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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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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:20260616T145119Z
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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:20260616T142919Z
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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
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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:20260610T182302Z
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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:20260610T170815Z
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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
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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
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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
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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:20260617T150535Z
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T110000
DTSTAMP:20260703T113838Z
CREATED:20260703T113838Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Global Peace Index
DESCRIPTION:Please join Cooperation Canada for a presentation of key findings from the 2026 Global Peace Index. Produced by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP)\, the GPI is the world’s leading measure of peacefulness\, ranking 163 independent states and territories using 23 qualitative and quantitative indicators across three domains: Societal Safety and Security\, Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict\, and Militarization. \nWho: All Cooperation Canada members and non-members are invited. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 8\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 am ET\nPlatform: Zoom \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2026-global-peace-index/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T133000
DTSTAMP:20260703T114831Z
CREATED:20260703T114831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T114831Z
UID:10003107-1783598400-1783603800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The OECD Guidelines for Supporting Locally Led Development: Local Agency\, Shifting Power\, and a Renewed Culture of Global Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:This online session will introduce the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee’s (DAC) Practical Guidelines for Supporting Locally Led Development\, which aims to strengthen local agency\, shift power and support more inclusive approaches to international cooperation.\n\nCo-organized with the Civil Society Policy Advisory Group (CPAG) and Cooperation Canada’s Locally Led Development Working Group.\n\nWho: All Cooperation Canada members and non-members are invited.\n\nDate: Thursday\, July 9\nTime: 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET\nPlatform: Zoom\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-oecd-guidelines-for-supporting-locally-led-development/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260108T135006Z
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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:20260119T143424Z
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T112622Z
CREATED:20260703T112622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T112622Z
UID:10003103-1785236400-1785240000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:A Continuum from Menarche to Menopause: Understanding Cardiovascular Risk Across the Reproductive Lifespan
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will take place on Tuesday\, July 28\, 2026\, at 8:00 AM PST.\n \nHealth Together\, formerly Maternal and Infant Health Canada\, hosts virtual webinars focused on sharing research\, knowledge\, and lived/professional experience related to women’s health\, maternal and infant health\, and socio-cultural factors that impact women and their health. \nDr. Rubee Dev is an Assistant Professor in the UBC School of Nursing and Affiliate Faculty in the School of Population and Public Health. Her research focuses on global women’s health\, primary health care\, and the intersection of reproductive and cardiovascular health among postpartum women. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/a-continuum-from-menarche-to-menopause/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260731T134213Z
CREATED:20260731T134213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T134213Z
UID:10003113-1785837600-1785841200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Grand Challenges RFP Webinar: AI-Enabled Consumer Engagement to Advance Family Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join Grand Challenges for an informative webinar designed to provide key details about this Grand Challenges RFP and answer applicant questions. This session will cover essential aspects of the challenge\, including the background\, problem statement\, RFP details\, and the application process. \nWe encourage participants to submit questions in advance\, and we’ll come prepared with answers. \nAgenda: \n\nWelcome & Introductions\nGrand Challenges Overview\nChallenge Background & Problem Statement\nRFP Details & Application Process\nFacilitated Q&A (submit questions in advance through this form or ask live via the chat function)\n\nFollowing the webinar\, a recording will be posted on the Grand Challenges site\, along with an updated FAQ document reflecting key questions discussed. \nThey look forward to having you attend the event!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/grand-challenges-rfp-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T164824Z
CREATED:20260810T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T164824Z
UID:10003115-1787058000-1787065200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Recognizing & Responding to FGM/C
DESCRIPTION:What You’ll Learn: \n\nWhat is FGM/C\, the global and Canadian context\nTypes\, prevalence\, and impacted communities\nHow to support survivors of FGM/C?\nHealth\, psychosocial\, and legal considerations\nSurvivor-centered and culturally responsive approaches\nResponding safely to disclosures\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/recognizing-responding-to-fgm-c-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260810T165559Z
CREATED:20260810T165559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T165559Z
UID:10003117-1787317200-1787324400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to FGM/C: From Disclosure to Action
DESCRIPTION:What You’ll Learn: \n\nResponding to disclosures from a survivor-centred\, trauma-informed approach\nProtection protocols\,\, risk assessment\, and safety planning Navigating referrals and interagency collaboration\nApplying learning through realistic case studies\nStrengthening confidence in complex practice situations\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/responding-to-fgm-c-from-disclosure-to-action/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T113000
DTSTAMP:20260901T180427Z
CREATED:20260901T180414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180427Z
UID:10003131-1788429600-1788435000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Leveraging Global Fund Grant Cycle 8 for Women's\, Children's and Adolescent Health
DESCRIPTION:The Global Fund’s Grant Cycle 8 (2026–2028) offers a pivotal opportunity to integrate sexual\, reproductive\, maternal\, newborn\, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) priorities into HIV\, TB\, malaria and Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) investments. \nThursday\, September 03\, 2026 2:00 PM GMT | 4:00 PM CET \nJointly convened by PMNCH\, UNFPA and the Global Fund\, this 90‑minute webinar will: Inform participants about funding windows and opportunities for SRMNCAH within GC8. Equip stakeholders with guidance documents\, tools and matching fund mechanisms. \nLearn from practice by showcasing country experiences and civil society strategies for integrating SRMNCAH priorities. Connect participants to UNFPA’s technical assistance offer and other available support. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/leveraging-global-fund-grant-cycle-8-for-womens-childrens-and-adolescent-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T090000
DTSTAMP:20260826T162107Z
CREATED:20260826T162107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T162107Z
UID:10003129-1788937200-1788944400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Strengthening Community-Based Groups for People Affected by Skin-NTDs: Lessons from the UPLIFT Project
DESCRIPTION:Event Date: September 9th\, 2026 \nLocation: Zoom Webinar\n \nWhat makes Community-Based Groups effective\, sustainable\, and truly member-led? \nThis webinar will explore that question through findings from UPLIFT\, a three-year study conducted across India\, Bangladesh\, and Ethiopia. Co-hosted by the UPLIFT Consortium\, led by Effect Hope\, and iCHORDS\, participants will have the opportunity to explore how community-based approaches can reduce stigma\, improve well-being\, and support social inclusion for people affected by leprosy and other skin-related NTDs. \nThe webinar will also launch two new practical resources designed to help organizations strengthen and sustain Community-Based Groups in diverse contexts. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/strengthening-community-based-groups-for-people-affected-by-skin-ntds/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T133000
DTSTAMP:20260826T155324Z
CREATED:20260826T155324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T155324Z
UID:10003125-1789041600-1789047000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Taxer l’ultrarichesse : une bonne idée ?
DESCRIPTION:Que ce soit l’accès à un logement abordable\, l’entretien de nos infrastructures ou le maintien de services essentiels de qualité\, les besoins d’investissements pour améliorer notre bien-être et productivité au Québec ne manquent pas. \nAlors que ces biens profitent à tout le monde\, est-ce que chacun·e y contribue à sa juste mesure ? \nDans un contexte où la richesse se concentre de plus en plus entre les mains d’une minorité\, plusieurs économistes et personnes fortunées estiment qu’une participation plus importante des ultrariches devrait faire partie de la solution. \nDifférents modèles de taxation de la richesse existent déjà ailleurs dans le monde\, certains depuis plusieurs années\, d’autres émergent. \nQuels résultats ont-ils produits ? Quels enseignements peut-on en tirer pour le Québec ? \nVenez assister à cette discussion stimulante et poser vos questions! \nRegards croisés sur la faisabilité d’une taxation de l’extrême richesse : \n\nQuentin Parrinello\, Directeur des politiques publiques\, Observatoire international de la fiscalité\, Paris\nAntoine Genest-Grégoire\, Professeur et chercheur en fiscalité\, Université de Sherbrooke\nClaire Trottier\, philanthrope\, investisseuse et entrepreneure\n\nAnimation par Stéphanie Grammond\, éditorialiste en chef de La Presse \nUn webinaire organisé en collaboration avec Oxfam-Québec \nInscrivez-vous ici! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/taxer-lultrarichesse-une-bonne-idee/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T160358Z
CREATED:20260826T160358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T160358Z
UID:10003127-1789462800-1789480800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Counting What Counts: Implementing Beyond GDP Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Join leading experts to explore how countries can put new approaches to measuring progress into practice. \n\n\n\n\nThis event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend. \nAs countries prepare for the anticipated adoption of a UN Beyond GDP framework at the United Nations General Assembly\, there is growing recognition that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) alone cannot capture the full picture of progress. While it remains an essential measure of economic activity\, it overlooks critical dimensions such as inequality\, environmental sustainability\, and well-being. \nThe recent report of the UN High-Level Expert Group (HLEG)\, Counting What Counts: A Compass of Progress for People and Planet\, marks a significant milestone. It is a practical\, globally applicable framework that complements GDP with a dashboard of indicators\, signalling a clear shift in the conversation. The framework is closely linked to key international processes\, including the Pact for the Future and the 2030 Agenda\, with implications for how countries design policies\, allocate resources\, and assess long-term development pathways. \nThis context creates a timely opportunity to translate global recommendations into practical applications by supporting countries in integrating Beyond GDP metrics into national policy\, planning\, and statistical systems. \nCo-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC)\, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, this event builds on the ongoing work of IISD and IDRC to support countries in advancing practical\, policy-relevant approaches to measuring progress beyond GDP. \nWho should attend: \nPolicymakers\, statistical leaders\, and experts on practical pathways for implementing Beyond GDP metrics at the national level. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the panels.\nPlease note that this event will be offered in English only.\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/counting-what-counts-implementing-beyond-gdp-metrics/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T123841Z
CREATED:20260909T123841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T123841Z
UID:10003141-1789484400-1789488000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Health - Research in Progress Series
DESCRIPTION:BCCH and the Institute for Global Health invites you to attend our Research in Progress Series\, a monthly interactive forum designed to share ongoing and emerging research\, discuss methodological approaches\, and foster scientific dialogue\, cross-disciplinary exchange\, and collaboration across the research community. These sessions provide an opportunity to engage with research at various stages of the research lifecycle through brief presentations followed by discussion-focused conversation. \nDate: Tuesday\, September 15\, 2026 | 11:00 AM PT | Virtual (Zoom) \n Presentation: \nDaniel Leung (Clinical Assistant Professor\, UBC & Professorship in Global Child Health\, BC Children’s Hospital) will present quantitative work related to clinical prediction tools and decision-support approaches for pediatric diarrhea\, highlighting ongoing research focused on improving pediatric clinical decision-making and care delivery. \nAbout the Research Group: \nThis work is from the Leung Lab\, led by Daniel Leung. His research focuses on the immunology\, microbiology\, epidemiology\, and clinical management of diarrheal diseases and other mucosal infections\, with extensive experience working in Bangladesh and globally. \nZoom link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/68905252694?pwd=sZR7SkPgUTGH69kkBVPxbqMb8eZ2CV.1 \nMeeting ID: 689 0525 2694 \nPasscode: 080238
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-health-research-in-progress-series-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260709T201419Z
CREATED:20260709T201419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T201419Z
UID:10003111-1789981200-1790006400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:FOUNDATIONS: Girls Leading Change
DESCRIPTION:A global conversation on protecting girls’ rights\, advancing equality\, and empowering the next generation of leaders. \nHow do we protect progress for girls in a time of growing backlash against gender equality? \nAround the world\, hard-won gains for gender equality are under threat\, putting the rights\, health\, and future of adolescent girls at risk. As opposition to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) grows\, the need to invest in girls’ leadership\, agency\, and voices has never been more urgent. \nJoin Save the Children on September 21\, 2026\, for FOUNDATIONS: Girls Leading Change—a powerful conversation exploring what it will take to safeguard progress\, advance the rights of women and girls\, and ensure girls can shape the future they deserve. \nThrough powerful storytelling\, expert insights\, and firsthand perspectives\, we’ll examine what’s at stake for girls around the world\, why their leadership is essential to lasting change\, and the collective action needed to protect their rights and expand opportunities for generations to come. \nAt this pivotal moment\, we must confront the global backlash against gender equality\, elevate solutions that are making a difference\, and renew our shared commitment to ensuring every girl can learn\, lead\, and thrive. \nWhether you are a policymaker\, student\, advocate\, philanthropist\, or supporter\, your voice matters. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/foundations-girls-leading-change/
LOCATION:Novotel\, 3 Park Home Avenue\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M2N 6L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T133000
DTSTAMP:20260901T181504Z
CREATED:20260901T181437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T181504Z
UID:10003133-1790164800-1790170200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:“A different kind of health equity” Highlights from the fourth NCCDH environmental scan
DESCRIPTION:Health equity conversations are evolving. Across public health\, practitioners are taking a deeper look at the structural determinants of health\, including power\, oppression\, and the systems that drive inequities. Drawing on the findings of a newly released NCCDH environmental scan\, this webinar will explore current public health actions\, key challenges\, and practical opportunities to address the structural determinants of health and advance health equity action from where you are.\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/a-different-kind-of-health-equity-highlights-from-the-fourth-nccdh-environmental-scan/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T191647Z
CREATED:20260812T191647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T191647Z
UID:10003121-1790276400-1790283600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The Walrus Talks The Billionaire Problem
DESCRIPTION:OXFAM CANADA PRESENTS\nThe Walrus Talks The Billionaire Problem\nThe world’s twelve richest billionaires hold more wealth than the poorest half of humanity combined. The forty richest billionaires increased their fortunes by nearly $95 billion in one year\, while millions face rising costs and growing economic pressures. \nThe rapidly widening divide between the ultra-rich and everybody else is reshaping Canadian life—from the price of homes and groceries to the future of our communities\, economy\, and democracy. \nAt The Walrus Talks The Billionaire Problem\, leading thinkers will explore the forces driving the concentration of economic power in Canada and beyond. From taxation and policy to outsized corporate influence\, resource extraction\, and affordability\, speakers will look at how the wealth gap shapes decisions that affect our future. \nAs a historic transfer of wealth approaches between generations\, join us in Toronto or online for an increasingly urgent conversation about the impacts of extreme wealth concentration\, as well as some ideas and policies that could help build a national economy where everyone can thrive. \n\n\n\nSpeakers to be announced. \nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 \n6:30 p.m. Doors Open \n7 p.m. The Walrus Talks \nJoin them for a catered reception following the event to continue the conversation. \nCan’t make it in person? Register for the livestream and watch online. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-walrus-talks-the-billionaire-problem/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260817T184008Z
CREATED:20260817T184008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T184008Z
UID:10003123-1790553600-1790726399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Women’s Health Symposium is a two-day\, multidisciplinary event focused on innovation in drug delivery and biomedical technology development and clinical translation in women’s health. The symposium brings together leading international experts\, clinicians\, researchers\, and trainees to explore cutting-edge advances across key areas of women’s health. The program features thematic sessions on cancer\, infectious diseases and reproductive health\, local vaginal and mucosal drug delivery\, and pregnancy-related diagnostics\, treatments\, and models\, highlighting both fundamental research and translational applications. Attendees will hear from global leaders in academia and industry\, alongside opportunities to engage with emerging research through trainee pitch presentations\, poster sessions\, and networking events.   \nRegister here to secure your spot to join leading researchers\, clinicians\, and industry professionals.\n \nFollow us on X and LinkedIn at @crswomenshealth for more updates including speaker announcements and program sneak peeks\, and email crswomenshealth@gmail.com if you have any questions.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2026-crs-womens-health-symposium/
LOCATION:Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
DTSTAMP:20260908T152509Z
CREATED:20260908T152509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T152509Z
UID:10003137-1790697600-1790706600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Building Mutual Economic Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:The global economic landscape has accelerated efforts by governments around the world to strengthen economic resilience\, diversify partnerships\, and secure access to strategic markets and supply chains. Countries are reassessing long-standing assumptions about development\, trade\, economic security\, and international cooperation\, as reflected in the G7 leaders’ declaration of June 20261. At the same time\, many emerging economies are calling for partnerships that extend beyond traditional aid relationships to include trade\, investment\, innovation\, skills\, and technology collaboration. \nIn Canada\, these shifts have prompted renewed discussion about the role of international assistance within a broader economic\, trade\, and foreign policy agenda. Recent speeches and policy directions have emphasized the importance of building mutual economic partnerships that deliver sustainable development outcomes while also supporting Canada’s long-term trade\, investment\, workforce\, and supply chain interests\, including the goal of doubling non-US exports within the next decade. \nThis public event\, co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)\, will consider Canada’s role in building partnerships that respond to global challenges while creating opportunities for both Canada and its international partners. It will uncover how mutual economic partnerships can contribute to shared prosperity\, while examining the opportunities\, challenges\, and trade-offs associated with this evolving agenda. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n\nWhen you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\nNetworking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the panels.\nPlease note that this event will offer English and French interpretation.\n\nQuestions? Contact akfc.events@akdn.org \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/building-mutual-economic-partnerships/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T150000
DTSTAMP:20260902T191355Z
CREATED:20260902T191355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T191355Z
UID:10003135-1791194400-1791385200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:CanWaCH Academy 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CanWaCH Academy is here! Join us from October 5 to 7 for practical\, accessible and action-oriented sessions designed to help you grow and strengthen your work.  \nInspired by the theme Clarity\, Capacity and Connection\, this year’s edition of the Academy features a mix of workshops\, tutorials and training sessions you won’t want to miss. \nThere’s something for everyone. Programming will cover a range of topics across the global health\, international development and gender equality landscape.  \nWhatever your role\, you’ll leave with clear takeaways\, practical examples\, curated resources and tangible next steps you can easily apply. \nSessions will be hosted between 10 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. EDT each day. \nVIEW THE FULL PROGRAM AND REGISTER TODAY
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canwach-academy-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CanWaCH Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH)":MAILTO:info@CanWaCH.ca
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