Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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Session #4 of the Coffee with Collaboratives Webinar Series Do NGOs need to conduct baseline surveys for program design and evaluation? Can publicly available data, such as from Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) or Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS), be used instead? As part of the Maximizing Existing Data to Strengthen Program Design, Evaluation and Impact Lab, […]
Foreign Policy By Canadians is a joint initiative by the Canadian International Council (CIC), the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) and Global Canada.
FIT is hosting an “Introduction to Gender Equality and Testing Innovation” micro-learning on November 10th at 10 am CST.
Hosted by the SickKids Centre for Global Child Health, the Global Leadership Series is designed to cultivate discussion on topical and timely global child health issues. Topic: Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Children and Adolescents in the Context of COVID-19 When: Nov. 17, 2020, Noon to 1:30 p.m. Keynote Speakers: Dr. Marie Hauerslev, Chair, NCD Child […]
World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites resist the effects of medications, making common infections […]
World Toilet Day celebrates toilets and raises awareness of the 4.2 billion people living without access to safely managed sanitation. It is about taking action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. This year the theme remarks the importance of "Sustainable sanitation and climate change". Climate […]
CanWaCH, the Inter-Council Network, Cooperation Canada, the Canadian Association for International Development Professionals (CAIDP) and the Climate Action Network (CAN-Rac) will present a bilingual Town Hall with the Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development.
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.
CanWaCH is hosting our Annual General Meeting (AGM) virtually and we want to see you there!
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights violations in our world today remains largely unreported due to the impunity, silence, stigma and shame surrounding it.
It’s time to #BuildBackBetter. Income inequality, collective mental trauma, weak elder care, online bullying, food insecurity, systemic racism. These problems, and many more, are exposed and amplified by the coronavirus pandemic. They are problems that aren’t simple to solve. But — the pandemic also illuminated a new breed of problem-solver. Let’s bring them all together […]
Everyone deserves to live, work and study in a safe environment free from violence.
Many foreign policy experts acknowledge that the global order is in a state of upheaval.
Many foreign policy experts acknowledge that the global order is in a state of upheaval.
World AIDS Day takes place on 1 December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, […]
An interactive event focused on creating space for conversations and the exchange of resources, experiences and personal stories. All welcome. // Un événement interactif pour échanger des ressources et des histoires personnelles. Tous sont bienvenus. Agenda 1. Remarks by: // Avec les remarques de : • Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada […]
FIT is hosting a second Micro-Learning session: “FIT’s Rapid Gender Scan” on December 2nd at 10:30 am CST.
Cuso International is proud of the thousands of Canadian volunteers who’ve committed their time and skills to combat poverty and inequality around the world. As we approach International Volunteer Day, we want to celebrate you and your contributions to vulnerable communities. Please join us for a special Virtual Town Hall on December 2nd, where you’ll […]
Cuso International is proud of the thousands of Canadian volunteers who’ve committed their time and skills to combat poverty and inequality around the world.
Business for Gender Equality 2020 is an interactive virtual forum designed to showcase outstanding action, help break barriers, and fast-forward gender equality progress in the Canadian private sector.
The International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development (5 December), more commonly referred to as International Volunteer Day (IVD), is an international observance mandated by the UN General Assembly in 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer-involving organizations and individual volunteers to promote volunteerism, encourage governments to support volunteer efforts and recognize volunteer contributions […]
Join us as we mark 50 years of progress and challenges to advance gender equality in Canada and as we chart the path forward for the next 50 years.
The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario invites you to join her for an important dialogue on the afternoon of Monday, December 7, 2020 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada report and ensuring the unfinished business of equality of women and […]
Building on the success of Lives in the Balance: A COVID-19 Summit for the Health and Well-Being of Women, Children and Adolescents (1-2 July 2020), PMNCH, CORE Group and UHC2030 will reconvene partners across the globe for a virtual summit to take stock of how COVID-19 is impacting the progress towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) commitments. Following Lives in the Balance in […]
The Together Project believes that back to normal is not an option and that together, Canada, alongside other global actors, can create forward solutions for a better Canada and a better world. This event marks the launch of a series of cases, which show that we have the tools, evidence, and resources we need to […]
CIC Vancouver will host a panel as a part of the Global Ambition Project on Women in the Global Economy.
This live interactive virtual forum will take place on Wednesday, December 9 betweern 1:00pm and 2:30pm ET. Panelists: Dr Priscilla Phiri, AIP Instructor, AOGM (Malawi), Dr Elias Kweyamba, EmONC trainor, AGOTA (Tanzania), Dr. Laura MacLaren, AIP Instructor, SOGC (Canada) Moderator: Dr. Dario Garcia (SOGC President) Learning objectives: Describe why respectful maternity care is promoted globally as an […]
Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December — the day the United Nations General Assembly adopted, in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): a milestone document proclaiming the inalienable rights which everyone is inherently entitled to as a human being regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national […]
OCIC's Gender Equality Hub is hosting a Breakfast Dialogue, sharing stories of women from the Global South who have been impacted by COVID.
On 12 December 2012, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC) – the idea that everyone, everywhere should have access to quality, affordable health care - as an essential priority for international development. On 12 December 2017, the United Nations proclaimed 12 December as […]
The event will showcase new policy and financing commitments to nutrition from a range of stakeholders and will formally launch a Nutrition For Growth Year of Action.
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 […]
Featuring GBA+ scholars. Organized by GBA+ experts external to the government. REGISTER HERE
These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]
These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]
Description: Maternal, neonatal and child mortality in Senegal is still high. To address the situation, the Senegal government has started the Bajenu Gox program in 2009. The Innovation for Maternal and Child Health in Africa (IMCHA) research project « Bajenu Gox : A Community Approach to Maternal and Child Health in Senegal », attempted to […]
These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]
These four events will be test runs of the deliberations that we are organizing for a microcosm of all Canadian citizens in February 2021. Extensive expert consultations throughout Fall 2020 produced policy proposals on four fundamental objectives in Canada’s foreign policy: Health, Security, Prosperity and Dignity. Participants will receive a discussion guide for their preferred […]
Join us for an information session about the exciting new citizen-driven foreign policy initiative by CanWaCH, CIC and Global Canada. Foreign Policy By Canadians is a joint initiative between the Canadian International Council (CIC), Global Canada and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) to reimagine Canada’s global engagement. It is a national […]
The Greater involvement of people with HIV/AIDS (GIPA) and The Meaningful Involvement of People living with HIV/AIDS (MIPA) is one of the most important parts of the work within the HIV sector that will never be finished. It is a goal and commitment that must be continually renewed, assessed and challenged within all aspects of […]
ICNEngage starts the new year with a webinar reflecting on how the Canadian Foreign Aid sector has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Join us as we discuss research findings from a recent study by the University of Guelph, ‘The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Canada’s Foreign Aid Sector.’ The webinar presents the opportunity […]
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 […]
The Series aim to improve understanding of and address the special requirements of providing sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health and nutrition services in conflict settings. The Series draws upon scholarship from the BRANCH Consortium, providing insights into the nature and dynamics of women’s and children’s health and nutrition in diverse conflict contexts […]
Are you interested in a career in international development but are not sure where to start? Join the CIC Young Professionals Network on January 25th to gain insights and advice from established professionals in their fields. The event will consist of an opportunity to speak directly to guests and ask your questions. REGISTER HERE
The Global Health Practitioner Conference (GHPC) is CORE Group’s flagship annual conference. The conference is put on by CORE Group, a leader in community health working to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths around the world. Through collaborative action CORE Group promotes and safeguards health in communities and creates new models for reaching the most marginalized populations. Implementers, academics, governments, […]
Content warning: Sexual violence | Avertissement sur le contenu : Violence sexuelle. Is your organization Digna? Worthy of the trust placed in you by Canadians, by our government and by millions of people who benefit from Canadian official development assistance around the world? Join the first annual Digna conference, and hear from sector leaders, government […]
With more than half of its national COVID-19 response team composed of women, Canada has emerged as a leading country in putting women’s voices and representation at the centre of its pandemic response. In light of this achievement, WGH Canada is delighted to invite you to our second event taking place virtually on December 9th […]
Hear from four incredible Canadian women leaders who will be sharing their experiences of working and leading during the COVID-19 pandemic
In this Independent Panel Exchange, participants will discuss the wider challenges of delivering sexual and reproductive health services and rights (SRHR) during the pandemic; and focus in particular on the difficulties in crises settings. Participants will also highlight innovations and lessons learned, which can help to inform pandemic preparedness and response for a future pandemic […]
Description détaillée: La mortalité maternelle, néonatale et infanto-juvénile est encore élevée au Sénégal. Afin de palier à la situation, le gouvernement du Sénégal a mis en place le programme des Bajenu Gox en 2009. Le projet de recherche de l’initiative ISMEA, Bajenu Gox : une approche communautaire pour la santé des mères et des enfants […]
What has been the work of the Canadian COVID-19 Task Forces? Join us for an interactive session with leaders of four Canadian Task Forces/Expert Groups on COVID-19. They will share the progress to date and current issues being addressed by the Task Forces on vaccines, immunity, testing, and therapeutics. Join Zoom Meeting https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/88334489932 Meeting ID: […]
Join us for a virtual training session led by Barry Sampson, digital training designer and developer, that will explore how to design learning solutions using the most effective methods and tools. Barry has over 25 years of experience in providing capability training and designing learning solutions, and in this session he will share his expertise […]
The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, the University of Alberta, and MacEwan University are excited to present Global Perspectives | Local Action: The SDGs and YOUth on February 1 from 12:00PM to 2:00 PM. This event will connect young people with one another around their interests in the Sustainable Development Goals! A one-hour panel discussion will feature past […]
Join the End FGM Canada Network for a free webinar on why FGM/C is a critical issue for Canadians to understand. About this Event Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is a Canadian Issue too. Unofficial estimates indicate that we have more than 100,000 survivors of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Canada (FGM/C,) and possibly thousands of girl […]
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, […]
Post-Secondary students are invited to participate in Community Asset SDG Hackathons, focused on identifying groups in their on- and off-campus communities currently addressing the SDGs. These 3-hour events will help youth to learn what work is already being done in their community, and provide a resource list for community members interested in volunteering and becoming […]
This edition of International Development Week (#IDW2021) will be celebrated by the Government of Canada, Canadian civil society organizations and Canadians with an array of online events and activities from all over the country. Let’s continue to #GoForTheGoals Once Again, this year’s International Development Week theme is “Go for the Goals,” with a focus on […]
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.
We are excited to announce the re-imagined Global Health Impact Exchange (GHI-X), CanWaCH’s annual flagship event!
We are excited to announce the re-imagined Global Health Impact Exchange (GHI-X), CanWaCH’s annual flagship event!
This International Development Week, the world looks completely different than it did a year ago. So too do volunteering and partnering and how we can support one another, share our skills and competences. Canadian volunteers and our local partners in Africa have been agents of change committed to work collaboratively for decades to reach the UN […]
Do you know the Sustainable Development Goals well enough to make it out in time? Join the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation and University of Calgary on February 9 for an evening of trivia and escape room fun! You’ll be able to join a team with other participants to solve riddles, puzzles and challenges related […]
We are excited to announce the re-imagined Global Health Impact Exchange (GHI-X), CanWaCH’s annual flagship event!
Speakers from around the world and in Canada will examine local, national and global approaches to ending hunger, the effect of climate change on food, and what is needed to build a just and sustainable post-pandemic recovery.
This year, we will celebrate the 10th Annual Top 30 Under 30, featuring 30 accomplished youth from Alberta and around the world contributing towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Join the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation on February 10th, 2021 at 6:00 pm to celebrate the 2021 Top 30 Under 30! Sign up below to attend. Register […]
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 […]
59th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development (CSOCD59): Side-Event on A Socially-Just COVID-19 Response for Youth DATE AND TIME: Thursday, February 11th from 8:30 am - 9:45 am(Eastern Standard Time) CONTEXT: With less than ten years to meet 169 sustainable development targets and even less time to meaningfully address the impending climate crisis, the […]
En cette Semaine du développement international, le monde est complètement différent de ce qu’il était il y a un an. Il en va de même pour le volontariat et le partenariat et comment nous pouvons nous soutenir les uns les autres, partager nos aptitudes et nos compétences. Les volontaires canadien-ne-s et nos partenaires locaux en […]
Join us for our free virtual training series on communication for development developed for practitioners and experts seeking to enhance public demand for civil registration services. Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) communication has developed rapidly in the last decades, towards engaging and mobilizing communities and populations to find solutions to their problems and to become the […]
Our team has managed media relations for large events and trained dozens of organizations. We’re ready to share some of our secrets. About this Event For the first time ever, we’re hosting a masterclass series focused on expanding your communications toolbox. This will be offered as an online extension of the work we do in […]
Join us for a virtual event that focuses on “the how” of implementing family friendly policies in the age of COVID-19.
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 […]
Results Canada is hosting an interactive, year-long webinar series that will help equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to be an active advocate for eradicating poverty worldwide. Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned Results volunteer, you will benefit from topics following two broad streams: skills expansion and issues knowledge. Join us […]
Join DAWN Canada on February 26 , 2021 at 9 am Eastern Standard Time for a virtual public engagement called Beyond Beijing +25: an intersectional approach to engaging civil society on girls, women, trans and gender non-conforming folks with disabilities. In this discussion we will analyze how systemic oppressions (ableism, racism, colonialism, sexism, heteropatriarchy and […]
Our team has managed media relations for large events and trained dozens of organizations. We’re ready to share some of our secrets. About this Event For the first time ever, we’re hosting a masterclass series focused on expanding your communications toolbox. This will be offered as an online extension of the work we do in […]
