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Join FINCA’s new President and CEO, Andree Simon, and FINCA Board Member Jordan Greenaway for an intimate conversation on the future of financial inclusion and social enterprise for women. Click here to register!
Calgary: March 8, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bridgette Bar Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring […]
Inequities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) throughout the world mean that certain population subgroups have systematically worse health outcomes and poorer access to services and interventions than others. Addressing inequities in SRMNCAH is central to achieving universal health coverage, protecting human rights, advancing gender equality, combating discrimination and improving the […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am ET for a panel discussion on successfully engaging men for gender equality. Co-sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this panel will draw on initiatives, programs and experiences from World Vision Canada's partnership with World Vision Tanzania, as well as Equimundo's work in Rwanda and HOPEM Network's work in […]
DATE: March 15 at 12:00pm ET, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT, 1:00pm AT Yes, we can #EndTB by 2030. Despite being preventable and largely treatable, tuberculosis (TB) takes the lives of 1.6 million people, and is one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, second only to COVID-19. This webinar will focus on how people […]
Women are 70% of the health and care workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. This is The XX Paradox in Health. Around the world, women health workers are shaping health and leading health in their communities but are underpaid, often unpaid, undervalued and under protected. Six million women community health workers are subsidizing […]
In honor of World Water Day on March 22 and the UN Conference on Water, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD), in partnership with Operation Eyesight Universal and the University of Calgary, Alberta Council for Global Cooperation, highlight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) as diseases needing equitable access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) […]
Heure : 16.00 – 17.30 (CET) – 10.00 – 11.30 (HEC) Inscriptions : Les inscriptions sont gratuites. Le lien de connexion au webinaire vous sera communiqué après votre inscription. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/decoloniser-savoirs Résumé Ce webinaire est le second d’une série sur le thème de la décolonisation des savoirs et des pratiques en promotion de la santé. L’objectif […]
Location: IDRC offices: 45 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor Date and time: March 28, 2023 9:00 AM-10:30 AM To attend virtually: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 222 179 504 096 Passcode: ngQyy9 Despite the progress that have been made with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the conceptual and practical levels, […]
Toronto: March 28, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Archeo Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring 2023! […]
Montreal: March 30, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bar George Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in spring […]
You’re invited to share your views to advance sex and gender science at the CIHR-IGH Listening Tour. The Institute of Gender and Health wants to hear from you! Under the leadership of our new Scientific Director, Dr. Angela Kaida, IGH is embarking on a Listening Tour and national planning process to co-create a new strategic plan to […]
CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Session Monday, April 3rd - Friday, April 7th. For more information and to register, click here.
The 20th Skoll World Forum will take place April 12–14, 2023 in Oxford, UK to celebrate 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress. Visit our FAQs page for the latest information as it’s posted. In the spirit of collective action, we annually convene our growing network to collaborate on social and environmental […]
Join Beacon North Strategies for an exciting online event on Monday, April 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST as we explore the potential of Chat GPT and AI in public affairs. Hosted by Stephanie Mitton, founder of Beacon North Strategies, this event is designed to provide valuable insights and actionable strategies for improving […]
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am EST Location: Borden, Ladner and Gervais LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400, Toronto, SOS Children’s Villages Canada is proud to welcome Ingrid Johansen, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages International, to speak at a very special Speaker Series event. Moderated by Cooperation […]
Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change and Microbial Threats In Conjunction With: The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2023 & The AAHCI Global Innovation Forum 2023 Washington Hilton, Washington DC April 14-16, 2023 In-person Satellite Sessions: April 13, 2023 Virtual Satellite Sessions: April 3-7, 2023 Join colleagues from around the world at CUGH2023. […]
Hosted in Ottawa on April 18 and 19, the summit will bring together organizations and institutions engaged in health and rights programming within the international cooperation sector
Ottawa: April 18, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is happy to share that we will be coming to a city near you as a part of our CanWaCH Dialogues in […]
We offer webinars for charities and qualified donees throughout the year on a variety of topics. These webinars provide great information on important subjects that will benefit your day to day operations and help you meet your obligations as a charity. The webinars will be hosted on Microsoft Teams live events. Your registration information will […]
This panel discussion focuses on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada, as well as the many systemic barriers and challenges they face in accessing healthcare and mental health support. The panelists will also discuss the importance of reproductive justice, including its history, the need for […]
The course is now full, please reach out to Erin Jex to be put on the waiting list CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the ninth offering of our virtual Gender Equality Training sessions! Designed to build the confidence and capacity of the CanWaCH membership in the application of gender transformative programming in women, adolescent and […]
A new Auditor General report concluded that Global Affairs Canada was unable to demonstrate how Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) contributed to improving gender equality in low- and middle-income countries. Significant weaknesses in Global Affairs Canada’s information management practices prevented it from assessing outcomes and reporting completely to Parliament and Canadians. How might INGOs […]
Game-changers for achieving the Global Goals by 2030 DATES: May 6-8, Ottawa ON Results Canada is hosting a National Conference in-person in Ottawa this spring! On May 6-7, you will be able to connect with volunteers and partners, learn new skills through interactive workshops, and hear from advocacy champions from around the world so you […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to explore: systemic racism and discrimination in the workplace; how power and privilege manifest themselves, explore how to eliminate biases, and define pathways for accountability to […]
In preparation for Global Affairs Canada's upcoming Resilient Health System for All call for proposals, CanWaCH is excited to provide a space for members and partners to seek out funding partnerships and potential collaborative opportunities. This meet-up will connect potential applicants with one another to share alignments within your funding concepts and consider ways to bolster your […]
CanWaCH and the Youth Working Group are excited to host youth, young professionals and professionals responsible for youth engagement to create a community of practice where members can share and discuss challenges, lessons learned, emerging trends, and best practices.
Registration for Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit, is now open!
We are pleased to invite you all to a vibrant discussion, led by colleagues from Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria, Senegal and Canada, on lessons learned from the development, implementation, and results of the Gender Equality Strategy of the Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and Children (SHOW) project; all curated in one open-source Compendium of Promising Practices in Gender Transformative Health Programming. […]
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world? Are you interested in connecting with like-minded changemakers from all over Canada? If so, Plan International Canada invites you to apply to our free Youth Summit in Toronto from Thursday, May 25, to Sunday, May 28! Designed by Plan International Canada’s Youth Council, the […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to explore: systemic racism and discrimination in the workplace; how power and privilege manifest themselves, explore how to eliminate biases, and define pathways for accountability to […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is excited to present ‘The CoLabs: One Year In’, a presentation by the second iteration of the Canadian Collaborative for Global Health! The Collaborative brings together Canadian and global partners to generate solutions to urgent data challenges in global health and gender equality. Join us on […]
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. Click here to […]
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. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on operationalizing data equity. As a […]
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). Drawing on the lived experiences of women and girls […]
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. It will […]
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. We look forward to building valuable connections with impressive youth changemakers, like-minded peers, and humanitarian practitioners. Click […]
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. Whether you are a […]
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. Global 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 […]
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 […]
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. ‘Who should attend’ […]
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. Description: We […]
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. On June 22, join AKFC […]
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. Talking Data Equity is a series of weekly drop-in conversations addressing questions with people who are working on […]
Join CanWaCH and members of the Public Opinion Research Working Group 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.
Date and time: July 7th, 2023 - 09:00 AM (EDT) Join 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 […]
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. […]
This webinar will be delivered in English with simultaneous French interpretation and live closed captioning. 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, […]
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. We will also participate […]
Location: Ruhondo Room, Lemigo Hotel, Kigali (this is a partner side event at Women Deliver 2023) A 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. Description: Join us for an engaging side session to connect and network with your […]
Please note: To attend this session, you must register for the Women Deliver Virtual Conference. Interested 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. Description: Safe spaces can increase access to information on […]
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 […]
Weighting and data equity. What are weights? How do you apply them to data? And why does all this matter for data equity? Talking 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 […]
Connect with peers in public health from around the world. We're here to make magic happen through community! Find friends, mentors, a partner to launch a project with, a career bestie, or someone who will connect you with your next opportunity. Anything is possible during these social hours! Click here to register!
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. Climate crisis is a health crisis. It poses one of the most significant threats to global health, and urgent collective […]
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 […]
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. This workshop will approach communications […]
Join special guest Dr. Lashawn Richburg-Hayes to discuss the application of data equity in educational effectiveness research. Talking 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 […]
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. Talking 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 […]
Our special guest, Kelsie Action, is an expert on how to communicate science in plain language – and why this matters for data equity. Talking 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 […]
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. Tune 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 […]
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! Finding ways to integrate anti-racist principles into how we do and think about our […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues will discuss the progress that has been made and how it's impacting communities on the ground and explore the challenges we face in the fight […]
As we approach ICPD+30 next year, we invite young people like you to come together and share your urgent and emerging priorities, reflections, and calls to action for ICPD. dialogues will discuss the progress that has been made and how it's impacting communities on the ground and explore the challenges we face in the fight […]
What do strong community partnerships look like to you? Cuso and VIDEA are teaming up and hosting a community conversation. Join us August 31st 10am-4pm (drop in anytime)! There will be food and door prizes! Everyone is welcome and honorariums will be provided. Register at the link below! We look forward to seeing you there! […]
? Join Us for the BBQ Engage and Connect Event at Parc Lafontaine, Montreal! ?? Calling all members of the Carrefour International team, as well as individuals from the public who are interested in volunteering or international cooperation! We're thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated event, the BBQ Engage and Connect, taking place […]
Don’t miss our second sector wide session on Culturally Competent Engagement!
Humanitarian crises disproportionately affect women, girls, and gender-diverse people. From natural disasters to conflict, women and girls have their family and social networks disrupted, are exposed to an increase in gender-based violence (GBV), lose access to critical sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and have existing gender inequalities further exacerbated post-crisis. As a result, there […]
A Side Event during UNGA 78 and the SDG Summit
By the Government of Honduras, Organized by PMNCH, FIA Foundation, Plan International, UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF This high-level dialogue hosted by the Government of Honduras will convene Member States to amplify the adolescent- and youth-specific commitments announced at the 2023 SDG Summit by Member States, as part of the 1.8 Billion Young People for Change advocacy […]
Gender norms and practices result in women and girls shouldering a disproportionate amount of unpaid care work around the world. This unequal distribution of care work greatly impacts their access to education and economic opportunities and is a root cause of their social and economic disempowerment. As a result, there is a great need to […]
Good Neighbors International supports clean water initiatives across the globe, which not only has direct impact on community health, but also supports children's education, gender equality and stable livelihoods. Throughout the month of September, Good Neighbors Canada is running their Step4Water fundraiser event, fundraising to build water wells in rural Zambia. But, why do we […]
In a relaxed atmosphere, come and discuss volunteering opportunities in international cooperation. In the 5 to 7 style formula, you will meet people working in different organizations of the volunteer cooperation program, as well as other people interested in international cooperation like yourself. From 6:00 p.m., appetizers will be offered to participants. It will also […]
Join Medical Herstory for our annual Feminist Health Conference on September 23rd and 24th, as we focus on reviewing the past year of feminist health and discuss the changes that have occured, the current issues and breakthroughs in the field, all while celebrating growth and empowerment. Through keynote speakers, research sharing, an interactive workshop, panel […]
The capacity to effect change in a capitalist society is founded on the ability to resource the system change process. We have heard often that funders, financial resources, financial structures and prioritization pose barriers to building the steps to more anti-racist and decolonial organizations. We are so excited to have VIDEA joining us again, this […]
Explore innovative approaches to advancing gender equality! Gender equality stands as an enduring journey marked by steadfast progress amid persistent challenges. By dismantling barriers to education, economic participation, healthcare, and decision-making, gender equality not only benefits individuals but also fosters broader societal advancement. Through initiatives like the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), the Canadian […]
While digital spaces have become a game-changer in advancing gender equality, they also mirror the systemic divides that exist in the physical world. This has created new ways for women, girls, and gender-diverse people to be isolated, exploited, abused, harassed, silenced, and excluded. In particular, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV)* - - has become a growing […]
This event brings together a panel of Canadian experts (CEs) deployed by the TAP-EDM team around the world who specialize in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) projects. Through the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) implementation, we will explore how Canada is strengthening international government systems, addressing gender equality in a cross-cutting way. How does Canadian […]
Hear how vocational training is empowering women in Ethiopia through financial independence. On Thursday, September 28th, the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation will be at Good Earth Coffeehouse Seasons (Building #14, 455 Sterling Lyon Parkway) with Deborah Northcott, co-founder of Real Humanitarian (formerly Canadian Humanitarian). Real Humanitarian, an MCIC member, is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged […]
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World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline, the mood was somber. Stark global tensions alongside inadequate SDG progress made for a tough outlook for the next seven years. In the words of Secretary-General António Guterres, “halfway to 2030 […]
What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the SDGs, and to figure out how we can do even better in the future. We'll be hearing from leaders, sharing our stories and ideas, and […]
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in global health research, policy, and practice. The 2023 Canadian Conference on Global Health will […]
The What Works Global Summit is the largest event of its kind, bringing together researchers, leaders in evidence-based decisionmaking and practitioners to share the latest evidence synthesis research, research methods and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities worldwide. This year, the What Works Global Summit (WWGS 2023) will be an […]
Join us on October 18, 2023 to celebrate Aura Freedom’s 10-year anniversary at the legendary El Mocambo in Toronto. A Day After Freedom is an event to celebrate a decade of Aura Freedom’s work eradicating Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking…and to talk about what’s next. October 18, 2023. 6PM. El Mocambo. 464 Spadina Ave, […]
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to join our book club series, Global Reads. Join us on October 23rd for another captivating Global Reads session on From Development to Democracy: The Transformation of Modern Asia. We will be joined by the esteemed co-author, Joseph Wong, a renowned scholar in comparative politics, to dive into […]
We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of 25 years of ZMQ Global, our international non-governmental organization. Originally founded in 1998 in India, ZMQ is dedicated to using technology in critical social issues to improve and save the lives of the poor and marginalized. For a quarter of a century, we have tirelessly […]
Join us in person for the inaugural BC Children’s and BC Women’s (CW) Practice-Based Research Conference on October 25, 2023.
To help overcome barriers to participation for our in-person conference next year, we are organizing our second Virtual Global Health Week, October 30 to November 3, 2023.
Join AKFC, in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, for the Ottawa launch of the Lancet Commission’s report on “Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality”. Some of the report’s authors, partners, and field experts will join us to discuss the research findings and […]
November 3rd marks “One Health Day”, an annual, worldwide campaign to bring attention to the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health.
On November 8, SickKids Centre for Global Child Health Co-director, Dr. Zulgiqar A. Bhutta, is giving a lecture in conjunction with the 2023 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research he was awarded this year for his leadership in maternal and child health. Register: https://t.co/ARUIB2JuXI
Gender lens investing is an approach that integrates a gender analysis into investment analysis and decision-making to better inform investment decisions and advance gender equality. However, gender experts and finance organizations often lack the capacity to integrate their analyses. This problem exists in traditional banks or microfinance institutions where women often still struggle to access […]
As the midpoint of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, the Mothers Matter Centre is orchestrating a national virtual event. This event aims to reflect on Canada's progress toward achieving Agenda 2030. Over the past five years, approximately 1.3 million newcomers have made Canada their permanent home. Despite Canada's notable ranking on […]
We invite you to join us on Nov 16 for Innovating For Change: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy! Pre-event cocktail reception: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Event: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Panel 1: Championing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights through Community-Centered Advocacy. Panel 2: Examine the role of media in […]
We invite you and the Seva Canada community to join us at our 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 17, to celebrate the successes of the past year, and look forward to the work ahead. We will be taking the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the leadership of our program partners, whose vision and expertise […]
November 20 is recognized as National Child Day in Canada, and World Children’s Day internationally. November 20 is Canada’s official day to celebrate their rights in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Hosted in partnership with BGC Canada, Equitas, the National Reconciliation Program at Save the Children Canada, Plan Canada, the […]
How did FIT’s SMOs advance gender equality and empower women and girls in their short-term testing projects? Join us on Wednesday November 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST to learn about our evaluation approach and insights. Measuring gender equality in the innovation space is both new and complex. Informed by our findings and […]
Registration is now open for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on November 22!
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Amref Health Africa in Canada! This virtual panel event will be an opportunity to reflect on the Canada/Africa partnerships for health, celebrate the impact and milestones achieved, and discuss the opportunities and solutions from within Africa that lie ahead with key subject matter experts. Meet The Panel: […]
