Inuit Communities in Nunavut
DESCRIPTION:The next edition of the PCWHC Grand Rounds welcomes the Inuit Perinatal Health Hub! On June 24 at 12 p.m. EDT\, the Hub will share insights associated with meaningful and relational research engagement with Inuit communities. Join us for an engaging session on how research can be grounded in lived experience\, dialogue and reciprocity.  \nThrough conversation and storytelling\, speakers and participants will reflect on what it means to engage in research within Nunavut communities\, how northern communities experience health and social systems\, and the role of the Inuit Perinatal Health Hub in fostering collaborative\, community-based work.  \nThe discussion challenges extractive approaches that tokenize and treat communities as sources of data. It will emphasize the importance of relationships based on distinct histories\, identities and experiences. Particular attention will be given to the differences between building relationships in Nunavut compared to southern contexts\, and to the importance of bringing humanness\, accountability and care into research. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/bringing-the-human-back-into-research/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260610T163318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T163318Z
UID:10003085-1782302400-1782309600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Recognizing & Responding to FGM/C
DESCRIPTION:This workshop moves beyond awareness to practice\, helping service providers build confidence in recognizing and responding to Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Through real scenarios\, practical tools\, and survivor-centred discussion. Participants will strengthen their understanding of risk factors\, develop trauma-informed communication strategies\, and leave better prepared to support survivors and girls at risk. \nWhat You’ll Learn:  \n\nWhat is FGM/C\, the global and Canadian\ncontext\nTypes\, prevalence\, and impacted communities\nHow to support survivors of FGM/C?\nHealth\, psychosocial\, and legal considerations\nSurvivor-centered and culturally responsive\napproaches\nResponding safely to disclosures\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/recognizing-responding-to-fgm-c/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T153000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260616T144144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T144144Z
UID:10003097-1782309600-1782315000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Survivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change
DESCRIPTION:Join AVA on Wednesday\, June 24th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Survivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change\, featuring Carrie Low\, founder of Carrie Low Training and Consulting. \nWednesday\, June 24th\, 2026 \n2 – 3:30pm EDT \nSurvivor’s Rights in the Criminal Justice System: Reclaiming Power\, Demanding Change\, is a 60-minute survivor-led\, trauma- and violence-informed session grounded in Carrie’s lived experience and advocacy work. It explores the gap between survivors’ rights on paper and the reality of systemic injustice\, highlighting how the criminal justice system often retraumatizes rather than protects. Through personal storytelling\, critical reflection on institutional failures\, and a call for transformative\, survivor-led change\, this presentation invites advocates\, educators\, and community members to move beyond awareness toward action. A 30-minute interactive Q&A will follow\, and attendees will receive a toolkit of post-webinar resources to support continued learning and advocacy. \nAbout the Speaker \nCarrie Low is a sexual assault survivor and accomplished activist & advocate for survivors’ rights in the criminal justice system in Nova Scotia and across Canada. After a violent sexual assault in 2018 and severe systemic failures in the police response\, she pursued legal and oversight processes that helped extend the time frame for municipal police complaints and pushed for more survivor-centred\, accountable policing. She founded Survivors for Change and Empowerment\, a community-based program through Carrie Low Training and Consulting\, and her story is featured in the CBC investigative podcast Carrie Low Vs.\, which documents both the mishandling of her case and her fight for justice. In early 2022\, Carrie co-founded My Voice\, My Choice\, a national initiative that successfully advocated for reforms to publication bans under section 486.4 of the Criminal Code\, contributing to Bill S-12 and strengthening survivors’ ability to avoid unwanted publication bans that silence them. Despite ongoing challenges in her own case and limited funding since January 2024\, she continues this work largely on a voluntary basis\, using advocacy and public speaking to promote trauma-informed practices and meaningful justice for all survivors. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/survivors-rights-in-the-criminal-justice-system-reclaiming-power-demanding-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260610T182728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T182728Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Dr. Joia Mukherjee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Dr. Joia Mukherjee on what delivering healthcare as a human right looks like on the ground. \n\n\n\nWhat does it mean to treat health as a human right and not a privilege? Join us for a thought-provoking talk that bridges the worlds of medicine\, public health\, and social justice\, exploring why the health of the world’s most vulnerable populations is inseparable from the fight for equity. This talk invites us to rethink global health as social justice and to recognize our shared humanity across borders. \nAbout Dr. Joia Mukherjee\nDr. Joia Mukherjee\, MD\, MPH is an internist\, pediatrician\, infectious disease specialist\, and human rights advocate with over two decades of leadership in global health. She is an Associate Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Senior Clinical and Academic Advisor at Partners In Health\, where she served as Chief Medical Officer from 2000 to 2025\, overseeing clinical programs across 11 countries. \nA recognized expert in HIV\, tuberculosis\, health systems strengthening\, and workforce development\, Dr. Mukherjee has advised the World Health Organization and Ministries of Health around the world. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, and all are welcome. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-evening-with-dr-joia-mukherjee/
LOCATION:St. George’s Anglican Church\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260617T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T150535Z
UID:10003101-1782385200-1782388800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Medical certificates for GBV survivors: Understanding barriers and exploring solutions
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 25\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT \nJoin CanWaCH and Médecins du Monde on June 25\, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT for a panel discussion exploring the challenges surrounding access to medical certificates for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in humanitarian and development contexts. \nMedical certificates can play a critical role in supporting GBV survivors’ access to justice\, protection\, health care and social services. Yet survivors and service providers often face significant barriers in obtaining\, delivering and using these documents effectively and safely. \nThis discussion will examine: \n\nWhat medical certificates for GBV survivors are and why they matter\nKey challenges in obtaining and issuing certificates from multiple perspectives\, including survivors\, health care professionals and frontline organizations\nCountry-specific contexts and experiences\, including current challenges and barriers but also recent solutions from Bénin\, Burkina Faso and Haiti\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/medical-certificates-for-gbv-survivors/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260108T135006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T135006Z
UID:10002857-1785110400-1785542399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Teachers’ Leadership Institute
DESCRIPTION:AKFC is excited to announce our Teachers’ Leadership Institute\, July 27-31\, 2026\, at York University — empowering educators to bring global citizenship\, sustainability\, and international development themes into their classrooms. \nDescription: AKFC’s Teachers’ Leadership Institute (TLI) is a fully funded 5-day in person convening that aims to strengthen the professional capacity of educators across Canada. This initiative is designed to equip educators with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence needed to effectively integrate global citizenship\, sustainability\, and international development themes into their classrooms. Through a combination of in-depth training sessions\, collaborative learning opportunities\, and access to educational resources\, the Institute will enhance participants’ pedagogical strategies and deepen their subject-area expertise. \nThe Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is a fully funded 5-day in person convening that aims to equip young leaders with the knowledge\, skills\, and tools necessary to actively engage with global issues\, promote sustainable development\, and foster global citizenship. The academy will provide a collaborative learning environment where participants explore global challenges\, leadership skills\, and strategies for effective engagement. \nThe Teachers’ Leadership Institute (TLI) and Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) will occur concurrently. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/teachers-leadership-institute/
LOCATION:York University\, Toronto\, Canada\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260119T143424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T143424Z
UID:10002884-1785110400-1785542399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:AKFC is excited to announce our Youth Leadership Academy\, July 27-31\, 2026\, at York University — empowering young leaders with the knowledge\, skills\, and tools necessary to foster global citizenship. \nAKFC’s Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is a fully funded 5-day in-person program that aims to equip young leaders with the knowledge\, skills\, and tools necessary to actively engage with global issues\, promote sustainable development\, and foster global citizenship. The academy will provide a collaborative learning environment where participants explore global challenges\, leadership skills\, and strategies for effective engagement. \nWhen: July 27-31\, 2026 \nArrivals: July 26\nFull-day programming: July 27-31\nDepartures: August 1\nWhere: York University\, Toronto\, Canada. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:York University\, Toronto\, Canada\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260421T123957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T123957Z
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SUMMARY:Walk for Water 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join One Drop for the 10th Annual Walk for Water at Springs Preserve!\nTake a step toward change at the 10th Annual Walk for Water in Las Vegas! This energizing event brings our community together to raise awareness and support solutions for the local and global water crisis. \nGet ready for a morning filled with purpose and fun\, featuring live entertainment\, special guest appearances\, interactive games\, and educational activities for all ages. \nThis year’s event will be co-chaired by Crystal Hirschi and Brian Kunec\, with Jay R Beatbox as your dynamic host! \nAs part of the scenic 2.1-mile walk through the beautiful Springs Preserve\, you’ll have the option of carrying a bucket of water\, a powerful symbol of what millions of women and children around the world do daily just to access clean water. \nWalk. Learn. Connect. After the walk\, explore the WaterWorks exhibit and discover how water shapes life\, from the Vegas Valley to communities around the world. \nWhether you walk\, volunteer\, or sponsor\, you’re helping turn awareness into action and making a real difference for families near and far. \nWalk locally. Think globally. Make a difference. Join One Drop! \n\n\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/walk-for-water-2026/
LOCATION:Springs Preserve\, Las Vegas
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20201202T230603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T230603Z
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SUMMARY:International Migrants Day
DESCRIPTION:Throughout human history\, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today\, globalization\, together with advances in communications and transportation\, has greatly increased the number of people\, who have the desire and the capacity to move to other places. \nThis new era has created challenges and opportunities for societies throughout the world. It also has served to underscore the clear linkage between migration and development\, as well as the opportunities it provides for co-development\, that is\, the concerted improvement of economic and social conditions at both origin and destination. \nMigration draws increasing attention in the world nowadays. Mixed with elements of unforeseeability\, emergency\, and complexity\, the challenges and difficulties of international migration require enhanced cooperation and collective action among countries and regions. The United Nations is actively playing a catalyst role in this area\, with the aim of creating more dialogues and interactions within countries and regions\, as well as propelling experience exchange and collaboration opportunities.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-migrants-day/2026-12-18/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20210105T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T153417Z
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SUMMARY:International Day of Education
DESCRIPTION:Education is a human right\, a public good and a public responsibility. \nThe United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education\, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. \nWithout inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all\, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and breaking the cycle of poverty that is leaving millions of children\, youth and adults behind.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-day-of-education-2/2027-01-24/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280206
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20260115T182116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T182150Z
UID:10002873-1801785600-1833407999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
DESCRIPTION:Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights\, the health and the integrity of girls and women. \nGirls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain\, shock\, excessive bleeding\, infections\, and difficulty in passing urine\, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. \nAlthough primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East\, female genital mutilation is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. Female genital mutilation continues to persist amongst immigrant populations living in Western Europe\, North America\, Australia and New Zealand. \nTo promote the elimination of female genital mutilation\, coordinated and systematic efforts are needed\, and they must engage whole communities and focus on human rights\, gender equality\, sexual education and attention to the needs of women and girls who suffer from its consequences. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-3-2-3/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20250109T140347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T180832Z
UID:10002878-1802217600-1802303999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Women and Girls in Science
DESCRIPTION:Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals\, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years\, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating fully in science. \nAt present\, less than 30 per cent of researchers worldwide are women. According to UNESCO data (2014 – 2016)\, only around 30 per cent of all female students select STEM-related fields in higher education. Globally\, female students’ enrolment is particularly low in ICT (3 per cent)\, natural science\, mathematics and statistics (5 per cent) and in engineering\, manufacturing and construction (8 per cent). \nLong-standing biases and gender stereotypes are steering girls and women away from science related fields. As in the real world\, the world on screen reflects similar biases—the 2015 Gender Bias Without Borders study by the Geena Davis Institute showed that of the onscreen characters with an identifiable STEM job\, only 12 per cent were women. \nIn order to achieve full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls\, and further achieve gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls\, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/70/212 declaring 11 February as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-2-2/2027-02-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221
DTSTAMP:20260617T153436
CREATED:20210105T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T140950Z
UID:10000696-1803081600-1803167999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World Day of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality\, or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender\, age\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, culture or disability. \nFor the United Nations\, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN System’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all\, through employment\, social protection\, social dialogue\, and fundamental principles and rights at work.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-day-of-social-justice/2027-02-20/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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