Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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With the election of a new federal government, we have invited leaders in civil society organizations to discuss what will and should be key priorities for action around ensuring rights and justice of and with women and girls with disabilities. We will examine how the Global Disability Summit declaration to ensure 15% of development assistance […]
The Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together virtual conference, organized by the Charter for Compassion, unites diverse sectors, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Social Justice. This two-day event from May 14th – 15th serves as a dynamic platform for sharing insights and actionable ideas to promote a more compassionate and equitable world. Participants will engage in online sessions, workshops, […]
Every two days in Canada, a woman is killed by a man. Most often, it is a man they share a home with. Join Aura Freedom at It's Ok* Studios for an eye-opening event shedding light on Intimate Partner and Familial Femicide. Through powerful discussions and personal stories, we aim to shed light on this critical issue […]
Shifting global priorities and funding uncertainties are creating a more complex environment to secure resources for global health and gender equality programming. Join colleagues from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on May 14 for an open conversation discussing ethical dilemmas, experiences and advice. Participants will be invited to join small breakout groups, fostering meaningful […]
Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course May 20–23, 2025 | Online Only Gender influences every aspect of health, including access to care, exposure to risk, and outcomes. This four-day online course examines how gender norms and inequalities impact global health, offering practical tools to develop programs and policies that are gender-responsive and […]
We are thrilled to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Summer Institutes in 2025! Over the past decade, we have proudly delivered short courses designed for students and professionals alike. In 2025, we will offer 16 courses in a combination of online, in-person, and hybrid formats. These courses provide valuable professional development opportunities for individuals […]
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 we explore Kishore's journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting his defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: Explore how researchers’ unique journeys […]
Join us for the launch of the report: Moving the Needle: Reimagining Canada’s Development and Humanitarian Engagement!
Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto Step into a bold conversation on the future of Canada-African collaboration. Africa Day Canada 2025 kicks off with Day 1: The Strategic Impact Forum - a powerhouse, future-focused convening of policymakers, thought leaders, international cooperation experts, academic, community, […]
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: EVNT by LAUFT, 95 King Street East, Unit 101, Toronto, ON M5C 1G4 (Get directions) Attire: Cocktail reception RSVP by: May 21, 2025 Contact: Crysta Montiel [email protected] Join PIH Canada for an evening of conversation, appetizers, and insights from two visiting PIH surgeons from Sierra Leone and Liberia. At Partners In […]
Cohosted by African Impact Initiative & ONE Campaign, in Partnership with the African Studies Centre at the University of Toronto This is where innovation meets inclusion! Day 2 celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and excellence shaping Africa and the diaspora - highlighting how business, culture, and community come together to drive systems-level change. Join entrepreneurs, investors, community builders, […]
Join CanWaCH and sector colleagues for a relaxed and informal gathering in Vancouver on May 26. Meet and be inspired by researchers, practitioners and advocates — all working to strengthen research into women and gender diverse people’s health in Canada and globally. Hosted at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue from 5:00-7:00 p.m. PST, […]
Kick-off Toronto Pride season by joining us for a powerful evening of conversation and storytelling at a live recording of Journalists for Human Rights’ (JHR) podcast, in partnership with Dignity Network Canada, CUPE, and Pink Triangle Press: Queer Voices and Visibility in Hostile Times Date: Tuesday, June 3rd Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Live recording […]
Women and girls face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, such as gender pay inequity and lack of access to reproductive health services. While awareness of these disparities has grown, organizations that support women’s and girls’ causes still receive less than 2% of overall charitable giving, according to the Women & Girls Index 2024. […]
Can faith-based mindset shifts improve child health outcomes? Join World Vision Canada and the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities to explore new evidence from a multi-year, mixed-methods study on the Empowered Worldview program, highlighting its impacts on hope, self-efficacy and well-being in rural Tanzania. From 2019 to 2024, World Vision International partnered with […]
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This means that the program no longer enables new data collection, funds data analyses, publishes reports, facilitates dissemination activities, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more […]
Results Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on June 11, 2025, at 7pm ET (5:00 pm MT, 4:00 pm PT). This special annual session is an opportunity to look back at the past year, and to look ahead as we work to carve out space for hope and to push for progress […]
Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) This event will bring together sector leaders, government officials, and PSEAH advocates to discuss urgent challenges and explore collaborative solutions to address sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment within the Canadian international cooperation sector. Engage with key partners […]
Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health Join us for the fifth PMNCH Ready, Set, Implement high-impact dialogue, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health,” a strategic post-N4G and post-WHA78 conversation. With just five years to 2030, this high-level virtual event brings together global leaders to explore […]
Applications for the Summer Institute are now open, until February 10th. Visit our website for details https://bit.ly/KTCSI25! The next KT Canada Summer Institute will take place from June 17-19, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This will be an in-person event. The theme is "KT and Learning Health Systems." The purpose of the Summer Institute is […]
Foreign aid is facing deep uncertainty. Powerful nations are cutting Overseas Development Assistance (ODA), threatening global solidarity and long-standing partnerships for justice, climate action, and gender equality. ACIC’s 2025 Symposium, From Aid to Action, is a space to reflect, connect, and act. As ACIC marks 50 years of solidarity and global cooperation, we bring together […]
The event will bring together Afghan diaspora voices, journalists, civil society leaders, students, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing challenges facing Afghanistan’s press freedom and civic space. We will also share findings from my new report, “Isolated and Denied,” which documents the collapse of civic space and access to information under Taliban rule. Attend here!
The data landscape is changing. In February 2025, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries, saw its funding discontinued. This means that the program no longer enables new data collection, funds data analyses, publishes reports, facilitates dissemination activities, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more […]
Get ready for an important conversation! We'll give you more details later - are you ready! Across the Americas, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy win but through the everyday, behind-the-scenes labor of organizers, researchers, and communities working across borders. In Latin America, this work is rooted in decades of […]
The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed, get inspired, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will: Connect with others who are committed to […]
*This event will be hosted in French only / Cet événement sera uniquement en français Malgré des objectifs communs, les collaborations entre les différents acteurs de terrain tels que les OSC et les milieux de recherche restent souvent fragmentées ou déséquilibrées dans le secteur de la santé mondiale, plus particulièrement en matière de santé sexuelle […]
The CanWaCH Dialogue is coming to Montréal on July 7! Hosted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT, the evening provides an opportunity to casually connect with professionals and colleagues from across the CanWaCH membership and international cooperation sector. English and French participation is welcome! Register here for free
This session will explore how to engage men and boys in conversations about harm in a way that fosters both empathy and accountability. Attendees will learn about the approaches that have supported the impact of the Wiseguyz program in working with young men for over a decade. Additionally, we will focus on strategies for addressing […]
Join us for an interactive conversation with the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) hosted by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) that pulls back the curtain on how global health policy becomes real-world impact — and where Canada fits into the picture. Guiding the conversation will be Megan Aikens, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality […]
Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey, get clarifications or support on technical issues. Attend here!
This engaging webinar explores the root causes of sexual violence and factors that may prevent people from intervening, while introducing strategies to address harassment in ways that empower the person experiencing harm. Participants will leave this webinar with practical tools for creating safer environments for colleagues and clients, along with a deeper understanding of the […]
Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 “Equity at the Core, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow” July 17, 2025, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST Online (link in bio) – Open to all! Hosted by @unacanada, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across […]
The ongoing reports of emotional exhaustion in caring professionals provide compelling evidence that innovative preventive efforts to foster well-being are needed now more than ever. The “Tri-Respect Framework” that promotes respect for self, others, and place provides a simple and instrumental tool for health of individuals, relationships, and communities in general. In this webinar, we […]
This is a joint webinar organized by WHO AFRO, UNFPA ESARO and WCARO, and UNICEF ESARO and WCARO on new estimates of maternal and infant mortality. We would like to share the methodology used to obtain the mortality estimates, as well as the current mortality situation and lessons learned from different countries. Please find below […]
Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. This webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project examining how organizations in the international cooperation sector are applying decolonial, anti-racist, and feminist approaches to public engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and […]
With a new Canadian government now in place, civil society organizations must act strategically to ensure their priorities remain visible and influential. Effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of political systems and the ability to build trusted relationships with decision-makers. Join Results Canada's Advocacy Accelerator for Ready, Set, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament, a […]
The “I Know A Guy” webinar is an interactive session that will focus on men’s experiences with various forms of abuse. As abuse has no boundaries, this webinar will discuss empirical work and national data that may provide a more comprehensive understanding of abuse. Everyone has the right to a safe environment with supportive people […]
With global cuts to humanitarian and development aid at a time when the need for funding has never been greater, how can we ensure the needs of refugees and internally displaced people are met, especially when it comes to education? Girls who receive an education have more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 6th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University. Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Mandi Gray’s book Suing for Silence critically examines how abusive men can use defamation lawsuits as a weapon against anyone who attempts […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 13th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Understanding the Health, Educational, Judicial, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence, featuring Dr. Kelly Russell from the University of Manitoba. Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST During this talk, we will develop an understanding how intimate partner violence in the home […]
As we approach World Humanitarian Day 2025, Humanity & Inclusion Canada warmly invites you to join us for a free webinar on the daily challenges faced by frontline humanitarian workers. Hear from four experts who will share their firsthand experiences addressing urgent crises, from refugees in Kenya grappling with funding cuts, to people with disabilities […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 20th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary. Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Intimate partner abusers often use shaming tactics to guilt their partner(s), a dynamic […]
Join us on Wednesday, August 27th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Reclaim: Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt, featuring Julie Moore and Gursharon Singh from Victim Services Toronto. Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Reclaim supports human trafficking survivors by working with Canadian creditors to remove coercive and fraudulent debts from the victims name. […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]
Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph. Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST This webinar presents findings from a Canadian research study on intimate partner stalking (IPS), centering women’s experiences of victimization and help-seeking. […]
We invite you to celebrate World Sexual Health Day, with the Women's Health Research Institute. World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is recognized each year on September 4 and is managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), a global organization dedicated to promoting a world where everyone has access to sexual health, justice, rights and […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]
Join us on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 at 1:30 PM for a special reading with Dr. Stephen Rulisa, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda, as he shares passages from his new memoir, The Path Less Travelled. Dr. Rulisa’s story traces an extraordinary journey—from a nomadic childhood and the hardships of refugee life to becoming a leading […]
Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 10th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents U.S. Pregnancy-Associated Suicide, featuring Dr. Qing Li from Rocky Mountain Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (RM-SAHM) in Denver, Colorado. Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Pregnancy-associated suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. Intimate partner adversity (IPA), […]
We live in a time of complex, interconnected challenges — where traditional solutions often fall short and real change demands new ways of thinking and acting. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about Everyday Habits for Transforming Systems: The Catalytic Power of Radical Engagement. This book is a powerful exploration of how everyday habits […]
Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health for a Pediatric Grand Rounds by Dr. Stephen Rulisa, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda, on “New Innovations to Reduce Maternal and Child Mortality: Tools to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. Learning objectives: Highlight global trends in maternal and child mortality in relation to […]
Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]
This event will include simultaneous English/French interpretation. Join the HIV Legal Network and the Stephen Lewis Foundation for a vital conversation on why the Global Fund’s replenishment is crucial for LGBTIQ health and rights worldwide. What to expect: Learn how the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria supports LGBTIQ communities. Hear directly from LGBTIQ leaders […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 17th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Insights from the Brazilian Unified Health System, featuring Mayara Alves Luis from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Brazil. Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Violence is a major public health concern with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. In Brazil, the public health […]
We’re thrilled to welcome you to the CanWaCH Academy from September 22 to 25!
Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025 is a transformative five-day journey for students (grades 1-12), educators, and the broader community to engage with the poignant history and enduring spirit of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Explore interactive workshops, witness the profound “The Gifts We Carry” youth empowerment gathering, engage in meaningful dialogues, and contribute to […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will consider the reason why we say “Survivor” rather than “graduate”, and how many Survivors of residential schools found solace through the media of sports and the arts. Artist and Residential School Survivor Antoine Mountain and author Janice Forsyth will be joined in conversation with moderator Dr. […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look into the technicalities of what a ground search constitutes and many of the questions around why and how they should be done. The conversation will combine the lived experience of Residential School Survivors Francis Dickie Yuzicapi and Jacquie Bouvier with the technical expertise of moderator […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look at the direct throughline from the residential school system to the Sixties Scoop through to the overwhelming number of Indigenous children in child welfare today, including the directly related aspect of forced and coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women. CFS worker Roxanne Balan will moderate a […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents From Tension to Transition: Central Alberta’s Journey to Regional Victim Services, featuring Lauren Reid from Central Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (CARVSS). Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST What does it take to dismantle and rebuild a province-wide victim services system? In this frank and […]
While Canada has been a champion for tuberculosis (TB) elimination efforts through sustained investments in The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Stop TB Partnership's TB REACH initiative, we are falling short on both global and national commitments. Canada has failed to meet its fair share contribution to research and development for TB every […]
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will reflect on the decade which has passed since the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action were published, including how many of the Calls have been fulfilled and what is still holding back progress. Attend here!
English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will actively confront one of the largest identified barriers to reconciliation: residential school denialism. Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair and Residential School Survivor Eugene Arcand will dismantle the most frequent and inaccurate denialist arguments in a conversation moderated by Dr. Savage Bear. Attend here!
This is a free webinar for the love of learning. No CEU/CPD/PDA Please join Health Together... for a webinar by Dr. Sarah Munro. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome! Please join our mailing list by emailing: [email protected] (link sends e-mail) Learning Objectives from Webinar: […]
Presented by CIPS, the Gender, Peace, and Development Research Network (GPD-RN), the Research Network on Women, Peace and Security and the Group of 78 Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) was announced in 2017, followed by several other commitments in support of Canada’s Feminist Foreign Policy. For example, “the women, peace and security agenda is […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 1st, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Implementing Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Youth in Specialized Settings, featuring Dr. David Lindenbach from the University of Calgary & Hull Services. Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 2 – 3:30pm EDT Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has the strongest evidence base among psychotherapy programs and is a first-line treatment […]
Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion (IEMHP) at The Hospital for Sick Children is thrilled to welcome you to the vibrant and diverse city of Toronto for the 19th WAIMH World Congress in 2026. The event's theme, "Harmony in Diversity: Nurturing the Youngest Minds Around the World," invites infant and early mental health professionals from […]
According to the Global Report on Food Crisis, more than 295 million people faced acute hunger in 2024, which is the sixth consecutive annual increase. In food-insecure regions like Thailand, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Haiti, women are often the last to eat and the first to sacrifice their own nutrition for their families especially during crises. […]
The Frameworks, Values & Rights / Activating Equity in Health Research (on AEHR) talk series offers an opportunity for experts to teach about the core frameworks and values of the Women-Centred HIV Care Hub, including their application to women's health and the realms of research, academia, medicine, and community. On AEHR talks present a podcast-style session where […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 8th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents The Atlas Institute’s Co-Designed Resources on Intimate Partner Violence for Veterans and Veteran Family Members, featuring Petra Babic, Victoria Carmichael, Robin Dziekan, Kaitlyn LaRiviere, and Ashlee Mulligan from the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 2-3:30 p.m. EDT This presentation will introduce the work of the Atlas […]
Join the Movement for Equitable Eye Care! Operation Eyesight Universal, Seva Canada and Orbis Canada invite you to a powerful virtual webinar on the rising global and national demand for eye care. Explore emerging trends in global eye health, access across the life cycle and the role of policy in advancing equity. Learn how you can take […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 14th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents the Resilience Scale Masterclass, featuring Claire Neihaus from the Palix Foundation. Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 1pm – 3:30pm EDT The Resilience Scale Masterclass explores how adversities, positive supports, and acquired skills and abilities interact to influence resilience and impact lifelong health and mental health outcomes. It provides foundational knowledge […]
"Thriving Together: Supporting Women’s Growth in Eye Health Careers Through Mentorship” Join us for a dynamic live virtual session spotlighting the vital role of female mentorship in shaping careers in ophthalmology. Through an engaging discussion, we will explore how mentorship uplifts women to excel in education and lead in teaching and institutional advancement. This […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 15th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Queer Epistemologies of Violence: Ecological and Liberatory Perspectives, featuring Dr. Jason C. Garvey from the University of Vermont and principal investigator of QTPiE: Queer and Trans People in Education. Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 2 – 3:30pm EDT In this session, Dr. Garvey will reframe violence prevention through the […]
Are you interested in feminist methodologies, participatory research, and collaborative inquiry? Join authors Kaylan Schwarz, Claudia Mitchell, Mitchell McLarnon, Sarah Flicker, and Geetanjali Gill for a dynamic introduction to their chapters, followed by an open Q&A - a chance to connect with contributors and explore the practical and theoretical aspects of participatory data analysis. We’re also happy to welcome Pengfei […]
Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on October 16th from 1:00 PM - 2:30PM EDT. This session spotlights the strategists, organizers, and everyday people taking part in impactful LGBTQ+ rights campaigns that have changed hearts, minds, and policies. Together, we’ll explore how movements have built power, navigated backlash, sustained momentum, and shifted narratives to […]
Are you interested in improving research mentorship in low and middle-income countries (LMICs)? We will go over successful mentoring programs in Ethiopia and Rwanda, case studies compiled by TDR, ways to enhance equity in mentorship, and share open access resources. The webinar is organized by a multi-disciplinary team of researchers from the University of Rwanda […]
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 feminist leaders looking to expand their reach for change.
Welcome to the Wellbeing Society Webinar Series Launch! Join us Friday, October 17, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (PST) for the launch of PHABC’s Wellbeing Society Webinar Series, building on #PHSI25: Building Wellbeing Societies and Communities. This online kickoff introduces a new platform focused on the real-world challenges and opportunities of creating a Wellbeing society—and the actions needed to get […]
The Canada FASD Conference is coming to Toronto, Ontario October 21-23, 2025. This national conference on FASD brings together a different people from across the country and internationally who hold valuable perspectives on FASD and prevention of FASD. With over 500 attendees expected, this three-day event brings together healthcare professionals, social workers, justice and legal […]
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the next French offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! This training is designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in delivering gender transformative health programming. Through a series of three modules, delivered across five sessions, participants will learn how to integrate gender transformative approaches […]
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the next French offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! This training is designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in delivering gender transformative health programming. Through a series of three modules, delivered across five sessions, participants will learn how to integrate gender transformative approaches […]
Join Partners In Health Canada for the very first session of our new Reading Club: Doing Hard Things With Friends. Together, we’ll gather around a short reading (shared in advance) to reflect on global health, solidarity, and what care really means. No prep required beyond the reading. We’re beginning in October — Paul Farmer’s birthday month […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 22nd, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Technology Facilitated Sexual Violence: What You Need to Know, featuring Kaitlynn Mendes from DIY: Digital Safety. Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 2 – 3:30pm EDT This webinar will introduce the topic of technology facilitated sexual violence (TFSV), explain why we are moving to this language and away from […]
This year's theme is titled “Navigating the Path Forward: Advancing Global Health in a Changing World”. As the world faces urgent, unprecedented challenges, global health is at a crossroads. Geopolitical changes and instability, climate change, funding inequities, and the persistent effects of health disparities in Canada and internationally, demand bold and innovative action. The conference program […]
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the next French offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! This training is designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in delivering gender transformative health programming. Through a series of three modules, delivered across five sessions, participants will learn how to integrate gender transformative approaches […]
The UBC Faculty of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases is pleased to invite you to the Women-Centred HIV Care Update on Friday October 24, 2025. This program was co-developed between UBC Faculty of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Ribbon Community, Women-Centred HIV Care Hub and was planned to achieve scientific integrity, objectivity and balance. To learn more about […]
Interested in documentary filmmaking? Sign up for our session with Leena Minifie! Leena (Gitxaala/British) is a Vancouver-based film and television producer and a co-founder of Ricochet Media. As a journalist she worked at CBC Radio One and APTN National News. She reported from Standing Rock and the Pickton trial, and broke the Queen of the […]
Sphere Training 2025 For HRN and Non-HRN Members | October 27th - 28th (Montreal, in French) (In-person trainings - attend one location only) Join us for a two-day, in-person training, tailored for HRN members, designed to strengthen understanding of the Sphere Standards and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). This session will be facilitated by qualified trainers who previously […]
The Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course is a professional development course that will show you how to apply KT science to real-world implementation projects in order to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses on empowering individuals and organizations in the health system with the knowledge, skills and support to do KT effectively. At the course’s […]
Join us for this in-person workshop from October 27-30, 2025 at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute in Toronto, Ontario. The Practicing Knowledge Translation (PKT) course is a professional development course that will show you how to apply KT science to real-world implementation projects in order to enhance and sustain project outcomes. The course focuses […]
Join us to explore how gender-transformative work is driving real impact in nutrition and health. This webinar will feature practical country examples from CARE Canada and Save the Children Canada, showcasing how the Gender Transformative Framework for Nutrition (GTFN) and the Systems-Based Thinking (SBT) tool are being applied in South Sudan and Yemen to strengthen […]
SHAPE is a pan-Canadian initiative working to break the silence around sexual health and genito-pelvic pain. Their mission is to close gaps in care by promoting evidence-based knowledge, inclusivity, and culturally sensitive approaches. Join us on October 29 at 12 p.m. EDT to learn, connect, and engage in conversation around a topic that is often […]
Join us on Wednesday, October 29th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Mothers in Mind: Strengthening the Mother-Child Relationship After Trauma, featuring Lisa Sura and Sarah Woods from the Child Development Institute (CDI). Wednesday, October 29th, 2025 2 – 3:30pm EDT Experiences of relational trauma, including childhood abuse, neglect, and intimate partner violence, can influence a mother’s parenting, her relationship with her […]
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the next French offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions! This training is designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in delivering gender transformative health programming. Through a series of three modules, delivered across five sessions, participants will learn how to integrate gender transformative approaches […]
Sphere Training 2025 For HRN and Non-HRN Members | November 3rd - 4th (Ottawa, in English) (In-person trainings - attend one location only) Join us for a two-day, in-person training, tailored for HRN members, designed to strengthen understanding of the Sphere Standards and the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS). This session will be facilitated by qualified trainers who previously […]
Join us on Tuesday, November 4th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents End Violence Everywhere – Path to Justice, featuring Cait Alexander from End Violence Everywhere. Tuesday, November 4th, 2025 2 - 3:30 p.m. EDT Join End Violence Everywhere for a powerful and engaging webinar featuring survivor and advocate Cait Alexander. Cait will share her story, experiences, and insights […]
Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Innovations in Intimate Partner Violence Research: Centering Lived Experience in Capacity-Building and Large-Scale Projects, featuring Dr. N. Zoe Hilton, Dr. Elnaz Moghimi, Elke Ham, Sevil Deljavan, Jaden Chong, and Nikoo Aghaei from Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care. Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 2 – 3:30pm EDT […]
