Events

What is FGS? Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) affects millions of women and girls on the continent of Africa. It is a complication of chronic, untreated schistosomiasis in women and girls. Schistosomiasis is a common neglected tropical disease that is transmitted to people when they interact with fresh-waterways that are home to snails that carry schistosomes […]

Calling all educators! Are you looking to bring global perspectives into your classroom? How do we equip students to think critically about global issues like education for refugee children and take action? Join us for Global Perspectives in the Classroom: Cultivating Global Citizenship, a virtual workshop designed to help you integrate global themes into your […]

How will recent USAID funding cuts shape healthcare in Africa—and what does it mean for the rest of the world? Join Amref USA CEO Robert Kelty and Director of Health Systems Strengthening, Amref and former Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Health, Kenya, Dr. Mercy Mwangangi. as they share on-the-ground insights into how these cuts are […]

Coming up in the hashtag#GrowingIndigenousStorytellersFellowship training series: 'Story Structure & Editing' ft Tristan Ahtone! ? https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td Story structure is one of the most important ways journalists can convey information and meaning to their audience. It lays a path for the reader, listener or viewer to follow, and shows them what’s important, leaving them with a […]

Join Criterion Institute and Equality Fund for a thought-provoking discussion on advancing gender lens investing through the power of endowments. This public convening brings together our shared audiences and stakeholders to explore how financial decision-making can be a tool for systemic change. Through our unique and complementary vantage points, we’ll delve into the ‘so what’—why this work matters—and the […]

In a world filled with uncertainty, elections provide a critical opportunity to ensure our voices are heard on the global stage. Whether or not you have the right to vote, now is the time to let our local candidates know that Canada’s role in tackling global challenges matters to us all.

Let’s honour our volunteers, their expertise, and their dedication! #NVW2025 #IAmACrossroader For National Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting the incredible commitment of Crossroads International’s volunteers. From Senegal to Tanzania, from gender audits to climate adaptation projects, our volunteers are making a difference—one action at a time. Whether training women in sustainable farming, working on inclusive education […]

This will be a space to come together as a community—to share, reflect, and build hope. We’ll present the new version of Aya Contigo, and hear from allies who will share their strategies for building stronger, community-based support systems. We’ll close by honouring the power of self-care and collective care as essential feminist practices that help […]

We've witnessed the ongoing impact of the funding cuts to global humanitarian aid, and with the recent dissolving of USAID, the system is stretched to it's breaking point. Right now, more than 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, and most major humanitarian responses are only 47% funded—even before the USAID freeze. Join us on […]

With the election of a new federal government, we have invited leaders in civil society organizations to discuss what will and should be key priorities for action around ensuring rights and justice of and with women and girls with disabilities. We will examine how the Global Disability Summit declaration to ensure 15% of development assistance […]

The Compassionate Action: Transforming the World Together virtual conference, organized by the Charter for Compassion, unites diverse sectors, such as Arts, Business, Education, and Social Justice. This two-day event from May 14th – 15th serves as a dynamic platform for sharing insights and actionable ideas to promote a more compassionate and equitable world. Participants will engage in online sessions, workshops, […]

Shifting global priorities and funding uncertainties are creating a more complex environment to secure resources for global health and gender equality programming. Join colleagues from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on May 14 for an open conversation discussing ethical dilemmas, experiences and advice. Participants will be invited to join small breakout groups, fostering meaningful […]

Join us for McGill’s Introduction to Gender Equality and Global Health course May 20–23, 2025 | Online Only Gender influences every aspect of health, including access to care, exposure to risk, and outcomes. This four-day online course examines how gender norms and inequalities impact global health, offering practical tools to develop programs and policies that are gender-responsive and […]

Women and girls face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, such as gender pay inequity and lack of access to reproductive health services. While awareness of these disparities has grown, organizations that support women’s and girls’ causes still receive less than 2% of overall charitable giving, according to the Women & Girls Index 2024. […]

Can faith-based mindset shifts improve child health outcomes? Join World Vision Canada and the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities to explore new evidence from a multi-year, mixed-methods study on the Empowered Worldview program, highlighting its impacts on hope, self-efficacy and well-being in rural Tanzania. From 2019 to 2024, World Vision International partnered with […]

Results Canada’s 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is coming up on June 11, 2025, at 7pm ET (5:00 pm MT, 4:00 pm PT). This special annual session is an opportunity to look back at the past year, and to look ahead as we work to carve out space for hope and to push for progress […]

Join Us for a Virtual Dialogue on Strengthening Collective Action in Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) This event will bring together sector leaders, government officials, and PSEAH advocates to discuss urgent challenges and explore collaborative solutions to address sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment within the Canadian international cooperation sector. Engage with key partners […]

Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health Join us for the fifth PMNCH Ready, Set, Implement high-impact dialogue, “Nourishing Progress: Delivering on Nutrition Commitments for Maternal and Newborn Health,” a strategic post-N4G and post-WHA78 conversation. With just five years to 2030, this high-level virtual event brings together global leaders to explore […]

Get ready for an important conversation! We'll give you more details later - are you ready! Across the Americas, reproductive justice movements are built not just through protests or policy win but through the everyday, behind-the-scenes labor of organizers, researchers, and communities working across borders. In Latin America, this work is rooted in decades of […]

Join us for an interactive conversation with the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) hosted by the Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) that pulls back the curtain on how global health policy becomes real-world impact — and where Canada fits into the picture. Guiding the conversation will be Megan Aikens, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Gender Equality […]

Come talk to our team to learn about the 2025 ARC survey, get clarifications or support on technical issues. Attend here!

This is a joint webinar organized by WHO AFRO, UNFPA ESARO and WCARO, and UNICEF ESARO and WCARO on new estimates of maternal and infant mortality. We would like to share the methodology used to obtain the mortality estimates, as well as the current mortality situation and lessons learned from different countries. Please find below […]

Join us July 29th at 12:00PM (EST) for an important discussion on fostering more just and equitable public engagement practices. This webinar highlights key insights from a recent Inter-Council Network research project examining how organizations in the international cooperation sector are applying decolonial, anti-racist, and feminist approaches to public engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and […]

With a new Canadian government now in place, civil society organizations must act strategically to ensure their priorities remain visible and influential. Effective advocacy begins with a clear understanding of political systems and the ability to build trusted relationships with decision-makers. Join Results Canada's Advocacy Accelerator for Ready, Set, Influence: Navigating Government Relations with a New Parliament, a […]

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 […]

As we approach World Humanitarian Day 2025, Humanity & Inclusion Canada warmly invites you to join us for a free webinar on the daily challenges faced by frontline humanitarian workers. Hear from four experts who will share their firsthand experiences addressing urgent crises, from refugees in Kenya grappling with funding cuts, to people with disabilities […]

Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]

Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers […]

Join us on Wednesday, September 3rd, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Rethinking Help-Seeking and Community Responsibility: Canadian Women’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Stalking featuring Olivia Peters from the University of Guelph. Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST This webinar presents findings from a Canadian research study on intimate partner stalking (IPS), centering women’s experiences of victimization and help-seeking. […]

Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]

Spur Change invites small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs) and anyone else interested in the topic across Canada and abroad to take part in a conversation series on promoting gender equity in international cooperation. This community discussion series centers on gender equity through an intersectional lens and will be a knowledge sharing moment for the SMO speakers […]

Join us on Wednesday, September 10th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents U.S. Pregnancy-Associated Suicide, featuring Dr. Qing Li from Rocky Mountain Regional Chapter of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine (RM-SAHM) in Denver, Colorado. Wednesday, September 10th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Pregnancy-associated suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. Intimate partner adversity (IPA), […]

Special 3-Part Learning Series Join our special 3-part learning series, “Understanding the Residential School System: From Historical Legacy to Ongoing Impacts, Reconciliation, and Resilience,” offered exclusively in September 2025 via Zoom. Designed primarily for businesses and organizations to educate their staff, this series is open to all for a cost of $1000 per organization. Links […]

This event will include simultaneous English/French interpretation. Join the HIV Legal Network and the Stephen Lewis Foundation for a vital conversation on why the Global Fund’s replenishment is crucial for LGBTIQ health and rights worldwide. What to expect: Learn how the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria supports LGBTIQ communities. Hear directly from LGBTIQ leaders […]

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Insights from the Brazilian Unified Health System, featuring Mayara Alves Luis from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES), Brazil. Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST Violence is a major public health concern with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and communities. In Brazil, the public health […]

Truth and Reconciliation Week 2025 is a transformative five-day journey for students (grades 1-12), educators, and the broader community to engage with the poignant history and enduring spirit of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Explore interactive workshops, witness the profound “The Gifts We Carry” youth empowerment gathering, engage in meaningful dialogues, and contribute to […]

English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will consider the reason why we say “Survivor” rather than “graduate”, and how many Survivors of residential schools found solace through the media of sports and the arts. Artist and Residential School Survivor Antoine Mountain and author Janice Forsyth will be joined in conversation with moderator Dr. […]

English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look into the technicalities of what a ground search constitutes and many of the questions around why and how they should be done. The conversation will combine the lived experience of Residential School Survivors Francis Dickie Yuzicapi and Jacquie Bouvier with the technical expertise of moderator […]

English with French and ASL interpretation. This session will look at the direct throughline from the residential school system to the Sixties Scoop through to the overwhelming number of Indigenous children in child welfare today, including the directly related aspect of forced and coerced sterilizations of Indigenous women. CFS worker Roxanne Balan will moderate a […]

Join us on Wednesday, September 24th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents From Tension to Transition: Central Alberta’s Journey to Regional Victim Services, featuring Lauren Reid from Central Alberta Regional Victim Serving Society (CARVSS). Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 12 – 1:30pm MST What does it take to dismantle and rebuild a province-wide victim services system? In this frank and […]