Sharing Chamas COVID-19 Research Through Story & Performance
2025-03-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Ontario
Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 – 14:00-15:30  PST
Online
Register Here
About the Session
This online session will demonstrate how research findings about women’s adaptation and resilience during COVID-19 were transformed into culturally relevant, accessible formats through community co-design. Through interactive discussions, participants will share how traditional academic research was reimagined into family storybooks, children’s counting books, community theater performances, and youth-focused social media content. Partnering with Moi University students in journalism and community health, we applied human-centered design principles to create these materials while fostering community capacity through hands-on learning in printmaking, illustration, and sustainable production techniques. Learn how partnerships with local universities, community advisory boards, and design labs created a sustainable model for knowledge sharing that honours local traditions while embracing modern communication channels.
Speakers

Abiola Adeniyi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anjellah Jumah, Project Coordinator, Chamas for Change
Justus Ikemeri, Program Manager, Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare’s Maternal and Child Health Innovations (MNCH) team (AMPATH)
Nadia Beyzaei, Manager, Health Design Lab Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Astrid Christoffersen-Deb, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

CSW Parallel Event: Educating Women and Girls: Advancing their Empowerment and Equality
2025-03-13 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York, Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States
In this NGO CSW parallel event, co-hosted by the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and Women Graduates-USA, panelists will discuss the progress made and ways forward to achieve gender equality, highlighting the importance of:

Opening doors to leadership through education (Joan-Marie Aylward, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland & Labrador)
Supporting girls’ agency through a quality education (Wanda Bedard, President & Founder of 60 Million Girls)
Fostering women’s and girls’ innate critical thinking skills (Geeta Desai, Co-Director of Global Affairs, Women Graduates-USA)
Accelerating progress on the Beijing Platform for Action: An intergenerational dialogue (Soon-Young Yoon, Cities for CEDAW Founder & Organizer of the NGO Forum at the 1995 Beijing Conference).

Register here!

NGOCSW69 Powerful Yet Overlooked: African Women, diversity and inclusion in Beijing +30
2025-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Salvation Army Auditorium, 221 E. 52nd St., New York, NY, 10022, United States
Building on the regional report “Powerful yet Overlooked: African Women with Disabilities and the Ongoing Struggle for Inclusion, 30 Years after Beijing”, our event will highlight the persistent gaps in the inclusion, participation and protection of the rights of women with disabilities, despite international and regional commitments. By sharing the experiences of women with disabilities in all their diversity, and giving the floor to UN and other policy makers, we will map out a stronger commitment to inclusion and diversity at global, regional and national levels over the next 5 years.

Global Perspectives in the Classroom: Cultivating global citizenship
2025-03-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 teaching.
Together, we’ll explore:

The importance of teaching global issues
How to engage students in global leadership and civic engagement
Practical strategies and ready-to-use resources for your classroom

Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
RSVP here
If you have questions reach out to youth@plancanada.ca
If you’re an educator, youth mentor, or simply passionate about supporting the next generation of changemakers, we’d love for you to join us! Feel free to share this with your networks—let’s get more young minds thinking globally!

Frozen Aid, Failing Women: New Data on the Impact of U.S Cuts
2025-03-17 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY, United States
Side session at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women
Join Colombia University and GHAE as we unveil groundbreaking new data on how shifts in the U.S. foreign aid are affecting health and well-being of women and girls worldwide. We will share data from Crehpa, HIAS, and policy/strategy Group, amfAR, Global Mental Health Action Network (GMHAN) and Columbia University.
This timely hybrid event, hosted by the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health in partnership with amfAR and GMHAN on the sideline of the 69th Commission on the Status of Women, brings together leading researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and advocates to mobilize a cross-sectorial action and response.
Don’t miss this vital discussion on advancing solutions for women and girls.
Details:
Date: March 17, 2025
Time: 4:00-5:30 EST
Location: Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue, New York, NY And Online
Click here to register!

CanWaCH’s gender equality training
2025-03-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-25 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-27 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-31 09:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-02 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
CanWaCH is excited to present the next offering of our virtual gender equality training sessions!
Training objective:
This training aims to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in delivering gender transformative health programming. It is designed for non-gender equality technical experts who want to learn how to integrate gender transformative approaches into their work.
Participants will do this through three modules:

Concepts and terminology
Elements of gender transformative programming
Gender based analysis and monitoring and evaluation

Approach and duration:

Delivered virtually, this training takes a participatory approach. Sessions will feature opportunities for discussion and workshopping.
This training will be delivered across five sessions. The first session will be held on Monday, March 24. See the full schedule below.

Dates and times:

Day 1: Monday, March 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Day 2: Tuesday, March 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Day 3: Thursday, March 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Day 4: Monday, March 31st from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT
Day 5: Wednesday, April 2nd from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT

*Please note that this is the English offering of our gender equality training. Space is limited to 25 participants. At this time, only 2 people per organization can register.
**Please only confirm your participation in this training if you can fully commit to all dates and times listed. We aim to create a team environment, so we are dependent on consistent and active participation.
Questions? Email Deborah: ddahan@CanWaCH.ca
Registration link: https://canwach.glueup.com/event/canwach-s-gender-equality-training-136352/

Where Does the Money Go? (N4G Side Event)
2025-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Paris, France
Where does the money from N4G commitments go, and which interventions should be prioritized to achieve impact on nutrition and health?
This side event will highlight high-impact, but underfunded, interventions that have the potential to transform health and nutrition outcomes, such as strengthening the delivery of community health and nutrition programming and integrating nutrition into primary health care.
Additionally, this event will explore how funding for nutrition, including from N4G commitments, could leverage global health initiatives (GHIs) like the Global Financing Facility (GFF) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and mechanisms such as the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA). By prioritizing these investments, N4G commitments can help mobilize investments at the country level and help achieve the World Bank’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) target of reaching 1.5 billion people with quality, affordable health services by 2030, while tackling malnutrition, improving immunization coverage, and addressing preventable but deadly diseases like tuberculosis.
Featured panelists

Taryn Russell, Executive Director, Results Canada (confirmed): Moderator.
Dr. Patricia N’Goran, Advisor, National Coordinator of the National Council for Nutrition and Food (confirmed) will give opening remarks.
Hon. Berni Naman MP, Côte d’Ivoire (confirmed) to discuss the critical gaps in nutrition and health financing in their context and the impact of global health investments.
Alia Poonawala, Private Sector Engagement Lead, Resource Mobilization, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (confirmed) to highlight how they are uniquely positioned to mitigate the occurrence and impact of malnutrition through immunization.
Supriya Madhavan, RMNCAH-N & Gender Lead, Global Financing Facility (confirmed) to discuss how the mechanism leverages grants to create an incentive for domestic resources mobilization for maternal and child health and nutrition.

Hosted by the ACTION Secretariat, Global Health Advocates, and Results Canada
In-person location: Civil Society Pavilion at La Serre, 2 avenue de la Porte de la Plaine, entrance door B, 75015 Paris (France). Note that in-person registration for the venue is closed.
Virtual Participation: Link to live sessions for CSO Pavilion (FYI, at present it shows the agenda but will be updated closer to the summit.)

Unite to #EndTB: World TB Day event in Toronto
2025-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Ted Rogers School of Management, 55 Dundas St W, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C6, Canada
For World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th, Results Canada thrilled to be hosting a public event in Toronto to Unite to #EndTB!
Date: Monday, March 24
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Ted Rogers School of Management, 55 Dundas St W, Room: TRS 3-119
Register: Eventbrite
Come learn about the global and domestic aspects of TB, and the steps you can take as an advocate to generate awareness and promote policy action to eliminate the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
The evening will end with creative sign-making that shares key TB messages and then a walk to the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square, which will be lit in red for World TB Day, to take photos and further raise awareness of the need to #EndTB.

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week 2025
2025-03-26 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid, Canada
Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Week (HNPW) is an annual gathering in Geneva where the humanitarian community comes together to collaborate on knowledge-sharing to strengthen our sector, nurture long-standing partnerships and foster new ones, and reflect on where and how our work has contributed to positive change globally–and how our work can be strengthened.
This year, portfolio teams from Humanitarian Innovation Program at Grand Challenges Canada, Creating Hope in Conflict: A Humanitarian Grand Challenge and Play Learn Thrive, will host three events, some alongside partners, sharing insights from our work and reflecting on ways forward.
If you’ll be there in person, you’ll find us in the exhibition area when we’re not in sessions, where we’ll be showcasing groundbreaking medical innovations from Surgibox and Pragmatic Innovation.
Our sessions will be held in-person at The International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) and virtually. Read descriptions and click through to register for individual sessions below.
1. THE MISSING LINK:
Connecting Community-Led Initiatives with national and global social innovation ecosystems in humanitarian settings
2. CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS FOR CRISIS AFFECTED COMMUNITIES:
Learning from Best Practices and Scaling through Public-Private Collaboration
3. SUPPORTING CAREGIVER AND EDUCATOR CAPACITY
Building Resilient Support Systems for Children in Emergencies through Play-Based Learning
Learn more here!

The Future of Healthcare in Africa: The Impact of USAID Cuts
2025-03-26 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 already affecting millions of lives across Africa.
Discussion topics will include:

Health Security & Financing: Why these issues aren’t just Africa’s concern—and how the ripple effects can reach everywhere.
A Sustainable Path Forward: Amref’s strategy for navigating this crisis and shaping Africa’s healthcare future.

We’ll explore the urgency behind these developments, highlight the tangible stakes for global health security, and discuss what we can do—together—to safeguard progress in African healthcare.
Don’t miss this critical discussion. Register now to reserve your spot. Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Attend here!

N4G Side Event Registration: Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks
2025-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Paris, France
Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to an official N4G side event:

Mainstreaming nutrition in development: Unlocking the potential of multilateral development banks

Date: March 26th, 2025

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm CET

Location:
Châteauform’ La Manufacture,
4 Esplanade de le Manufacture, ​
92130, Issy-le-Maoulineaux​
Paris, France

On the margins of the Nutrition for Growth Summit (N4G), Nutrition International and the Asian Development Bank invite you to join an engaging panel discussion on the pivotal role of multilateral development banks and international organizations in integrating nutrition into broader development agendas.

Join us as key stakeholders explore innovative nutrition financing models, successful partnerships and cross-sector synergies that can drive nutrition-sensitive investments and unlock scalable, sustainable solutions for global impact as we work to end malnutrition.
If you have any questions, please write to events@nutritionintl.org
Attend here!

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE: AFRICA IN PUBLIC DISCOURSE
2025-04-02 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
How do global media portrayals and popular misconceptions of Africa shape investment, economic development, and policymaking? What are the real costs of these narratives, and how can they be challenged? Join the ONE Campaign and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy Social Policy Lab for a dynamic conversation exploring how such narratives and misconceptions influence trade, public perception. We’ll also examine their impact on Canada-Africa relations and explore actionable strategies for changing the narrative about Africa on the global stage.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Time: 11:00 AM ET
Location: Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto, Campbell Conference Facility, 1 Devonshire Place, Toronto
Format: Expert Panel & Open Discussion. Lunch and Networking.

For any questions or learn more, please do not hesitate to reach out to:   minerva.gray@one.org / daniyal.zuberi@utoronto.ca
This event is designed primarily for in-person participation to allow for deeper engagement and networking opportunities. If you require virtual access, we’re happy to accommodate. Please reach out to Minerva at the provided email in advance so we can ensure you receive all necessary details for remote participation. We encourage all attendees who can join us in person to do so, as this will provide the best experience and opportunity for meaningful connections.

Love at First Sight
2025-04-07 - 2025-05-02 | Pendulum Gallery, 885 W Georgia St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 3E8, Canada
“Love at First Sight” offers an intimate answer—through the eyes of former patients who captured what they missed most.

If a photo speaks 1,000 words, these speak 1,001. “Love at First Sight” isn’t a showcase of composition, light, or technique. This free exhibition features photos by Seva Canada’s Tanzanian and Nepali eye care patients after their sight was restored with cataract surgery or glasses. Each patient was handed a camera and asked to capture what they missed seeing most. These moving images celebrate universal human values and the simple pleasures of family, friends, and the beauty in our daily lives. Prints sold will support life-changing care to underserved communities worldwide. Visitors will view art while contributing to a cause that makes a real difference.
These moving images celebrate universal human values and the simple pleasures of family, friends, and the beauty in our daily lives.
Proceeds from print sales will go directly toward providing sight-restoring care in underserved communities.
Attend here!

Story Structure and Editing ft. Tristan Ahtone
2025-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 lasting impression of the story.
If you want to learn more about the art of story structure from a true master, join us for a session with Tristan Ahtone on April 8 at 1PM CT/2PM ET!
The session will be based on the two stories below, so feel free to give them a read for some extra context:

‘Rez dogs are feeling the heat from climate change’ by Taylar Dawn Stagner for Grist.org (https://lnkd.in/gBjZYEyr)
‘How the Klamath Dams Came Down’ by Anita Hofschneider and Jake Bittle for Grist.org (https://lnkd.in/gJYmqTyJ)

Register here for this session: https://lnkd.in/e-4zA-Td

Reimagining resourcing for social transformation
2025-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 ‘future state’—where we go from here. Expect an engaging conversation on shifting power dynamics, rethinking capital flows, and building a more equitable financial system.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the movement driving transformative change in gender lens investing.
Attend here!

An exhibition on the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme in the Transformation of Al-Azhar Park
2025-04-09 16:00 - 2025-04-20 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1K6, Canada
Formerly the site of a rubbish dump, Al-Azhar Park has transformed the lives and livelihoods of the artisans in the surrounding neighbourhood and has become an urban oasis in Cairo, one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Visit the exhibition:

Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat | 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa (Enter through the Boteler Street entrance)
April 9 to 20 | Weekdays from 4 to 7 pm, Weekends from 12 to 6 pm

Global Health Conference 2025
2025-04-10 08:30 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education, 938 West 28th Ave, Entrance #18, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada
This year’s theme is Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health. GHC25 will provide a platform to discuss the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict, climate change, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. The goal is to create an inclusive discussion forum for anyone interested in global health or mental health – everyone is welcome to attend!
Learn more and register here: https://www.bcchr.ca/global-health-conference
Registration is FREE! Coffee and a catered lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees.
Description: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 7th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC25)! GHC25 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge.
When: Thursday, April 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm PDT
Where: In-person at BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education + Virtual
We hope that you will join us at GHC24 for a conversation on “Creativity Through Crisis: Lessons from Global Mental Health”. This year, we’re focusing on the intensifying impact of global crises—conflict, climate change, and COVID-19—on mental health disparities worldwide. The conference will delve into the far-reaching effects of these global stressors while spotlighting innovative responses that are reshaping mental health care. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of mental health and global health alongside an exceptional lineup of speakers and conference co-chairs, Jana Davidson and Mohamed Ibrahim.

Innovative Financing for Nature-based Solutions in Mangrove Communities
2025-04-10 09:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, 199 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1K6, Canada
This event will be available in-person and online. Free to attend.
Co-hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) and Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID).
Join us for an engaging and insightful event focused on innovative financing strategies that support community-based Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in mangrove ecosystems. The event will explore the challenges, opportunities, and co-benefits of NbS, including gender equality and climate-resilient livelihoods.
We will discuss effective strategies for enabling long-term financing for NbS in mangrove ecosystems, as well as how to unlock financing for blue carbon and related ecosystem services. By bringing together Canadian and international experts, the event aims to share valuable insights and strategies for scaling successful NbS initiatives. The event will feature an opening address by CAFIID, followed by an engaging panel discussion with prominent leaders in the field. The day will conclude with a networking session, offering a unique opportunity to connect and exchange ideas on advancing sustainable mangrove ecosystems and climate resilience.
This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about the future of mangrove ecosystems and sustainable livelihoods.
Mark your calendars for April 10, and join us in shaping a more sustainable future!
The event will be conducted in English. Light refreshments will be provided.
Attend here!

2025 MIGH X PIH Global Health Case Competition
2025-04-10 09:00 - 2025-04-11 16:30 (America/Toronto) | McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, L8S 4L8, Canada
Partners in Health Canada Case Competition
Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal mortality in Haiti. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by mothers in under-resourced settings.
Participants will be presented with a case study based on real-life scenarios encountered by Partners In Health Canada in their maternal health initiatives. Teams will analyze the case, develop innovative solutions, and present their recommendations to a panel of experts.
Who Should Participate:

Students from the fields of public health, medicine, nursing, social sciences, engineering, business, and related disciplines
Students passionate about global health and social justice
Teams of up to 4 participants

How it Works:
Form a team of four or join as an individual and be placed in a team. On the day of the competition, your team will receive a real-life maternal and child health issue that Partners In Health Canada has encountered in Haiti. You will have around 24 hours to analyze the issue and develop a comprehensive program to address it.
All necessary information about the country and the specific problem will be provided to you. After developing your solution, your team will present your proposal to one of our judges. The judges will select their top choices, and the three best teams will present their proposals to all participants. All attendees will vote to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
Compete for Exciting Prizes:
First place: $600
Second place: $300
Third place: $200
Key Highlights:

Real-World Impact: Address genuine challenges in maternal and child health in a developing country.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, academics, and peers who share a commitment to global health.
Expert Feedback: Receive insights and guidance from a distinguished panel of judges with expertise in maternal and child health.
Lunch Provided!

How to Register:
To participate, please purchase a “Team Registration” ticket, and then scroll down and select the number of team members in “team member” registration. If you would like to register as an individual and be placed in a team when you arrive, please select individual registration.
Please Contact the Organizer if You Have Any Questions.

Making Your Voice Count: Engaging on Global Issues in Election 2025
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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.
Join Cuso International and Results Canada for an interactive workshop designed to equip you with the tools and knowledge to take action in the ongoing 2025 federal election. This event will guide you through the Election Toolkit, share effective communication strategies, and empower you to advocate for global health, equity, and justice issues in a non-partisan way.
Together, we can help shape a future grounded in justice, equity, and global solidarity. We’ll walk you through practical actions, give you the confidence to speak up, and provide the resources you need to engage effectively.
Key Topics Covered:

Overview of the Election Toolkit
Practical actions for non-partisan engagement
Strategies for effective communication using the EPIC model
Interactive activity to build your advocacy capacity

We encourage you to bring your voice to this critical conversation. Let’s make sure our global priorities are front and centre in this election.
Register here!

2025 Canadian Women's Heart Health Summit
2025-04-25 - 2025-04-26 | Rogers Centre Ottawa, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 9J2, Canada
2025 theme: Reflecting on the past, empowering the present, and shaping the future.
Proudly hosted by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute‘s Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, and Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Summit is the only event of its kind and has become the national reference point for health professionals seeking up-to-date knowledge of women’s heart, brain and vascular health.
Building on the success of the previous four Summits, we have assembled national and international experts and collaborators to further advance women’s heart, brain, and vascular health.
Together, we will transform and enhance Canadian women’s lives through research, awareness, policy development, and care.
2025 Summit Objectives

Discuss the progress made in sex and gender-based research and practice since the first Summit in 2016
Unite key collaborators to improve heart, brain, and vascular health among women
Identify emerging and future areas, gaps and health disparities in research and clinical practice for heart, brain, and vascular conditions affecting women
Champion and make use of equity-promoting strategies to enhance the adoption of evidence-based research and clinical practices for heart, brain, and vascular health in women

This is an accredited, clinical, and scientific opportunity to foster knowledge exchange among a diverse group of collaborators, including primary care providers, cardiologists, neurologists, gynecologists, pharmacists, nurses, cardiac rehabilitation providers, allied healthcare professionals, researchers, policy-makers, community partners, people with lived and living experience (PWLLE), and caregivers.

When we talk about women, we mean ALL women.
Sex and Gender are complementary concepts but they are not interchangeable. Sex describes biology, such as hormones and chromosomes, while Gender describes our lived experience and how we move through the world.
It is important that we understand these differences as they impact the amount of clinical knowledge we have specific to women, the appropriateness of clinical best practices used to treat women (such as diagnostic procedures and interventions), how women seek knowledge and care, and so much more.
When we talk about women, we mean all women.
People who identify as women make up just over half of the population in Canada and we choose to take an intersectional approach to understanding health inequities faced by women and how to address them.
We understand that women’s health is shaped by many different and overlapping factors, including sex, indigeneity, race, ability, sexual orientation, education, income, geographic location and more. This includes cisgender and transgender women, and non-binary people.
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 15,00 hours (credits are automatically calculated).
Attend here!

2025 Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation
2025-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | BCCHR room 2108
Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation!
Hosted by: The Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Join us for a candid conversation with Srinivas Murthy, where he will talk about his global health journey—highlighting his defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects.
Learning Objectives:

Explore how researchers’ unique journeys have shaped their current projects and the strategies they use to create equitable partnerships
Understand the “what” but also the “why” behind their chosen methods and models, including key decision-points, challenges and adjustments made along the way
Learn about opportunities to leverage resources and foster new collaborations and partnerships

When: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST
Where: This is an In-Person only event at Room 2108 BCCHR (across from the Chan Centre for Family Health Education auditorium), BC Children’s Hospital
Free event with lunch provided for registered participants.
Please register here: Global Health Spotlight Series – In Conversation Tickets, Tue, Apr 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
If you have any questions, please contact: globalhealth@cw.bc.ca

Volunteers in Action: Small Acts, Lasting Change
2025-04-30 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 or advocating for human rights, their work is impactful and deeply transformative.
CELEBRATE WITH US on April 30th
To mark this special week, Crossroads International is hosting an Equality Matters Conversation with returned volunteers and partners. Join us for insightful conversations, powerful storytelling, and a celebration of global citizenship.
Date: April 30, 2025Time: 11:45 amLocation: Zoom Webinar – Register here!
Don’t miss this meaningful opportunity to learn and connect!

Celebrating Aya Contigo 2.0: Local Solutions for Global Restrictive Contexts
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
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 us sustain strength, resilience, and solidarity.
Attend here!
We’re so excited to connect and keep weaving this powerful network of feminist solidarity. Hope to see you there!
Webinar Format & Privacy Info:

Only organizers can see the full attendee list
You can change your display name for anonymity
You can interact in the chat and see others’ messages (including their names)
Your chosen display name will be visible if you participate in the chat
Cameras and microphones will be off for all participants

ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada
2025-05-01 - 2025-05-04 | Fanshawe College, Innovation Village, 1001 Fanshawe College Blvd, London, Ontario, Canada
Join us for ConnectHer: Building Bridges for Working Women Across Canada, a dynamic and empowering conference designed to celebrate, connect, and inspire women in the workforce, with a special focus on those in non-traditional industries. This event brings together thought leaders, trailblazers, and advocates from across the country to share knowledge, build networks, and create pathways for positive change.
Event Highlights:

Inspiring Keynote Speakers: Hear from influential women who have broken barriers and paved the way for gender equity in the workforce.
Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on sessions designed to provide practical tools for career advancement, mentorship, and workplace inclusivity.
Panel Discussions: Engage with industry experts and innovators as they discuss challenges, opportunities, and strategies for creating equitable work environments.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals, peers, and leaders to exchange ideas, forge collaborations, and build a supportive community.
Showcasing Success Stories: Celebrate the achievements of women making a difference in their fields and beyond.

Who Should Attend?

Women and gender-diverse individuals in all industries, including skilled trades, STEM, and entrepreneurship.
Employers, union representatives, and policymakers committed to fostering equity and inclusion.
Educators, students, and emerging leaders passionate about creating a better future for working women in Canada.

Why Attend?

Gain insights from inspiring leaders.
Build lasting connections with like-minded professionals.
Acquire actionable strategies to advance your career and support others in theirs.
Contribute to the conversation on gender equity and workforce transformation.

Details:

Date: May 1-4, 2025
Location: London, Ontario, Fanshawe College. Innovation Village
Contact: Dr. Amanda Zavitz

Together, let’s bridge gaps, break barriers, and build a brighter future for women in the workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement that’s shaping the future of work across Canada!
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Toronto CanWaCH Dialogue
2025-05-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Malaparte, 350 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3X5, Canada
Join us in Toronto for our CanWaCH Dialogue on May 6. Hosted at Malaparte from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EDT, the evening provides an opportunity to casually connect with professionals and colleagues from across the CanWaCH membership and international cooperation sector.
Members and partners have often reflected on how these evenings offer a chance to share inspiration, rekindle connections and build partnerships. As we look ahead to this edition, we’re also delighted to welcome an engaging art showcase celebrating and recognizing sector efforts.
Light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks will be offered.
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