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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T170000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Crossroads' Volunteering Partnerships for Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual Volunteer Conference on International Cooperation\, hosted at the Afromusée in Montreal\, Quebec\, on Saturday\, October 26th. This event will celebrate and explore the diverse volunteering partnership models we’ve established\, highlighting outstanding accomplishments in advancing gender equality in Sub-Saharan countries.  \nExpect esteemed guest speakers\, networking opportunities\, and the chance to explore volunteering abroad with Crossroads. The day will also include a panel discussion\, workshops\, lunch\, prizes\, and more!  \nSpace is limited\, so please register now and help us spread the word!  \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/celebrating-crossroads-volunteering-partnerships-for-gender-equality/
LOCATION:Afromusée\, 533 Rue Ontario East Montréal\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2L 1N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T153000
DTSTAMP:20241023T121330Z
CREATED:20241023T121330Z
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UID:10002377-1729864800-1729870200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:AVA Webinar Series presents: Global and Local Perspectives on Sexual & Gender-Based Violence Programming and Research
DESCRIPTION:About the webinar: \nIn this interactive session\, CanWaCH will talk about the gaps and opportunities in SGBV related programming\, research\, and funding\, drawing on examples from both the Canadian and international context. As the host of the Coordinating Centre for the Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition\, and as a network of domestic and global experts working at the intersection of health and gender equality\, CanWaCH will share examples of exceptional SGBV-related knowledge mobilization and stakeholder engagement efforts that have made big impact\, explore what has made them successful\, and invite attendees to share examples from their own experiences. \nFeaturing: \nJessica Ferne (she/her) currently serves as Director\, Global Health Impact\, with CanWaCH (Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health). In this role\, Jessica leads CanWaCH’s strategic efforts to strengthen Canadian monitoring and evaluation processes\, capacity\, and collaborations\, in order to drive evidence-driven programming and decision-making\, with the ultimate aim of improving the health and lives of women\, children\, and youth. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ava-webinar-series-presents-global-and-local-perspectives-on-sexual-gender-based-violence-programming-and-research/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20241024T195221Z
CREATED:20240627T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T195221Z
UID:10002246-1729814400-1730073599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Theme: Poly-crisis and global health: How can we improve human health and well-being\, while protecting the planet? \nThe Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers\, practitioners\, policymakers\, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge\, best practices\, and innovations in global health research\, policy\, and practice. \nThe 2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health will be held in person from October 25 to 27\, 2024 at the Simon Fraser University\, downtown Vancouver campus\, BC\, Canada\, and virtually. \nPlease click here to register for CCGH 2024.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/save-the-date-2024-canadian-conference-on-global-health/
LOCATION:Simon Fraser University – Vancouver Campus\, 515 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 5K3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T150000
DTSTAMP:20241017T143240Z
CREATED:20241017T143240Z
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UID:10002373-1729774800-1729782000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond the Colonial Lens: Redefining Knowledge in International Development
DESCRIPTION:Training description: This session will explore how intersectional feminist and decolonial frameworks can transform the way knowledge and research are approached in the international development sector. Together\, we will reimagine practices that challenge traditional power dynamics\, centering the voices and expertise of marginalized communities to promote more effective\, equitable and inclusive systems of knowledge production. \nDon’t miss this enriching discussion with renowned experts! \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/beyond-the-colonial-lens-redefining-knowledge-in-international-development/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T190000
DTSTAMP:20240820T151226Z
CREATED:20240820T151226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T151226Z
UID:10002305-1729767600-1729796400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Children's & Women's Hospital Practice-Based Research Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:This in-person conference is tailored for CW clinicians interested or engaged in research\, and researchers in women+\, newborn\, and child health topics. We will showcase established Practice-Based Research from the CW campus and offer a rapid research update from planned and proposed research projects. \nPractice-based research (PBR)\, defined as the use of research principles\, designs\, and gathering techniques to answer questions that emerge from practice to inform practice. \nStay tuned for the announcement of our keynote speaker and practice-based research team presenters! \nCoffee\, lunch\, and snacks will be provided. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/childrens-womens-hospital-practice-based-research-conference-2024/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, 938 West 28th Ave\, Entrance #18\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T113000
DTSTAMP:20241023T141617Z
CREATED:20241023T141617Z
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SUMMARY:Mainstreaming Scaling: Grand Challenges Canada
DESCRIPTION:The Scaling Community of Practice’s Mainstreaming Working Group invites you to discuss Grand Challenges Canada’s (GCC) systematic approach to mainstreaming scaling for sustainable impact\, highlighted in a recent case study that documents GCC’s journey in integrating a scaling perspective into its funding strategy\, with insights from a distinguished panel of experts on supporting the scaling of successful development innovations. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/mainstreaming-scaling-grand-challenges-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T100000
DTSTAMP:20241017T112345Z
CREATED:20241017T112345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T112345Z
UID:10002371-1729760400-1729764000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Powerful yet overlooked: African women with disabilities and the ongoing struggle for inclusion\, 30 years after Beijing
DESCRIPTION:Disabled Women in Africa\, Humanity & Inclusion-Making It Work\, International Disability Alliance\, and the World Federation of the Deaf invite you to attend our hybrid event\, on ZOOM with simultaneous events in Dakar and Lilongwe. \nInsightful speakers will guide you through the key findings of the report\, based on a survey answered by 250 women with disabilities across Africa\, and the experiences of women leaders with disabilities and their organizations. \nDo you have some accessibility needs? Kindly reach out to s.pecourt@hi.org \nFrench and English\, International Sign will be provided. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/powerful-yet-overlooked-african-women-with-disabilities-and-the-ongoing-struggle-for-inclusion-30-years-after-beijing/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241018T170000
DTSTAMP:20241001T121158Z
CREATED:20241001T121109Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Leadership Forum: Mobilizing for a Stronger Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION: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 young leaders looking to expand their reach for change. Hosted in Toronto in October 2024\, the Leadership Forum is designed to equip the next generation of decision-makers with the skills\, insights\, and networks needed to navigate and lead\, even during uncertain times. \nEach year\, the Forum brings together exceptional young women and leaders who navigate gender-based discrimination and professionals from the non-profit and corporate sectors for a full day of training\, mentorship\, networking opportunities\, and meaningful connection. \nThe Forum is curated by and for young leaders\, though folks of all ages and genders are welcome (and encouraged) to attend. Attendees will be able to engage in thoughtful conversations\, inspiring workshops\, and networking sessions with leading trailblazers across sectors. \nParticipants will receive world-class training on topics including: \n– The experiences of young leaders addressing global challenges\n– … and the innovative solutions they are developing.\n– Essential negotiation techniques and strategies for effective advocacy.\n– Working the system to disrupt the system \nOver the years\, Fora’s Leadership Forum has continued to facilitate transformative conversations about advancing equity in spaces of power — we can’t wait for you to join us again. \nWhat will I get out of the event? \nParticipants will leave with new (or renewed): \n1. Confidence: Attendees see themselves as leaders and are excited about participating in decision-making spaces (from community rooms to classrooms to the halls of government) with new tools and resources.\n2. Connections: Develop a new network of like-minded peers\, as well as sector-specific professional connections.\n3. Tangible skills: Action-oriented next steps and strategies to become a stronger advocate\, overcome leadership barriers\, and make even more meaningful contributions in decision-making spaces.\n4. Innovative ideas: Youth-led perspectives and insights on advancing on social justice \nFor the complete agenda\, session descriptions\, and speakers\, please visit our website.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2024-leadership-forum-mobilizing-for-a-stronger-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Toronto Reference Library\, 789 Yonge Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4W 2G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241015T190000
DTSTAMP:20241009T175641Z
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UID:10002367-1729013400-1729018800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Reads - AKFC's Book Club (October Edition)
DESCRIPTION:As humanitarian crises and inequality persist\, understanding the landscape of global development is more crucial than ever. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about a gripping memoir – Under Development: A Journey Without Maps by Ian Smillie. \nIn this session\, celebrated author and international development expert Ian Smillie will be joined by Maureen O’Neil\, Chair\, Water Aid International to discuss his five-decade career navigating some of the world’s most challenging contexts\, from the Biafran War in Nigeria to combatting blood diamonds. Together\, they will lead attendees in a dialogue on why the fight against poverty remains one of the world’s most enduring challenges. \nIf you’re passionate about global issues\, humanitarian work\, or simply love a good story that challenges conventional thinking\, this event is for you. \nAdditional information for attendees: \n– When you register\, please indicate your interest in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or attending online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.\n– Networking/Refreshments: In-person attendees are encouraged to participate in an informal networking session and enjoy refreshments after the event.\n– Please note that this event will be offered in English only. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-reads-akfcs-book-club-october-edition/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241010T120000
DTSTAMP:20240924T142626Z
CREATED:20240924T142626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T142626Z
UID:10002347-1728556200-1728561600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Transformative research on adolescent health and rights: Best practices and lessons learned
DESCRIPTION:As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts\, the IDRC invests in high-quality research in low- and middle-income countries\, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use\, and mobilize global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world.   \nThe series is designed to provide a platform for knowledge exchange\, showcasing experiences\, and fostering dialogue on effective policies and practices\, and multi-stakeholder engagement to tackle GBV and advance adolescent SRHR in Central and West Africa. \nThis second webinar of the series entitled “Transformative research on adolescent health and rights: Best practices and lessons learned” is planned on Thursday October 10th \, 2024\, at 10:30 AM – 12 PM EDT / 2:30-4 PM GMT and is open to the public. There will be simultaneous interpretation  available in both English  and French  \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/transformative-research-on-adolescent-health-and-rights-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T190000
DTSTAMP:20240904T175710Z
CREATED:20240904T175710Z
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SUMMARY:Info Session for Educators
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed for various professionals who work with FGM/C survivors and girls-at-risk. We encourage you to share this information with your networks and consider attending these sessions to enhance your understanding and support for impacted communities. \nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST (for the first session)\nTime: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST (for the second session) \nThese sessions will focus on our training module: “Guidelines for Educators: Protect and Support Your Students.” Participants will learn about their duty to report in cases of FGM/C\, ask questions about the material\, and discover how to receive customized training for their staff. \nAttend here for the first session! \nAttend here for the second session!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/info-session-for-educators/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011
DTSTAMP:20240716T133310Z
CREATED:20240716T133310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T133310Z
UID:10002265-1728345600-1728604799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Cooperation Futures Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for October 8th to 10th\, 2024\, as the International Cooperation Futures Forum makes its grand return. This year\, we’re excited to gather at the National Arts Centre (NAC)\, located on the unceded\, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation\, in Ottawa\, Canada. Our second edition promises to rejuvenate the international cooperation sector with a renewed sense of optimism and purpose.  \nA Dynamic Platform for Global Partnership  \n\n\nThe forum will bring together a diverse array of global partners\, including representatives from civil society\, government\, academia\, philanthropy\, and the private sector. This event will serve as a vibrant platform for envisioning the future of international cooperation. Through innovative sessions\, interactive workshops\, and extensive networking opportunities\, participants will collaboratively explore ways to address global challenges and create positive change. \nKey Objectives \nOur objectives for the 2024 edition focus on three main pillars: connection\, dialogue\, and collaboration. We aim to: \n\nStrengthen connection and solidarity to enhance the resilience and relevance of Canadian international cooperation;\nEnergize decision-makers and change-make with forward-looking and thought-provoking ideas and exchanges; and\nSpark and sustain partnerships to drive collective action for more and better impact.\n\nForum Themes \nThe forum will focus on the key issues\, opportunities and challenges facing our current and future context – both in Canada and globally. Participants can expect to engage on: \n\nBold Canadian action on humanitarian response\, development and peace\, financing for development and G7 leadership.\nShifting power in international cooperation through localization\, feminist leadership\, anti-racism and reconciliation.\nUnapologetic commitment to civic space\, rights and democracy through resilient civil society\, responsible technology advancement and media engagement.\nBolstering organizational resilience through connection to new partners\, creative ways of working and support for emerging leaders.\n\nJoin Us for a Transformative Journey \nJoin us at the NAC as we embark on a transformative journey to shape a more inclusive\, equitable\, and sustainable world through international cooperation. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-cooperation-futures-forum-2024/
LOCATION:National Arts Centre\, 1 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T140000
DTSTAMP:20240926T134157Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Good Intentions - Hosted by the Centre for Global Health
DESCRIPTION:This compelling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone\, West Africa in the late 1970s and 1980s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five years. The play is filled with stories about Nancy’s initially blundered and then inspired encounters with village chiefs\, traditional birth attendants\, and subsistence farmers. Village experiences rattled Nancy’s cultural preconceptions\, provoked her notions of social privilege\, and forever deepened her global connections. \nNancy Edwards\, BScN\, MSc\, PhD\, FCAHS \nNancy Edwards is a Distinguished Professor and Professor Emeritus\, School of Nursing\, University of Ottawa. Dr. Edwards obtained her undergraduate nursing degree from the University of Windsor and completed graduate studies in epidemiology at McMaster University and McGill University. She is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Nancy has received numerous awards including three honorary doctoral degrees. Dr. Edwards’ clinical and research interests are in the fields of public and population health. She has conducted health services\, policy\, and clinical research both nationally and internationally. Her work in global health spanned four continents where she led both development-oriented and research-focused projects with a focus on maternal and child health and capacity-building. \nRonald Carshon – Marsh \nRonald is a 3rd year Doctor of Public Health candidate at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health. He obtained his first degree in Medicine in 2008 at the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS)\, Sierra Leone\, and his Master of International Public Health degree at the University of Queensland\, Australia. He holds postgraduate certificates in Health Systems Planning and Mortality Surveillance. Ronald worked as a medical officer in various hospitals in Sierra Leone\, serving as the Medical Superintendent of the Koidu government hospital\, Kono from 2014 to 2016. He led the case management pillar for the Ebola Viral Disease epidemic response during this time. As a result of his dedicated professional service to humanity\, the Faculty of Medicine\, University of Queensland\, Australia\, awarded him the ‘Young Alumni Excellence Award 2016’. He also worked as the District Medical Officer (DMO) in two districts and served as the overall technical and surveillance lead for the COVID-19 response in Bo district from 2020 to 2021. He later served as the manager of the National Malaria Control Programme. Ronald has contributed significantly to mortality surveillance research and has published many articles on malaria\, mortality surveillance and antimicrobial resistance. \nDiana Kaliza \nAs a second-year MPH student specializing in Social and Behavioral Health Sciences at the University of Toronto\, Diana is strongly passionate about community-centred and global health interventions. Her work predominantly focuses on women’s health and infectious diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa. She has played a key role in collaborating with global partners to develop and support programs aimed at enhancing the professional development of faculty and women in leadership roles in Kenya and South Africa. Additionally\, Diana has contributed to the design of educational programs tailored to address the specific needs of African communities in primary health care. Furthermore\, she brings a background in program management\, specifically in training primary care providers in maternal and newborn health and ensuring project success and compliance. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/rethinking-good-intentions-hosted-by-the-centre-for-global-health/
LOCATION:Alumni Hall\, Victoria College Building\, 91 Charles St. West\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1K7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241005
DTSTAMP:20240917T131705Z
CREATED:20240710T203728Z
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SUMMARY:Rising Voices\, Stories of Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, October 4th at the Carriage House Hotel for an inspiring evening of storytelling dedicated to empowering girls and cultivating brighter futures. \nThis year\, CAUSE Canada’s fall event will provide an opportunity to listen and consider how together we can establish sustainable health\, nutrition and education programming. \nDuring this exciting event\, Rising Voices: Stories of Growth\, hosted by CAUSE Canada\, you will enjoy a delicious dinner\, connect with like-minded changemakers\, and hear remarkable stories of girls and women rising to create change in West Africa and Central America. Throughout the night\, you will see how your support is empowering girls and women in rural communities and learn how you can become more involved. \nSecure your tickets now! ✨Be a part of this remarkable journey of bringing courage where it is most needed. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/save-the-date-rising-voices-stories-of-growth/
LOCATION:Carriage House Hotel
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241003T143000
DTSTAMP:20240923T121407Z
CREATED:20240923T121407Z
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SUMMARY:Future Canada-Africa Strategic Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:ONE Campaign and Afrifursa are pleased to invite you to a VIP Reception featuring Minister Ahmed Hussen\, Minister of International Development\, and our President & CEO\, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli\, on October 3\, 2024\, at 11:30 AM at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus\, University of Toronto. \nThis VIP Reception aims to foster dialogue on strengthening Canada-Africa partnerships and exploring the private sector’s critical role. Specifically\, we hope to: \n– Amplify and deepen discussions on mutually beneficial Canada-Africa cooperation.\n– Raise awareness of the need for an ambitious Canada-Africa Strategy\, with a focus on collaborative opportunities and the continent’s investment potential.\n– Reframe the narrative about Africa by highlighting opportunities for meaningful engagement. \nIf this event is of interest to you\,  kindly RSVP here or via the attached QR code by September 25\, 2024. \nIf you have any questions or need further information please feel free to contact minerva.gray@one.org.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/future-canada-africa-strategic-dialogue/
LOCATION:Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campu\, 108 College Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5G 1L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241002T140000
DTSTAMP:20240904T175118Z
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UID:10002331-1727874000-1727877600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Info Session on FGM/C Module for Canadian Healthcare Professionals
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed for various professionals who work with FGM/C survivors and girls-at-risk. We encourage you to share this information with your networks and consider attending these sessions to enhance your understanding and support for impacted communities. \nJoin us for an overview of our training module: “Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals: Caring for Persons Impacted by FGM/C.” This session will provide an opportunity to ask questions about the module content\, learn about our medical service providers list\, and network with healthcare professionals. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/info-session-on-fgm-c-module-for-canadian-healthcare-professionals/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20240925T130411Z
CREATED:20240925T130411Z
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UID:10002351-1727791200-1727802000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Poetic Inquiry into Narratives of Obstetric Violence in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Arts-based research has a unique way of presenting sensitive experiences. In this talk\, Dr. Kaveri Mayra will focus on 2741 people’s narratives about their embodied experience of labour and birth\, and the trauma and violence within those experiences\, using poetic enquiry. Through a series of poems and artistic illustrations\, this presentation seeks to engage with and understand participants’ narratives of obstetric violence and respectful person-centred care. \nAbout the Speaker: \nDr. Kaveri Mayra is a midwifery\, nursing and global health researcher from India with a PhD in Global Health from the University of Southampton\, UK\, where she explored the experiences and determinants of obstetric violence in India through an arts-based method called ‘birth mapping’. Dr. Mayra is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Birth Place Lab\, and the recipient of a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR). She has extensive research experience on nursing and midwifery workforce policies\, regulation and practice; sexual\, reproductive and maternal health care and the underlying gender-based challenges.  \nDr. Mayra is has delivered guest lectures in universities and at conferences around the world on obstetric violence; orgasm equality\, nursing and midwifery governance\, the inequities\, sexism and discriminations in health policy-making; and has been recognized as one of the 100 outstanding global midwife and nurse leaders by Women in Global Health (WGH)\, WHO\, ICN\, ICM\, Nursing Now and UNFPA to mark the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020. She was recently featured as Frontiers women in STEM.  \nDr. Mayra currently serves on the board on Human Rights in Childbirth (HRIC)\, White Ribbon Alliance UK and Academy for Nursing Studies and Women’s Empowerment Research Studies. She is an Academic Editor with PLOS Global Public Health and was a consultant for the WHO Academy on Essential Respectful Care Course. When she is not doing all the above\, she is dancing. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/poetic-inquiry-into-narratives-of-obstetric-violence-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20240925T125444Z
CREATED:20240925T125444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T125444Z
UID:10002349-1727708400-1727715600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR)​
DESCRIPTION:In honour of the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR)\, APTN\, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation\, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering\, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. \nJoin Us on Parliament Hill \nThis special program seeks to honour Survivors\, pay tribute to the children who never made it home from residential schools\, and deliver a safe and nurturing environment for reconciliation and healing.  \nThis year’s gathering will encompass powerful reflections from esteemed Elders and Survivors as well as moving performances by First Nations\, Inuit and Métis artists. \nThe gathering will be broadcast live on all APTN channels and partnering Canadian broadcasters to reach as many viewers as possible. Tune in and join us on our collective journey towards reconciliation. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-ndtr/
LOCATION:Parliament Hill\, (West Block lawn)\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T160000
DTSTAMP:20240813T173911Z
CREATED:20240813T173911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T173911Z
UID:10002297-1727362800-1727366400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) are collaborating to host a digital health research series. \nOn Thursday\, September 26\, between 12:00 pm -1:00 pm\, join us for an exciting rapid fire panel discussion about – Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age \nObjectives:\n1. Exploring Innovations and Solutions in Digital Health for Optimal Birth Experiences\n2. Learn about current digital technologies that support the optimal use of Cesarean sections and how they improve post-surgical follow-up\n3. Gain insights into the initiatives and resources offered by organizations such as The Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub at Perinatal BC.\n4. Identify best practices and encourage further research; stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue digital health research opportunities. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/optimizing-maternal-and-newborn-health-in-the-digital-age/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T210000
DTSTAMP:20240912T115122Z
CREATED:20240912T115122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T115122Z
UID:10002340-1727285400-1727298000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Assemblée annuelle des membres 2024
DESCRIPTION:L’assemblée générale annuelle d’Oxfam-Québec aura lieu le mercredi 25 septembre dès 17h30 au 2330\, rue Notre Dame Ouest\, Montréal (Québec) H3J 2Y2 . L’AGA sera suivie d’un cocktail dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Ne ratez pas cette occasion de faire entendre votre voix ! Ce sera\, entre autres\, l’occasion de vous présenter nos activités réalisées dans la dernière année et d’élire les membres du conseil d’administration. \nPrenez part à la conversation Proche-Orient\, Quels espoirs\, en compagnie de nos invité·es Sami Aoun\, professeur émérite faculté des lettres et sciences humaines de l’Université Sherbrooke et directeur de l’observatoire du Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique du Nord – Chaire Raoul-Dandurand\, Marie-Ève Bédard\, correspondante de Radio-Canada au Moyen-Orient et Béatrice Vaugrante\, directrice générale d’Oxfam-Québec. \nLa plupart des personnes qui ont manifesté avec Oxfam-Québec un engagement récent envers la justice sociale peuvent devenir membres. Plus précisément\, est membre toute personne qui : \n– a fait un don à Oxfam-Québec\, à moins que cette personne soit une organisation (entreprise\, OBNL\, ONG\, etc.) ou employée par Oxfam-Québec\n– ou est revenue d’une mission effectuée en tant que coopérante ou coopérant volontaire. \nLes membres conservent leur statut durant une année suivant leur dernier don (quel que soit son montant) ou durant une année suivant leur fin de mission. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/assemblee-annuelle-des-membres-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T120000
DTSTAMP:20240923T171650Z
CREATED:20240809T170207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T171650Z
UID:10002282-1727262000-1727265600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Collecting and leveraging data to inform programming for LGBTQI+ populations
DESCRIPTION:Join CanWaCH for a weekly series of data-focused events to mark World Sexual Health Day and Gender Equality Week 2024! \nCurated Conversations: Leveraging Data to Inform Programming \nCanWaCH is committed to creating an environment for practitioners to gather\, discuss challenges\, share best practices\, and exchange knowledge. To further promote this\, our curated conversations will provide a dedicated open space for participants to engage in dialogue\, share projects and ask questions. \nEach conversation will start with a short discussion between experts in the sector. They will set the context by identifying gaps and challenges in data collection on a specific thematic area\, and opportunities to better leverage data to inform programming. Participants will then move to breakout rooms to engage in deeper discussions\, which will be facilitated by the speakers. \nPlease note that you have to register for each event individually. \nSeptember 25 from 11 am to 12:00 pm ET: Collecting and Leveraging Data to Inform Programming for LGBTQI+ Populations \nOn September 25\, join us from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT for an in-depth discussion on how governments and development and humanitarian organizations can collect and leverage data to serve LGBTQI+ populations. The discussion will place a focus on improving health programming. Speakers will share methods for collecting LGBTQI+ data and discuss ethical guidelines and legal constraints. They will also explore strategies for collaborating with LGBTQI+ advocates and organizations to understand and adapt to local contexts. \nIn breakout rooms\, participants will focus on how to leverage this data to ensure that programs effectively meet the needs of the LGBTQI+ communities they serve. They will also discuss other challenges and solutions in addressing these needs in their programs. \nRegister here! \nSpeakers: \n\nJulio Lopez\, Cofounder of Datalat Foundation\nAndrew Park\, Senior Advisor\, Inclusive Development at Outright International\nPatrick Mwesigye\, Program Manager at Hope for Refugees International\nJuana Alonso\, Head of Programs at Égides – Alliance internationale francophone pour l’égalité et les diversités
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/collecting-and-leveraging-data-to-inform-programming-for-lgbtqi-populations/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240928
DTSTAMP:20240813T174201Z
CREATED:20240813T174201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T174201Z
UID:10002299-1727222400-1727481599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Innovation for Day One Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 25 – 27\, 2024 | Virtual and In-Person \nInnovation for Day One is a conference organized by the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies and the maternal newborn health community to explore groundbreaking tools and approaches for healthy outcomes for mothers and babies in resource-limited communities. The Innovation for Day One Conference will be held in person\, in Houston\, Texas\, at the Bioscience Research Collaborative on Rice University’s campus from Wednesday\, September 25 through Friday\, September 27\, 2024. \nCall for Abstracts \nAbstracts are being accepted through August 15th. Submissions related to one of the four conference tracks are encouraged: maternal health innovation\, newborn health innovation\, digital health innovation\, and commercialization\, scale\, and sustainability. \nLearn more here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/innovation-for-day-one-conference/
LOCATION:Bioscience Research Collaborative on Rice University’s campus\, Houston\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20240820T155359Z
CREATED:20240820T155359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T155359Z
UID:10002307-1727179200-1727182800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reproductive Autonomy in Theory and Practice: Birth\, Law\, and Medicine webinar
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Professor Régine Tremblay will first engage with reproductive autonomy in theory. She will present a theoretical framework developed by Canadian legal scholars and will explore other models to regulate reproduction (reproductive justice\, reproductive freedom\, etc.). Secondly\, she will apply theory to practice by explaining the regulation of health care professionals in Canada and selected issues pertaining to pregnancy and delivery in law (status of the fetus\, agency of pregnant women and pregnant people\, duties of health professionals\, consent to care (declining care and procedures without consent)\, negligence/torts\, and more. \nZoom link for the webinar will be sent 2 days before the event. \nThe webinar will take place on Tuesday\, September 24th 2024 at 9:00AM (PDT)\, 5:00PM (BST)\, 6:00PM (CEST). \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reproductive-autonomy-in-theory-and-practice-birth-law-and-medicine-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001
DTSTAMP:20240922T224125Z
CREATED:20240920T224051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T224125Z
UID:10002343-1726876800-1727740799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) takes place from September 10 to 30. This year’s theme is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace\, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.” \nCheck out events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners: \n\nSeptember 21\, Climate Chaos\, SRHR Crisis: Weaving a web of strength\, solutions and solidarity. Organized by IYAFP. Register here.\nSeptember 23\, The challenge of greening the humanitarian response. Organized by Action Against Hunger. Virtual registration here.\nSeptember 24\, Greening Disaster Response: New Solutions to Decarbonize Humanitarian Action. Organized by Action Against Hunger. Virtual registration here. \nSeptember 24\, Future Horizons: The Strategic Importance of Strengthening Canada-Africa Relations. Organized by One Canada. Please contact Minerva Gray for more details.\nSeptember 28\, Global Citizen Festival. Organized by Global Citizen in New York. Learn more here.\n\nIs your organization going to be at UNGA 79? Please let us know by sending an email to Julianna Stonehouse\, CanWaCH Manager\, Strategic Partnerships. We will have a team in attendance and would love to connect with you.  \nAre you hosting an activity or event? Please share your event details with us at info@CanWaCH.ca or add your event to our calendar. All times are in local time.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/unga-79/
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240920T130000
DTSTAMP:20240911T174521Z
CREATED:20240911T174452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T174521Z
UID:10002339-1726833600-1726837200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Friday September 20\, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric Grand Rounds by Dr. Faizal Haji\, on “A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships”. \nDr. Haji is a pediatric neurosurgeon at BC Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He is also co-lead for the Surgical Education Research Interest Group and Associate Director of the Global Surgery Lab within the Department of Surgery at UBC. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify the principles underpinning ethical and sustainable global health/global surgery partnerships\nDiscuss a newly published framework for assessing sustainability of global surgery partnerships\nIdentify opportunities and challenges in applying this framework to existing and new partnerships\n\nEveryone is welcome! We would love to see you in-person at the Chan Centre at BCCHR\, but if you are unable to attend in-person\, the Zoom details are provided below: \nJoin Online via Zoom \nZoom Meeting Link: \nGo to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’ \nZoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122 \nZoom Meeting Passcode: 953122 \nDirect Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=TVQ5ZXNRWGJzOGJaeFBoVTdNbjZHQT09 \nYou can also email Pediatrics.CME@ubc.ca to join their mailing list and receive a calendar invite for the presentation ~1 week before the event.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/a-framework-for-sustainable-global-health-and-global-surgery-partnerships/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20240828T132551Z
CREATED:20240828T132551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T132551Z
UID:10002315-1726790400-1726876799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Art for Advocacy: "Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health"
DESCRIPTION:In a world where youth voices are often marginalized\, it’s crucial to create platforms that amplify their perspectives\, particularly in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights-Justice (SRHRJ). The Global Roadmap for Action (GRA)\, in collaboration with FP2030\, PMNCH\, Population Council and the William H. Gates Sr. Institute\, invites youth artists globally to the “Art for Advocacy: Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health” art gallery and contest.  \nThis event will showcase visual art pieces exclusively by youth. Selected artworks will be featured at the UNGA in NYC and the Youth Summit at ICFP 2025\, providing a powerful platform to connect youth stories with influential stakeholders. Submit your masterpiece to help amplify youth voices and advance SRHR. We look forward to highlighting your impactful work.   \nLearn more here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/art-for-advocacy-empowering-youth-in-sexual-and-reproductive-health/
LOCATION:UNGA 2024\, New York\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20240829T160802Z
CREATED:20240829T160459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T160802Z
UID:10002323-1726768800-1726774200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Quand les humanitaires sont pris pour cible : comment renforcer leur protection dans les conflits armés ?
DESCRIPTION:Jeudi 19 septembre de 18h00 à 19h30 à l’Écomusée du Fier Monde\, Montréal\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa conférence sera suivie de l’assemblée générale annuelle de Médecins du Monde Canada de 20h à 21h.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThème\n\nEn 2023\, il est estimé que plus de 560 travailleur.euse.s humanitaires ont été tué.e.s\, kidnappé.e.s ou blessé.e.s à travers le monde. Un sombre record. \nSoudan\, Soudan du Sud\, Palestine\, Syrie… Alors que les conflits armés se multiplient\, cette normalisation de la violence contre les acteur.rice.s de l’aide est particulièrement inquiétante. \nSe pose ainsi la question des défis de la protection des humanitaires et des soignant.e.s\, ainsi que celle de la responsabilité des États et des ONG dans l’amélioration de leur sécurité. \nJoignez-vous à nous et à nos invité.e.s pour une discussion inspirante sur ce sujet d’actualité ! \nEn savoir plus. \nInscrivez-vous !
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/quand-les-humanitaires-sont-pris-pour-cible-2/
LOCATION:Écomusée du Fier Monde\, 2050 R. Atateken\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H2L 3L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20240828T165105Z
CREATED:20240828T165105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T165105Z
UID:10002321-1726768800-1726774200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Quand les humanitaires sont pris pour cible
DESCRIPTION:En 2023\, il est estimé que plus de 560 travailleur.euse.s humanitaires ont été tué.e.s\, kidnappé.e.s ou blessé.e.s à travers le monde. Le personnel local\, qui opère souvent avec des ressources limitées\, constitue 90% des victimes. \nUn sombre record. \nSoudan\, Soudan du Sud\, Palestine\, Syrie… Alors que les conflits armés se multiplient\, cette normalisation de la violence contre les acteur.trice.s de l’aide est particulièrement inquiétante. \nSe pose ainsi la question des défis de la protection des humanitaires et des soignant.e.s\, ainsi que celle de la responsabilité des États et des ONG dans l’amélioration de leur sécurité.  \nJoignez-vous à nous et à nos invité.e.s pour une discussion inspirante sur ce sujet d’actualité ! \nInscrivez-vous ici !
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/quand-les-humanitaires-sont-pris-pour-cible/
LOCATION:Ecomuseum of the proud world\, 2050 rue Atateken\, Montréal\, Quebec\, H2L 3L8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20240904T150035Z
CREATED:20240904T150035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T150035Z
UID:10002325-1726704000-1726876799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2024 ACGC Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce the dates for our 2024 Annual Conference\, “Inspiring Action\, Inspiring Hope: International Cooperation in a World of Uncertainty.” \n“What can Alberta and Canada do to help shape a brighter\, more prosperous\, and peaceful world?” \nThis is the question that will influence many of our activities over this two-day annual conference. Join us in Edmonton for two days of connection\, updates\, capacity building\, and much more! \nDay 1 (Sept 19)\n4:30 PM – 6 PM\, Networking Event\n6:30 PM – late\, 50th Anniversary Gala \nDay 2 (Sept 20)\n9 AM – 3:30 PM\, Conference Sessions and Capacity Building\n12 PM – 1 PM\, Annual General Meeting \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2024-acgc-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre (Radisson)\, 4520 76 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6B 0A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240918T160000
DTSTAMP:20240828T133836Z
CREATED:20240828T133836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T133836Z
UID:10002317-1726664400-1726675200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Building Organizational Anti-Racism Strategies
DESCRIPTION:SLD Consulting\, in collaboration with the ARC Hub\, invite you to a transformative training session focused on developing and implementing effective anti-racism strategies. \nPurpose: To advance systemic change and social justice through the delivery of training grounded in transformative learning principles\, to enable the embedding of anti-racist strategies at the organizational level\, thus advancing the work of the sector toward becoming more just and equitable. \nBy the end of the Anti-Racism Strategy Development Training session\, participants will have: \n1. Reviewed the WHAT and WHY of antiracist strategy development \n2. Worked through the process steps for developing an organization-wide antiracist strategy \n3. Identified helps and hindrances to developing and sustaining an anti-racist strategy \n4. Discussed first steps/actions to lead antiracist strategy development and culture shift \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/building-organizational-anti-racism-strategies-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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