Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline, the mood was somber. Stark global […]
What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the […]
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference […]
The What Works Global Summit is the largest event of its kind, bringing together researchers, leaders in evidence-based decisionmaking and practitioners to share the latest evidence synthesis research, research methods […]
Join us on October 18, 2023 to celebrate Aura Freedom’s 10-year anniversary at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. A Day After Freedom is an event to celebrate a decade […]
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to join our book club series, Global Reads. Join us on October 23rd for another captivating Global Reads session on From Development […]
We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of 25 years of ZMQ Global, our international non-governmental organization. Originally founded in 1998 in India, ZMQ is dedicated to using […]
Join us in person for the inaugural BC Children’s and BC Women’s (CW) Practice-Based Research Conference on October 25, 2023.
To help overcome barriers to participation for our in-person conference next year, we are organizing our second Virtual Global Health Week, October 30 to November 3, 2023.
Join AKFC, in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, for the Ottawa launch of the Lancet Commission’s report on “Peaceful […]
November 3rd marks “One Health Day”, an annual, worldwide campaign to bring attention to the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health.
On November 8, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health Co-director, Dr. Zulgiqar A. Bhutta, is giving a lecture in conjunction with the 2023 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health […]
Gender lens investing is an approach that integrates a gender analysis into investment analysis and decision-making to better inform investment decisions and advance gender equality. However, gender experts and finance […]
As the midpoint of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, the Mothers Matter Centre is orchestrating a national virtual event. This event aims to reflect on Canada's […]
We invite you to join us on Nov 16 for Innovating For Change: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy! Pre-event cocktail reception: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. […]
We invite you and the Seva Canada community to join us at our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17, to celebrate the successes of the past year, and […]
November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada, and World Children’s Day internationally. November 20 is Canada’s official day to celebrate their rights in the United Nations Convention […]
How did FIT’s SMOs advance gender equality and empower women and girls in their short-term testing projects? Join us on Wednesday November 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST […]
Registration is now open for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 22!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Amref Health Africa in Canada! This virtual panel event will be an opportunity to reflect on the Canada/Africa partnerships for health, celebrate […]
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Amref Health Africa in Canada! This virtual panel event will be an opportunity to reflect on the Canada/Africa partnerships for health, celebrate […]
As changemakers and emerging leaders, youth are increasingly seeking opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed to address the global climate crisis and confront related injustices. In anticipation of […]
Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation for our Volunteering Abroad 6 to 8 happy hour! Get ready to embark on an incredible journey and make a difference. Discover […]
Dear colleagues and partners attending the 2023 Conference on Public Health in Africa, You are warmly invited to a side event entitled “Defeating malaria through equitable partnerships” organized by Medicines […]
We invite you to join us in an upcoming on-line event which unites two leading organizations in innovation and transformation in gender equity, violence prevention, and sustainable development. This engaging […]
SANTÉ MONDE VOUS INVITE À SON RENDEZ-VOUS ANNUEL 2023 À vos agendas, prêts, marquez ! Santé Monde est heureuse de vous inviter à son prochain Rendez-vous annuel qui aura lieu le 29 novembre 2023, en mode hybride […]
MinoFest, formerly the Racialized Maternal Health Conference, is the only conference of its kind in North America, and is the premier event shaping the future of perinatal care for Black […]
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence are a time to reflect and act.
Join Inter Pares to learn about the political and economic root causes of the devastating conflict in Sudan. With guest speakers Reem Abbas, a feminist activist and fellow of The […]
Join us on December 1st, 2023, from 9 to 10:30 AM EST (5 to 6:30 PM EAT), for a pivotal webinar hosted by WUSC Uganda and partners, marking the 16 […]
December 1st is World AIDS Day. On this day we honour the lives that have been lost, reflect on the progress made and acknowledge the work we have left to […]
The Global Digital Health Network will once again convene the Global Digital Health Forum this December 4th through December 6th, 2023. GDHF is the leading global public health industry networking […]
Humanity & Inclusion Canada, the Canadian Landmine Foundation and Mines Action Canada are pleased to invite you to the ceremony for the Monument to the Unknown Civilian on Monday, December […]
Join us on December 5th, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EST, for an event to mark International Volunteer Day. This virtual panel will highlight the remarkable work of volunteers […]
Each year, 12 million girls are married before they turn 18. That is 22 girls every minute whose childhood, dreams and education are cut short. The numbers are almost unfathomable: […]
This event features six LGBTIQ organizations from Uganda and Kenya: Freedom and Roam Uganda (FARUG), Icebreakers Uganda (IBU), Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG), HIV and AIDS People's Alliance of Kenya (HAPA-Kenya), […]
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 […]
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 […]
Are you interested in realizing more benefits from our EHR data? Join the event on January 15, 2024, from 11:00 am – to 12:00 pm for an illuminating panel discussion about - […]
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving wellbeing of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global […]
In the face of intensifying uncertainties around the world, the importance of collaboration in identifying sustainable and inclusive solutions has never been greater. The theme for this year’s Annual Public […]
Join us for the Canadian Engagement in Global Trachoma Elimination Strategies, an online event dedicated to tackling trachoma worldwide!
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a […]
📆 Monday, January 29, 2024 at 12:00-1:00pm ET. 🌐 Simultaneous French interpretation will be available. Most maternal deaths are entirely preventable, yet today still almost 800 women die a day […]
Join us in-person or online as we engage in dialogue on Canada's role in development finance! On January 30, AKFC and ONE Campaign in Canada are hosting an event to […]
OCIC is kicking off International Development Week 2024 with the expert panel - 'Navigating Gender and Water Challenges Globally'! Join us virtually on February 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm […]
En présence des directions des opérations internationales du réseau de Médecins du Monde, ce ciné-débat propose la diffusion du documentaire Nos silences - An te Kouman. Il s'agit d'une opportunité […]
Let’s Continue to #GoForTheGoals International Development Week (IDW) is an annual event held the first full week of February, supporting international development priorities while shining a light on important contributions […]
Join AKFC on February 5 to celebrate International Development Week 2024! It’s no secret that the positive changes or challenges in one part of the world have the potential to […]
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 […]
Two Day Virtual Conference: February 6 & 7, 2024 This conference aims to observe February 6th The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation through two days of […]
🎬 Join us for a screening of “Zo Reken”, a film exploring humanitarian aid in Haiti, neocolonialism, and the unmet promises of international cooperation. The screening will be followed by […]
Join us for the Global Health Learning Network series and attend a session with Senator Stan Kutcher, Ms. Sarah LaFramboise, and Dr. Alison Krentel. This enriching session will explore how […]
Join World Renew, Citizens for Public Justice (CPJ), and International Justice Mission (IJM) Canada on February 7 at Redeemer University. Learn how our programs are removing barriers to agency and […]
Join us for one of the most interactive global conferences on international development! Connect with a wide range of actors - including civil society members from the Global South, students […]
*Event is offered in French only Dans le cadre de la Semaine du développement international, Humanité & Inclusion (HI) Canada, en collaboration avec l’Association québécoise des organismes de coopération internationale […]
Treeline: A Story Written in Rings, is a Patagonia Film that embraces skiers, snowboarders, scientists and healers to the birch forests of Japan, the red cedars of British Columbia and […]
Abstract Education is a significant contributor to positive outcomes in all the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing the power of intersectional action from experts in education, health, technology, business, social development, […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a […]
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 […]
CanWaCH is excited to host our CanWaCH Dialogue in Calgary on February 20!
Join a diverse panel of experts who will share their insights and identify solutions to support and accelerate vaccine delivery and uptake in Africa at a webinar on February 21.We […]
This training is now full, please contact Deborah Dahan to be put on the waiting list. Join us for “ChatGPT Unleashed: Ignite Your Monitoring and Evaluation Journey with AI,” a […]
Greater support and action on adaptation is a longstanding need, as outlined in the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), established under the 2015 Paris Agreement. The estimated cost of adaptation […]
In honour of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Aura Freedom is hosting a special online event. EmpowerU is a Panel Discussion and Community Dialogue with anti-human trafficking advocates, activists, and frontline workers who will share their […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) Board of Directors invites you to join our CanWaCH Dialogue in Toronto on February 26! This in-person dialogue offers tremendous value […]
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
Are you an avid advocate for what you believe in and passionate about youth health and rights, or do you want to learn more? The past decade or so has […]
Join us for an interactive event to discuss barriers to meaningful participation in the upcoming CSW68 (68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women). The event will be […]
Join us on March 4th for an interactive dialogue to discuss barriers to meaningful participation in CSW68 (The 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women). SRHR Hubs […]
March 7 - 10, 2024 | Virtual and In-Person CUGH’s annual conference is a must attend event on the global health calendar. Over 2,000 scientists, students and implementers from academia, […]
Join Days for Girls (DfG), Bfree, and the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition (RHSC) in the lead-up to International Women's Day to learn more about Canada's journey to accelerate gender equity […]
Celebrate International Women’s Day with us this March! Join us for a live webinar where we will be welcoming Areeg Ahmed, Ksenia Kholina, and Rojine McVea in conversation on immigrant […]
We will hear from three inspiring speakers: Member of Parliament Yvonne Jones, Canadian Teachers’ Federation President Heidi Yetman, and Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment Executive Director Meseret Haileyesus. The parallel […]
This side event addresses the persistent challenges hindering the achievement of SDGs, particularly SDG5 and SDG8, with a focus on unpaid care work's critical role and grassroots institutions in the […]
The barriers to access to services faced by women with disabilities in all their diversity, combined with systemic intersectional discrimination and gender-based violence, hinder their empowerment and undermine progress towards […]
This interactive discussion will address how investing in nutrition requires a gender lens and how this links to food systems, social protection, and education. It will examine the important role […]
This project involved creating sex, gender, equity, and trauma informed resources for providers that reflect women’s lived and living experiences with chronic pain and prescription opioids. We spoke with women […]
Join Aura Freedom and collaborators at the Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto for an informative event focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the media. This event is designed for […]
In a world where the most marginalized are most affected by climate change, structural inequalities due to sexism and ableism exacerbate women's poverty and prevent them from engaging in transformative […]
Join Aura Freedom and collaborators for an informative event focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the media. This event is designed for journalists and GBV advocates who are passionate about […]
Recognizing the important role of youth in international cooperation, ICN is dedicated to amplifying their voices. Join us for a webinar featuring a dynamic panel from ICN’s 2024 Youth Delegation […]
This project involved the creation of campaign messages, as well as a toolkit and training module, that communicate gender transformative principles into primary prevention of violence against women and girls […]
In honour of International Women's Day, Anjum Sultana, Founder of Reflections on Policy & Public Affairs, in partnership with Almeera Khalid, Board Member of Apathy is Boring, will host a […]
In April, we’ll be exploring the remarkable narratives in Erin Hern's book, Explaining Successes in Africa: Things Don't Always Fall Apart. This isn't your typical Africa narrative; it's a journey […]
Au cœur de ces périodes d'instabilité, le prix payé par les femmes et les filles est double. Elles sont la cible de traitements dégradants et humiliants, d’abus, de maltraitance, de […]
About the conference Global Surgery: Addressing a Neglected Health Crisis The Global Health Conference is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from […]
Join us for an empowering and inclusive virtual gathering designed exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and racialised (BIPOC) staff working in the Canadian international cooperation sector. This roundtable provides a unique […]
Join us for an empowering and inclusive virtual gathering designed exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and racialised (BIPOC) staff working in the Canadian international cooperation sector. This roundtable provides a unique […]
Multiple national and international assessments of possible impacts of climate change on infectious diseases have highlighted a range of climate-sensitive diseases and the possibility of i) geographic spread of infectious […]
For the 2024 World Malaria Day, gender is at the forefront of the agenda. Over the last few years, progress towards malaria elimination have stagnated and in 2022, 608 000 […]
Join us as Dr. Natasha Crowcroft (WHO) and Dr. Ephrem Lemango (UNICEF) discuss emerging infectious disease threats around the globe, and the state of efforts to protect the world's children […]
Please join the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre on Thursday, May 8, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00PM for a global […]
Registration for representatives of non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders - Final Days! Register here by 21 April, 5PM (EDT) The ninth annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals […]
Join Cuso International for an evening of inspiration as we present a debut viewing of “Karuara, People of the River” at the Centre for Social Innovation, Spadina in Toronto on […]
Empowering youth-led global change for the world’s most vulnerable children and youth! This hybrid conference is free for youth to attend (thanks to our generous sponsor)! You can attend in […]
CanWaCH will host its 2024 flagship event, the Healthy World Conference, from May 14 to 15, 2024! Held on the traditional territory of the Kanien’kehà:ka Nation, also known as Montréal, […]
COURSE FORMAT Online or in-person. Enrollees will need to pick which section of the course to attend: -Online: May 21 & 22 9:00am-3:00pm (Montreal time). The online course will be […]
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in an exceptional event designed to redefine the contours of international project management: a conference dedicated to the responsible management of international […]
