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SUMMARY:ARC x VIDEA Training Session: Program and Programming
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 15th for our training session on Program & Programming\, lead by the incredible VIDEA team! This second scope specific session will be an opportunity to learn more about how to integrate anti-racism into your programs and programming! \nFinding ways to integrate anti-racist principles into how we do and think about our programming methodologies is crucial to good outcomes and safe engagement. We hope to engage the sector in pushing past current narratives and building innovative and equitable programming. Allowing anti-racist principles to permeate all that we do\, how we structure our training plans\, resource provision\, partnerships\, our engagement\, who speaks on issues\, how and what knowledge is shared. \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/arc-x-videa-training-session-program-and-programming/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T120000
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UID:10001972-1692100800-1692102600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Celebrate Ottawa Pride! A global perspective on 2SLGBTQQIA rights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Facebook livestream on August 15 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EST\, as we honor Capital Pride by discussing the state of 2SLGBTQQIA rights worldwide.\n\n\nTune into this conversation between our Board Member\, Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah\, and Nasya Razavi\, Program Manager at Inter Pares. They will be exploring the challenges faced by the 2SLGBTQQIA community around the world and highlighting calls to action to champion social justice.\n\n\n\n How to join: don’t miss out on this crucial session! Simply head over to our Inter Pares Facebook page on the specified date and time to join the conversation.\n\n\n\n Spread the word: help us reach a wider audience by inviting your friends\, family\, and allies to join the livestream!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/celebrate-ottawa-pride-a-global-perspective-on-2slgbtqqia-rights/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T130000
DTSTAMP:20230614T183045Z
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UID:10001952-1691755200-1691758800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Talking Data Equity
DESCRIPTION:Our special guest\, Kelsie Action\, is an expert on how to communicate science in plain language – and why this matters for data equity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. \nAs a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \n\n\nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \n\n\n\nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equity-5/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230804T120000
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DTSTAMP:20230614T182640Z
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SUMMARY:Talking Data Equity
DESCRIPTION:This week we’re talking about community-based research with a team who is actively inventing new techniques. Join Leslie Wright & the CTSA Team from Colorado. \nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. \nAs a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equity-4/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230728T120000
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SUMMARY:Talking Data Equality
DESCRIPTION:Join special guest Dr. Lashawn Richburg-Hayes to discuss the application of data equity in educational effectiveness research. \nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. \nAs a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equality/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230727T130000
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CREATED:20230707T161801Z
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SUMMARY:How Communications Strategy Can Drive Your Nonprofit’s Success And Impact
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we will cover how improving your organization’s communications strategy can help you fulfill your mission and drive your social impact. From your key messaging to your marketing to your PR\, improving your strategy can help you find the clarity and success you need to fulfill your mission. \nThis workshop will approach communications strategy with a queer feminist lens\, in order to equip both nonprofits and activists working in gender justice to help power social change. Using examples with both a local\, national\, and international lens this session is applicable for any organization looking to improve your organizational communications strategy working in communities in Canada and around the world. \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/how-communications-strategy-can-drive-your-nonprofits-success-and-impact/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230727T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230727T170000
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SUMMARY:Assessing the impact of the Global Women's Health Movement: an Interdisciplinary and Personal Reflection
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by one of the leaders of the Global Women’s Health Movement\, an alumna and former Professor at the Harvard School of Public Health and Co-Founder/ Co-Author of the international best-selling book\, Norma Swenson\, MPH for our upcoming webinar on “Assessing the impact of the Global Women’s Health Movement: an Interdisciplinary and Personal Reflection” \nNorma Meras Swenson is a founding member of Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS)\, also known as The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective\, Inc. She has worked with colleagues throughout the United States and globally to help define and create the field known as Women and Health. She is the co-author and/or co-editor of most editions of “Our Bodies\, Ourselves” and was a contributing author to the popular guide “Ourselves Growing Older\,” produced in collaboration with OBOS. \nA senior OBOS staff member and the organization’s first Director of International Programs until 1998\, Norma also served for several years as OBOS president. She is an internationally recognized leader and expert in reproductive and sexual health and rights\, and in maternal and child health. An early leader in the maternity care reform movement\, Norma is a past president of both the International Childbirth Education Association and the Boston Association for Childbirth Education. \nA graduate of Tufts University\, Norma earned her MPH from the Harvard School of Public Health\, studied medical sociology at Tufts\, and later at Brandeis University. She taught Women\, Health and Development from a global perspective at the Harvard School of Public Health\, the first and longest-running Women and Health course at Harvard University. She also co-taught an interdisciplinary course\, Gender\, Health\, and Marginalization\, at MIT’s Graduate Consortium of Women’s Studies. \nPresently Norma gives guest lectures\, works with students on independent study projects and continues consulting with nonprofits\, community groups and university programs in the US and abroad. At Our Bodies\, Ourselves\, she is supporting the ongoing coordination of Translations and Adaptations of Our Bodies\, Ourselves books into languages other than English\, currently the 3 -volume Portuguese Brazilian edition in progress: Nossos Corpos por Nós Mesmas\, launched in 2021 by the Coletivo Feminista Sexualidade e Saúde in Sâo Paulo. \nIn this webinar\, Norma will discuss the impact of the Global Women’s Health Movement from an interdisciplinary and Personal perspective. Learning objectives from the seminar include: \n\nImproved recognition of Human Rights\, Social Justice and Social Epidemiology imperatives from Public Health in the evaluation of health and MCH medical care services\, outcomes\, and planning.\nGreater familiarity with authentic\, community-led services and organization as resources for Health Promotion\, learning and improved MCH outcomes.\nFuller knowledge of emerging actors. nascent professionals\, and alternative Health Delivery settings/loci in MCH planning and research.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/assessing-the-impact-of-the-global-womens-health-movement-an-interdisciplinary-and-personal-reflection/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230728
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the power of local communities and youth for climate action in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Africa Dialogues. We invite you to join the discussion on the vital role local communities\, including young people and women\, are playing in shaping climate action for health across the African continent. \nClimate crisis is a health crisis. It poses one of the most significant threats to global health\, and urgent collective action is needed to tackle the challenge. To find solutions\, we must involve diverse perspectives\, and elevate some of the voices that are often ignored but are worst affected by impacts of climate change in Africa. \nOur aim is to highlight immense potential they hold in driving positive change and fostering sustainable solutions. By embracing a community-level approach\, we can enhance African innovation\, empower local actors to spur community-led mitigation and adaptation measures\, and build a resilient future for our continent. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/harnessing-the-power-of-local-communities-and-youth-for-climate-action-in-africa/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T180000
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UID:10001968-1690304400-1690308000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Public Health Networking and Social hour
DESCRIPTION:Connect with peers in public health from around the world.\nWe’re here to make magic happen through community! \nFind friends\, mentors\, a partner to launch a project with\, a career bestie\, or someone who will connect you with your next opportunity. \nAnything is possible during these social hours! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/public-health-networking-and-social-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T130000
DTSTAMP:20230614T181840Z
CREATED:20230614T181840Z
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UID:10001946-1689940800-1689944400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Talking Data Equity
DESCRIPTION:Weighting and data equity. What are weights? How do you apply them to data? And why does all this matter for data equity? \nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. \nAs a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equity-3/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kigali:20230719T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kigali:20230719T190000
DTSTAMP:20230705T205231Z
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SUMMARY:Networking Reception Alongside Women Deliver 2023 hosted by CanWaCH
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Women Deliver 2023\, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) invites you to join us for an evening of connection and solidarity. We look forward to providing a space for Canadian delegates and our global partners to connect with one another\, share learnings and galvanize momentum for the work that lies ahead to ensure that women and girls\, everywhere\, are able to realize their right to thrive in full health. \nDate: Wednesday\, July 19\, 2023 \nTime: 5-7pm \nAddress​: Heaven Restaurant – 29 street N* 7KN Kiyovu Kigali\, Rwanda \nREGISTER TODAY!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/networking-reception-alongside-women-deliver-2023-hosted-by-canwach/
LOCATION:Heaven Restaurant and Boutique Hotel\, 29 street N* 7KN Kiyovu\, Kigali\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T093000
DTSTAMP:20230627T195411Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing SRHR through safe spaces in the OPT and Ghana - Women Deliver 2023 Virtual Conference Event
DESCRIPTION:Please note: To attend this session\, you must register for the Women Deliver Virtual Conference. \nInterested in learning more about creating safe spaces for sexual and reproductive health and rights? Three organisations\, as well as youth who have been using these spaces\, will share their experience. \nDescription:  \nSafe spaces can increase access to information on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for youth and other people who are marginalized\, contributing to health equity. Safe space users in the Gaza strip and Ghana will provide reflections on how they’ve used these spaces and their ideas for improvement. Speakers from Norsaac (Ghana)\, the Abdel Shafi Community Health Association (Gaza) and the Culture and Free Thought Association (Gaza) will share their insights on how to create physical and virtual safe spaces for SRHR that reach young people\, people living with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence\, among others. \nSpeakers:\nMariam Shaqura\, Women’s Affairs Director\, Abdel Shafi Community Health Association\, Gaza\nMariam has over twenty years of experience working in women health\, reproductive and sexual health\, and gender-based violence management including prevention\, protection and response. She has been the Director of the Women Health Center in Gaza Strip for 14 years. She was one of 16 people worldwide to win a creative women prize for her work on GBV. Beyond her work with ACHA she has participated in designing a Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan with Alianza and creating an internal protection mechanism for COSPE. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in public health. \nFiryal Thabet\, Women’s Health Center Director\, Culture and Free Thought Association\, Gaza\nFiryal is a gender and health specialist with more than twenty of years of experience working on reproductive and sexual health\, women issues and GBV-related issues. She is the Director of Women Health Center in the Gaza Strip. She has extensive experience in providing consultancy and conducting research on GBV\, protection and gender analyses with international\, national and private organizations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Bethlehem University\, a master’s degree in public health from AL Quads University and a post graduate diploma from Gaza Community Mental Health and Berlin University in Professional technical supervision. \nHafsatu Sey Sumani\, Head of Programs\, Policy and Campaigns\, Norsaac\, Ghana\nHafsatu co-founded Norsaac and has been involved in social work for the past 20 years from being a peer educator and facilitator and to work in organization development\, leadership\, mentorship and coaching as well as networking and collaboration. She holds a Master of Science in Local Economic Development as well as Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies. She is also trained as a teacher and taught for five years in Ghana. She has also mentored organizations in Sierra Leone to successfully advocate for the inclusion of Reproductive Health Education in school curriculum. \nNakidu Kassim\, Student\, Ghana\nNakidu\, 20\, is from Kpandai in the Northern Region\, Ghana. She obtained a scholarship and is completing her final year at the Registered Midwifery and Training college\, Kpembe. and is Student Representative Council President (first female to hold this position)\, as well as President of the Model Girls Alumni. She is the Kpandai Cluster Secretary for CAMA and as an active CAMFED Association member\, benefited from the business startup kit. She loves advocating for the less privileged\, creating awareness around SRHR\, mentoring young girls\, and empowering them to take up leadership roles and participate meaningfully in decision making. \nThe discussion wiill be moderated by Heidi Monk\, Senior Program Officer\, Oxfam-Québec. The speakers are working together in Oxfam-Québec’s Power to Choose program with the financial support of Global Affairs Canada. \nLearn more about the Power to Choose program here. \n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advancing-srhr-through-safe-spaces-in-the-opt-and-ghana-women-deliver-2023-virtual-conference-event/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Kigali:20230718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Kigali:20230718T210000
DTSTAMP:20230706T195119Z
CREATED:20230706T195054Z
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UID:10001247-1689708600-1689714000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Break Bread with Youth Leaders: Tackling Contested SRHR Issues
DESCRIPTION:Location: Ruhondo Room\, Lemigo Hotel\, Kigali (this is a partner side event at Women Deliver 2023) \nA fun youth-led event to discuss the role of youth in SRHR over dinner with nine youth leaders from Africa\, Asia and the Middle East. \nDescription: Join us for an engaging side session to connect and network with your peers on youth-led solutions to SRHR challenges in nine different countries. \nThis is an in-person-only event and spaces are limited – please register early to secure your spot! \nWhat to Expect: You’ll be able to connect with nine youth leaders from Africa\, Asia and the Middle East. Using a world café style\, you’ll hear the lived\, first-hand experiences of youth leaders advocating for contested SRHR issues in their communities\, such as access to safe and legal abortion\, comprehensive contraceptive care and comprehensive sexuality education. \nThis event is brought to you by Oxfam Canada\, Oxfam Québec and Oxfam Novib. \nFood: This is a catered event! A buffet will be provided and participants will be able to help themselves as they rotate between the tables. \nThis event is funded by the Government of Canada and the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. \nPlease register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/break-bread-with-youth-leaders-tackling-contested-srhr-issues-tickets-659362780827
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/break-bread-with-youth-leaders-tackling-contested-srhr-issues/
LOCATION:Lemigo Hotel – Ruhondo Room\, Kigali Rwanda\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230721
DTSTAMP:20230706T130747Z
CREATED:20230706T124003Z
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UID:10001964-1689552000-1689897599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:A Canadian guide to Women Deliver 2023 -  Official and unofficial side events\, sessions and activities to check out during the conference
DESCRIPTION:The Women Deliver 2023 (WD2023) conference will take place in Kigali\, Rwanda from July 17 to 20! CanWaCH will be hosting a networking reception on Wednesday\, July 19 for Canadian partners and key global partners in attendance. If you are attending Women Deliver in-person\, please register here to book your spot. \nWe will also participate in a side event\, Investing in Community Health Workers for Health Equity\, co-hosted by two CanWaCH Members\, Results Canada and UNICEF Canada\, on July 20.  \nBelow is a list of the official and unofficial side events\, sessions and activities being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners!  \nThis is a living resource that we will continue to update before and during Women Deliver 2023. Have an event to add? Please contact us at info@CanWaCH.ca or fill out this survey to tell us about your event and attendance. All times are in local time.  \nSunday\, July 16:\n\nTogether we move \n\n7 p.m. to 9 p.m. \nJoin us in Kigali for an inspiring networking reception hosted by the African Women’s Development Fund\, Equality Fund\, and the Government of Canada as we celebrate the power of partnership for gender equality. \nTuesday\, July 18:\n\nTransformative power of education on gender equality: Local African approaches \n\n12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.  \nVirtual session held by Programme CLE\, a canadian voluntary cooperation program implemented by Fondation Paul Gérin Lajoie\, Éducation internationale et la Fédération des cégeps.  \n\nEvidence in action: data-driven advocacy for sexual and reproductive health \n\n1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.\, Room MH 4.2  \nHosted by Guttmacher Institute\, African Institute for Policy Development\, Action Canada for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights\, and Public Health Ambassadors Uganda  \n\nL’inclusion financière comme levier d’autonomisation et de justice économiques (Financial inclusion as a lever for economic empowerment and justice) \n\n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  \nVirtual session held by Développement international Desjardins (DID) \n\nLaunch of the Global Contraception Policy Atlas \n\n3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.\, Room MH 1.1  \nHosted by European Parliamentary Forum\, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights\, Arab Institute for Women at LAU\, Africa Region Office (ARO)\, IPPF\, Fòs Feminista\, Organon \n\nAmidst world crisis\, a feminist approach to gender and hunger \n\n5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lemigo Hotel  \nHosted by Action Against Hunger \n\nBreak bread with youth leaders: tackling contested SRHR issues\n\n7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ruhondo Room\, Lemigo Hotel \nPlanned in coordination with Oxfam Quebec\, Oxfam Novib and Oxfam Canada.  \nWednesday\, July 19:\n\nInclusive and empowered feminists movements through practical intersectional approach/ Mouvements féministes inclusifs et autonomisés grâce à l’intersectionnalité mise en pratique \n\n1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in room #AD10.2 \nHosted by Humanity & Inclusion \n\nBridging the gap: Delivering SRH and economic empowerment for girls\n\n1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in room #AD12.1 \nCo-facilitated by Kore Global  \n\nAdvancing SHRH through safe spaces in the oPt and Ghana\n\n 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nVirtual Session held by Oxfam-Québec Power to Choose and partners from Ghana and the OPT  \n\nPromoting social justice through youth and women’s engagement and leadership in health \n\n5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Kigali Convention Center.  \nHosted by Partners in Health\, Inshuti mu Buzima (IMB)\, and University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)  \n\nNetworking reception alongside Women Deliver 2023 hosted by CanWaCH\n\n5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heaven Restaurant – No 13KN 29 St\, Kigali \nWe look forward to providing a space for Canadian delegates and our global partners to connect with one another\, share learnings and galvanize momentum for the work that lies ahead to ensure that women and girls\, everywhere\, are able to realize their right to thrive in full health.  \nRegister here \nThursday\, July 20:\n\nEquality against hunger fresk\n\n07 a.m. to 08:30 a.m. at Lemigo Hotel\, room NashoKG 624 St\, Kigali\, Rwanda \ \nWe have the pleasure of inviting you to the Action Against Hunger side event to live a creative experience to discover\, understand\, and take individual and collective action to fight gender inequalities in hunger\, with a feminist and intersectional approach. If you want to learn more about the link between Hunger and Women\, to meet our team\, and to spend a very interesting and collaborative morning together (with french breakfast) please join us! \nInformation and registration details: https://forms.office.com/e/WcU8Pf5f8J \n\nPeople Power! Investing in community health workers for health equity\n\nBreakfast 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.. Panel 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.\, Room #AD11\, Kigali Convention Centre \nHosted by Results Canada and UNICEF Canada \n\nWho’s got the power? Feminist approaches to decolonizing – How and what we know\n\n11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kigali Convention Centre \nSide event hosted by Save the Children  \n\nCatalyzing collective action through gender transformative nutrition\n\n 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nVirtual session hosted by World Vision Canada\, University of Toronto\, Nutrition International\, CARE Canada\, CARE USA\, Save the Children Canada\, Bruyère Institute\, Action Against Hunger Canada\, HealthBridge  \nHere are some of the organizations hosting exhibits and booths during the conference – be sure to check them out! \n\nMédecins du Monde: S53 \nDéveloppement international Desjardins (DID): K36\nOrbis Canada: K3. Orbis has also contributed to the IAPB’s booth\, K9. 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/women-deliver-2023-events/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Gender identity\, sexual diversity and health equity in public health
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous French interpretation and live closed captioning. \nPublic health has a critical role to play in stopping hate\, violence\, and harm against the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities starts with using inclusive language in practice\, research\, and policy\, providing gender-affirming care\, and addressing stigma\, discrimination\, and other structural and social determinants of health. \nJoin us as we learn from a panel of folks working actively in the 2SLGBTQI+ space to support community and public health action on inequities related to gender and sexual identity. This webinar will review foundational concepts and practical applications to support the Canadian public health field to understand and act on improving health inequities for the 2SLGBTQI+ populations. \nIn this webinar\, panelists will:\n\nexplore how structural and social determinants of health intersect with gender identity and sexual diversity;\nillustrate the importance of pronouns and explore how to incorporate inclusive language and care into practice\, research\, and policy; and\nidentify practical examples of how public health can improve health equity for sexual and gender diverse populations.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis webinar will be of interest to anybody looking to build individual and organizational capacity to improve health inequities for 2SLGBTQI+ populations\, including but not limited to public health practitioners\, decision-makers\, policymakers\, community organizations\, educators\, and researchers. \nRegistration for this webinar will be limited. \nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gender-identity-sexual-diversity-and-health-equity-in-public-health-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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UID:10001940-1689253200-1689258600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Gender identity\, sexual diversity and health equity in public health
DESCRIPTION:Public health has a critical role to play in stopping hate\, violence\, and harm against the 2SLGBTQI+ community. Action on health equity for people with diverse gender and sexual identities starts with using inclusive language in practice\, research\, and policy\, providing gender-affirming care\, and addressing stigma\, discrimination\, and other structural and social determinants of health. \nJoin us as we learn from a panel of folks working actively in the 2SLGBTQI+ space to support community and public health action on inequities related to gender and sexual identity. This webinar will review foundational concepts and practical applications to support the Canadian public health field to understand and act on improving health inequities for the 2SLGBTQI+ populations. \nIn this webinar\, panelists will:\n\nexplore how structural and social determinants of health intersect with gender identity and sexual diversity;\nillustrate the importance of pronouns and explore how to incorporate inclusive language and care into practice\, research\, and policy; and\nidentify practical examples of how public health can improve health equity for sexual and gender diverse populations.\n\nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gender-identity-sexual-diversity-and-health-equity-in-public-health/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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UID:10001966-1688720400-1688724000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Advocacy and Access to Safe Abortion: Addressing Neglected Areas of SRHR
DESCRIPTION:Date and time: July 7th\, 2023  – 09:00 AM (EDT) \nJoin us for an engaging virtual discussion with speakers from Zambia\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, and Canada. We will explore programmatic approaches to address neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)\, including comprehensive safe abortion services and advocacy efforts. This discussion will include lessons learned from our Her Future\, Her Choice project\, funded by Global Affairs Canada. \nRegister now for the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1fnJxCC0QL-4zJEKBQyCzQ#/registration
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advocacy-and-access-to-safe-abortion-addressing-neglected-areas-of-srhr/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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UID:10001959-1687960800-1687966200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:New findings: Canadian perspectives on ODA and Canada on the world stage
DESCRIPTION:Join CanWaCH and members of the Public Opinion Research Working Group (PORWG) as Abacus Data offers a sneak peek at our June 2023 survey of Canadians on international development assistance and Canada’s role on the world stage. \nDavid Coletto\, Chairman and CEO of Abacus Data\, will share polling results and related insights to help inform public engagement\, stakeholder engagement and other activities by CanWaCH members and partners. \n\nRegister today!\n\n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/new-findings-canadian-perspectives-on-oda-and-canada-on-the-world-stage/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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UID:10001944-1687521600-1687525200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Talking Data Equity
DESCRIPTION:Impact Measurement and Causal Analysis with an equity lens. Heather Krause spent the first 20 years of her career as a statistician working on these types of projects. Let’s look at how to conduct these analyses with equity. \nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. \nAs a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equity-2/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T160000
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UID:10001938-1687426200-1687449600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Advancing Biodiversity-Positive Nature-Based Climate Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions (NbS) that conserve\, restore and sustainably use biodiversity and ecosystems hold promise in helping people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. But it is often a challenge to achieve measurable gains for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning\, while also achieving wins for society and for climate adaptation. \nOn June 22\, join AKFC and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) for a special hybrid event which will be followed by a networking lunch for in-person participants\, and a community of practice meeting focusing on NbS for climate and biodiversity led by Global Affairs Canada (GAC). \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advancing-biodiversity-positive-nature-based-climate-solutions/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:World Refugee Day Building a Brighter Future: A Migrant and Refugee In-Person Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Event Teaser: We cordially invite you to join us on World Refugee Day for a truly inspiring event that has the power to change lives. “Building a Brighter Future: A Migrant and Refugee In-Person Town Hall” is a must-attend gathering taking place in Ottawa that promises to be a powerful and unforgettable experience. \nDescription: We cordially invite you to join us on World Refugee Day for a truly inspiring event that has the power to change lives. “Building a Brighter Future: A Migrant and Refugee In-Person Town Hall” is a must-attend gathering taking place in Ottawa that promises to be a powerful and unforgettable experience. \nWe are bringing together distinguished experts from our country program offices in Colombia\, Peru\, Ecuador\, and Nigeria as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Representative to Canada\, to discuss the work being done to address these challenges and the steps needed to move forward. \nWill you be part of a vital conversation\, learn from others’ experiences\, and play a critical role in building a brighter future for migrants and refugees?\nThis is your chance to help us strengthen our collective efforts to create a more just and equitable world. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-refugee-day-building-a-brighter-future-a-migrant-and-refugee-in-person-town-hall/
LOCATION:Westin Ottawa\, 11 Colonel By Dr\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 9H4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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UID:10001215-1687267800-1687276800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:IGH Listening Tour: Community Partner Townhall (In-Person and Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Who should attend: Individuals and representatives from community organizations with an interest in sex- and gender-based health research\, those working toward health equity for people of any and all genders in all their diversity\, patient partners and people with lived experiences navigating healthcare systems\, and/or people with ideas about advancing community-engaged health research. \n‘Who should attend’ descriptions are just a guide. Participants are also welcome to attend multiple sessions. \nProgram: After a brief presentation about IGH’s past impacts and future directions by Scientific Director\, Angela Kaida\, we will open the floor to hear participants’ visions for the future of sex and gender science\, and the priorities that IGH should centre in our next Strategic Plan. The event will close with an opportunity for informal networking. \nEvent format: This is a hybrid event. Attendees can register to participate in-person or virtually. \n\nIn-person location: University of Toronto Sandford Fleming Building\, 10 King’s College Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S 3G4 (exact room will be sent out closer to the event date)\nVirtual participation: Zoom (link will be sent out closer to the event date)\n\nThis event is being held on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat\, the Seneca\, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/igh-listening-tour-community-partner-townhall-in-person-and-virtual/
LOCATION:University of Toronto\, 10 King's College Road\, Toronto\, ON\, M5S3G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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UID:10001936-1687192200-1687197600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Migrants\, Refugees\, and Societies: World Development Report 2023 Launch
DESCRIPTION:About 184 million people—2.3 percent of the world’s population—live outside of their country of nationality. Almost half of them are in low- and middle-income countries. With global economic imbalances\, climate change\, and other complex factors\, migration will become increasingly necessary in the decades to come\, with the potential to deepen development challenges. However\, the authors of the World Bank’s 2023 World Development Report assert that if migration is managed well\, it can result in prosperity and help to achieve the SDGs. \nOn June 19\, join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and Cooperation Canada for an engaging discussion centered on the launch of the 2023 World Development Report. Join us to learn directly from the report’s 2023 Co-Director\, Çağlar Özden\, about the World Bank’s proposed framework to maximize the positive impact of global migration. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/migrants-refugees-and-societies-world-development-report-2023-launch/
LOCATION:Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat\, 199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1K6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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UID:10001956-1687168800-1687179600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The Canadian Centre of Expertise on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation Canada are pleased to invite you to the 2023 GAC Dialogue on PSEAH\, which will be held virtually on June 19th. \nGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cooperation Canada will virtually host the third dialogue on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). The objective of the 2023 dialogue is to reinforce our sector’s collective action by regaining momentum toward the prevention and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) in the Canadian international development and humanitarian sector. This year’s dialogue aims to reinforce the international development and humanitarian assistance sector’s collective action by regaining momentum toward the prevention and response to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) in our sector. \nDuring this key convening opportunity\, we will engage with GAC on PSEAH and hear some of their latest updates\, brainstorm and have interactive discussions in order for us to strategize collaboratively to strengthen our sector’s capacity to prevent SEAH. \nRegister today to attend the 2023 GAC Dialogue on PSEAH!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-canadian-centre-of-expertise-on-the-prevention-of-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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UID:10001954-1687132800-1687391999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Canadian Evaluation Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Société québécoise d’évaluation de programme will be hosting the next annual conference of the Canadian Evaluation Society which will take place from June 19 to 21\, 2023 at the Hilton Hotel in Quebec City. The conference will be preceded by professional development workshops on June 17 and 18 and followed by international sharing sessions on June 22.\n\nWhether you are a public servant\, a consultant\, an evaluation practitioner\, an educator\, a researcher or an evaluation user\, this event is for you. This annual conference is an opportunity to enable the various actors to meet\, train\, and share their experiences.  \nA programme developed with care will rally renowned speakers\, address the theme “Evaluation in a changing world“\, focus on complementary considerations such as: how does evaluation evolve\, how to manage the complexity of change\, what change should occur in evaluation practice and what are the challenges of professionalization?  \nIt is around these topics that we hope to find you numerous for this great annual gathering.  \nLooking forward to seeing you! \nClick here to register for the event!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2023-canadian-evaluation-society-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Quebec\, 1100 Rene Levesque East\, Quebec City\, Quebec\, G1R 4P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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UID:10001237-1687003200-1687008600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:2023 Youth Vision Summit - Networking Lunch
DESCRIPTION:As part of the summit\, we are opening up a networking lunch session for any youth or professionals in international cooperation and development\, humanitarian aid\, and social justice advocacy to engage with our summit participants looking to deepen their global impact. \nWe look forward to building valuable connections with impressive youth changemakers\, like-minded peers\, and humanitarian practitioners. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2023-youth-vision-summit-networking-lunch/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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UID:10001217-1686992400-1687021200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Vision Summit
DESCRIPTION:World Vision Canada and its National Youth Council co-hosting the Youth Vision Summit\, a full-day conference\, at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto on June 17th. The event is catered for youth aged 16-24\, who are passionate about global issues and looking to dive deeper into advocacy and impact-making.​​​​​​​ No experience required. \nIt will be an exciting space for young people to learn how to: \n\nInfluence change through advocacy\,\nMeet advocates and refugees from around the world who are making an impact on issues impacting vulnerable children\nNetwork with like-minded peers and professionals in social justice work\, and\nConsult and provide input on WV’s future advocacy work\n\nOne of the highlights includes a virtual panel of global Changemakers from Brazil\, Ecuador\, Ghana and Canada who have advocated on a variety of topics affecting young people including ending violence in their communities\, ending child marriage\, child labour\, armed recruitment of children\, sexual violence\, FGM and online exploitation. \nAs part of the summit\, join our global impact networking lunch during the summit from 12:00 -1:15 p.m. to share your passions and experience in the international development / justice / advocacy sphere! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TJQGSaQgiSqV6WyB7 \nYouth Vision Summit Details: \nLocation: Centre for Social Innovation (192 Spadina Ave. Toronto) \nDate: June 17\, 2023 \nTime: 8:45 Registration to 5:30 p.m. (Lunch and refreshments provided) \nTo see the full agenda and to register visit the website
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-vision-summit/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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UID:10001229-1686920400-1686925800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Free from discrimination\, violence and coercion: Upholding the right to bodily autonomy and informed consent for women and girls with disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Humanity & Inclusion (HI)\, the International Disability Alliance (IDA) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) invite you to a panel discussion as part of a side event to the 16th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP16). \nDrawing on the lived experiences of women and girls with disabilities and healthcare providers\, the panel will identify gaps in existing informed consent guidelines\, and showcase examples of good practices to ensure the right to bodily autonomy is upheld for women and girls with disabilities when accessing SRHR services. \nLive simultaneous translation will be provided in French\, Spanish\, International Sign & BSL. Live CART captioning will be provided in English & French. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/free-from-discrimination-violence-and-coercion-upholding-the-right-to-bodily-autonomy-and-informed-consent-for-women-and-girls-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Talking Data Equity
DESCRIPTION:Join us with special guest Artrese Morrison\, Senior Director of Programs at Health Leads USA. We will work through a live demonstration and discussion of designing a survey with an equity lens. \n\n\nTalking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a community\, we share our experiences going from wanting to embed equity in your data work to actually feeling competent doing so. \nFeel free to join every week or occasionally and stay as long as you like. There are opportunities to ask questions live from experts and beginners alike. \n\n\n\nClick here to join!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/talking-data-equity/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Canada and the New Global Financing Pact
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about how can Canada support reforms of the Multilateral Development Banks and share its Special Drawing Rights to raise billions more to fight climate change and better prepare for pandemics in the lead up to the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact being held this month in Paris by President Macron. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/lunch-and-learn-canada-and-the-new-global-financing-pact/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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