
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
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Check out events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners

In honour of the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce […]

Arts-based research has a unique way of presenting sensitive experiences. In this talk, Dr. Kaveri Mayra will focus on 2741 people’s narratives about their embodied experience of labour and birth, […]

We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed […]

ONE Campaign and Afrifursa are pleased to invite you to a VIP Reception featuring Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and our President & CEO, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, on […]
Join us on Friday, October 4th at the Carriage House Hotel for an inspiring evening of storytelling dedicated to empowering girls and cultivating brighter futures. This year, CAUSE Canada’s fall […]

This compelling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone, West Africa in the late 1970s and 1980s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five […]
Mark your calendars for October 8th to 10th, 2024, as the International Cooperation Futures Forum makes its grand return. This year, we’re excited to gather at the National Arts Centre […]

We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed […]

As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the IDRC invests in high-quality research in low- and middle-income countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and […]

As humanitarian crises and inequality persist, understanding the landscape of global development is more crucial than ever. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about a gripping memoir – […]

The leadership forum is one of Fora: Network for Change’s signature events — and one of the most impactful and empowering events of the year for young leaders looking to […]

Disabled Women in Africa, Humanity & Inclusion-Making It Work, International Disability Alliance, and the World Federation of the Deaf invite you to attend our hybrid event, on ZOOM with simultaneous […]

The Scaling Community of Practice’s Mainstreaming Working Group invites you to discuss Grand Challenges Canada’s (GCC) systematic approach to mainstreaming scaling for sustainable impact, highlighted in a recent case study […]

This in-person conference is tailored for CW clinicians interested or engaged in research, and researchers in women+, newborn, and child health topics. We will showcase established Practice-Based Research from the […]

Training description: This session will explore how intersectional feminist and decolonial frameworks can transform the way knowledge and research are approached in the international development sector. Together, we will reimagine […]

Theme: Poly-crisis and global health: How can we improve human health and well-being, while protecting the planet? The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together […]

About the webinar: In this interactive session, CanWaCH will talk about the gaps and opportunities in SGBV related programming, research, and funding, drawing on examples from both the Canadian and […]

Join us for our Annual Volunteer Conference on International Cooperation, hosted at the Afromusée in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday, October 26th. This event will celebrate and explore the diverse volunteering […]

Join us for our Annual Volunteer Conference on International Cooperation, hosted at the Afromusée in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday, October 26th. This event will celebrate and explore the diverse volunteering […]

This is an announcement of the upcoming CAGH Annual General Meeting happening in person and online on Saturday October 26, 2024 at 1:00-2:00 PDT (UTC-07:00). It is important that all […]

Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal and child health in the Global South. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their […]

Join AKFC and the Canadian International Council, National Capital Branch (CIC) for "Unlocking Human Potential: Insights from the UNDP Human Development Report 2024," where we delve into the latest findings […]

Now is the perfect time to start planning your getaway to Edmonton, Alberta on October 30 and 31, and prepare for a memorable event. Here is what we have in […]

FIND, CEPI and Unitaid, in partnership with Results Canada, are hosting a roundtable to discuss Canada’s leadership in global health R&D, focusing on its impact on women’s health, especially in […]

Canada’s 2025 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda Information Session Canada is committed to reporting annually on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is […]

Spur Change is excited to invite you to the Pathways to Gender Equality national conference, taking place in Ottawa November 6-8, 2024. The conference aims to advance gender equality and […]

Catherine Vanner (University of Windsor) brings together an international panel of strategic actors working with gender transformation as a radical framework for addressing gender equality. Panelists will be looking across issues […]

Join the BIPOC Networking Collective! Our first meeting will be held on November 7th, from 12:30 to 2pm (ET)! Who It’s For: The BIPOC Networking Collective is a dedicated space […]

Please be advised that in-person space for this event is limited. Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Spur Change, a program of the Inter-Council Network of Provincial and Regional Councils for […]

Join us on November 7th, at 7:30 pm, for November's Action Kick-Off! We will hear from Maxwell Mumba, a visionary 29-year-old Zambian youth! Establishing outreach programs, he sensitized the community […]

Carrefour International et Katalizo collaborent pour organiser un événement dans le cadre des Journées québécoises de la solidarité internationale (JQSI), sur le thème de «Démocratie et participation citoyenne – Regards […]

Over the last few decades, the world has experienced incredible wins in the journey to end extreme poverty, showing us that progress is possible when we raise our voices together. […]

Join us on November 13 for an inspiring event that will delve into the vital connection between investing in higher education and advancing sustainable development. During this event, we will […]

African startups face significant hurdles in scaling their operation, which limits their ability to contribute meaningfully to healthcare improvement and economic growth. Access to capital remains a fundamental barrier, especially […]

One in five women worldwide live with a disability, often in low- and middle-income countries, and 220 million persons with disability are young. Despite effort for fulfilling the Right to […]
We are pleased to invite you to this year's Annual General Meeting of members for the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) taking place Tuesday, November 19, 2024 […]

The CanWaCH Academy is back by popular demand! Join us from November 20 to 22 for an exciting series of online sessions. This year’s CanWaCH Academy has something for everyone, […]

Join us our next Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group gathering! Next gathering: November 21st, 2pm to 3:30pm (ET) The Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation Working Group is an open, collaborative […]

Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada... for a webinar by Dr. Hélène Bertrand. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. […]

We would like to extend an invitation to our final Town hall event held on Monday November 25th, 2:00 - 3:30pm ET. We are excited to share a report, framework […]

Date: November 26th, from 1pm to 3pm (ET) Event description: In today’s interconnected world, crises like those unfolding in Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon Haiti, and the Congo demand swift action from […]

The AWID International Forum is both a global community event and a space of radical personal transformation. A one-of-a-kind convening, the Forum brings together feminist, women’s rights, gender justice, LBTQI+ […]

As World AIDS Day (December 1) fast approaches, the Stephen Lewis Foundation reflects on the evolving needs and challenges that the AIDS epidemic has posed for community-led organizations working on […]

5th Congress of the Mukwege International Chair: Ending gender-based violence: women's empowerment and sustainable development Dr. Denis Mukwege, 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, founder and president of the Panzi Foundation in […]

Join the BIPOC Networking Collective! Our next meeting will be held on December 5th, from 12:30 to 2pm (ET)! Who It’s For: The BIPOC Networking Collective is a dedicated space […]

Are you ready to amplify youth voices and witness meaningful engagement in action? Plan International Canada invites you to RSVP for our "Amplifying Youth Voices & Meaningful Engagement" event. This […]

In collaboration with UNESCO, the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is hosting an International Conference on Gender and Technology, January 16th – 19th 2025, at […]
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 […]

Join us for a wrap-up event dedicated to reflecting on the past three years and exploring what comes next. As we close the program, we want to connect with the individuals […]

Intro to KS for Knowledge Users_course_v5 This course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general, as well as how to conduct knowledge synthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct […]

Calling all internationally minded young people in Canada! Do you want to learn from communities around the globe? Are you ready to apply your knowledge and enthusiasm to initiatives aimed […]

Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]

Come celebrate IDW 2025 from February 2 to 8. What is IDW? Since 1991, IDW is held annually in the first full week of February and spotlights Canadians' contributions to […]

Course Date: February 03, 2025 to March 23, 2025 Explore the interdisciplinary approach of One Health and its profound implications for addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, […]

The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear […]

To mark International Development Week in February, the art exhibition "Through my eyes: art for development" will be hosted by the University of Ottawa's WUSC Local Committee, a dynamic campus-based group who […]

Join us for our upcoming event, 'Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health', on Monday, February 3. This event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create […]

As part of International Development Week 2025, Cooperation Canada and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are proud to present a reception and a screening of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of […]

We are excited to announce that we are hosting the WUSC "Through My Eyes: Art for Development" exhibition! This unique exhibit features 17 artworks exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) […]

This International Development Week, we are asking: Can Canadian and international organizations meaningfully support locally led development with GAC funding? Join three Canadian international development organizations (Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oxfam […]

An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work […]

Amid a shifting economic and geopolitical landscape, private sector partnerships could emerge as a key trend for 2025 and beyond. Effective collaborations between the non-profit and private sectors can play […]

With leadership from Canada in support of the G8 Muskoka Initiative, the Global Financing Facility (GFF) was launched in 2015 to accelerate efforts to end preventable maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent deaths […]

In the spirit of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and fostering more equitable global partnerships, OCIC's International Development Week 2025 Gender Panel, ‘Feminist Futures: Exploring Transformative Leadership and […]

Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar During International Development Week! Topic: Insights and Impacts from Partners In Health SRHR Programming in Malawi and Sierra Leone Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 […]

An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work […]

Join Cuso International for Taste of the World during International Development Week 2025! Our event, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, celebrates Canada's 35-year commitment to international development, highlighting the profound unifying […]

Join us in-person at the MaRS Discovery District to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025! Enjoy panel discussions, networking opportunities, refreshments, and more. This free event is […]

As part of International Development Week, Nutrition International and Results Canada are pleased to invite you to a fireside chat and networking lunch with Monsieur Brieuc Pont, France’s Special Envoy […]

This International Development Week (IDW), join Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Youth Advisory Council, for a youth-led afternoon featuring dynamic conversations, […]

CanWaCH is starting the year with our second members virtual coffee chat! Held on February 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST, it will focus on community engagement for gender equality. […]

Join us for a special evening during Sexual Health Week as we celebrate Oxfam Canada's and its partners' achievements in advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services worldwide. This […]

Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as […]

Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]

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 […]
We’re thrilled to honour the winners of MCIC’s 2025 Development Impact Awards and their incredible programs that are transforming lives. Join us and you’ll hear from three of MCIC’s members, […]
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of […]
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 […]

Real change happens when people come together and use their collective power to lift up their communities. Together we have the ability to represent an array of people, issues and […]
Don’t just be a participant—be a change-maker. This is your invitation to step up, speak out, and shape the future of health and development in Africa.

What is FGS? Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects millions of women and girls on the continent of Africa. It is a complication of chronic, untreated schistosomiasis in women and girls. […]
Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 - 14:00-15:30 PST Online Register Here About the Session This online session will demonstrate how research findings about women’s adaptation and resilience during COVID-19 were transformed into […]

In this NGO CSW parallel event, co-hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and Women Graduates-USA, panelists will discuss the progress made and ways forward to achieve gender equality, highlighting the […]
Building on the regional report "Powerful yet Overlooked: African Women with Disabilities and the Ongoing Struggle for Inclusion, 30 Years after Beijing", our event will highlight the persistent gaps in […]

Calling all educators! Are you looking to bring global perspectives into your classroom? How do we equip students to think critically about global issues like education for refugee children and […]
Side session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women Join Colombia University and GHAE as we unveil groundbreaking new data on how shifts in the U.S. foreign aid […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

Where does the money from N4G commitments go, and which interventions should be prioritized to achieve impact on nutrition and health? This side event will highlight high-impact, but underfunded, interventions […]

For World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th, Results Canada thrilled to be hosting a public event in Toronto to Unite to #EndTB! Date: Monday, March 24 Time: 6pm-8pm Location: Ted Rogers […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is an annual gathering in Geneva where the humanitarian community comes together to collaborate on knowledge-sharing to strengthen our sector, nurture long-standing partnerships and […]

How will recent USAID funding cuts shape healthcare in Africa—and what does it mean for the rest of the world? Join Amref USA CEO Robert Kelty and Director of Health […]

Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to an official N4G side event: Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks Date: March 26th, 2025 […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! Training objective: This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership […]

How do global media portrayals and popular misconceptions of Africa shape investment, economic development, and policymaking? What are the real costs of these narratives, and how can they be challenged? Join […]

“Love at First Sight” offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most. If a photo speaks 1,000 words, these speak 1,001. “Love at First […]

Coming up in the hashtag#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training series: 'Story Structure & Editing' ft Tristan Ahtone! ? https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td Story structure is one of the most important ways journalists can convey information and […]

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