Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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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 the month of September, Good Neighbors Canada is running their Step4Water fundraiser event, fundraising to build water wells in rural Zambia. But, why do we […]
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 cooperation program, as well as other people interested in international cooperation like yourself. From 6:00 p.m., appetizers will be offered to participants. It will also […]
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 have occured, the current issues and breakthroughs in the field, all while celebrating growth and empowerment. Through keynote speakers, research sharing, an interactive workshop, panel […]
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 and prioritization pose barriers to building the steps to more anti-racist and decolonial organizations. We are so excited to have VIDEA joining us again, this […]
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 decision-making, gender equality not only benefits individuals but also fosters broader societal advancement. Through initiatives like the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), the Canadian […]
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, girls, and gender-diverse people to be isolated, exploited, abused, harassed, silenced, and excluded. In particular, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV)* - - has become a growing […]
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 Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) implementation, we will explore how Canada is strengthening international government systems, addressing gender equality in a cross-cutting way. How does Canadian […]
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 #14, 455 Sterling Lyon Parkway) with Deborah Northcott, co-founder of Real Humanitarian (formerly Canadian Humanitarian). Real Humanitarian, an MCIC member, is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged […]
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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 tensions alongside inadequate SDG progress made for a tough outlook for the next seven years. In the words of Secretary-General António Guterres, “halfway to 2030 […]
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 SDGs, and to figure out how we can do even better in the future. We'll be hearing from leaders, sharing our stories and ideas, and […]
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 provides a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in global health research, policy, and practice. The 2023 Canadian Conference on Global Health will […]
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 and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities worldwide. This year, the What Works Global Summit (WWGS 2023) will be an […]
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 of Aura Freedom’s work eradicating Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking…and to talk about what’s next. October 18, 2023. 6PM. El Mocambo. 464 Spadina Ave, […]
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to join our book club series, Global Reads. Join us on October 23rd for another captivating Global Reads session on From Development to Democracy: The Transformation of Modern Asia. We will be joined by the esteemed co-author, Joseph Wong, a renowned scholar in comparative politics, to dive into […]
We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of 25 years of ZMQ Global, our international non-governmental organization. Originally founded in 1998 in India, ZMQ is dedicated to using technology in critical social issues to improve and save the lives of the poor and marginalized. For a quarter of a century, we have tirelessly […]
Join us in person for the inaugural BC Children’s and BC Women’s (CW) Practice-Based Research Conference on October 25, 2023.
To help overcome barriers to participation for our in-person conference next year, we are organizing our second Virtual Global Health Week, October 30 to November 3, 2023.
Join AKFC, in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, for the Ottawa launch of the Lancet Commission’s report on “Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality”. Some of the report’s authors, partners, and field experts will join us to discuss the research findings and […]
November 3rd marks “One Health Day”, an annual, worldwide campaign to bring attention to the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health.
On November 8, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health Co-director, Dr. Zulgiqar A. Bhutta, is giving a lecture in conjunction with the 2023 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research he was awarded this year for his leadership in maternal and child health. Register: https://t.co/ARUIB2JuXI
Gender lens investing is an approach that integrates a gender analysis into investment analysis and decision-making to better inform investment decisions and advance gender equality. However, gender experts and finance organizations often lack the capacity to integrate their analyses. This problem exists in traditional banks or microfinance institutions where women often still struggle to access […]
As the midpoint of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, the Mothers Matter Centre is orchestrating a national virtual event. This event aims to reflect on Canada's progress toward achieving Agenda 2030. Over the past five years, approximately 1.3 million newcomers have made Canada their permanent home. Despite Canada's notable ranking on […]
We invite you to join us on Nov 16 for Innovating For Change: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy! Pre-event cocktail reception: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Event: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Panel 1: Championing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy. Panel 2: Examine the role of media in […]
We invite you and the Seva Canada community to join us at our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17, to celebrate the successes of the past year, and look forward to the work ahead. We will be taking the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the leadership of our program partners, whose vision and expertise […]
November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada, and World Children’s Day internationally. November 20 is Canada’s official day to celebrate their rights in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Hosted in partnership with BGC Canada, Equitas, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada, Plan Canada, the […]
How did FIT’s SMOs advance gender equality and empower women and girls in their short-term testing projects? Join us on Wednesday November 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST to learn about our evaluation approach and insights. Measuring gender equality in the innovation space is both new and complex. Informed by our findings and […]
Registration is now open for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 22!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Amref Health Africa in Canada! This virtual panel event will be an opportunity to reflect on the Canada/Africa partnerships for health, celebrate the impact and milestones achieved, and discuss the opportunities and solutions from within Africa that lie ahead with key subject matter experts. Meet The Panel: […]
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Amref Health Africa in Canada! This virtual panel event will be an opportunity to reflect on the Canada/Africa partnerships for health, celebrate the impact and milestones achieved, and discuss the opportunities and solutions from within Africa that lie ahead with key subject matter experts. Register here!
As changemakers and emerging leaders, youth are increasingly seeking opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed to address the global climate crisis and confront related injustices. In anticipation of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), AKFC is convening a session on youth climate […]
Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation for our Volunteering Abroad 6 to 8 happy hour! Get ready to embark on an incredible journey and make a difference. Discover a variety of volunteering opportunities that will allow you to explore new cultures, gain valuable experiences, and contribute to meaningful projects. Whether you're passionate about […]
Dear colleagues and partners attending the 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa, You are warmly invited to a side event entitled “Defeating malaria through equitable partnerships” organized by Medicines for Malaria Venture and The Tropical Diseases Research Centre, Zambia. While significant strides have been made in the last two decades to defeat malaria, today, […]
We invite you to join us in an upcoming on-line event which unites two leading organizations in innovation and transformation in gender equity, violence prevention, and sustainable development. This engaging online workshop will weave together the key learnings from two highly impactful gender-based violence prevention programs funded by the Fund for Innovation and Transformation: Sombrilla’s Equal […]
SANTÉ MONDE VOUS INVITE À SON RENDEZ-VOUS ANNUEL 2023 À vos agendas, prêts, marquez ! Santé Monde est heureuse de vous inviter à son prochain Rendez-vous annuel qui aura lieu le 29 novembre 2023, en mode hybride via Teams et à la salle Power Corporation du Pavillon La Laurentienne de l’Université Laval. Le Rendez-vous annuel de Santé Monde est un moment privilégié de rencontre entre les membres de notre […]
MinoFest, formerly the Racialized Maternal Health Conference, is the only conference of its kind in North America, and is the premier event shaping the future of perinatal care for Black and racialized birthing persons. MinoFest 2023 will take place on November 30 at the Design Exchange in Toronto. We have carefully curated an enriching program […]
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence are a time to reflect and act.
Join Inter Pares to learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan. With guest speakers Reem Abbas, a feminist activist and fellow of The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy, and Magdi El-Gizouli, a writer and fellow of the Rift Valley Institute, we will discuss the parties to the […]
Join us on December 1st, 2023, from 9 to 10:30 AM EST (5 to 6:30 PM EAT), for a pivotal webinar hosted by WUSC Uganda and partners, marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This event aims to mobilize support and awareness, engaging not only the Canadian public but a global audience in […]
December 1st is World AIDS Day. On this day we honour the lives that have been lost, reflect on the progress made and acknowledge the work we have left to do to end AIDS. This World AIDS Day, the Stephen Lewis Foundation is hosting a Pride Talks webinar, Ending AIDS by 2030: A Reality Check, […]
The Global Digital Health Network will once again convene the Global Digital Health Forum this December 4th through December 6th, 2023. GDHF is the leading global public health industry networking and relationship-building opportunity for technology vendors, donors, researchers, government representatives, and implementing organizations working in low- and middle-income countries. GDHF 2023 will build on the […]
Humanity & Inclusion Canada, the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada are pleased to invite you to the ceremony for the Monument to the Unknown Civilian on Monday, December 4, starting at 5pm. We will be gathering around this memorial inspired by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate the thousands of men, […]
Join us on December 5th, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EST, for an event to mark International Volunteer Day. This virtual panel will highlight the remarkable work of volunteers alongside partner organizations to achieve gender equality and women and girls empowerment #SDG5. During the event, four pairs of panelists will discuss their initiatives related […]
Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. That is 22 girls every minute whose childhood, dreams and education are cut short. The numbers are almost unfathomable: 650 million women and girls alive today were married as children – some organizations put this number as high as 700 million, or just under […]
This event features six LGBTIQ organizations from Uganda and Kenya: Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG), Icebreakers Uganda (IBU), Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), HIV and AIDS People's Alliance of Kenya (HAPA-Kenya), Health Options for Young Men on HIV/AIDS & STIs (HOYMAS), and Mission for Advisory and Advocacy for Younger Generations Organization (MAAYGO). We will be sharing […]
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. This new era has created […]
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 […]
Are you interested in realizing more benefits from our EHR data? Join the event on January 15, 2024, from 11:00 am – to 12:00 pm for an illuminating panel discussion about - “From digital health research and quality improvement to a learning health system: shifting the dialogue on our use of EHR data to improve health services.” […]
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving wellbeing of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global Women’s Health Network (an alumni group of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Takemi program in International Health) for a webinar by Gender […]
In the face of intensifying uncertainties around the world, the importance of collaboration in identifying sustainable and inclusive solutions has never been greater. The theme for this year’s Annual Public Meeting is Mobilizing alliances for a more sustainable world. It will highlight how IDRC’s strategic partnerships respond to the urgent global challenges of climate change, […]
Join us for the Canadian Engagement in Global Trachoma Elimination Strategies, an online event dedicated to tackling trachoma worldwide!
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 education for peace and development. Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a virtual three-part interactive training series designed for AI beginners! Together, we will demystify the power of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI technology, and explore its limitless […]
📆 Monday, January 29, 2024 at 12:00-1:00pm ET. 🌐 Simultaneous French interpretation will be available. Most maternal deaths are entirely preventable, yet today still almost 800 women die a day globally from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. Despite global gains, recent research from UNFPA highlights that maternal mortality has in fact risen in the […]
Join us in-person or online as we engage in dialogue on Canada's role in development finance! On January 30, AKFC and ONE Campaign in Canada are hosting an event to outline and discuss how Canada can play a more prominent role in shaping an inclusive international financial ecosystem to address climate change and development, as […]
OCIC is kicking off International Development Week 2024 with the expert panel - 'Navigating Gender and Water Challenges Globally'! Join us virtually on February 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm EST. The gendered impact of lack of safe and accessible water poses a serious equality issue. Thus, the focus of this panel will be on […]
En présence des directions des opérations internationales du réseau de Médecins du Monde, ce ciné-débat propose la diffusion du documentaire Nos silences - An te Kouman. Il s'agit d'une opportunité unique d’explorer la mise en œuvre du droit à l’avortement grâce à nos différents programmes qui s’adaptent à des contextes peu favorables, qu’il s’agisse de […]
Let’s Continue to #GoForTheGoals International Development Week (IDW) is an annual event held the first full week of February, supporting international development priorities while shining a light on important contributions made by Canadians at home and abroad. IDW will be taking place February 4-10, 2024, and will include many events—in person, virtually, and hybrid—organized by […]
Join AKFC on February 5 to celebrate International Development Week 2024! It’s no secret that the positive changes or challenges in one part of the world have the potential to have a global impact. For decades, Canadians from across the country have sought to make a meaningful, positive impact in the world—through local and global […]
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. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, […]
Two Day Virtual Conference: February 6 & 7, 2024 This conference aims to observe February 6th The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation through two days of collective action. We invite you to join us in taking a deep dive into the issue of female genital mutilation/cutting and develop the understanding and […]
🎬 Join us for a screening of “Zo Reken”, a film exploring humanitarian aid in Haiti, neocolonialism, and the unmet promises of international cooperation. The screening will be followed by an insightful Q&A session, exploring the intersections between International Development Week (IDW) and anti-racism efforts within the sector, especially during Black History Month. Please note […]
Join us for the Global Health Learning Network series and attend a session with Senator Stan Kutcher, Ms. Sarah LaFramboise, and Dr. Alison Krentel. This enriching session will explore how scientists can be effective advocates by hearing about and learning from Canadian experiences in advocacy in national and international domains. The session will explore the […]
Join World Renew, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), and International Justice Mission (IJM) Canada on February 7 at Redeemer University. Learn how our programs are removing barriers to agency and contributing to holistic community development. Inspired by our faith, we believe that our international development activities must acknowledge and honour the unique image of God […]
Join us for one of the most interactive global conferences on international development! Connect with a wide range of actors - including civil society members from the Global South, students and youth leaders, government representatives and private sector, researchers, and international development specialists - for engaging discussions on some of the most pressing issues, challenges, […]
*Event is offered in French only Dans le cadre de la Semaine du développement international, Humanité & Inclusion (HI) Canada, en collaboration avec l’Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale (AQOCI), organise le jeudi 8 février prochain de 11h à 12h (UTC-5) un webinaire intitulé « Femmes et filles en situation de handicap : l'aide […]
Treeline: A Story Written in Rings, is a Patagonia Film that embraces skiers, snowboarders, scientists and healers to the birch forests of Japan, the red cedars of British Columbia and the bristlecones of Nevada. Everyone is welcome, after the film we will hold space to explore how we are feeling, what we have learnt and […]
Abstract Education is a significant contributor to positive outcomes in all the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing the power of intersectional action from experts in education, health, technology, business, social development, and others is imperative to achieving a stronger and more sustainable world for current and future generations. To strengthen the connections between sectors, there needs […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a virtual three-part interactive training series designed for AI beginners! Together, we will demystify the power of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI technology, and explore its limitless […]
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 […]
CanWaCH is excited to host our CanWaCH Dialogue in Calgary on February 20!
Join a diverse panel of experts who will share their insights and identify solutions to support and accelerate vaccine delivery and uptake in Africa at a webinar on February 21.We are hosting the second in our series of 90-minute webinars on the challenges of and opportunities for strengthening vaccine delivery and uptake in Africa. Please […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a virtual three-part interactive training series designed for AI beginners! Together, we will demystify the power of ChatGPT, a cutting-edge AI technology, and explore its limitless […]
Greater support and action on adaptation is a longstanding need, as outlined in the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), established under the 2015 Paris Agreement. The estimated cost of adaptation for developing countries could reach up to US$387 billion annually within this decade, underscoring the importance of addressing the scale and frequency of climate-related disasters […]
In honour of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Aura Freedom is hosting a special online event. EmpowerU is a Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue with anti-human trafficking advocates, activists, and frontline workers who will share their insights on sex trafficking prevention rooted in equity, intersectionality, and human rights to EMPOWER those working to end exploitation and gender-based violence in their communities, enhance youth […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) Board of Directors invites you to join our CanWaCH Dialogue in Toronto on February 26! This in-person dialogue offers tremendous value in driving momentum towards new partnerships and collaboration. Join us for a screening of Dan Pallotta’s UnCharitable documentary followed by an evening of casual discussion […]
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
Are you an avid advocate for what you believe in and passionate about youth health and rights, or do you want to learn more? The past decade or so has shown us how connected we all are as human beings and how events in one corner of the world can affect the rest of the […]
Join us for an interactive event to discuss barriers to meaningful participation in the upcoming CSW68 (68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women). The event will be hosted by: SRHR Hubs, a loud and proud youth-led organization based in what is colonially known as "Canada". Click here to register!
Join us on March 4th for an interactive dialogue to discuss barriers to meaningful participation in CSW68 (The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women). SRHR Hubs is hosting a global community forum on March 4, 2024 at 11 AM EST/4 GST in the lead up to the United Nation's Commission on […]
March 7 - 10, 2024 | Virtual and In-Person CUGH’s annual conference is a must attend event on the global health calendar. Over 2,000 scientists, students and implementers from academia, NGOs, government and the private sector will present, learn and collaborate to address some of the pressing challenges our world faces. A wide range of […]
Join Days for Girls (DfG), Bfree, and the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) in the lead-up to International Women's Day to learn more about Canada's journey to accelerate gender equity & access to menstrual health, both domestically and globally. Click here to register!
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us this March! Join us for a live webinar where we will be welcoming Areeg Ahmed, Ksenia Kholina, and Rojine McVea in conversation on immigrant women in STEM. The webinar will take place virtually on March 8th at 12 PM EST. Click here to register!
We will hear from three inspiring speakers: Member of Parliament Yvonne Jones, Canadian Teachers’ Federation President Heidi Yetman, and Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment Executive Director Meseret Haileyesus. The parallel event will be held in-person on the 10th floor of the Church Center of the United Nations (CCUN). Please see the attached poster for further […]
This side event addresses the persistent challenges hindering the achievement of SDGs, particularly SDG5 and SDG8, with a focus on unpaid care work's critical role and grassroots institutions in the achievement of economic empowerment, especially for women. Women shoulder a disproportionate share of care work responsibilities, which leads to time poverty and limits their economic […]
The barriers to access to services faced by women with disabilities in all their diversity, combined with systemic intersectional discrimination and gender-based violence, hinder their empowerment and undermine progress towards gender equality in the broadest sense. Drawing on the successful experiences of activists with disabilities from Senegal, Benin and Togo, our event will pave the […]
This interactive discussion will address how investing in nutrition requires a gender lens and how this links to food systems, social protection, and education. It will examine the important role women and girls play in the nutritional status of their communities. Join us as we explore how nutrition, gender equality, and empowered interact and affect […]
This project involved creating sex, gender, equity, and trauma informed resources for providers that reflect women’s lived and living experiences with chronic pain and prescription opioids. We spoke with women with lived/living experiences, consulted with providers, examined the literature, and analyzed Canadian policy documents on chronic pain with a sex and gender lens. Join us […]
Join Aura Freedom and collaborators at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto for an informative event focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the media. This event is designed for journalists and GBV advocates who are passionate about promoting change. During this in-person gathering, you'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn […]
In a world where the most marginalized are most affected by climate change, structural inequalities due to sexism and ableism exacerbate women's poverty and prevent them from engaging in transformative action. Speakers will tackle the pressing persisting challenges faced by women with intersecting identities ; showing how women with disabilities in Rwanda are agents of […]
Join Aura Freedom and collaborators for an informative event focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the media. This event is designed for journalists and GBV advocates who are passionate about promoting change through their work. During this online event, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts in both the journalism and GBV sectors. […]
Recognizing the important role of youth in international cooperation, ICN is dedicated to amplifying their voices. Join us for a webinar featuring a dynamic panel from ICN’s 2024 Youth Delegation Program. These young leaders will share their experiences at CSW68 (Commission on the Status of Women), delving into critical lessons learned and their impactful contributions. […]
This project involved the creation of campaign messages, as well as a toolkit and training module, that communicate gender transformative principles into primary prevention of violence against women and girls (VAWG). In this webinar, we will present the messaging, discuss the development process, and share how the toolkit and training can support others in developing […]
In honour of International Women's Day, Anjum Sultana, Founder of Reflections on Policy & Public Affairs, in partnership with Almeera Khalid, Board Member of Apathy is Boring, will host a networking gathering in Toronto. The focus will be to connect early career, emerging, and established policy advocacy and public affairs professionals in Toronto working in […]
In April, we’ll be exploring the remarkable narratives in Erin Hern's book, Explaining Successes in Africa: Things Don't Always Fall Apart. This isn't your typical Africa narrative; it's a journey into the unsung victories, resilience, and triumphs that often go unnoticed. We're thrilled to have Erin Hern herself as our guest author, offering a firsthand […]
Au cœur de ces périodes d'instabilité, le prix payé par les femmes et les filles est double. Elles sont la cible de traitements dégradants et humiliants, d’abus, de maltraitance, de violences sexuelles et autres formes de violences basées sur le genre (VBG), restant pour la plupart impunies. Ces VBG sont profondément enracinées dans les structures […]
About the conference Global Surgery: Addressing a Neglected Health Crisis The Global Health Conference is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. This year, our focus is to bring attention to the often overlooked challenges in global surgical care, […]
Join us for an empowering and inclusive virtual gathering designed exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and racialised (BIPOC) staff working in the Canadian international cooperation sector. This roundtable provides a unique space for BIPOC staff to connect, share experiences, and collectively address challenges within the sector. Engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable perspectives from experienced professionals, […]
Join us for an empowering and inclusive virtual gathering designed exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and racialised (BIPOC) staff working in the Canadian international cooperation sector. This roundtable provides a unique space for BIPOC staff to connect, share experiences, and collectively address challenges within the sector. Engage in insightful discussions, gain valuable perspectives from experienced professionals, […]
Multiple national and international assessments of possible impacts of climate change on infectious diseases have highlighted a range of climate-sensitive diseases and the possibility of i) geographic spread of infectious diseases from endemic areas to regions where they have not been seen before; and ii) more epidemic behavior of mosquito-borne, and food and water-borne infectious […]
