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SUMMARY:One Woman Can
DESCRIPTION:Join us on International Women’s Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2\n\n\n\n“One Woman Can” will bring together experts from around the world to discuss and challenge us to make space for dialogue and action to ensure the human rights of women are upheld. The positive ripple effects of women’s economic empowerment\, including safety\, health\, and pursuing a dignified livelihood\, are undeniable.\n\nThe event will be moderated by Catherine Clark\, renowned communications expert\, founder of ‘The Honest Talk’ podcast and a former CARE Canada Board member. Our International Women’s Day topic will be illuminated by the following experts:\n\n\n\nSofiaSprechmann Siniero\, Secretary General\, CARE International\nDr. Deepmala Mahla\, Vice President\, Humanitarian Affairs\, CARE USA\nEmrul Hasan\, Vice President\, Global Programs\, CARE Canada\n\n\n\nPlease join us from 11 AM to 12 PM PST\n\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/one-woman-can/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T130000
DTSTAMP:20230228T184953Z
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SUMMARY:Femmes et climat : impact et solutions - atelier introductif
DESCRIPTION:Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions ! \nÀ travers cet atelier d’initiation vous serez amené-e-s à repenser votre rapport à l’environnement. \nCe sera l’occasion de comprendre comment se matérialisent les inégalités de genre face aux changements climatiques et de voir comment les femmes sont au cœur des solutions et des transformations en termes de protection du climat. \nDate: 7 mars – 12h à 13h – en ligne et gratuit \nInscrivez-vous ici!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/femmes-et-climat-impact-et-solutions-atelier-introductif/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T190000
DTSTAMP:20230119T134413Z
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UID:10001852-1678122000-1678129200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Vancouver
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver: March 6\, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time \nVenue: 312 Main \nBuilding 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! \nOur members and partners have told us these in-person dialogues offer tremendous value in driving momentum towards new partnerships and collaboration. Help us wrap-up each day with a casual evening of discussion and networking open to our colleagues from across the CanWaCH membership and from the Canadian global health and international cooperation sector. \nREGISTER HERE \nCheck out other dates in our series of Dialogues: \n\nCalgary: March 8\, 2023\, 5-7 pm local time\nToronto: March 28\, 2023\, 5-7 pm local time\nMontreal: March 30\, 2023\, 5-7 pm local time\nOttawa: April 18\, 2023\, 5-7 pm local time
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canwach-dialogues-2023-vancouver/
LOCATION:312 Main\, 312 Main Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230306T173000
DTSTAMP:20230301T155918Z
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UID:10001183-1678120200-1678123800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology
DESCRIPTION:Plan International Canada\, Young Diplomats of Canada\, and Fora: Network for Change present Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology on Monday\, March 6th.  \nEVENT OVERVIEW\nThis collaborative event organized by Plan International Canada\, Young Diplomats of Canada and Fora: Network for Change will serve to amplify youth perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality. The youth-led event will be anchored in principles of intersectionality to ensure diverse voices are centered throughout and to provide space for youth leadership. The event will include a youth-led panel\, Q&A opportunities and meaningful networking to build a community of activists which will carry forth innovative tech solutions to advance gender equality. \nWhen: Monday\, March 6\, 2023 at 4:30pm EST \nWhere: Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\, 2nd Floor\, New York\n*Please note: This is an in-person event. \nWhat to expect: This youth-led event will amplify young experts’ perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality\, and will include a panel discussion\, an audience Q&A\, and the opportunity for meaningful networking and community-building among activists. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-experts-on-innovation-and-advancing-gender-equality-through-technolo/
LOCATION:Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\,  2nd Floor\,  New York\, Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN)\, 2nd Floor\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Youth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTSTAMP:20230306T175949Z
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UID:10001187-1678060800-1680220799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Exposition photographique SaKiFe à Québec
DESCRIPTION:Le reportage du photographe belge Christophe Smets témoigne des conséquences de l’accès restreint aux soins de santé pour les femmes du Kivu à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC).\n\nPour la première fois en Amérique du Nord\, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec accueille l’exposition SaKiFe (Kivu : les femmes et la santé) du 6 au 30 mars 2023 dans le cadre du mois de la Francophonie. Le reportage du photographe belge Christophe Smets témoigne des conséquences de l’accès restreint aux soins de santé pour les femmes du Kivu à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC).\n\n\n\n\nPrésenté en partenariat avec la Délégation générale Wallonie-Bruxelles au Québec et Médecins du Monde Canada\, le reportage-photo est basé sur des instantanés de vie de femmes prestataires de soins\, de patientes et de survivantes des violences sexuelles par des groupes armés dans les provinces du Nord et du Sud-Kivu\, en lien notamment avec le travail du docteur Denis Mukwege\, prix Nobel de la Paix 2018. \nINFORMATION
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/exposition-photographique-sakife-a-quebec/
LOCATION:Assemblée nationale du Québec\, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires\, Québec City\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318
DTSTAMP:20221207T172319Z
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UID:10001129-1678060800-1679097599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:CSW67 (2023)
DESCRIPTION:The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023. \nRepresentatives of Member States\, UN entities\, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world are invited to contribute to the session. \nThemes\n\nPriority theme: Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls\nReview theme: Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls (agreed conclusions of the sixty-second session)\n\nBureau\nThe Bureau of the Commission plays a crucial role in facilitating the preparation for\, and in ensuring the successful outcome of the annual sessions of the Commission. Bureau members serve for two years. In line with ECOSOC decision 2002/234\, the Commission holds the first meeting of its subsequent session\, immediately following the closure of the regular session\, to elect new members of the Bureau as needed. \nThe Bureau for the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2023) comprises the following members: \n\nH.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini (South Africa)\, Chair (African States Group)\nH.E. Ms. Antje Leendertse (Germany)\, Vice-Chair (Western European and Other States Group)\nMr. Māris Burbergs (Latvia)\, Vice-Chair (Eastern European States Group)\nH.E. Ms. Maria del Carmen Squeff (Argentina)\, Vice-Chair designate (Latin American and Caribbean States Group)\nMs. Chimguundari Navaan-Yunden (Mongolia)\, Vice-Chair designate (Asia and Pacific States Group)\n\nPreparations\n\nExpert Group Meeting: Innovation and technological change\, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls\n\nSide Events\n\nInformation about side events and activities organized outside the formal programme of the session\n\nSession Outcomes\nThe outcome of the Commission’s consideration of the priority theme during its 67th session will take the form of agreed conclusions\, to be negotiated by all Member States. \nMore information regarding the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2023) to be uploaded as available in due time. \nNGO Participation\nRegistration for CSW67 will be open for ECOSOC accredited NGOs from 7 October 2022 till 27 January 2023. Please visit the Registration page for more information. \n\nOverview\nEligibility\nRegistration\nOpportunities for NGOs to address the Commission\nAccessibility\n\n  \nCSO REGISTRATION: https://whova.com/portal/registration/ngocs1_202303/?mc_cid=748768866a&mc_eid=66707ada4f
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/csw67-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
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UID:10001886-1677974400-1678319999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Resilient Health Systems for Africa: Re-envisioning the Future Now
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2023 will bring together Africa’s top thought leaders\, political figures\, innovators\, researchers\, policy makers\, health workers and community mobilisers for dialogue and action aimed at mainstreaming climate discourse into health policy conversations\, and vice versa. \nThe conference will kick off with the AHAIC 2023 Wogging event on 5th March to coincide with the Kigali Car Free Day\, which takes place every first and third Sunday of the month as part of efforts to make Kigali a green city and strengthen efforts to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This will be followed by three days of plenaries\, high level meetings\, workshops and networking sessions that will take place from 6th to 8th March. \nClick here for more informaton and to register.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/resilient-health-systems-for-africa-re-envisioning-the-future-now/
LOCATION:Kigali Convention Centre\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230304T133000
DTSTAMP:20230228T192851Z
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UID:10001902-1677931200-1677936600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the role of weight bias in sexual and reproductive healthcare and how we can challenge it in clinical encounters. \nOn March 4th at 12 PM EST\, Medical Herstory will be hosting a panel event titled ” The Size Stigma: Addressing Weight Bias in Reproductive Healthcare”. This event will be exploring the stigmas and unconscious biases surrounding weight within sexual and reproductive healthcare services. Through bolstering the voices of medical professionals and activists\, we hope to generate dialogue that challenges the biases and stigmas surrounding weight in reproductive healthcare settings. Join us for an important conversation surrounding gender health inequity and empowering yourself on the way to pave the road for change! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/the-size-stigma-addressing-weight-bias-in-reproductive-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230303T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20230303T153000
DTSTAMP:20230224T184551Z
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UID:10001890-1677852000-1677857400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:CSO-WHO DG Dialogue: Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global\, regional\, and country levels (FRA\, SPA)
DESCRIPTION:Dear Civil Society Organizations\, \nWe have the pleasure to invite you to participate in an interactive Dialogue with the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus\, on the theme “Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global\, regional and country levels”. The Dialogue will be virtual and take place on Friday 3 March 2023 at 2:00-3:30 pm CET (Paris\, Amsterdam\, Berlin\, GMT + 01:00). This invitation is open to all civil society members\, please share this invitation with your networks. \nThis dialogue is part of a series of CSO Dialogues with the WHO Director General to better understand civil society priorities and strengthen the important relationship between WHO and Civil Society Organizations. \nOrganized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation and IBP Network of Civil Society Organizations working in SRHR\, this dialogue will aim to: \n\nRe-affirm WHO’s commitment to CSO voices and priorities around sexual and reproductive health and rights\nDiscuss CSO priorities for SRHR\nPropose concrete actions to WHO engagement with CSOs working on SRHR.\n\nPlease find the link to register in advance to the dialogue “Priorities on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at global\, regional and country levels” on Friday 3 March 2023 at 2:00-3:30 pm CET below: \nhttps://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_15m6xb88S2aeHORiYmC-Xw \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nYou may wish to download the Zoom application. The dialogue will have interpretation in English\, French and Spanish. Once you have connected\, you can choose your language.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/cso-who-dg-dialogue-priorities-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-srhr-at-global-regional-and-country-levels-fra-spa/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230302T103000
DTSTAMP:20230228T185410Z
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UID:10001898-1677747600-1677753000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Postpartum Family Planning Integrated with MNCH and Nutrition: Best Practices and Lessons Learned in West Africa
DESCRIPTION:MNCH-N integrated PPFP and client-centered interventions have proven effective in significantly increasing the supply and use of FP and MNCH services in the Francophone West African region. \nThe Regional Community of Practice (CoP) integrated with MNCH-N aims to sustain the continuum of integrated antenatal and postnatal care services in the nine francophone West African countries (OP countries)\, and secondarily in the other ECOWAS countries. \nThis CoP is an opportunity to expand\, through evidence-based advocacy\, strategic partnerships and funding to accelerate the scaling up of integrated FPTP service delivery practices with maternal and newborn care and immunization. \nAs such\, the COP Steering Committee (WHO/AFRO\, WAHO\, FP2030\, SAGO\, Jhpiego\, UNFPA/WCARO\, USAID/WA\, and IntraHealth/INSPiRE- BMGF)\, in partnership with IBP and Knowledge SUCCESS\, are hosting a webinar on good practices and lessons learned in West Africa. \nThis event is in French with simultaneous interpretation to English. \nFor more information such as the agenda and panelist bios\, visit the the event page. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/postpartum-family-planning-integrated-with-mnch-and-nutrition-best-practices-and-lessons-learned-in-west-africa/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T173000
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SUMMARY:Community Conversations: BHM
DESCRIPTION:February 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe Community Conversations is an invitation in to hear the truths of the often forgotten racialised community members across our sector. From various perspectives\, histories and experiences this Black History Month we will be highlighting the voices\, the truths\, the hopes of Black community members in their voices. \nIf you or someone you know would like to participate email us at arc@cooperation.ca  \nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/community-conversations-bhm/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230225T170000
DTSTAMP:20230217T222208Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T222208Z
UID:10001888-1677330000-1677344400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Plan International Canada Solutions Lab
DESCRIPTION:Become a powerful digital advocate and address the impact of social media on body confidence and self-esteem at Plan International Canada’s Solutions Lab (Feb. 25). Learn from experts\, connect with change-makers\, and create an innovative digital campaign that could win a seed grant. Sign up today! \nDescription: Are you ready to lead innovation and make the online world a safer and more inclusive space for all? If you are\, then Plan International Canada’s Solutions Lab is the event for YOU! \nThis year\, we’re taking on a new challenge: Becoming powerful digital advocates to address the impact of social media on body confidence and self-esteem for women and girls around the world. \nWhat you’ll get:\n•       A chance to learn from experts in digital innovation\, social media and self-esteem \n•       The opportunity to connect with other young change-makers throughout Canada \n•       Plan International Canada swag \n•       The chance to win a seed grant to bring your digital campaign ideas to life \n•       An invitation to attend or present at Plan International Canada’s annual Storytellers Symposium  \nJoin us to be at the forefront of digital change! Spots are filling up fast\, so sign up soon to participate in person or online: https://bit.ly/3HUyQ9R \nWho can participate:\n•       Youth living in Canada between 14 to 24 years old (you can participate individually or in teams of 2 or more)\n•       Champions of Change Club members (you do not need to be a member to participate) \nNeed more information or have any questions? Feel free to email us at youth@plancanada.ca \nSign up here: https://bit.ly/3HUyQ9R
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/plan-international-canada-solutions-lab/
LOCATION:Plan International Canada\, 245 Eglinton Avenue E #300\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M4P 0B3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20250213T194135Z
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UID:10002495-1677110400-1677196799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World NGO Day
DESCRIPTION:The universal concept of the World NGO Day is to Celebrate\, Commemorate and Collaborate – the various NGOs around the world\, and the people behind them that contribute to society all year around. \nWorld NGO Day is to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGO sector and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs and both the public and private sector. \nWorld NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-ngo-day/2023-02-23/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T173000
DTSTAMP:20230203T195125Z
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UID:10001168-1676995200-1677000600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Group: Afrotopia
DESCRIPTION:February 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe reading group will be a space for learning\, reflection\, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month in the context of our sector we will be reading Afrotopia by Felwine Sarr. \n“Sarr takes the reader on a philosophical journey that is as much inward as outward\, demanding an elevation of the collective consciousness.Through a reflection on contemporary African writers\, artists\, intellectuals\, and musicians\, philosopher Felwine Sarr elaborates Africa’s unique philosophies and notions of communal value and economy deeply rooted in its ancient traditions and landscape.” \nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reading-group-afrotopia-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230221
DTSTAMP:20220117T140950Z
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UID:10000692-1676851200-1676937599@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:World Day of Social Justice
DESCRIPTION:Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality\, or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face because of gender\, age\, race\, ethnicity\, religion\, culture or disability. \nFor the United Nations\, the pursuit of social justice for all is at the core of our global mission to promote development and human dignity. The adoption by the International Labour Organization of the Declaration on Social Justice for a Fair Globalization is just one recent example of the UN System’s commitment to social justice. The Declaration focuses on guaranteeing fair outcomes for all\, through employment\, social protection\, social dialogue\, and fundamental principles and rights at work.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/world-day-of-social-justice/2023-02-20/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T190000
DTSTAMP:20230203T182634Z
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UID:10001875-1676570400-1676574000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Revolutionaries & Resistance Movements
DESCRIPTION:When: Feb. 16th at 6pm\nLocation: Zoom & Facebook Live\nModerator: Dilaye Desta\nGuests: Sarah George\, Karine Coen-Sanchez \nDescription \nBlack History is a time to celebrate the achievements of civil rights movements\, innovative\ntrailblazers\, and beauty in our diverse cultural expressions. The history of Black Canadians is an\nparticularly diverse one – from the story of Black Canadians in Africville\, to the wave of African\n& Caribbean migrants that arrived in Canada over the course of the 60s and 80s\, and now at\npresent day – the history of revolution and resistance is a recurring theme that is prevalent\namongst Black communities. This Black History Month not only are we taking a moment to\nexplore our past\, but we are also taking the time to celebrate the work of contemporary Black\nscholars\, activists\, and leaders from our local communities. \nDilaye Desta will be moderating this discussion &; will go through a series of questions that\nhighlight our panelists & views and the passion behind their work. We will hear about the\nhistorical context of resistance movements in Canada and how their work ties into community\nactivism and revolution in contemporary society. We will discuss what barriers are faced–\nwhether it be within our communities or due to the lack of support given to our communities\nand initiatives. Then the conversation will transition into highlighting the work of current local\nAnti-Black racism initiatives and ways we can support the community and these initiatives.\nThere will be a brief Question and Answer period at the end and an opportunity to share\neducational resources for those who want to learn more\, get involved\, and challenge everyone\nto do their part to ensure the change we all want to see.\n\nLink to registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/revolutionaries-resistance-movements-bhm-tickets-532094497967
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/revolutionaries-resistance-movements/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T160000
DTSTAMP:20230118T202359Z
CREATED:20230106T150336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T202359Z
UID:10001846-1676552400-1676563200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:CanWaCH’s French Gender Equality Training
DESCRIPTION:CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the eighth 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 children’s health\, sessions will be held throughout February and March 2023. View the training agenda here. \nFor the registration details\, please contact Erin Jex. Please note that space is limited to 25 participants per session. All sessions will be held in French. 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/2023-gender-equality-training/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230216T143000
DTSTAMP:20230203T194903Z
CREATED:20230203T194903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T194903Z
UID:10001164-1676552400-1676557800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Community Gathering: BHM
DESCRIPTION:February 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe gatherings hosted by the ARC Hub during Black History Month will serve as closed safe(r) spaces for Black folks across our sector. For networking\, learning\, and community\, these spaces will happen once a week for February. The themes will be: Imagining the future of international cooperation\, what the community needs from us\, sharing experiences as Black folks in the sector\, and care. Black folks at all levels will be invited into the space to participate equally. \nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/community-gathering-bhm/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T190000
DTSTAMP:20230123T221406Z
CREATED:20230123T221406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T221406Z
UID:10001861-1676480400-1676487600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Advocacy 101 - Montreal
DESCRIPTION:*This workshop is will be delivered in English and French\, but you don’t need to understand both to participate.** \nAdvocacy often starts with putting key issues on the radar of those in power. \nResults Canada is a nonprofit advocacy organization with a network of passionate volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. “Political will” means our volunteers direct their efforts at politicians like party leaders\, Members of Parliament and senators because they have the power to make a difference around the world. \nJoin this workshop to learn the basics of advocacy – picking your targets\, identifying opportunities and brainstorming appropriate advocacy tactics. You’re welcome to join us no matter if you volunteer with us or not. \nAfter the workshop\, you’re welcome to stay and chat with other attendees. Coffee and snacks provided. \nSpace is limited. See you there! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/advocacy-101-montreal/
LOCATION:McGill University – Thomson House\, 3650 rue McTavish Boardroom 404\, Montréal\, Québec\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230213T190000
DTSTAMP:20230203T193213Z
CREATED:20230203T193213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T193213Z
UID:10001877-1676307600-1676314800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Get the Facts! Let’s talk access to information in key areas of sexual and reproductive health in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an in-person event to celebrate SRH Week and discuss the work being done to ensure people in Canada and globally have access to accurate and comprehensive sexual and reproductive health information because without it\, people’s health is in the balance! Together\, we will look at issues like comprehensive sexuality education\, access to abortion\, and access to contraception to take stock of where we must work together to continue to make sure everyone has the information they need to be healthy. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/get-the-facts-lets-talk-access-to-information-in-key-areas-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-in-canada/
LOCATION:Valour Building\, 151 Sparks Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T193000
DTSTAMP:20230123T222844Z
CREATED:20230123T222119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222844Z
UID:10001863-1676050200-1676057400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Documentary Screening\, Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times
DESCRIPTION:International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of international development \nJoin Cuso International and friends\, Beautiful World Canada\, WUSC\, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and Crossroads International for a documentary screening. Global Affairs Canada’s International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of international development and shines a spotlight on our important contributions around the world. \nThe documentary is Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times\, it tells the story of the world as it is\, as it was\, and as it could be. The film focuses on the solutions and action we need to tackle poverty\, inequality\, injustice and climate change. Featuring the UN Secretary-General António Guterres and UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed\, Malala Yousafzai\, Don Cheadle\, Michelle Yeoh\, Forest Whitaker\, Thandie Newton\, Sugata Mitra and an exclusive performance from Grammy nominated singer Burna Boy\, and a new version of a previous UN performance by multi-Grammy award winning artist\, Beyoncé. Have you been thinking about how you want to change the world\, or are you reflecting on becoming an international volunteer? Be in the company of like-minded people\, and start the conversation of solutions and solidarity. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/documentary-screening-nations-united-urgent-solutions-for-urgent-times/
LOCATION:Centre for Social Innovation\, 192 Spadina Avenue\, Toronto\, ON\, M5T 2C2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T130000
DTSTAMP:20230203T193749Z
CREATED:20230203T193722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T193749Z
UID:10001879-1675944000-1675947600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Scaling up Micronutrient Interventions in Nigeria:  How the SISN Framework is Being Used to Guide Implementation Research
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, 09 February 2023\nTime: 12-1 PM EST / 5-6PM GM / 6-7PM WAT / 9-10 AM PST (60 minutes)Chair:  Dr. Rebecca Heidkamp\, SISN Vice President & Development Councilor \n\nModerator: Dr. Shannon King\, SISN Councilor-at-Large\nGuest Speaker:                        \n\nDr. Olutayo Adeyemi\nNutrition Consultant\, Nutrition\, Agriculture and Health Initiative & Adjunct Professor\, Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics\, University of Ibadan\, Nigeria“Applying the SISN framework to implementation research on MNP\, IFA\, and MMS in Nigeria“ \n\n\n\n\nDuring the 30-minute presentation\, Dr. Olutayo Adeyemi\, the project leader\, will share the background\, methods and current status of this implementation research on MNP\, MMS and iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation in Nigeria. Attendees will hear about how the five domains of SISN’s framework have been applied to facilitate comprehensive enquiry and produce readily actionable findings. \nFollowing the presentation attendees will have an opportunity to pose their questions during an open discussion period moderated by Dr Shannon King\, SISN Councilor-at-Large. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nSign up today to save your spot! You will receive a confirmation email that contains detailed information about how to join the webinar. \nWe hope you can join us live\, but if you are unable to attend\, a recording will be made available on the SISN website after the live event. \nPlease forward this e-mail to anyone who may be interested in implementation science and engaging in these timely and important discussions. \nFor more information\, contact SISN at info@implementnutrition.org.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/scaling-up-micronutrient-interventions-in-nigeria-how-the-sisn-framework-is-being-used-to-guide-implementation-research/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T130000
DTSTAMP:20230125T195711Z
CREATED:20230125T195711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T195711Z
UID:10001867-1675944000-1675947600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Addressing Climate Change in Honduras
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to our February 9\, 2023 virtual town hall\, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Due to its geographic characteristics\, the country has been hit hard by several natural disasters over recent years\, and these events are expected to increase. \nJoin a conversation with: \n\nCuso International’s Head of Programs for Latin America and the Caribbean\, Tania Shephard\nKaren Pavon\, Country Representative for Honduras\nCandy Alvarado\, Executive Director\, MOCAPH and\nVania Sauceda\, National Volunteer Honduras.\n\nThey will discuss the country’s current economic\, social and ecological challenges and how partner Mesa de ONGs Comanejadora de Areas Protegidas de Honduras (MOCAPH) is working to minimize the impact of climate change on populations in the region. \nLive translation in English\, French and Spanish will be available. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/addressing-climate-change-in-honduras/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T120000
DTSTAMP:20230208T173642Z
CREATED:20230208T173642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230208T173642Z
UID:10001883-1675936800-1675944000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Young Stars: Canadian Contributions to Amplifying Youth Voices and Closing the Gender Gap on Youth Employability
DESCRIPTION:Children Believe’s virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability and highlight the achievements of the nearly completed 4-year EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability. \nEMPUJE is based on a validated youth employment model focused on two main areas: improving the preparation and potential for employment or entrepreneurship for youth\, in particular young girls and women\, and improving the provision of professional training services for youth at technology centres\, with a gender focus\, and in youth-friendly and safe learning environments. \nHear from youth and experts in this field about what works at scale for youth employability and how important it is to focus on reaching and supporting girls and young women. A distinguished panel will discuss how strengthening collaborative relationships among governments\, civil society\, multi-laterals\, the private sector\, youth\, and their communities can contribute to re-imagining solutions to youth employability and gender gap challenges. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/young-stars-canadian-contributions-to-amplifying-youth-voices-and-closing-the-gender-gap-on-youth-employability/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T113000
DTSTAMP:20230207T160409Z
CREATED:20230207T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T160409Z
UID:10001881-1675936800-1675942200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Empowering Women Globally: Equity beyond equality
DESCRIPTION:Women\, girls and gender-diverse folk worldwide remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power\, both here in Canada and across the globe. In 2023\, Good Neighbors Canada is actively working on multiple programs to provide education supporting gender equity\, not only for women\, but for whole societies\, to move towards the acceptance and empowerment of all genders worldwide. \nAs we approach International Development Week here in Canada\, we invite you to reflect with us on the UN Sustainable Development Goal #5\, Gender Equality\, which the UN describes as being unachievable for another 286 years at current rates of progress*. \nJoin our virtual seminar on Thursday\, February 9th\, to hear from the Good Neighbors Canada team\, plus three special guest speakers in the humanitarian sector whose work is actively contributing towards the fight for true gender equity. \nDilinika Rajarathna\, Gender Equity Advisor at the International Development Institute.\nOlimjon Ahliddinov\, Project Coordinator at Good Neighbors\, managing the Better Life for Girls program in Tajikistan\, central Asia.\nMarie Meloche\, Senior Program Coordinator of the Jane Goodall Institute\, supporting women’s resilience to climate change in Senegal.\nThe series of talks will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. \nTickets are $7 including all Eventbrite fees\, but pay-as-you-feel donations above this amount are welcomed. 100% of proceeds will go towards Good Neighbors’s gender education programs in Guatemala and El Salvador. \nThis event will be held as a Zoom meeting: Please remain muted throughout the presentations and feel free to switch your camera off or on as you wish. \nIf you wish to learn more about Good Neighbors Canada’s work\, and donate to our campaigns\, please see: goodneighborscanada.ca \n* UN Women\, August 2022. https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/in-focus/2022/08/in-focus-sustainable-development-goal-5 \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/empowering-women-globally-equity-beyond-equality/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T110000
DTSTAMP:20230112T205557Z
CREATED:20230112T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T205557Z
UID:10001850-1675935900-1675940400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion on the Pakistan Floods: Climate Change\, Food Security and Gender Justice
DESCRIPTION:To mark Canada’s International Development Week\, we are moderating a panel discussion on the Pakistan Floods\, climate change\, food security\, and gender justice. \nOur three panelists are: \n\nAreebah Shahid\, Executive Director of Pakistan Youth Change Advocates;\nIsbah Hameed\, doctoral candidate\, ISS\, Erasmus University Rotterdam; and\nFarrah Naz\, Pakistan Country Director\, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).\n\nModerated by Dr. Geetanjali Gill\, Assistant Professor in Global Development Studies\, University of the Fraser Valley. \nThis online event is open to all. \nRegister to attend: http://bit.ly/20230209_PakistanFlood
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/panel-discussion-on-the-pakistan-floods-climate-change-food-security-and-gender-justice/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230209T110000
DTSTAMP:20230126T194011Z
CREATED:20230126T192502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T194011Z
UID:10001869-1675933200-1675940400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating Uncertainty in Human Development
DESCRIPTION:On a global scale\, uncertainty has taken on many faces – the war in Ukraine\, a decline in the global Human Development Index\, economic instability\, and climate disasters\, among others – which is leading to a myriad of disruptions in day-to-day living. \nAs stated within the 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report\, “The hero and the villain in today’s uncertainty story are one in the same: human choice.” How can our continued choices influence our world of tomorrow? \nAs part of Canada’s International Development Week\, AKFC and Cooperation Canada are hosting an event centered on moving forward in uncertainty. The 2021-2022 UNDP Human Development Report will serve as the basis for an important discussion amongst policy makers and senior leaders in international development\, on uncertainty and the responsibilities we all have in advancing human development. \nMr. Pedro Conceição\, Head of the Human Development Report Office and Lead Author of the report\, will deliver a keynote address to highlight the key themes of the report\, followed by his participation in a panel discussion. The panel will delve into some of the report’s framing of uncertainty and the proposed way forward. \nKeynote Speaker \nPedro Conceição\, Director of the Human Development Report Office\, UNDP \nAdditional Information for Attendees \n1. In-person / Virtual Ticket: When you register\, please indicate your interest to attend in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat (199 Sussex Drive\, Ottawa) or to attend online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option for each session. \n2. Refreshments: In-person attendees are welcome stay after the session to network and enjoy light refreshments. \nQuestions? Please contact events.akfc@akdn.org \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/navigating-uncertainty-in-human-development/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T130000
DTSTAMP:20230203T210518Z
CREATED:20230203T210518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T210518Z
UID:10001176-1675857600-1675861200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar on Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights in West Africa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our webinar on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues in Ivory Coast\, Senegal and Togo! \nDescription: Learn more about the project “Equitable Sexual and Reproductive Health Education for Empowerment and Freedom of Choice” (ENSEMBLE project) and how it addresses the issues identified in these three target countries. \nOur colleagues from Humanity & Inclusion and CARE working in the field will be there to present the project. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet them and ask them questions. \nThe ENSEMBLE project is funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented with CARE Canada to improve access to health services for women and girls in the target countries. \nA translation from French to English will be available. \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-on-sexual-reproductive-health-and-rights-in-west-africa/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T173000
DTSTAMP:20230203T194625Z
CREATED:20230203T194625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T194625Z
UID:10001160-1675785600-1675791000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reading Group: Afrotopia
DESCRIPTION:February 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST\n\n\n\nThe reading group will be a space for learning\, reflection\, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month in the context of our sector we will be reading Afrotopia by Felwine Sarr. \n“Sarr takes the reader on a philosophical journey that is as much inward as outward\, demanding an elevation of the collective consciousness.Through a reflection on contemporary African writers\, artists\, intellectuals\, and musicians\, philosopher Felwine Sarr elaborates Africa’s unique philosophies and notions of communal value and economy deeply rooted in its ancient traditions and landscape.” \nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reading-group-afrotopia/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTSTAMP:20220113T173057Z
CREATED:20210105T154635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173057Z
UID:10000644-1675641600-1675727999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
DESCRIPTION:Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights\, the health and the integrity of girls and women. \nGirls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain\, shock\, excessive bleeding\, infections\, and difficulty in passing urine\, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. \nAlthough primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East\, female genital mutilation is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. Female genital mutilation continues to persist amongst immigrant populations living in Western Europe\, North America\, Australia and New Zealand. \nTo promote the elimination of female genital mutilation\, coordinated and systematic efforts are needed\, and they must engage whole communities and focus on human rights\, gender equality\, sexual education and attention to the needs of women and girls who suffer from its consequences. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-3/2023-02-06/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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