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Navigating Uncertainty in Human Development

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

On a global scale, uncertainty has taken on many faces – the war in Ukraine, a decline in the global Human Development Index, economic instability, and climate disasters, among others – which is leading to a myriad of disruptions in day-to-day living. As stated within the 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report, “The hero and the […]

Panel Discussion on the Pakistan Floods: Climate Change, Food Security and Gender Justice

To mark Canada's International Development Week, we are moderating a panel discussion on the Pakistan Floods, climate change, food security, and gender justice. Our three panelists are: Areebah Shahid, Executive Director of Pakistan Youth Change Advocates; Isbah Hameed, doctoral candidate, ISS, Erasmus University Rotterdam; and Farrah Naz, Pakistan Country Director, the Global Alliance for Improved […]

Empowering Women Globally: Equity beyond equality

Women, girls and gender-diverse folk worldwide remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and across the globe. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively working on multiple programs to provide education supporting gender equity, not only for women, but for whole societies, to move towards the acceptance and empowerment […]

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Young Stars: Canadian Contributions to Amplifying Youth Voices and Closing the Gender Gap on Youth Employability

Virtual , Canada

Hosted by Children Believe, this virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability in Central America and highlight the achievements of the 4-year “EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability”, which aims to improve the employment potential and professional skills of 1200 young women and men through public and private partnerships.

Addressing Climate Change in Honduras

You are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Due to its geographic characteristics, the country has been hit hard by several natural disasters over recent years, and these events are expected to increase. Join a conversation with: Cuso International’s Head of Programs for […]

Scaling up Micronutrient Interventions in Nigeria: How the SISN Framework is Being Used to Guide Implementation Research

Date: Thursday, 09 February 2023 Time: 12-1 PM EST / 5-6PM GM / 6-7PM WAT / 9-10 AM PST (60 minutes)Chair:  Dr. Rebecca Heidkamp, SISN Vice President & Development Councilor Moderator: Dr. Shannon King, SISN Councilor-at-Large Guest Speaker:                         Dr. Olutayo Adeyemi Nutrition Consultant, Nutrition, Agriculture and Health Initiative & Adjunct Professor, Department of […]

Documentary Screening, Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times

Centre for Social Innovation 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of international development Join Cuso International and friends, Beautiful World Canada, WUSC, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Crossroads International for a documentary screening. Global Affairs Canada's International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of […]

Get the Facts! Let’s talk access to information in key areas of sexual and reproductive health in Canada

Valour Building 151 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Please join us for an in-person event to celebrate SRH Week and discuss the work being done to ensure people in Canada and globally have access to accurate and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information because without it, people’s health is in the balance! Together, we will look at issues like comprehensive sexuality education, access […]

Advocacy 101 – Montreal

McGill University - Thomson House 3650 rue McTavish Boardroom 404, Montréal, Québec, Canada

*This workshop is will be delivered in English and French, but you don't need to understand both to participate.** Advocacy often starts with putting key issues on the radar of those in power. Results Canada is a nonprofit advocacy organization with a network of passionate volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme […]

Community Gathering: BHM

February 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST The gatherings hosted by the ARC Hub during Black History Month will serve as closed safe(r) spaces for Black folks across our sector. For networking, learning, and community, these spaces will happen once a week for February. The themes will be: Imagining the future of international cooperation, what the […]

Revolutionaries & Resistance Movements

When: Feb. 16th at 6pm Location: Zoom & Facebook Live Moderator: Dilaye Desta Guests: Sarah George, Karine Coen-Sanchez Description Black History is a time to celebrate the achievements of civil rights movements, innovative trailblazers, and beauty in our diverse cultural expressions. The history of Black Canadians is an particularly diverse one – from the story […]

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 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 […]

Reading Group: Afrotopia

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 in the context of our sector we will be reading Afrotopia by Felwine Sarr. “Sarr takes the reader on a philosophical journey that is as […]

Plan International Canada Solutions Lab

Plan International Canada 245 Eglinton Avenue E #300, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 change-makers, and create an innovative digital campaign that could win a seed grant. Sign up today! Description: Are you ready to lead innovation and make […]

Community Conversations: BHM

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, histories and experiences this Black History Month we will be highlighting the voices, the truths, the hopes of Black community members in their voices. If […]

Postpartum Family Planning Integrated with MNCH and Nutrition: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in West Africa

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 of Practice (CoP) integrated with MNCH-N aims to sustain the continuum of integrated antenatal and postnatal care services in the nine francophone West African countries […]

CSO-WHO DG Dialogue: Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global, regional, and country levels (FRA, SPA)

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 sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global, regional and country levels". The Dialogue will be virtual and take place on Friday 3 March 2023 at […]

The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare

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, Medical Herstory will be hosting a panel event titled " The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare". This event will be exploring the […]

Resilient Health Systems for Africa: Re-envisioning the Future Now

Kigali Convention Centre , Rwanda

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 action aimed at mainstreaming climate discourse into health policy conversations, and vice versa. The conference will kick off with the AHAIC 2023 Wogging event on […]

CSW67 (2023)

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 the world are invited to contribute to the session. Themes Priority theme: Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and […]

Exposition photographique SaKiFe à Québec

Assemblée nationale du Québec 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Québec City, Québec, Canada

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 (RDC). Pour la première fois en Amérique du Nord, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec accueille l’exposition SaKiFe (Kivu : les femmes et la santé) du 6 […]

Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology

Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States

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.

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Vancouver

312 Main 312 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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 Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring […]

Femmes et climat : impact et solutions – atelier introductif

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 vous serez amené-e-s à repenser votre rapport à l’environnement. Ce sera l’occasion de comprendre comment se matérialisent les inégalités de genre face aux changements climatiques […]

One Woman Can

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 to discuss and challenge us to make space for dialogue and action to ensure the human rights of women are upheld. The positive ripple effects […]

Embracing the Difference, Now and Tomorrow

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 here to register!

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Calgary

Bridgette Bar 739 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring […]

Launch: Inequality Monitoring in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health eLearning course

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 interventions than others. Addressing inequities in SRMNCAH is central to achieving universal health coverage, protecting human rights, advancing gender equality, combating discrimination and improving the […]

Engaging Men for Gender Equality

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 initiatives, programs and experiences from World Vision Canada's partnership with World Vision Tanzania, as well as Equimundo's work in Rwanda and HOPEM Network's work in […]

Together, let’s #EndTB: a World TB Day webinar

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 lives of 1.6 million people, and is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, second only to COVID-19. This webinar will focus on how people […]

The XX Paradox: The State of Women and Leadership in Health

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 shaping health and leading health in their communities but are underpaid, often unpaid, undervalued and under protected. Six million women community health workers are subsidizing […]

Neglected Tropical Diseases and WASH, Spotlight on Trachoma

Legacy Suite, University of Calgary 124 University Gate Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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 the University of Calgary, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, highlight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) as diseases needing equitable access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) […]

Décoloniser les savoirs et les pratiques : un impératif de justice sociale – N°2

Heure : 16.00 – 17.30 (CET) – 10.00 – 11.30 (HEC) Inscriptions : Les inscriptions sont gratuites. Le lien de connexion au webinaire vous sera communiqué après votre inscription. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/decoloniser-savoirs Résumé Ce webinaire est le second d’une série sur le thème de la décolonisation des savoirs et des pratiques en promotion de la santé. L’objectif […]

Presentation and Discussion by Faysal El-Kak from the American University of Beirut, Vice President of FIGO on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and gender equality and inclusion

IDRC 45 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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: 222 179 504 096 Passcode: ngQyy9 Despite the progress that have been made with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the conceptual and practical levels, […]

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Toronto

Archeo Trinity Street 31, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring 2023!  […]

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Montreal

Bar George 1440 rue Drummond, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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 Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring […]

CIHR Institute of Gender and Health Listening Tour

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 leadership of our new Scientific Director, Dr. Angela Kaida, IGH is embarking on a Listening Tour and national planning process to co-create a new strategic plan to […]

20th Skoll World Forum

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 for the latest information as it’s posted. In the spirit of collective action, we annually convene our growing network to collaborate on social and environmental […]

Unlocking the Power of Chat GPT and AI for Public Affairs

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 in public affairs. Hosted by Stephanie Mitton, founder of Beacon North Strategies, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for improving […]

Protecting Children and Families in Crisis-Affected Countries – An SOS Children’s Villages Speaker Series Event

Borden, Ladner and Gervais, LLP Bay Adelaide Centre, Est Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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 Canada is proud to welcome Ingrid Johansen, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages International, to speak at a very special Speaker Series event. Moderated by Cooperation […]

CUGH 2023

Washington Hilton Washington, DC, United States

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, Washington DC April 14-16, 2023 In-person Satellite Sessions: April 13, 2023 Virtual Satellite Sessions: April 3-7, 2023 Join colleagues from around the world at CUGH2023. […]

CanWaCH Global Health Impact Summit

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

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Ottawa

Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant 700 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in […]

Canada Revenue Agency Charities information sessions and webinars

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 day operations and help you meet your obligations as a charity. The webinars will be hosted on Microsoft Teams live events. Your registration information will […]

In Pursuit of Reproductive Justice

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 they face in accessing healthcare and mental health support. The panelists will also discuss the importance of reproductive justice, including its history, the need for […]

CanWaCH’s Gender Equality Training

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 Equality Training sessions! Designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in the application of gender transformative programming in women, adolescent and […]

FUTURE OF GOOD LIVE: CANADA’S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY

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 countries. Significant weaknesses in Global Affairs Canada’s information management practices prevented it from assessing outcomes and reporting completely to Parliament and Canadians. How might INGOs […]

Results Canada National Conference May 6-8, 2023

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 be able to connect with volunteers and partners, learn new skills through interactive workshops, and hear from advocacy champions from around the world so you […]

Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable

Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue 580 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

“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 explore: systemic racism and discrimination in the workplace; how power and privilege manifest themselves, explore how to eliminate biases, and define pathways for accountability to […]

Member Meet-up: Connecting Partners ahead of the ‘Resilient Health Systems for All’ Call for Proposals

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 potential collaborative opportunities. This meet-up will connect potential applicants with one another to share alignments within your funding concepts and consider ways to bolster your […]

Global Webinar on Promising practices in gender transformative health programming

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 Gender Equality Strategy of the Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Children (SHOW) project; all curated in one open-source Compendium of Promising Practices in Gender Transformative Health Programming. […]

Plan International Canada’s Youth Summit 2023

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 to apply to our free Youth Summit in Toronto from Thursday, May 25, to Sunday, May 28! Designed by Plan International Canada’s Youth Council, the […]

Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable

Aga Khan Museum 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

“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 explore: systemic racism and discrimination in the workplace; how power and privilege manifest themselves, explore how to eliminate biases, and define pathways for accountability to […]

The Canadian Collaborative for Global Health – Three Labs One Year In

Virtual , Canada

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 Health! The Collaborative brings together Canadian and global partners to generate solutions to urgent data challenges in global health and gender equality. Join us on […]

Lunch and Learn: Canada and the New Global Financing Pact

Virtual , Canada

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 for pandemics in the lead up to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact being held this month in Paris by President Macron. Click here to […]

Talking Data Equity

Virtual , Canada

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 equity lens. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a […]

Free from discrimination, violence and coercion: Upholding the right to bodily autonomy and informed consent for women and girls with disabilities

Virtual , Canada

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 16th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16). Drawing on the lived experiences of women and girls […]

Youth Vision Summit

Centre for Social Innovation 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

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 catered for youth aged 16-24, who are passionate about global issues and looking to dive deeper into advocacy and impact-making.​​​​​​​ No experience required. It will […]

2023 Youth Vision Summit – Networking Lunch

Centre for Social Innovation 192 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

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 our summit participants looking to deepen their global impact. We look forward to building valuable connections with impressive youth changemakers, like-minded peers, and humanitarian practitioners. Click […]

2023 Canadian Evaluation Society Conference

Hilton Quebec 1100 Rene Levesque East, Quebec City, Quebec, Canada

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 will be preceded by professional development workshops on June 17 and 18 and followed by international sharing sessions on June 22. Whether you are a […]

The Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

Virtual , Canada

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 Canada will virtually host the third dialogue on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). The objective of the 2023 dialogue is to reinforce our sector's […]

Migrants, Refugees, and Societies: World Development Report 2023 Launch

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 change, and other complex factors, migration will become increasingly necessary in the decades to come, with the potential to deepen development challenges. However, the authors […]

IGH Listening Tour: Community Partner Townhall (In-Person and Virtual)

University of Toronto 10 King's College Road, Toronto, ON, Canada

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 all their diversity, patient partners and people with lived experiences navigating healthcare systems, and/or people with ideas about advancing community-engaged health research. ‘Who should attend’ […]

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World Refugee Day Building a Brighter Future: A Migrant and Refugee In-Person Town Hall

Westin Ottawa 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON, Canada

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 Migrant and Refugee In-Person Town Hall" is a must-attend gathering taking place in Ottawa that promises to be a powerful and unforgettable experience. Description: We […]

Advancing Biodiversity-Positive Nature-Based Climate Solutions

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 challenge to achieve measurable gains for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning, while also achieving wins for society and for climate adaptation. On June 22, join AKFC […]

Talking Data Equity

Virtual , Canada

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 at how to conduct these analyses with equity. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on […]

Advocacy and Access to Safe Abortion: Addressing Neglected Areas of SRHR

Virtual , Canada

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 to address neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including comprehensive safe abortion services and advocacy efforts. This discussion will include lessons […]

Gender identity, sexual diversity and health equity in public health

Virtual , Canada

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 starts with using inclusive language in practice, research, and policy, providing gender-affirming care, and addressing stigma, discrimination, and other structural and social determinants of health. […]

Gender identity, sexual diversity and health equity in public health

Virtual , Canada

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 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities starts with using inclusive language in practice, research, and policy, […]

A Canadian guide to Women Deliver 2023 – Official and unofficial side events, sessions and activities to check out during the conference

Hybrid , Canada

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 partners and key global partners in attendance. If you are attending Women Deliver in-person, please register here to book your spot. We will also participate […]

Break Bread with Youth Leaders: Tackling Contested SRHR Issues

Lemigo Hotel - Ruhondo Room, Kigali Rwanda , Canada

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 with nine youth leaders from Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Description: Join us for an engaging side session to connect and network with your […]

Advancing SRHR through safe spaces in the OPT and Ghana – Women Deliver 2023 Virtual Conference Event

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? Three organisations, as well as youth who have been using these spaces, will share their experience. Description: Safe spaces can increase access to information on […]

Networking Reception Alongside Women Deliver 2023 hosted by CanWaCH

Heaven Restaurant and Boutique Hotel 29 street N* 7KN Kiyovu, Kigali, Rwanda

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 to providing a space for Canadian delegates and our global partners to connect with one another, share learnings and galvanize momentum for the work that […]

Talking Data Equity

Virtual , Canada

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 drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a community, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed […]

Public Health Networking and Social hour

Virtual , Canada

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 who will connect you with your next opportunity. Anything is possible during these social hours! Click here to register!

Harnessing the power of local communities and youth for climate action in Africa

Virtual , Canada

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 health across the African continent. Climate crisis is a health crisis. It poses one of the most significant threats to global health, and urgent collective […]

Assessing the impact of the Global Women’s Health Movement: an Interdisciplinary and Personal Reflection

Virtual , Canada

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/ Co-Author of the international best-selling book, Norma Swenson, MPH for our upcoming webinar on "Assessing the impact of the Global Women's Health Movement: an Interdisciplinary and […]

How Communications Strategy Can Drive Your Nonprofit’s Success And Impact

Virtual , Canada

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 to your PR, improving your strategy can help you find the clarity and success you need to fulfill your mission. This workshop will approach communications […]

Talking Data Equality

Virtual , Canada

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 who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a community, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to […]

Talking Data Equity

Virtual , Canada

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 of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a community, we share our experiences going from wanting […]

Talking Data Equity

Virtual , Canada

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 weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a community, we share our experiences going from wanting to […]

Celebrate Ottawa Pride! A global perspective on 2SLGBTQQIA rights

Virtual , Canada

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 into this conversation between our Board Member, Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, and Nasya Razavi, Program Manager at Inter Pares. They will be exploring the challenges faced by […]

ARC x VIDEA Training Session: Program and Programming

Virtual , Canada

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 more about how to integrate anti-racism into your programs and programming! Finding ways to integrate anti-racist principles into how we do and think about our […]

ICPD Regional Youth Dialogue: Latin America and the Caribbean

Virtual , Canada

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 will discuss the progress that has been made and how it's impacting communities on the ground and explore the challenges we face in the fight […]

Global Townhall

Virtual , Canada

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 will discuss the progress that has been made and how it's impacting communities on the ground and explore the challenges we face in the fight […]

Cuso and VIDEA Community Conversations

Okpik Hall

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 be food and door prizes! Everyone is welcome and honorariums will be provided. Register at the link below! We look forward to seeing you there! […]

BBQ Engage and Connect at Parc Lafontaine

Parc Lafontaine 3939 Avenue du Parc-La Fontaine Montréal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

🌟 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 who are interested in volunteering or international cooperation! We're thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated event, the BBQ Engage and Connect, taking place […]

Integrating Gender Equality to Humanitarian Action

Virtual , Canada

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 gender-based violence (GBV), lose access to critical sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and have existing gender inequalities further exacerbated post-crisis. As a result, there […]

Accelerating SDG Commitments: 1.8 Billion Adolescents and Youth Transforming our World: High-level luncheon dialogue

Main Delegates Dining Room, UN HQ New York, NY, United States

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 the adolescent- and youth-specific commitments announced at the 2023 SDG Summit by Member States, as part of the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change advocacy […]

Unpaid Care Work as a Cause and Consequence of Gender Inequality: The Impact on Women and Girls’ Education

Virtual , Canada

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 to education and economic opportunities and is a root cause of their social and economic disempowerment. As a result, there is a great need to […]

Wishing Well: A discussion of water accessibility in rural Zambia

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 […]

6 à 8 de la Coopération – Ottawa

1404 Scott St 1404 Scott St, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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 […]

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