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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with Stephen Rulisa: Reading from The Path Less Travelled
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 9th\, 2025 at 1:30 PM for a special reading with Dr. Stephen Rulisa\, visiting professor and clinician from Rwanda\, as he shares passages from his new memoir\, The Path Less Travelled. \nDr. Rulisa’s story traces an extraordinary journey—from a nomadic childhood and the hardships of refugee life to becoming a leading voice in medical academia. Orphaned at a young age\, he assumed the role of head of his household\, pursued education against all odds\, and played an active role in Rwanda’s liberation through the Rwandan Patriotic Front movement. His path led him to medical school\, and ultimately\, to shaping the future of medical education in Rwanda. \nPart biography\, part philosophy\, and part call to action\, The Path Less Travelled reflects on resilience\, discipline\, and personal responsibility as the true drivers of success. Rulisa’s reflections speak to young people starting their journey\, those seeking to change course\, and anyone striving to build a purposeful life—one decision at a time. \n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, Dr. Rulisa will share selected passages from his book\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nCopies of The Path Less Travelled will be available for purchase at the event (limited supply)\, and we’ll be raffling off one copy to a lucky attendee. You can also purchase the book online here. \nThis is a free event but please register for your spot \, as space is limited. Food and drinks will be provided for registered guests. \nAbout the author:\nDr. Stephen Rulisais a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology\, with a PhD in public health focused on malaria. He is a seasoned clinical researcher with over 18 years of experience in epidemiology and public health\, particularly in reproductive health\, and has a strong interest in health systems strengthening. \nHe has led and collaborated on numerous research projects\, both within Rwanda and in international\, multicenter studies. Currently\, he serves as a clinician and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rwanda and holds adjunct appointments at several international universities. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-afternoon-with-stephen-rulisa-reading-from-the-path-less-travelled/
LOCATION:BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute\, room 2108\, 938 West 28th Avenue\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 4H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:Special 3-Part Learning Series: Part 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System
DESCRIPTION:Special 3-Part Learning Series\nJoin our special 3-part learning series\, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts\, Reconciliation\, and Resilience\,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff\, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links for the Zoom sessions will be provided once an organization has secured their spot. Please note\, this series will not be recorded and it will not be possible to access a previous session if an organization registers after the series has begun. More details on each session are provided below. \nPart 2: Ongoing Colonial Impacts of the Residential School System\nA look at the impacts of the system including intergenerational trauma\, the Sixties Scoop\, the child welfare system\, MMWIG2S+\, forced sterilizations\, and other systemic injustices such as food and housing shortages\, and a look at how healing can begin. \n\nDate: September 9\, 2025\nTime: 12PM CDT\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/special-3-part-learning-series-part-2-ongoing-colonial-impacts-of-the-residential-school-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
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SUMMARY:World Sexual Health Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to celebrate World Sexual Health Day\, with the Women’s Health Research Institute. World Sexual Health Day (WSHD) is recognized each year on September 4 and is managed by the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)\, a global organization dedicated to promoting a world where everyone has access to sexual health\, justice\, rights and pleasure. \nThrough our WSHD event\, we aim to uphold WAS’s mission by raising awareness and fostering dialogue around this year’s theme: Sexual Justice: What Can We Do? —highlighting the importance of equity and autonomy in all aspects of sexual well-being. \nThis free hybrid event will feature special guests from Options for Sexual Health and the Sexual Health And Genito-Pelvic pain Knowledge Empowerment (SHAPE) Hub. We’ll be showcasing rapid-fire presentations on sexual and reproductive health research led by trainees. \nEvent details for #WorldSexualHealthDay2025: \nTime: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm PST \nDate: Thursday\, September 4th\, 2025 \nWhere: The event will be held both virtually via Zoom and in person at SHY D308 on the Oak Street Campus (4500 Oak Street). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating World Sexual Health Day 2025 with you! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-sexual-health-day-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T153000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility- Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Parter Stalking
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, September 3rd\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph. \nWednesday\, September 3rd\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nThis webinar presents findings from a Canadian research study on intimate partner stalking (IPS)\, centering women’s experiences of victimization and help-seeking. It explores how women conceptualize stalking\, risk\, and responsibility\, offering insight into the lived realities of IPS. This presentation aims to spark thoughtful discussion about the future of IPS responses\, including legal definitions\, risk assessment practices\, and the role of community supports. \nAbout the Speaker \nOlivia Peters is a PhD candidate (ABD) in Sociology at the University of Guelph\, researching intimate partner stalking\, risk\, and help-seeking. She serves as a consultant and on-screen expert for true crime media. Her academic work contributes to research on intimate partner violence and women’s health and wellbeing. Olivia currently holds an Alliance against Violence and Adversity (AVA) internship with the Sagesse Domestic Violence Prevention Society. \nShe is passionate about interdisciplinary\, community-based research and victim/survivor advocacy. Her experience spans anti-violence research at local\, national\, and international levels. She has served on academic and community boards\, informed public health policy\, and contributed to multiple research ethics boards. \nOlivia is the recipient of the 2024–25 Ontario Women’s Health Scholars Award (PhD) and has received both Master’s and Doctoral scholarships from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-rethinking-help-seeking-and-community-responsibility-canadian-womens-experiences-of-intimate-parter-stalking/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
CREATED:20250828T164726Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Chat Gender Equity
DESCRIPTION:Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers who will present new ideas and examples on how to implement gender innovative strategies in their own projects and programs. \nMain Objectives \n\nHighlight intersectional approaches to promoting gender equity implemented by Canadian SMOs and their partners.\nLearn from case study examples\, tools and methods for promoting gender equity and their applicability to future projects\nPromote knowledge sharing within the SMO community and encourage open discussion amongst peers.\n\nSeptember 3 : Gender Equity and Engaging Men and Boys \nSpeakers: \n\nDarcy Ataman\, Make Music Matter\nKamilla Pinter\, HealthBridge Foundation of Canada\nCaroline Pugeni\, SCORE Against Poverty\n\nRead their full biographies and learn more about their work by clicking here. \nEach session will be one hour and will take place from 12 noon – 1 pm EDT (9 am – 10 am PDT) over Zoom. The link will be provided after registration. Each speaker will have 10 minutes to present their work at the intersection of gender equity and the topic of the day and the remainder of the session will be a Q&A with participants. Please also note that this webinar will have simultaneous interpretation FR-EN. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/lets-chat-gender-equity/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250902T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
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UID:10002639-1756818000-1756821600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:NCTR Education Presentations: Part 1: The History of the Residential School System
DESCRIPTION:Special 3-Part Learning Series\nJoin our special 3-part learning series\, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts\, Reconciliation\, and Resilience\,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff\, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links for the Zoom sessions will be provided once an organization has secured their spot. Please note\, this series will not be recorded and it will not be possible to access a previous session if an organization registers after the series has begun. More details on each session are provided below. \nPart 1: The History of the Residential School System\nHow the system came to be\, what the experience was like\, and the legal fall-out of the system (the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement\, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada\, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation). \n\nDate: September 2\, 2025\nTime: 12PM CDT\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/nctr-education-presentations-part-1-the-history-of-the-residential-school-system/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250827T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
CREATED:20250731T165732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123856Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Reclaim- Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 27th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Reclaim: Financial Advocacy for Trafficked Victims of Coerced and Fraudulent Debt\, featuring Julie Moore and Gursharon Singh from Victim Services Toronto. \nWednesday\, August 27th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nReclaim supports human trafficking survivors by working with Canadian creditors to remove coercive and fraudulent debts from the victims name. The program is national in scope\, supporting survivors across Canada. The webinar will provide insight into the financial implications of human trafficking as well as best practices and the impact of coerced debt removal on the healing journey for survivors. \nAbout the Speakers \nJulie Moore – Director\, Anti-Human Trafficking Programs \nJulie is a dedicated advocate with over 13 years experience working with survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. With extensive front line experience\, she recognizes the importance of immediate and seamless supports being available for survivors to access. Julie has had the privilege of supporting many resilient and courageous individuals as they navigate their journey of healing. Julie works from a trauma informed strength based perspective to empower survivors to rebuild their lives. Julie is an active member on multiple community committees focusing on advocacy\, collaboration and education to support individuals impacted by human trafficking. \nGursharon Singh – Financial Advocacy Coordinator \nGursharon Singh is the Financial Advocacy Coordinator at Victim Services Toronto. She joined the Reclaim program in January 2023 after a decade of leadership experience in the financial services and non-profit sector. Gursharon is a graduate of the Assaulted Women and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate program and works to raise awareness of the opportunities to better meet the financial needs of survivors. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-reclaim-financial-advocacy-for-trafficked-victims-of-coerced-and-fraudulent-debt/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250820T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
CREATED:20250731T164243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T123727Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking- Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 20th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Shame-To-Guilt and Stalking: Exploring Two Forms of Intimate Partner Violence among Sexual and Gender Minorities and Women Living Rurally\, featuring Stefan Kurbatfinski from the University of Calgary. \nWednesday\, August 20th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nIntimate partner abusers often use shaming tactics to guilt their partner(s)\, a dynamic this team terms “shame-to-guilt”. Abused individuals who are made to feel ashamed or guilty may be less likely to disclose their experiences of violence\, leave the abusive relationship\, or prioritize their personal health\, thereby sustaining the abusive bond. On the other hand\, stalking\, which is related to some degree of surveillance and monitoring\, is a form of proximity-seeking intimate partner violence (IPV) that is equally detrimental to one’s quality of life and allows the abusive partner to maintain connection to their partner(s). Both shame-to-guilt and stalking are subtle yet harmful forms of IPV that warrant closer attention. For sexual and gender minorities and women living rurally\, groups that face unique vulnerabilities such as homophobia and geographic isolation\, respectively\, shame-to-guilt and stalking can manifest uniquely. This webinar will (1) examine how these forms of IPV can manifest in these groups through the voices of those with lived experiences and relevant service providers and (2) offer practical strategies to improve support and service delivery. \nAbout the Speaker \nStefan Kurbatfinski\, BSc\, is a 4th year Doctoral Student in the Department of Community Health Sciences Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada. He is committed to conducting research that targets and identifies health disparities among families experiencing vulnerabilities\, with emphasis among sexual and gender minority groups. Mr. Kurbatfinski has a planned post-doctoral position at the University of Toronto in which he hopes to further investigate longitudinal parent-child development among sexual and gender minority parents and their children. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-shame-to-guilt-and-stalking-exploring-two-forms-of-intimate-partner-violence-among-sexual-and-gender-minorities-and-women-living-rurally/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250818T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
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SUMMARY:How NGOs Work in a Troubled Environment?
DESCRIPTION:As we approach World Humanitarian Day 2025\, Humanity & Inclusion Canada warmly invites you to join us for a free webinar on the daily challenges faced by frontline humanitarian workers. \nHear from four experts who will share their firsthand experiences addressing urgent crises\, from refugees in Kenya grappling with funding cuts\, to people with disabilities in Afghanistan facing stigma\, aid workers navigating political and security challenges in Yemen\, and the relentless violence against staff and civilians in Gaza. \nMeet the panelists: \n\nCaleb Omollo\, HI Project Chief\, Kenya\nMahpekai Sediqi\, Director\, Kabul Orthopedic Organization\, Afghanistan\nReshma Azmi\, HI Country Director\, Yemen\nZaid Am Ali\, HI Advocacy Officer\, Palestine\n\nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/how-ngos-work-in-a-troubled-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250813T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113620
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Understanding the Health\, Educational\, Judicial\, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 13th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Understanding the Health\, Educational\, Judicial\, and Social Outcomes of Manitoba Children Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence\, featuring Dr. Kelly Russell from the University of Manitoba. \nWednesday\, August 13th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nDuring this talk\, we will develop an understanding how intimate partner violence in the home can affect children’s physical\, mental\, educational\, judicial\, and social outcomes as they transition into adolescence and young adulthood compared to their peers who were not exposed to intimate partner violence. We will also learn how administrative data can be used to conduct longitudinal studies. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Kelly Russell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba and holds an adjunct appointment in the Department of Community Health Sciences. She is a research scientist at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba. She has held the Robert Wallace Cameron Endowed Chair in Evidence Based Medicine since 2019. \nShe completed her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Calgary and a post-doctoral fellowship in sport-related traumatic brain injuries at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Since arriving at University of Manitoba in 2012\, she has developed a research program in pediatric injuries\, with a concentration in pedatric sport-related concussions. Starting in 2020\, Dr Russell applied her skills to developed a second research program in intimate partner violence and brain injuries. She is also interested in the long-term outcomes of children who grow up in households where intimate partner violence occurs. Her research is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research\, Research Manitoba and the National Football League Scientific Advisory Board. \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-understanding-the-health-educational-judicial-and-social-outcomes-of-manitoba-children-exposed-to-intimate-partner-violence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T153000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Suing for Silence- Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, August 6th\, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Suing for Silence: Sexual Violence and Defamation Law in Canada\, featuring Dr. Mandi Gray from Trent University. \nWednesday\, August 6th\, 2025 \n12 – 1:30pm MST \nMandi Gray’s book Suing for Silence critically examines how abusive men can use defamation lawsuits as a weapon against anyone who attempts to hold them accountable. In Canada\, formal reports to the police or other institutions such as universities are not protected from lawsuits for defamation or malicious prosecution. Advocates and lawyers who specialize in sexual violence have noted a rise in the use of civil legal action by men accused of sexual violence within the last decade. In this talk\, Dr. Gray will use examine critical feminist perspective to explain how the failure for institutions such as police and the courts to respond to reports of sexual violence can make survivors and their supporters vulnerable to retaliatory lawsuits. She argues that if these lawsuits are to continue\, we will risk witnessing the disappearance of sexual violence discourse and is yet another barrier to consider before making a formal report. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Mandi Gray is an assistant professor at Trent University in the Sociology department. Mandi has worked with women and girls involved in the legal system since 2008. Suing for Silence is her first book. She is also the primary subject and impact producer of the 2018 documentary film Slut or Nut The Diary of a Rape Trial. Her work has appeared in publications including Toronto Star\, CBC\, Globe and Mail and Toronto Life. Mandi is originally from Winnipeg but has called Toronto home since 2013\, where she lives with her sassy little dog CeCe. www.mandigray.com \nRegister here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-suing-for-silence-sexual-violence-and-defamation-law-in-canada/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,PCWHC Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250806T100000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250731T141502Z
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SUMMARY:Localization as a Tool for Change: The importance of leading from the ground up for refugee and IDP education and advocacy 
DESCRIPTION:With global cuts to humanitarian and development aid at a time when the need for funding has never been greater\, how can we ensure the needs of refugees and internally displaced people are met\, especially when it comes to education? Girls who receive an education have more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live healthier lives\, wait longer to start a family\, usually have fewer children\, and are more likely to ensure their children attend school. Local organizations supporting refugees and internally displaced people are working on the frontline to provide essential educational services to fill this gap\, but more assistance and resources are needed to expand their formidable efforts. Localization calls us to shift power to local actors and that includes centering the knowledge and leadership of refugee communities themselves\, especially women and girls\, who are often the most affected yet least heard. \n\n\n\n\n\nOxfam Canada will be in conversation with our Geared for Success partners to highlight the importance of localized\, gender-responsive education initiatives for refugees and internally displaced people\, especially women and girls. Hear directly from those working in South Sudan and Uganda on how they navigate ensuring a community-led and driven approach is taken in their work and advocacy.\nSpeakers:\n \n\nAmer Ruben Nhial\, Roving Gender Officer\, Oxfam South Sudan\nCleto Ireneo Kunda\, Executive Director\, Hope Agency for Relief and Development (HARD)\nNubuhoro Dinah\, Geared for Success Project Officer\, RELON Uganda\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/localization-as-a-tool-for-change-the-importance-of-leading-from-the-ground-up-for-refugee-and-idp-education-and-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250703T142833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T142914Z
UID:10002637-1753884000-1753889400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: “I Know A Guy”- Abuse Thrives in Silence and Has No Boundaries
DESCRIPTION:The “I Know A Guy” webinar is an interactive session that will focus on men’s experiences with various forms of abuse. As abuse has no boundaries\, this webinar will discuss empirical work and national data that may provide a more comprehensive understanding of abuse. Everyone has the right to a safe environment with supportive people around them. Let’s find ways to synergize our efforts\, maximize each other’s expertise and knowledge to combat abuse. \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Susan Chuang is a Professor at the University of Guelph\, ON.\, and an accredited family mediator. She received a Masters of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters of Science and Doctorate in Human Development at the University of Rochester\, New York. After receiving post-doctoral training at the National Institutes of Health\, Maryland\, she was an Assistant Professor for three years at Syracuse University\, New York. In 2006\, she joined the faculty at the University of Guelph. With over 25 years\, Chuang has expertise in parenting\, fathering\, parent-child relationships\, child/youth mental health\, in various sociocultural contexts. Her more recent focus has been on union/family breakdowns\, high conflict\, family and intimate partner abuse\, and false allegations. She has co-authored two undergraduate textbooks on human development (Worth Publishers\, McGraw Hill)\, with a revised version with McGraw Hill coming out this Summer! She has taught over 16\,000 students. She has offered over 40+ parenting\, youth workshops\, and has advised hundreds of families over the last several decades. She has organized 10 international conferences with the next Men and Families conference coming this September in Barbados! She is the Series Editor for Springer on two book series\, Advances in Immigrant Family Research\, and Men\, Family\, and Society. Bottom line – knowledge is power and a little bit of knowledge can go a very long way. So let’s work together and strengthen all families. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-i-know-a-guy-abuse-thrives-in-silence-and-has-no-boundaries/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250730T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250707T183055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T183055Z
UID:10002647-1753866000-1753876800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:TRAINING - Ready\, Set\, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament
DESCRIPTION:With a new Canadian government now in place\, civil society organizations must act strategically to ensure their priorities remain visible and influential. Effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of political systems and the ability to build trusted relationships with decision-makers. \nJoin Results Canada’s Advocacy Accelerator for Ready\, Set\, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament\, a half-day capacity-development advocacy training on government relations in this new context. \nDesigned to support individuals from civil society organizations working in advocacy\, policy\, and communications in the non-profit sector in Canada\, this interactive workshop offers a practical professional development opportunity for organizations navigating the new Carney government\, non-partisan engagement\, and the public service. \nOver 3 hours\, you will learn how to: \n\nengage in the new political landscape and parliamentary structure\,\nidentify key points of entry and build long-term relationships with parliamentarians and policymakers\, including Global Affairs Canada\, and\nsharpen your advocacy strategy to achieve impact and change.\n\nWhether you’re new to advocacy or refining an existing advocacy strategy\, this training supports building institutional and individual capacity to influence change effectively in a shifting political and policy environment. \nRegister by July 18 for early bird pricing!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/training-ready-set-influence-navigating-government-relations-with-a-new-parliament/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250717T143555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T143555Z
UID:10002651-1753790400-1753795800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Towards Equitable Engagement: Lessons from an ICN Research Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. \nThis webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project examining how organizations in the international cooperation sector are applying decolonial\, anti-racist\, and feminist approaches to public engagement. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect and gain invaluable insights! \nRegister and join us to hear from voices in the international cooperation sector as we explore critical questions surrounding equitable public engagement! \nRegister now! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/towards-equitable-engagement-lessons-from-an-icn-research-project/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250729T103000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250728T154807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T154807Z
UID:10002655-1753779600-1753785000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New Maternal and Child Mortality Estimates and their programmatic implications for countries in the African region
DESCRIPTION:This is a joint webinar organized by WHO AFRO\, UNFPA ESARO and WCARO\, and UNICEF ESARO and WCARO on new estimates of maternal and infant mortality. We would like to share the methodology used to obtain the mortality estimates\, as well as the current mortality situation and lessons learned from different countries. \nPlease find below the information and link for registration. \n\nDate: July 29\, 9:00 a.m. EST\nLocation: Online\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-maternal-and-child-mortality-estimates-and-their-programmatic-implications-for-countries-in-the-african-region/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250723T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250703T142238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T142238Z
UID:10002635-1753279200-1753284600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Respect for Self\, Others\, and Place- A Parsimonious Framework to Promote Health and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:The ongoing reports of emotional exhaustion in caring professionals provide compelling evidence that innovative preventive efforts to foster well-being are needed now more than ever. The “Tri-Respect Framework” that promotes respect for self\, others\, and place provides a simple and instrumental tool for health of individuals\, relationships\, and communities in general. In this webinar\, we will review the origin of the “Tri-Respect Framework” and highlight the findings of a recent pilot study with nursing faculty that explored the practicality of this tool\, in particular\, the component of “respect for self” to increase commitment to self-care in nursing students and faculty. Findings illustrate enthusiasm for the utility of the “Tri-Respect Framework” not only on an individual level but as a framework for examining systems-level factors that impact the well-being of caring professionals. \nAbout the Speakers \nDr. Christine Divin is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin. A nurse since 1976\, her passion for teaching was shaped by 17 years working with health promoters in marginalized communities across Latin America and along the U.S./Mexico border. She earned her MSN in 1997 from the University of Texas at El Paso and later her PhD from UT Austin in 2015\, focusing on intimate partner violence and factors that promote health in adversity. \nFrom 2010 to 2024\, Dr. Divin served as a Family Nurse Practitioner in a Central Texas clinic for uninsured patients\, also caring for IPV survivors at a local shelter. She has taught FNP students at UT Austin since 2016 and currently serves on wellness committees at both the school and state level. Her current work centers on innovative approaches to well-being in nursing\, including the “Tri-Respect Framework\,” and she encourages students to prioritize self-care as essential to caregiving. \nDr. Steve Crow is a graduate of the Plan II Honors Program at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his M.D. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1991. After completing his internship at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth and his Family Medicine residency (now Dell Medical School’s program)\, he has been a licensed physician in Texas since 1992. Since 1998\, he has focused his practice exclusively on community health and HIV primary care in Austin. \nDr. Crow’s work is grounded in a lifelong commitment to respect\, first explored during his undergraduate studies. He developed the “tri-respect” framework—respect for self\, others\, and place—and advocates for disempowering abuse\, fostering honest and equal dialogue\, and promoting compassionate care. He believes that a mutually respectful society is essential to addressing both social and environmental challenges. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-respect-for-self-others-and-place-a-parsimonious-framework-to-promote-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250717T141649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T141649Z
UID:10002649-1752757200-1752760800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:UNA-Canada High-Level Political Forum Virtual Side Event
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Side Event at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) 2025 \n\n“Equity at the Core\, Evidence in Action: Canadian Youth Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Tomorrow”\nJuly 17\, 2025\, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST\nOnline (link in bio) – Open to all!\nHosted by @unacanada\, this dynamic event brings together powerful youth voices from across Canada to share solutions rooted in equity\, lived experience\, and science.\nFrom digital justice to cultural healing\, gender equity to economic resilience\, our delegates and panelists are building the future – one solution at a time. The event will feature powerful youth presentations\, rapid-fire panels\, and interactive Q&A.\nLet’s centre youth in action and ensure no one is left behind.\n\nZoom link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81295839981 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/una-canada-high-level-political-forum-virtual-side-event/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250703T141225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T141225Z
UID:10002633-1752674400-1752679800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Creating a Culture of Consent- Being an Engaged Bystander
DESCRIPTION:This engaging webinar explores the root causes of sexual violence and factors that may prevent people from intervening\, while introducing strategies to address harassment in ways that empower the person experiencing harm. Participants will leave this webinar with practical tools for creating safer environments for colleagues and clients\, along with a deeper understanding of the role of an engaged bystander can play in creating a culture of consent and anti-violence. \nAbout the Speaker \nNolan E. Hill (he/him) is a Training Centre Facilitator at the Centre for Sexuality in Calgary\, AB\, Canada. In this role\, he facilitates professional development workshops for a variety of professionals around topics related to sexual health and sexuality. He brings background in queer health\, HIV\, and 2SLGBTQ+ community development to his role. He is passionate about health justice and ensuring queer and trans voices are amplified in the health system. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-creating-a-culture-of-consent-being-an-engaged-bystander/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250707T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T182409Z
UID:10002645-1752231600-1752237000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2025 ARC Survey Drop-in session
DESCRIPTION:Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey\, get clarifications or support on technical issues. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2025-arc-survey-drop-in-session/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250626T141123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T180624Z
UID:10002629-1752148800-1752154200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:From Policy to Impact: Canada's Role in Global Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive conversation with the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) hosted by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) that pulls back the curtain on how global health policy becomes real-world impact — and where Canada fits into the picture. \nGuiding the conversation will be Megan Aikens\, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality at CanWaCH. With deep expertise in advocacy\, stakeholder engagement and global health strategy\, Megan will lead a dynamic dialogue exploring how Canada’s commitments to gender equality and health intersect with shifting global priorities. Whether you work in international development or are simply curious about how advocacy shapes global change\, this session will offer space to reflect\, connect and get a behind-the-scenes look at Canada’s role in the world. \nEvent Details: \nDate: July 10 \nTime: 12:00 PM CST \nLocation: Online (Zoom) \nRegister here!  \nNote: Zoom link will be sent to you after registration\, close to the event. If you have any questions\, kindly email membership@saskcic.org
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/from-policy-to-impact-canadas-role-in-global-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250709T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250703T140439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T140439Z
UID:10002631-1752069600-1752075000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar Wednesdays: Lessons from WiseGuyz– Engaging Men and Boys Across the Spectrum of Harm
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how to engage men and boys in conversations about harm in a way that fosters both empathy and accountability. Attendees will learn about the approaches that have supported the impact of the Wiseguyz program in working with young men for over a decade. Additionally\, we will focus on strategies for addressing sensitive topics with boys without vilifying them\, creating a space where they can learn and grow. Participants will leave with practical tools for engaging men and boys across the spectrum of harm in a constructive and compassionate way. \nAbout the Speaker \nStafford Perry is an award-winning actor and community leader with extensive experience in public engagement and facilitation. As a community leader in men’s engagement\, Stafford has worked specifically with men and boys to prevent violence and foster social change for over a decade. He was instrumental in coordinating and developing the award-winning WiseGuyz program at the Centre for Sexuality\, a groundbreaking violence prevention program for young men and has facilitated over a hundred professional and community workshops across the province. Today\, he is the WiseGuyz Scaling Project Manager\, supporting sites across the country to implement the WiseGuyz program into their communities. He designs and delivers education workshops\, provides consultations and is a featured speaker at local\, national\, and international conferences. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-wednesdays-lessons-from-wiseguyz-engaging-men-and-boys-across-the-spectrum-of-harm/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:PCWHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T180000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250605T123628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T123628Z
UID:10002617-1751904000-1751911200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Join us for a Montréal Dialogue on July 7
DESCRIPTION:The CanWaCH Dialogue is coming to Montréal on July 7! Hosted from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. EDT\, the evening provides an opportunity to casually connect with professionals and colleagues from across the CanWaCH membership and international cooperation sector. English and French participation is welcome!  \nRegister here for free
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/montreal-dialogue-on-july-7/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Quebec
CATEGORIES:CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250605T124915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T124915Z
UID:10002619-1751878800-1751904000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Co-créer l’avenir de la santé sexuelle et reproductive et de la santé maternelle\, néonatale et infantile: Dialogues entre recherche et acteurs de terrain
DESCRIPTION:*This event will be hosted in French only / Cet événement sera uniquement en français \nMalgré des objectifs communs\, les collaborations entre les différents acteurs de terrain tels que les OSC et les milieux de recherche restent souvent fragmentées ou déséquilibrées dans le secteur de la santé mondiale\, plus particulièrement en matière de santé sexuelle et reproductive et de santé maternelle\, néonatale et infantile. Des écarts persistent entre la production de connaissances et leur mise en pratique sur le terrain\, posant des défis en matière de circulation\, d’adaptation et de mobilisation des savoirs. \nCet atelier se veut une réponse directe à ces enjeux. Il offrira un espace entièrement participatif où acteurs de terrain et membres travaillant dans la recherche pourront exprimer leurs besoins\, partager leur expertise et co-construire des pistes concrètes d’action. Cette rencontre vise à renforcer la compréhension mutuelle et à imaginer de nouvelles formes de collaboration. \nEntièrement francophone\, cet événement s’inscrit dans l’engagement du CanSFE à valoriser nos membres et partenaires francophones et à leur offrir un espace dédié au sein de ses efforts de dialogue\, de réflexion stratégique et d’action. \nAgenda: \nUne journée interactive (avec possibilité d’activités en soirée)\, comprenant notamment: \n\n3 ateliers participatifs:\nLes besoins du terrain: Ce que les organisations d’interventions attendent de la recherche\nLes chercheur.e.s prennent la parole\nRéflexion et Co-création : ” Quelles sont les prochaines étapes ? “\nMur d’idées participatif pour identifier ensemble les ponts à construire entre recherche et pratique\n\nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/co-creer-lavenir-de-la-sante-sexuelle-et-reproductive-et-de-la-sante-maternelle-neonatale-et-infantile-dialogues-entre-recherche-et-acteurs-de-terrain/
LOCATION:Walter Montréal\, 85 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest\, Montréal\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CanWaCH Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH)":MAILTO:info@CanWaCH.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250414T160651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T160651Z
UID:10002569-1751500800-1751846399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Global Citizenship Youth Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The conference is an opportunity for youth to get informed\, get inspired\, and take action on local and global issues in a safe and welcoming space. Participants will meet and engage with a diverse group of youth from different communities and cultures across the four Atlantic provinces. Participants will: \n\n\nConnect with others who are committed to social justice and effective global citizenship \n\n\nChallenge systems and barriers that block change \n\n\nCreate skills that foster personal and professional social change \n\n\nIdentify actionable Change within their communities and circles \n\n\nThe conference is free of charge\, and food and accommodation are provided. ACIC will arrange and cover the expense of all travel for youth participants. \n\n\nThe Global Citizenship Youth Conference invites youth (ages 15-17) to learn about\, and take action on\, global issues. Hosted by the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation\, participants will spend three days (July 3-6\, 2025) at the Tatamagouche Centre in Tatamagouche\, Nova Scotia. \nThrough interactive activities\, discussion\, games\, reflection\, and more\, the conference will explore topics such as peace and conflict\, human rights\, Indigenous realities\, the Sustainable Development Goals\, refugee experiences\, poverty and food sovereignty\, gender equity\, environment\, anti-racism\, 2SLGBTQSIA+ realities\, and more. \nLearn more here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/global-citizenship-youth-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Tatamagouche Centre\, Tatamagouche\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T133000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250612T121430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T121430Z
UID:10002621-1750939200-1750944600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reproductive Justice without Borders
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an important conversation! We’ll give you more details later – are you ready! \n\nAcross the Americas\, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy win but through the everyday\, behind-the-scenes labor of organizers\, researchers\, and communities working across borders. \n\nIn Latin America\, this work is rooted in decades of transnational feminist dialogue. VITAL is documenting those strategies—so that we can learn from each other\, strengthen our movements\, and build justice that lasts. \n\nWe will have simultaneous interpretation in English and Spanish. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reproductive-justice-without-borders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250602T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T164624Z
UID:10002615-1750856400-1750860000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Disappearing Data: Implications and Actions for Global Health in a New Era - Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:The data landscape is changing. In February 2025\, the Demographic Health Survey (DHS) Program\, a major source of demographic and health data in many countries\, saw its funding discontinued. This means that the program no longer enables new data collection\, funds data analyses\, publishes reports\, facilitates dissemination activities\, or supports capacity strengthening efforts in more than 25 countries globally. Increasingly\, partners are wondering about the vulnerability of global health data sources\, at the same time as there are increasing concerns about data privacy and how information may be used. In response\, CanWaCH is hosting a two-part discussion series\, which will be followed by a collection of resources and tools for partners interested in and affected by these changes. \nThis webinar will zoom out to present the larger demographic health data landscape and ecosystem. This will include an overview of what remains from the DHS Program\, and how gaps might be addressed. External guest speakers will be invited to share their perspectives on how demographic health data systems might be reimagined\, focused on themes of cost efficiencies\, data quality\, sustainability and local ownership. This conversation will build on the June 11th webinar and support members to identify relevant next steps. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/disappearing-data-implications-and-actions-for-global-health-in-a-new-era-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250616T162736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T162813Z
UID:10002623-1750845600-1750852800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Afghanistan Today: The State of Press Freedom and Civil Society Inside the Country
DESCRIPTION:​The event will bring together Afghan diaspora voices\, journalists\, civil society leaders\, students\, and policymakers to discuss the ongoing challenges facing Afghanistan’s press freedom and civic space. We will also share findings from my new report\, “Isolated and Denied\,” which documents the collapse of civic space and access to information under Taliban rule. \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/afghanistan-today-the-state-of-press-freedom-and-civil-society-inside-the-country/
LOCATION:Rogers Communications Centre\, 80 Gould St\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5B 2M7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260621T113621
CREATED:20250414T161258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T161258Z
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SUMMARY:From Aid to Action ACIC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Foreign aid is facing deep uncertainty. Powerful nations are cutting Overseas Development Assistance (ODA)\, threatening global solidarity and long-standing partnerships for justice\, climate action\, and gender equality. ACIC’s 2025 Symposium\, From Aid to Action\, is a space to reflect\, connect\, and act.\n\n\n\nAs ACIC marks 50 years of solidarity and global cooperation\, we bring together civil society leaders\, youth\, policymakers\, and private sector stakeholders to ask: \n\n\nWhat is the role of foreign aid in advancing global equity and justice? \n\n\nHow can we navigate shifting political landscapes to sustain and diversify funding? \n\n\nHow do we prioritize localized\, long-term solutions? \n\n\nJoin us in Halifax on June 18-19\, 2025\, at Saint Mary’s University\, where we will explore lessons from history and pathways to action. In times of uncertainty\, we look back to move forward—learning from the past to shape a just and interconnected future. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/from-aid-to-action-acic-symposium/
LOCATION:Sobey School of Business at SMU\, 903 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3H 3C3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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SUMMARY:KT Canada Summer Institute
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the Summer Institute are now open\, until February 10th. \nVisit our website for details https://bit.ly/KTCSI25! \nThe next KT Canada Summer Institute will take place from June 17-19\, 2025 in Vancouver\, British Columbia. This will be an in-person event. The theme is “KT and Learning Health Systems.” \nThe purpose of the Summer Institute is to provide participants with the opportunity to increase their understanding of knowledge translation research\, as well as opportunities and challenges in this field. \nThe Summer Institute will provide participants with the chance to network with colleagues including national KT experts. \nThe Summer Institute is aimed at graduate students\, post-doctoral and clinical fellows\, junior faculty who study issues relevant to KT\, and those who want to learn more about how to advance their research skills in this area. We encourage applications from a wide range of disciplines that span all of CIHR’s research themes (clinical\, health services\, and population health). \nFollow us on social media:\nBluesky: @KTCanada\nX: @KTCanada \nYou can also email Meghan.Storey@UnityHealth.to with questions.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/kt-canada-summer-institute-applications-are-open/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, BC
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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