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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260909T122503Z
CREATED:20260909T122503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T122503Z
UID:10003139-1791964800-1791993600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Re-envisioning Tomorrow’s Health: Innovation\, Collaboration and Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Join McGill University’s beautiful campus for this opportunity to exchange ideas\, spark innovation\, and build partnerships that will redefine health systems for generations to come! Highlights include: \n\nKeynote speaker Kimberly LeBlanc\, RN\,PhD\, who will challenge attendees to imagine a more vibrant\, sustainable system where every nurse is empowered to practice to their full scope.\nInspiring plenary speakers including nurse Gracia Kasaki Katahwa\, former Mayor of Cote-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grace borough\, and nurse researcher Argerie Tsimicalis\,\nA panel featuring all four speakers along with Lynne McVey\, Director\, Ingram School of Nursing\, McGill University\nExploration of emerging trends\, technologies\, and innovative models that transform nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.\nAccredited for continuing nursing education hours\nHybrid format (in person and online)\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/re-envisioning-tomorrows-health-innovation-collaboration-and-sustainability/
LOCATION:3655 Promenade Sir William Osler\, 3655 Promenade Sir William Osler\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3G 1Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTSTAMP:20260812T171334Z
CREATED:20260812T171334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T171334Z
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SUMMARY:32nd Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) is a member organization dedicated to advancing global health equity. Our mission is to connect\, engage\, and mobilize a strong global health community across Canada and internationally to support health equity. \nWe invite you to join us for the 32nd Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH)\, CAGH’s annual conference that brings together researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, advocates\, students\, community mobilizers\, and professionals from other disciplines and sectors within the global health community. The conference will address pressing global health issues and provide a platform for sharing knowledge\, best practices\, and innovations in global health research\, policy\, and practice. \nThe 2026 Conference will be held in a hybrid format at DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Montréal\, Quebec\, Canada\, and online from October 16-18\, 2026. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/32nd-ccgh/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Quebec
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
DTSTAMP:20260708T173012Z
CREATED:20260708T173012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173012Z
UID:10003109-1794268800-1794527999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Geneva Health Forum Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The conference theme: Rethinking Cooperation in Global Health. This theme will be explored through three key areas: \n\nNew forms of collaboration in global health;\nHealth promotion and community engagement;\nAccess to healthcare in conflict and crisis situations.\n\nKey Dates \n\nCall for contributions: July 1 to September 1\, 2026\nConference: November 10 to 12\, 2026\, at Campus Biotech in Geneva\n\nFull details and the submission portal are available on the conference website: https://conference2026.genevahealthforum.com \nAttached is the call for contributions overview\, detailing the themes\, submission guidelines\, and timeline.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ghf-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Geneva
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261219
DTSTAMP:20201202T230603Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270125
DTSTAMP:20210105T153417Z
CREATED:20210105T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T153417Z
UID:10001404-1800748800-1800835199@canwach.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280206
DTSTAMP:20260115T182150Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270211
DTSTAMP:20260115T180832Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270221
DTSTAMP:20220117T140950Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTSTAMP:20250213T194135Z
CREATED:20210105T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T194135Z
UID:10002498-1803513600-1803599999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World NGO Day
DESCRIPTION:The universal concept of the World NGO Day is to Celebrate\, Commemorate and Collaborate – the various NGOs around the world\, and the people behind them that contribute to society all year around. \nWorld NGO Day is to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGO sector and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector. \nWorld NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-ngo-day/2027-02-25/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270226
DTSTAMP:20210105T160215Z
CREATED:20210105T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T160215Z
UID:10002505-1803513600-1803599999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Journée Mondiale des ONG
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-ngo-day/2027-02-25/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219
DTSTAMP:20201202T230603Z
CREATED:20201202T230603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T230603Z
UID:10001377-1829088000-1829174399@canwach.ca
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/2027-12-18/
CATEGORIES:International Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280125
DTSTAMP:20210105T153417Z
CREATED:20210105T153417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T153417Z
UID:10001405-1832284800-1832371199@canwach.ca
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-2/2028-01-24/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280210
DTSTAMP:20260115T180832Z
CREATED:20250109T140347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T180832Z
UID:10002879-1833667200-1833753599@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-2-2/2028-02-09/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280221
DTSTAMP:20220117T140950Z
CREATED:20210105T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T140950Z
UID:10000697-1834617600-1834703999@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/2028-02-20/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280225
DTSTAMP:20250213T194135Z
CREATED:20210105T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T194135Z
UID:10002499-1834963200-1835049599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World NGO Day
DESCRIPTION:The universal concept of the World NGO Day is to Celebrate\, Commemorate and Collaborate – the various NGOs around the world\, and the people behind them that contribute to society all year around. \nWorld NGO Day is to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGO sector and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector. \nWorld NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-ngo-day/2028-02-24/
CATEGORIES:International Days
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20280224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20280225
DTSTAMP:20210105T160215Z
CREATED:20210105T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T160215Z
UID:10002506-1834963200-1835049599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Journée Mondiale des ONG
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-ngo-day/2028-02-24/
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