World Day of Social Justice
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 […]
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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 […]
February 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The reading group will be a space for learning, reflection, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month […]
Become a powerful digital advocate and address the impact of social media on body confidence and self-esteem at Plan International Canada’s Solutions Lab (Feb. 25). Learn from experts, connect with […]
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
February 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The Community Conversations is an invitation in to hear the truths of the often forgotten racialised community members across our sector. From various perspectives, […]
MNCH-N integrated PPFP and client-centered interventions have proven effective in significantly increasing the supply and use of FP and MNCH services in the Francophone West African region. The Regional Community […]
Dear Civil Society Organizations, We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in an interactive Dialogue with the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on the theme "Priorities on […]
Join us to explore the role of weight bias in sexual and reproductive healthcare and how we can challenge it in clinical encounters. On March 4th at 12 PM EST, […]
This year’s Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2023 will bring together Africa’s top thought leaders, political figures, innovators, researchers, policy makers, health workers and community mobilisers for dialogue and […]
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of […]
Le reportage du photographe belge Christophe Smets témoigne des conséquences de l’accès restreint aux soins de santé pour les femmes du Kivu à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo […]
This collaborative event organized by Plan International Canada, Young Diplomats of Canada and Fora: Network for Change will serve to amplify youth perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality.
Vancouver: March 6, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: 312 Main Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions ! À travers cet atelier d'initiation […]
Join us on International Women's Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2 "One Woman Can" will bring together experts from around the world […]
Join FINCA’s new President and CEO, Andree Simon, and FINCA Board Member Jordan Greenaway for an intimate conversation on the future of financial inclusion and social enterprise for women. Click […]
Calgary: March 8, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bridgette Bar Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
Inequities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) throughout the world mean that certain population subgroups have systematically worse health outcomes and poorer access to services and […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am ET for a panel discussion on successfully engaging men for gender equality. Co-sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this panel will draw on […]
DATE: March 15 at 12:00pm ET, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT, 1:00pm AT Yes, we can #EndTB by 2030. Despite being preventable and largely treatable, tuberculosis (TB) takes the […]
Women are 70% of the health and care workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. This is The XX Paradox in Health. Around the world, women health workers are […]
In honor of World Water Day on March 22 and the UN Conference on Water, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD), in partnership with Operation Eyesight Universal and […]
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Location: IDRC offices: 45 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor Date and time: March 28, 2023 9:00 AM-10:30 AM To attend virtually: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 222 179 […]
Toronto: March 28, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Archeo Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health […]
Montreal: March 30, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bar George Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
You’re invited to share your views to advance sex and gender science at the CIHR-IGH Listening Tour. The Institute of Gender and Health wants to hear from you! Under the […]
CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Session Monday, April 3rd - Friday, April 7th. For more information and to register, click here.
The 20th Skoll World Forum will take place April 12–14, 2023 in Oxford, UK to celebrate 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress. Visit our FAQs page […]
Join Beacon North Strategies for an exciting online event on Monday, April 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST as we explore the potential of Chat GPT and AI […]
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am EST Location: Borden, Ladner and Gervais LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400, Toronto, SOS Children’s Villages […]
Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change and Microbial Threats In Conjunction With: The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2023 & The AAHCI Global Innovation Forum 2023 Washington Hilton, […]
Hosted in Ottawa on April 18 and 19, the summit will bring together organizations and institutions engaged in health and rights programming within the international cooperation sector
Ottawa: April 18, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and […]
We offer webinars for charities and qualified donees throughout the year on a variety of topics. These webinars provide great information on important subjects that will benefit your day to […]
This panel discussion focuses on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada, as well as the many systemic barriers and challenges […]
The course is now full, please reach out to Erin Jex to be put on the waiting list CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the ninth offering of our virtual Gender […]
A new Auditor General report concluded that Global Affairs Canada was unable to demonstrate how Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) contributed to improving gender equality in low- and middle-income […]
Game-changers for achieving the Global Goals by 2030 DATES: May 6-8, Ottawa ON Results Canada is hosting a National Conference in-person in Ottawa this spring! On May 6-7, you will […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to […]
In preparation for Global Affairs Canada's upcoming Resilient Health System for All call for proposals, CanWaCH is excited to provide a space for members and partners to seek out funding partnerships and […]
CanWaCH and the Youth Working Group are excited to host youth, young professionals and professionals responsible for youth engagement to create a community of practice where members can share and discuss challenges, lessons learned, emerging trends, and best practices.
Registration for Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit, is now open!
We are pleased to invite you all to a vibrant discussion, led by colleagues from Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria, Senegal and Canada, on lessons learned from the development, implementation, and results of the […]
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world? Are you interested in connecting with like-minded changemakers from all over Canada? If so, Plan International Canada invites you […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is excited to present ‘The CoLabs: One Year In’, a presentation by the second iteration of the Canadian Collaborative for Global […]
Come learn about how can Canada support reforms of the Multilateral Development Banks and share its Special Drawing Rights to raise billions more to fight climate change and better prepare […]
Join us with special guest Artrese Morrison, Senior Director of Programs at Health Leads USA. We will work through a live demonstration and discussion of designing a survey with an […]
Humanity & Inclusion (HI), the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) invite you to a panel discussion as part of a side event to the […]
World Vision Canada and its National Youth Council co-hosting the Youth Vision Summit, a full-day conference, at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto on June 17th. The event is […]
As part of the summit, we are opening up a networking lunch session for any youth or professionals in international cooperation and development, humanitarian aid, and social justice advocacy to engage with […]
The Société québécoise d’évaluation de programme will be hosting the next annual conference of the Canadian Evaluation Society which will take place from June 19 to 21, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Quebec City. The conference […]
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to the 2023 GAC Dialogue on PSEAH, which will be held virtually on June 19th. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation […]
About 184 million people—2.3 percent of the world’s population—live outside of their country of nationality. Almost half of them are in low- and middle-income countries. With global economic imbalances, climate […]
Who should attend: Individuals and representatives from community organizations with an interest in sex- and gender-based health research, those working toward health equity for people of any and all genders in […]
Event Teaser: We cordially invite you to join us on World Refugee Day for a truly inspiring event that has the power to change lives. "Building a Brighter Future: A […]
Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that conserve, restore and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems hold promise in helping people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. But it is often a […]
Impact Measurement and Causal Analysis with an equity lens. Heather Krause spent the first 20 years of her career as a statistician working on these types of projects. Let’s look […]
Join CanWaCH and members of the Public Opinion Research Working Group as Abacus Data offers a sneak peek at our June 2023 survey of Canadians on international development assistance and Canada's role on the world stage.
Date and time: July 7th, 2023 - 09:00 AM (EDT) Join us for an engaging virtual discussion with speakers from Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Canada. We will explore programmatic approaches […]
Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate, violence, and harm against the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities […]
This webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous French interpretation and live closed captioning. Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate, violence, and harm against […]
The Women Deliver 2023 (WD2023) conference will take place in Kigali, Rwanda from July 17 to 20! CanWaCH will be hosting a networking reception on Wednesday, July 19 for Canadian […]
Location: Ruhondo Room, Lemigo Hotel, Kigali (this is a partner side event at Women Deliver 2023) A fun youth-led event to discuss the role of youth in SRHR over dinner […]
Please note: To attend this session, you must register for the Women Deliver Virtual Conference. Interested in learning more about creating safe spaces for sexual and reproductive health and rights? […]
In celebration of Women Deliver 2023, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) invites you to join us for an evening of connection and solidarity. We look forward […]
Weighting and data equity. What are weights? How do you apply them to data? And why does all this matter for data equity? Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly […]
Connect with peers in public health from around the world. We're here to make magic happen through community! Find friends, mentors, a partner to launch a project with, a career bestie, or someone […]
Welcome to the Africa Dialogues. We invite you to join the discussion on the vital role local communities, including young people and women, are playing in shaping climate action for […]
We are delighted to be joined by one of the leaders of the Global Women’s Health Movement, an alumna and former Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and Co-Founder/ […]
In this workshop, we will cover how improving your organization's communications strategy can help you fulfill your mission and drive your social impact. From your key messaging to your marketing […]
Join special guest Dr. Lashawn Richburg-Hayes to discuss the application of data equity in educational effectiveness research. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people […]
This week we’re talking about community-based research with a team who is actively inventing new techniques. Join Leslie Wright & the CTSA Team from Colorado. Talking Data Equity is a series […]
Our special guest, Kelsie Action, is an expert on how to communicate science in plain language – and why this matters for data equity. Talking Data Equity is a series of […]
Join us for a Facebook livestream on August 15 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EST, as we honor Capital Pride by discussing the state of 2SLGBTQQIA rights worldwide. Tune […]
Join us on August 15th for our training session on Program & Programming, lead by the incredible VIDEA team! This second scope specific session will be an opportunity to learn […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues […]
What do strong community partnerships look like to you? Cuso and VIDEA are teaming up and hosting a community conversation. Join us August 31st 10am-4pm (drop in anytime)! There will […]
🌟 Join Us for the BBQ Engage and Connect Event at Parc Lafontaine, Montreal! 🍔🌭 Calling all members of the Carrefour International team, as well as individuals from the public […]
Don’t miss our second sector wide session on Culturally Competent Engagement!
Humanitarian crises disproportionately affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people. From natural disasters to conflict, women and girls have their family and social networks disrupted, are exposed to an increase in […]
A Side Event during UNGA 78 and the SDG Summit
By the Government of Honduras, Organized by PMNCH, FIA Foundation, Plan International, UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF This high-level dialogue hosted by the Government of Honduras will convene Member States to amplify […]
Gender norms and practices result in women and girls shouldering a disproportionate amount of unpaid care work around the world. This unequal distribution of care work greatly impacts their access […]
Good Neighbors International supports clean water initiatives across the globe, which not only has direct impact on community health, but also supports children's education, gender equality and stable livelihoods. Throughout […]
In a relaxed atmosphere, come and discuss volunteering opportunities in international cooperation. In the 5 to 7 style formula, you will meet people working in different organizations of the volunteer […]
Join Medical Herstory for our annual Feminist Health Conference on September 23rd and 24th, as we focus on reviewing the past year of feminist health and discuss the changes that […]
The capacity to effect change in a capitalist society is founded on the ability to resource the system change process. We have heard often that funders, financial resources, financial structures […]
Explore innovative approaches to advancing gender equality! Gender equality stands as an enduring journey marked by steadfast progress amid persistent challenges. By dismantling barriers to education, economic participation, healthcare, and […]
While digital spaces have become a game-changer in advancing gender equality, they also mirror the systemic divides that exist in the physical world. This has created new ways for women, […]
This event brings together a panel of Canadian experts (CEs) deployed by the TAP-EDM team around the world who specialize in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) projects. Through the […]
Hear how vocational training is empowering women in Ethiopia through financial independence. On Thursday, September 28th, the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation will be at Good Earth Coffeehouse Seasons (Building […]
Click here for an early bird special! Join us as a Sponsor Gain excellent visibility and support the conference. Enjoy complimentary registrations, advertising, key exhibit locations and recognition throughout the […]
World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline, the mood was somber. Stark global […]
What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the […]
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference […]
The What Works Global Summit is the largest event of its kind, bringing together researchers, leaders in evidence-based decisionmaking and practitioners to share the latest evidence synthesis research, research methods […]
Join us on October 18, 2023 to celebrate Aura Freedom’s 10-year anniversary at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. A Day After Freedom is an event to celebrate a decade […]