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Poetic Inquiry into Narratives of Obstetric Violence in Canada
2024-10-01 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Arts-based research has a unique way of presenting sensitive experiences. In this talk, Dr. Kaveri Mayra will focus on 2741 people’s narratives about their embodied experience of labour and birth, and the trauma and violence within those experiences, using poetic enquiry. Through a series of poems and artistic illustrations, this presentation seeks to engage with and understand participants’ narratives of obstetric violence and respectful person-centred care.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Kaveri Mayra is a midwifery, nursing and global health researcher from India with a PhD in Global Health from the University of Southampton, UK, where she explored the experiences and determinants of obstetric violence in India through an arts-based method called ‘birth mapping’. Dr. Mayra is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the Birth Place Lab, and the recipient of a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR). She has extensive research experience on nursing and midwifery workforce policies, regulation and practice; sexual, reproductive and maternal health care and the underlying gender-based challenges.
Dr. Mayra is has delivered guest lectures in universities and at conferences around the world on obstetric violence; orgasm equality, nursing and midwifery governance, the inequities, sexism and discriminations in health policy-making; and has been recognized as one of the 100 outstanding global midwife and nurse leaders by Women in Global Health (WGH), WHO, ICN, ICM, Nursing Now and UNFPA to mark the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife 2020. She was recently featured as Frontiers women in STEM.
Dr. Mayra currently serves on the board on Human Rights in Childbirth (HRIC), White Ribbon Alliance UK and Academy for Nursing Studies and Women’s Empowerment Research Studies. She is an Academic Editor with PLOS Global Public Health and was a consultant for the WHO Academy on Essential Respectful Care Course. When she is not doing all the above, she is dancing.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR)​
2024-09-30 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Parliament Hill, (West Block lawn), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
In honour of the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Join Us on Parliament Hill
This special program seeks to honour Survivors, pay tribute to the children who never made it home from residential schools, and deliver a safe and nurturing environment for reconciliation and healing.
This year’s gathering will encompass powerful reflections from esteemed Elders and Survivors as well as moving performances by First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.
The gathering will be broadcast live on all APTN channels and partnering Canadian broadcasters to reach as many viewers as possible. Tune in and join us on our collective journey towards reconciliation.
Learn more here!

Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age
2024-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and the Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) are collaborating to host a digital health research series.
On Thursday, September 26, between 12:00 pm -1:00 pm, join us for an exciting rapid fire panel discussion about – Optimizing Maternal and Newborn Health in the Digital Age
Objectives:
1. Exploring Innovations and Solutions in Digital Health for Optimal Birth Experiences
2. Learn about current digital technologies that support the optimal use of Cesarean sections and how they improve post-surgical follow-up
3. Gain insights into the initiatives and resources offered by organizations such as The Perinatal & Newborn Health Hub at Perinatal BC.
4. Identify best practices and encourage further research; stimulate interest among seminar attendees to pursue digital health research opportunities.
Learn more and register here!

Assemblée annuelle des membres 2024
2024-09-25 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
L’assemblée générale annuelle d’Oxfam-Québec aura lieu le mercredi 25 septembre dès 17h30 au 2330, rue Notre Dame Ouest, Montréal (Québec) H3J 2Y2 . L’AGA sera suivie d’un cocktail dans une ambiance décontractée et conviviale. Ne ratez pas cette occasion de faire entendre votre voix ! Ce sera, entre autres, l’occasion de vous présenter nos activités réalisées dans la dernière année et d’élire les membres du conseil d’administration.
Prenez part à la conversation Proche-Orient, Quels espoirs, en compagnie de nos invité·es Sami Aoun, professeur émérite faculté des lettres et sciences humaines de l’Université Sherbrooke et directeur de l’observatoire du Moyen-Orient et de l’Afrique du Nord – Chaire Raoul-Dandurand, Marie-Ève Bédard, correspondante de Radio-Canada au Moyen-Orient et Béatrice Vaugrante, directrice générale d’Oxfam-Québec.
La plupart des personnes qui ont manifesté avec Oxfam-Québec un engagement récent envers la justice sociale peuvent devenir membres. Plus précisément, est membre toute personne qui :
– a fait un don à Oxfam-Québec, à moins que cette personne soit une organisation (entreprise, OBNL, ONG, etc.) ou employée par Oxfam-Québec
– ou est revenue d’une mission effectuée en tant que coopérante ou coopérant volontaire.
Les membres conservent leur statut durant une année suivant leur dernier don (quel que soit son montant) ou durant une année suivant leur fin de mission.
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Collecting and leveraging data to inform programming for LGBTQI+ populations
2024-09-25 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Join CanWaCH for a weekly series of data-focused events to mark World Sexual Health Day and Gender Equality Week 2024!
Curated Conversations: Leveraging Data to Inform Programming
CanWaCH is committed to creating an environment for practitioners to gather, discuss challenges, share best practices, and exchange knowledge. To further promote this, our curated conversations will provide a dedicated open space for participants to engage in dialogue, share projects and ask questions.
Each conversation will start with a short discussion between experts in the sector. They will set the context by identifying gaps and challenges in data collection on a specific thematic area, and opportunities to better leverage data to inform programming. Participants will then move to breakout rooms to engage in deeper discussions, which will be facilitated by the speakers.
Please note that you have to register for each event individually.
September 25 from 11 am to 12:00 pm ET: Collecting and Leveraging Data to Inform Programming for LGBTQI+ Populations
On September 25, join us from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT for an in-depth discussion on how governments and development and humanitarian organizations can collect and leverage data to serve LGBTQI+ populations. The discussion will place a focus on improving health programming. Speakers will share methods for collecting LGBTQI+ data and discuss ethical guidelines and legal constraints. They will also explore strategies for collaborating with LGBTQI+ advocates and organizations to understand and adapt to local contexts.
In breakout rooms, participants will focus on how to leverage this data to ensure that programs effectively meet the needs of the LGBTQI+ communities they serve. They will also discuss other challenges and solutions in addressing these needs in their programs.
Register here!
Speakers:

Julio Lopez, Cofounder of Datalat Foundation
Andrew Park, Senior Advisor, Inclusive Development at Outright International
Patrick Mwesigye, Program Manager at Hope for Refugees International
Juana Alonso, Head of Programs at Égides – Alliance internationale francophone pour l’égalité et les diversités

Innovation for Day One Conference
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | Bioscience Research Collaborative on Rice University’s campus, Houston, TX, United States
September 25 – 27, 2024 | Virtual and In-Person
Innovation for Day One is a conference organized by the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies and the maternal newborn health community to explore groundbreaking tools and approaches for healthy outcomes for mothers and babies in resource-limited communities. The Innovation for Day One Conference will be held in person, in Houston, Texas, at the Bioscience Research Collaborative on Rice University’s campus from Wednesday, September 25 through Friday, September 27, 2024.
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are being accepted through August 15th. Submissions related to one of the four conference tracks are encouraged: maternal health innovation, newborn health innovation, digital health innovation, and commercialization, scale, and sustainability.
Learn more here.

Reproductive Autonomy in Theory and Practice: Birth, Law, and Medicine webinar
2024-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
In this webinar, Professor Régine Tremblay will first engage with reproductive autonomy in theory. She will present a theoretical framework developed by Canadian legal scholars and will explore other models to regulate reproduction (reproductive justice, reproductive freedom, etc.). Secondly, she will apply theory to practice by explaining the regulation of health care professionals in Canada and selected issues pertaining to pregnancy and delivery in law (status of the fetus, agency of pregnant women and pregnant people, duties of health professionals, consent to care (declining care and procedures without consent), negligence/torts, and more.
Zoom link for the webinar will be sent 2 days before the event.
The webinar will take place on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 at 9:00AM (PDT), 5:00PM (BST), 6:00PM (CEST).
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The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-30
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) takes place from September 10 to 30. This year’s theme is “Leaving no one behind: acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations.”
Check out events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners:

September 21, Climate Chaos, SRHR Crisis: Weaving a web of strength, solutions and solidarity. Organized by IYAFP. Register here.
September 23, The challenge of greening the humanitarian response. Organized by Action Against Hunger. Virtual registration here.
September 24, Greening Disaster Response: New Solutions to Decarbonize Humanitarian Action. Organized by Action Against Hunger. Virtual registration here.
September 24, Future Horizons: The Strategic Importance of Strengthening Canada-Africa Relations. Organized by One Canada. Please contact Minerva Gray for more details.
September 28, Global Citizen Festival. Organized by Global Citizen in New York. Learn more here.

Is your organization going to be at UNGA 79? Please let us know by sending an email to Julianna Stonehouse, CanWaCH Manager, Strategic Partnerships. We will have a team in attendance and would love to connect with you.
Are you hosting an activity or event? Please share your event details with us at info@CanWaCH.ca or add your event to our calendar. All times are in local time.

A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships
2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | BC Children’s Hospital’s Chan Centre for Family Health Education, Canada
Please join the UBC Department of Pediatrics and Institute for Global Health at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre on Friday September 20, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00pm for a Pediatric Grand Rounds by Dr. Faizal Haji, on “A framework for sustainable global health and global surgery partnerships”.
Dr. Haji is a pediatric neurosurgeon at BC Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia. He is also co-lead for the Surgical Education Research Interest Group and Associate Director of the Global Surgery Lab within the Department of Surgery at UBC.
Learning Objectives:

Identify the principles underpinning ethical and sustainable global health/global surgery partnerships
Discuss a newly published framework for assessing sustainability of global surgery partnerships
Identify opportunities and challenges in applying this framework to existing and new partnerships

Everyone is welcome! We would love to see you in-person at the Chan Centre at BCCHR, but if you are unable to attend in-person, the Zoom details are provided below:
Join Online via Zoom
Zoom Meeting Link:
Go to https://ubc.zoom.us/ and click on ‘Join a Meeting’
Zoom Meeting ID: 92046 953122
Zoom Meeting Passcode: [REDACTED]
Direct Link: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/92046953122?pwd=[REDACTED]
You can also email Pediatrics.CME@ubc.ca to join their mailing list and receive a calendar invite for the presentation ~1 week before the event.

Art for Advocacy: "Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health"
2024-09-20 | UNGA 2024, New York, United States
In a world where youth voices are often marginalized, it’s crucial to create platforms that amplify their perspectives, particularly in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights-Justice (SRHRJ). The Global Roadmap for Action (GRA), in collaboration with FP2030, PMNCH, Population Council and the William H. Gates Sr. Institute, invites youth artists globally to the “Art for Advocacy: Empowering Youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health” art gallery and contest.
This event will showcase visual art pieces exclusively by youth. Selected artworks will be featured at the UNGA in NYC and the Youth Summit at ICFP 2025, providing a powerful platform to connect youth stories with influential stakeholders. Submit your masterpiece to help amplify youth voices and advance SRHR. We look forward to highlighting your impactful work.
Learn more here!

Quand les humanitaires sont pris pour cible : comment renforcer leur protection dans les conflits armés ?
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Écomusée du Fier Monde, 2050 R. Atateken, Montreal, Quebec, H2L 3L8, Canada
Jeudi 19 septembre de 18h00 à 19h30 à l’Écomusée du Fier Monde, Montréal

La conférence sera suivie de l’assemblée générale annuelle de Médecins du Monde Canada de 20h à 21h.

Thème

En 2023, il est estimé que plus de 560 travailleur.euse.s humanitaires ont été tué.e.s, kidnappé.e.s ou blessé.e.s à travers le monde. Un sombre record.
Soudan, Soudan du Sud, Palestine, Syrie… Alors que les conflits armés se multiplient, cette normalisation de la violence contre les acteur.rice.s de l’aide est particulièrement inquiétante.
Se pose ainsi la question des défis de la protection des humanitaires et des soignant.e.s, ainsi que celle de la responsabilité des États et des ONG dans l’amélioration de leur sécurité.
Joignez-vous à nous et à nos invité.e.s pour une discussion inspirante sur ce sujet d’actualité !
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Quand les humanitaires sont pris pour cible
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Ecomuseum of the proud world, 2050 rue Atateken, Montréal, Quebec, H2L 3L8, Canada
En 2023, il est estimé que plus de 560 travailleur.euse.s humanitaires ont été tué.e.s, kidnappé.e.s ou blessé.e.s à travers le monde. Le personnel local, qui opère souvent avec des ressources limitées, constitue 90% des victimes.
Un sombre record.
Soudan, Soudan du Sud, Palestine, Syrie… Alors que les conflits armés se multiplient, cette normalisation de la violence contre les acteur.trice.s de l’aide est particulièrement inquiétante.
Se pose ainsi la question des défis de la protection des humanitaires et des soignant.e.s, ainsi que celle de la responsabilité des États et des ONG dans l’amélioration de leur sécurité.
Joignez-vous à nous et à nos invité.e.s pour une discussion inspirante sur ce sujet d’actualité !
Inscrivez-vous ici !

2024 ACGC Annual Conference
2024-09-19 - 2024-09-20 | Edmonton Hotel and Convention Centre (Radisson), 4520 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 0A5, Canada
We are thrilled to announce the dates for our 2024 Annual Conference, “Inspiring Action, Inspiring Hope: International Cooperation in a World of Uncertainty.”
“What can Alberta and Canada do to help shape a brighter, more prosperous, and peaceful world?”
This is the question that will influence many of our activities over this two-day annual conference. Join us in Edmonton for two days of connection, updates, capacity building, and much more!
Day 1 (Sept 19)
4:30 PM – 6 PM, Networking Event
6:30 PM – late, 50th Anniversary Gala
Day 2 (Sept 20)
9 AM – 3:30 PM, Conference Sessions and Capacity Building
12 PM – 1 PM, Annual General Meeting
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Building Organizational Anti-Racism Strategies
2024-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
SLD Consulting, in collaboration with the ARC Hub, invite you to a transformative training session focused on developing and implementing effective anti-racism strategies.
Purpose: To advance systemic change and social justice through the delivery of training grounded in transformative learning principles, to enable the embedding of anti-racist strategies at the organizational level, thus advancing the work of the sector toward becoming more just and equitable.
By the end of the Anti-Racism Strategy Development Training session, participants will have:
1. Reviewed the WHAT and WHY of antiracist strategy development
2. Worked through the process steps for developing an organization-wide antiracist strategy
3. Identified helps and hindrances to developing and sustaining an anti-racist strategy
4. Discussed first steps/actions to lead antiracist strategy development and culture shift
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Data-Driven Responses to Urgent SRHR Needs in Humanitarian and Climate Crises
2024-09-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Join CanWaCH for a weekly series of data-focused events to mark World Sexual Health Day and Gender Equality Week 2024!
Curated Conversations: Leveraging Data to Inform Programming
CanWaCH is committed to creating an environment for practitioners to gather, discuss challenges, share best practices, and exchange knowledge. To further promote this, our curated conversations will provide a dedicated open space for participants to engage in dialogue, share projects and ask questions.
Each conversation will start with a short discussion between experts in the sector. They will set the context by identifying gaps and challenges in data collection on a specific thematic area, and opportunities to better leverage data to inform programming. Participants will then move to breakout rooms to engage in deeper discussions, which will be facilitated by the speakers.
Please note that you have to register for each event individually.
September 18 from 11 am to 12:30 pm ET: Data-Driven Responses to Urgent SRHR Needs in Humanitarian and Climate Crises
On September 18, join us from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT for an in-depth discussion on how to leverage data collected in humanitarian and crisis settings to address the urgent SRHR needs of vulnerable populations. Topics will include redefining humanitarian contexts, the challenges of data collection in these settings, the importance of addressing these issues amidst ongoing global crises, increasing conflicts and the impacts of climate change.
in breakout rooms, participants will have the opportunity to engage further, sharing best practices for using data to provide SRHR services in humanitarian settings. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, share expertise and learn from peers within the sector.
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Dialogue on the protection of humanitarian and healthcare workers in armed conflicts
2024-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Global centre for pluralism, 2330 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N0C7, Canada
Humanitarian and healthcare workers often operate in some of the most dangerous environments, including conflict zones, where they are increasingly exposed to violence. Despite international humanitarian law providing them with both general and specific protections, the frequency and severity of attacks against them have escalated in recent years. In 2023 alone, over 563 humanitarian workers were killed, kidnapped, or injured — a grim record that highlights the growing threats they face.
Join us on September 17, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for a panel discussion that will raise awareness of the critical challenges confronting humanitarian aid workers and explore actionable solutions to strengthen their protection as they deliver vital services to vulnerable populations.
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2024 Global Health Case Competition
2024-09-15 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Partners in Health Canada Case Competition
Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal and child health in the Global South. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by mothers and children 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 and child 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, 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 the Global South. You will have roughly 3 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: $500
Second place: $250
Third place: $100
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.

Ending poverty together workshop
2024-09-14 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | East Gate Alliance Church, 550 Codd's Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop that redefines our understanding of poverty through a fresh biblical lens. Together, we’ll challenge our perceptions, discover holistic solutions rooted in reconciliation, and explore impactful ways to engage with vulnerable people in our communities. This experience is designed to inspire lasting change by equipping you with practical insights and a renewed vision for compassionate action in Ottawa.
Ideal for everyday followers of Christ and those who lead them. Make an impact in Ottawa by sharing this opportunity with others!
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From Evidence to Action: Using Data to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
2024-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Join CanWaCH for a weekly series of data-focused events to mark World Sexual Health Day and Gender Equality Week 2024!
Curated Conversations: Leveraging Data to Inform Programming
CanWaCH is committed to creating an environment for practitioners to gather, discuss challenges, share best practices, and exchange knowledge. To further promote this, our curated conversations will provide a dedicated open space for participants to engage in dialogue, share projects and ask questions.
Each conversation will start with a short discussion between experts in the sector. They will set the context by identifying gaps and challenges in data collection on a specific thematic area, and opportunities to better leverage data to inform programming. Participants will then move to breakout rooms to engage in deeper discussions, which will be facilitated by the speakers.
Please note that you have to register for each event individually.
September 11 from 11 am to 12 pm ET: From Evidence to Action: Using Data to Prevent and Respond to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
On September 11, join us from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT for an engaging conversation on leveraging data to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Speakers will explore how data is crucial for understanding the magnitude of SGBV globally and its role in informing policies and programs. The discussion will also consider how data can be usedto monitor progress and identify gaps in SGBV programming, highlighting its ability (and shortfalls) in accounting for older women, women with disabilities, or Indigenous women.
In breakout rooms, participants will engage in a facilitated discussion around best practices to address SGBV, including ways to effectively use the data we collect to improve programs.
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Info Session on FGM/C Module for Canadian Law Enforcement
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed for various professionals who work with FGM/C survivors and girls-at-risk. We encourage you to share this information with your networks and consider attending these sessions to enhance your understanding and support for impacted communities.
This session will cover our training module: “Guidelines for Law Enforcement and Border Services Officers: Preventing and Responding to FGM/C.” Participants will learn about customized training options, our referral process, and will have the opportunity to network with fellow law enforcement professionals.
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September Action Kick-Off
2024-09-05 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Big, exciting changes are coming your way this fall! As many of you know, we host a National Call at the beginning of every month. In September, we’re launching a new and innovative volunteer-led call model that will incorporate local Education and Action meetings. We’re proud to introduce… ✨ Action Kick-Off ✨
The Action Kick-Off is a virtual call that will take place the first Thursday of every month where all Results Canada volunteers, Fellows, and supporters are welcome. It is an opportunity to connect with the national Results community and with your local group to get inspired, learn from each other, and take action towards effective advocacy for our mission to end extreme poverty globally.
Our first Action Kick-Off will be on September 5th at 7:30pm ET and should definitely not be missed. We will be explaining the new model, introducing our Volunteer Ambassadors, learning about the new immunization call-to-action and meeting from a special speaker from GRAN!
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Connecting the Dots: The Role of Data in Advancing SRHR
2024-09-04 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Join CanWaCH for a weekly series of data-focused events to mark World Sexual Health Day and Gender Equality Week 2024!
Every Wednesday starting September 4 events will highlight the importance of data to inform and improve gender equality and health programming. They will also showcase innovative data tools and best practices to promote progress. From a panel discussion to curated conversations, participants will have the opportunity to discuss challenges, share best practices, and exchange knowledge.
Please note that you have to register for each event individually.
September 4 from 10:30 am to 11:30 am ET: Connecting the Dots: The Role of Data in Advancing SRHR
On World Sexual Health Day​, CanWaCH will host an insightful panel discussion on the topic Connecting the dots: Data for advancing SRHR. Featuring global perspectives, the discusssion will unpack why and how data is essential for measuring, tracking, and driving progress in our efforts to achieve sexual and reproductive health and tights (SRHR) for all.
Speakers will share innovative tools and approaches on ways to collect, analyze, report and leverage data for SRHR programming. They will also demonstrate how data collection can be more than a small component of programs, highlighting its role an intervention in and of itself.
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MIHCAN - Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Among Women in Southwestern Uganda
2024-09-02 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada… for a webinar by Dr. Henry Lugobe. The webinar is open to all and free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome!
Learning Objectives from Webinar:
– Understanding the burden, morbidity and mortality associated with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
– Risk for future cardiovascular disease
Dr. Henry M. Lugobe
Dr. Henry Mark Lugobe (MBCHB, M.MED) is a junior faculty member in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mbarara University of Science and Technology, the leading academic research institution in western Uganda. He completed his residency training in OB/GYN at the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). As a practicing physician at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital / Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Dr. Lugobe’s central focus is to improve the care of patients, particularly maternal and newborn outcomes in this resource-limited setting. His research interest is high risk obstetrics including hypertensive disorders in pregnancy as well as maternal and perinatal mortality audits to improve obstetric outcomes. Dr. Lugobe’s long-term career goal is to become an independent academic clinician with expertise in developing, testing, and implementing innovative strategies to improve maternal and newborn outcomes. This will enable him to establish his position as a leader in women’s cardiovascular health. Published work: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=henry+lugobe
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Funder Collaboration for a Sustainable Future – Catalytic Sector Financing
2024-08-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid, Canada
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water challenges and solutions. This year, from August 25th to 29th, global experts, practitioners and enthusiasts will be gathering virtually and on-site in Stockholm to reflect on the 2024 theme: Bridging borders – Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.
Online and On-site, Room C1, Level 2 – Wednesday, August 28th @ 09:00 – 10:30 AM (CEST) Session ID: 11502
In response to the UN 2023 Water Conference’s call for a paradigm shift in financing, this session explores how diverse funders can work together to maximize impact for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects.
Learn from the WASH Funders Group, a model of successful collaboration with 29 foundations and programs, as we showcase how proactive collaboration among diverse funders has fostered peer learning and opportunities for catalytic co-investment and donor efficiency. The session will feature case studies on collaborative funding models and invite audience feedback to share insights on how philanthropic capital can further catalyse sustainable impact.

Bridging Divides: A New Era of Transboundary Basin Management
2024-08-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Hybrid, Canada
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water challenges and solutions. This year, from August 25th to 29th, global experts, practitioners and enthusiasts will be gathering virtually and on-site in Stockholm to reflect on the 2024 theme: Bridging borders – Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.
Online and On-site, Room C4, Level 2 – Tuesday, August 27th @ 16:00 – 17:30 PM (CEST) Session ID: 11874
This session explores regional coordination for sustainable water management in transboundary basins across the Americas.
Experts will delve into:
– Source-to-Sea management: Understanding how water flows connect ecosystems and communities.
– Resilient water allocation: Balancing water needs for all while anticipating future challenges.
– Stakeholder engagement: Ensuring inclusive participation for effective and equitable solutions.
– Behavioural change: Fostering water-wise practices to build long-term resilience.
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Empowering Futures: Indigenous Water Allies Workshop
2024-08-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) Room 26, level 2, Hammarbybacken 31 120 30 Stockholm Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water challenges and solutions. This year, from August 25th to 29th, global experts, practitioners and enthusiasts will be gathering virtually and on-site in Stockholm to reflect on the 2024 theme: Bridging borders – Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.
On-site session, Room 26, Level 2 – Tuesday, August 27th @ 14:00 – 15:30 PM (CEST) Session ID: 11809
This immersive workshop tackles Indigenous water challenges through systems strengthening and intergenerational collaboration.
Meet with inspiring Indigenous youth leaders from Canada and their allies as we’ll explore:
– An overview of diverse behaviour change approaches.
– An intergenerational workshop to bridge social barriers and foster teamwork in devising creative solutions. Interactive activities to understand and overcome WASH behavior determinants.
– Facilitated discussions on adapting these methods for local contexts, ensuring scalable and replicable solutions.
We are deeply grateful to the Canada Water Agency for making the presence of young Indigenous ambassadors possible at World Water Week.
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Gen-WASH: Creative and Fun Behaviour Change Approaches for Systemic WASH
2024-08-26 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) Room 27, level 2, Hammarbybacken 31 120 30 Stockholm Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden
Organized by the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), World Water Week is the leading annual conference on global water challenges and solutions. This year, from August 25th to 29th, global experts, practitioners and enthusiasts will be gathering virtually and on-site in Stockholm to reflect on the 2024 theme: Bridging borders – Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future.
On-site Workshop, Room 27, Level 2 – Monday, August 26th @ 09:00 – 10:30 AM (CEST) Session ID: 11540
This interactive session will highlight innovative methods for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) behaviour change. Combining sports, art, storytelling, drama, and music, the session offers:
– An overview of diverse behaviour change approaches.
– An intergenerational workshop to bridge social barriers and foster teamwork in devising creative solutions. Interactive activities to understand and overcome WASH behavior determinants.
– Facilitated discussions on adapting these methods for local contexts, ensuring scalable and replicable solutions.
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World Water Week
2024-08-25 - 2024-08-29

Members Virtual Coffee Chat | Empowering local voices: Navigating best practices and challenges in localization.
2024-08-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
This summer, CanWaCH is piloting our Members virtual coffee chat! The coffee chat will take place on August 22 at 1 p.m. EDT and the topic will be “Empowering local voices: Navigating best practices and challenges in localization.”
At CanWaCH, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for experts to gather, share challenges and best practices, and exchange knowledge. We believe this can lead to impactful discussions that advance programs supporting the health and rights of women and children globally.
Open to all CanWaCH members, Coffee Chats provide an informal setting for members to connect and discuss their work, challenges, and best practices on a specific, predetermined topic. There are no expectations from participants other than being ready to engage by sharing about your work, listening, and learning from each other.
After signing up, you will receive a calendar invite and a link to a Google Doc where you can share questions, reflections, and resources before the discussion. On the date, join the conversation! CanWaCH will facilitate, but we ask you to take an active role by sharing your thoughts, work, challenges, and best practices on the topic and questions raised by others.
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International Youth Day Webinar
2024-08-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual, Canada
On the occasion of International Youth Day, August 12th, the Jordan Youth Innovation Forum (JYIF) is organizing an online webinar on the theme of celebrating youth stories and initiatives, in collaboration with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Jordan. This webinar will bring together youth speakers under 30 years of age to discuss in Arabic and English.
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2024
Time: 4pm-5pm (Amman time), 9am-10am (Ottawa time)
Location: Online via Zoom
Interpretation between Arabic and English will be provided.
