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FUTURE OF GOOD LIVE: CANADA'S FEMINIST INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE POLICY
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto)
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 integrate FIAP in their missions moving forward? What actions should GAC take to address this? What are the implications for development assistance and gender policy domestically?
While the Government of Canada launched the FIAP with the main objective of ending poverty around the world, Future of Good reported that almost 6 years later, FIAP has not been implemented as an official policy or integrated into Canada’s Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (2008). Join editor reporter Shannon Van Raes and experts in the international development sector as they dive into the complexities of the AG’s findings and FIAP implementation on gender based analysis and development assistance. You’ll understand the state, severity and cascading effects of the issue as well as learn about what this means for Canada’s contribution to the SDGs, funding and reporting for INGOs and more.
Click here for more information and to register!

CanWaCH’s Gender Equality Training
2023-05-01 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Toronto)
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 children’s health, sessions will be held in May 2023. View the training agenda here.
For the registration details, please contact Erin Jex. Please note that this is the English offering of our Gender Equality Training and space is limited to 25 participants per session.

In Pursuit of Reproductive Justice
2023-04-26 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto)
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 comprehensive sexual health education and access to safe, affordable, and accessible reproductive healthcare services. With this discussion we will further highlight the urgent need to address the systemic injustices and inequalities that impact Black maternal health in Canada, and the importance of centering the experiences and voices of African, Caribbean & Black mothers in policy and programming efforts.
The event will conclude with a Q&A session, where audience members will have the opportunity to ask the panelists questions and engage in further discussion.
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vfu2sqzIiHtWekS8NR-fSTi8o6FI8JEoo

Canada Revenue Agency Charities information sessions and webinars
2023-04-19 - 2023-04-20
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 be used only for administrative purposes. Your information will not be shared with any other organization or used for any other purpose.
Registration is now open for the following webinar:
Books and records – Register now
Session Dates and Times:
ENGLISH: April 19, 2023, 10 am to 11 am, Eastern time
ENGLISH: April 19, 2023, 1 pm to 2 pm, Eastern time
ENGLISH: April 20, 2023, 10 am to 11 am, Eastern time
FRANÇAIS: Le 20 avril 2023, 13 h – 14 h, heure de l’Est – Registres comptables
Space is limited. Sign up today!
If you want to be notified when the next charities webinars open for registration, subscribe to our electronic mailing list.
If you have questions about our webinars, email our Outreach team, or call our client service representatives at 1-800-267-2384.

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Ottawa
2023-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant, 700 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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 spring 2023!
Our 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.
REGISTER HERE
Check out other dates in our series of Dialogues:

Vancouver: March 6, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Calgary: March 8, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Toronto: March 28, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Montreal: March 30, 2023, 5-7 pm local time

CanWaCH Global Health Impact Summit
2023-04-18 - 2023-04-19
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce our first Global Health Impact Summit! 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. This is not your typical event. Be prepared for something new as we try an innovative, rapidfire approach to sharing, learning and connecting.
The 2023 summit will take a deep dive into sexual and reproductive health and rights project implementation, considering the challenges, successes and the impact of project efforts. For an opportunity to join the discussion and present to peers, practitioners and a panel of global leaders and technical experts, submit your interest by filling out this short form. The deadline for submissions is March 6.

CUGH 2023
2023-04-14 - 2023-04-16 | Washington Hilton, Washington, DC, United States
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. This will be our first in-person conference since 2019 and it will be a unique and exciting event. Our program includes an outstanding list of sessions, addressing a wide variety of contemporary global health, environmental and development challenges, delivered in an interactive environment. A superb array of speakers from across disciplines and around the world will be in attendance. We will have 230 speakers, 50 sessions, 8 plenaries, 560 abstracts, the Great Debate, keynotes, awards, networking events, the Pulitzer Film Festival, Communications Workshop, student focussed sessions, a Satellite Day, and more.
Also, two important academic organizations will hold their annual meetings at CUGH 2023. Register separately for the April 13, M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centres, Universities, and National Academies’ World Health Summit Regional Meeting, which will address ways we can improve research, education, healthcare, and policy outcomes.
The Association of Academic Health Centers International (AAHCI) will hold its annual Global Innovation Forum (CLOSED) also on April 13 at CUGH 2023. Its members, who are from academic health centers in the US and around the world, will meet to discuss ways we can improve health and well-being worldwide by strengthening health professions education, research, and patient care.
Attend CUGH 2023 and let’s build the partnerships we need to address the global health, development, and environmental challenges before us!
Register for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting and get a discounted rate for CUGH 2023. SEPARATE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR BOTH EVENTS.

Protecting Children and Families in Crisis-Affected Countries - An SOS Children's Villages Speaker Series Event
2023-04-13 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Borden, Ladner and Gervais, LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, Est Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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 Canada CEO Kate Higgins, this event will discuss the dangers and challenges faced by vulnerable children and families in international crises and how Canadians can take action to support those in need.
The SOS Children’s Villages Speaker Series brings together leading voices in child rights and protection to discuss the impacts of global crises on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
For more information and to register, please click here!

Unlocking the Power of Chat GPT and AI for Public Affairs
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Toronto)
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 your public affairs toolkit using artificial intelligence. You’ll learn the basics of AI and Chat GPT, their role in public affairs, and best practices for implementation. We’ll also demonstrate how Chat GPT can be used to streamline public affairs processes and provide personalized messaging to different audiences. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced professional, you’ll come away with a deeper understanding of the role that AI and Chat GPT can play in public affairs and the ways in which you can leverage these technologies to maximize your impact.
Registration is available here website: https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/event-details/unlocking-the-power-of-chat-gpt-and-ai-for-public-affairs.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the power of public affairs!

20th Skoll World Forum
2023-04-12 - 2023-04-14
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 change.
In 2023, the Skoll World Forum network will gather in Oxford, UK and online for the 20th Forum. Oxford attendance is curated by the Skoll team, and virtual participation is free and open to everyone.
Over the past 20 years, we’ve witnessed unprecedented advancements, global connectedness, and sweeping change movements. Our collective impact is cause for celebration even in the face of ongoing challenges. At the 2023 Skoll World Forum, we’ll experience two decades of remarkable progress, reflect on crucial lessons, and survey the road ahead.
For more information and to register, click here!

CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Sessions
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-07
CUGH 2023 – Virtual Satellite Session
Monday, April 3rd – Friday, April 7th.
For more information and to register, click here.

CIHR Institute of Gender and Health Listening Tour
2023-04-03 - 2023-04-04
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 guide our work together.
Beginning in spring 2023, the IGH team will travel to major cities across Canada to meet with researchers, including trainees and early career researchers, community organizations, healthcare professionals and many other partners, with options for virtual participation.
We want to know: How can we best foster research excellence regarding the influence of sex and gender on health? What is your vision for achieving health equity for women and girls, boys and men, and gender-diverse people? What Sex and Gender Science priorities do you think should be centered in our next strategic plan?
Current Listening Tour Engagement Opportunities in Vancouver, BC (In Person + Virtual)
Researcher Townhall | Monday, April 3, 9:30AM – 12:00PM PST | Vancouver, British Columbia
Who should attend: Sex and gender science experts, established researchers who are incorporating sex and gender variables and intersectional approaches into their work, researchers working toward health equity for any and all genders, as well as researchers from academia, research institutes or healthcare settings who are curious about sex and gender science.
Register here

Early Career Researcher Townhall | Monday, April 3, 1:30PM – 4:00PM PST | Vancouver, British Columbia
Who should attend: Early-career researchers (ECRs) working in and/or with an interest in sex and gender science, or sex- and gender-based health equity.
Register here

Trainee Townhall | Tuesday, April 4, 9:30AM – 12:00PM PST | Vancouver, British Columbia
Who should attend: Trainees with an interest in sex and gender science, or sex- and gender-based health equity. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the IGH Trainee Network.
Register here

Community Organization Townhall | Tuesday, April 4, 1:30PM – 4:00PM PST | Vancouver, British Columbia
Who should attend: Representatives from community organizations with an interest in sex- and gender-based health research, organizations working toward health equity for people of any and all genders, in all their diversity, and/or organizations with ideas about advancing community-engaged health research.
Register here

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CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Montreal
2023-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Bar George, 1440 rue Drummond, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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 2023!
Our 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.
REGISTER HERE
Check out other dates in our series of Dialogues:

Vancouver: March 6, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Calgary: March 8, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Toronto: March 28, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Ottawa: April 18, 2023, 5-7 pm local time

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Toronto
2023-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Archeo, Trinity Street 31, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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!
Our 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.
REGISTER HERE
Check out other dates in our series of Dialogues:

Vancouver: March 6, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Calgary: March 8, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Montreal: March 30, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Ottawa: April 18, 2023, 5-7 pm local time

Presentation and Discussion by Faysal El-Kak from the American University of Beirut, Vice President of FIGO on sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) and gender equality and inclusion
2023-03-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Toronto) | IDRC, 45 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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: [REDACTED]

Despite the progress that have been made with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) at the conceptual and practical levels, challenges continue to deter the path to more equitable health outcomes for all. From COVID-19 epidemic threat to the inclusivity failure, to legal and financial barriers, and restrictive gender norms, essential SRHR services are the first to fall out and to have its links to SDG2030 strained. Adolescents/youth, refugees, and women in menopausal transition are important to include in SRH, as well as including SRH services in the essential package of health services remains a primary task. There is a need for a true representation of diversity of voices and variety of relevant partners to regain SRHR and strengthen its positioning globally to contribute to achievement of SDGs. Specific examples from an IDRC-funded project that examines sexual and reproductive rights and the link between these rights and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) among Syrian women refugees in Lebanon will be highlighted.
Dr Faysal El Kak is Vice President of FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics), a Director of the Women Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) Program and clinical associate of OBGYN and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Department of OBGYN, American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), a senior lecturer of Health Behavior, Sexuality and Public Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB). He is involved in clinical and academic/research services in both academic and community levels, this includes running a community clinic where he works on services, research, and advocacy related to Syrian refugee health and marginalized Lebanese in the host community, especially women’s health. Dr El Kak has published two books on maternal mortality, and several book chapters, as well as many media articles and appearances.
For more information or to RSVP to attend in person, please email Chaitali Sinha, Senior Program Specialist at csinha@idrc.ca

Décoloniser les savoirs et les pratiques : un impératif de justice sociale – N°2
2023-03-22 16:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
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 premier de cette série de webinaires est de permettre une réflexion critique sur la hiérarchie des savoirs, laquelle n’a pas cessé de s’imposer en promotion de la santé malgré le nombre accru de voix qui s’élèvent pour un changement de paradigme à cet égard. La décolonisation des savoirs et des pratiques en promotion de la santé répond à un impératif de justice sociale puisqu’elle implique de mettre en lumière les mécanismes politiques et sociaux susceptibles de contribuer à la propagation et l’accroissement des inégalités de santé à l’échelle globale.
Ce webinaire explore des pistes propices à une co-production des savoirs et des pratiques, intégrative et plurielle, portée par des politiques publiques rigoureuses et efficaces. Nous aborderons la question en examinant deux sphères d’activité : la recherche et l’expertise. La domination fondée sur les savoirs (épistémique) au sein de la recherche universitaire relève avant tout d’une problématique d’ordre systémique puisqu’elle est le plus souvent directement reliée aux sources de financement. De même, la tendance à favoriser les expertises provenant de l’extérieur au détriment d’expertises locales dans les pays du Sud ou communautés fragilisées du Nord s’inscrit dans une dynamique hiérarchique restrictive et relativement peu efficace. Dans les deux cas, une réflexion critique et prospective s’impose.
En nous appuyant sur trois études de cas, nous proposons de réfléchir aux balises à poser pour promouvoir des collaborations entre chercheurs, décideurs et acteurs de terrain à la fois justes et fructueuses.

Pluriversalité des savoirs en santé publique : Que retenir des philosophes africains pour la recherche et la pratique ici et ailleurs ? par Lara Gautier. Cette présentation proposera un bref aperçu des penseurs africains s’inscrivant dans le courant décolonial et la pluriversalité des savoirs. Elle présentera ensuite des exemples concrets de l’intégration de ces perspectives dans la recherche et la pratique en santé publique dans différents contextes.
La (dé)colonisation comme cadre de référence pour examiner les idées et approches populaires touchant les programmes de repas scolaires, par Irene Torres. Cette présentation interroge certains des objectifs idéologiques qui semblent travailler en arrière-plan des programmes d’alimentation scolaire destinés à améliorer la santé et le bien-être des enfants et ce, tout en réduisant l’impact environnemental. Au-delà de la critique, nous explorerons ensemble une approche alternative plus en phase avec les missions de l’école au sens large, avec le potentiel de soutenir la promotion de l’équité, du bien-être, de la citoyenneté, de la cohésion sociale et peut être même de la démocratie.
Incidence de l’écoute sur la santé mentale et physique des femmes en situation de précarité, par Khadija Mettat. Dans le travail de soutien aux femmes en situation de précarité souffrant de problèmes de santé physique ou mentale, l’écoute active et bienveillante est fondamentale car elle permet, d’une part, d’établir une base de partage de connaissances entre tous les acteurs impliqués dans le processus, et d’autre part, d’amorcer un plan d’aide structuré adapté aux besoins de chacune. Les bien-fondés de cette approche seront discutés ici à l’aide d’exemples concrets tirés du travail de terrain effectué par l’équipe de formateurs de l’association Santé et Formation au Maroc.

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Neglected Tropical Diseases and WASH, Spotlight on Trachoma
2023-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Edmonton) | Legacy Suite, University of Calgary, 124 University Gate Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 4V8, Canada
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) for their prevention and management. NTDs affect over 1.7 billion people (globally, 1 in 5), most of whom live in under-resourced and underserved communities that lack access to water and sanitation and primary health care. Although the scale of NTDs as a public health problem makes the solutions seem daunting, this session shares successes in NTD prevention and treatment globally that have been supported by Canadians within the global health community. One organization doing NTD elimination through global partnership is Operation Eyesight. The provision of clean water, along with other critical efforts, is preventing and supporting the treatment of Trachoma in Kenya, Zambia and Ethiopia. Learn about impact stories, WHO strategies to eliminate Trachoma and other NTDs, and Canada’s contributions towards achieving health for all.
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The XX Paradox: The State of Women and Leadership in Health
2023-03-16 08:00 - 21:15 (America/Toronto)
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 global health through their unpaid work. Global health is weakened by inequity and lack of diversity in leadership. This is what Women in Global Health and allies are fighting to change.
Join us on Thursday, March 16 2023 at 08:00 – 09:15 EST when, against the backdrop of the 67th Commission on the Status of Women, Women in Global Health will be launching our new flagship publication: The State of Women and Leadership in Global Health. This virtual event will present evidence on the position of women in global health and new research on women’s leadership in health from Women in Global Health Chapters in Kenya, Nigeria and India.
This event will bring health leaders together to discuss the actions needed to transform the current status quo.
Click here to register!

Together, let's #EndTB: a World TB Day webinar
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
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 in Canada and abroad are impacted by TB and how Canada can contribute to the global and domestic fight against the disease.
Register for the #EndTB webinar

Engaging Men for Gender Equality
2023-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
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 Mozambique with younger men to showcase how engaging men as allies for gender equality is changing lives and creating a more gender-just world.
In order to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls to reach their life’s full potential, discriminatory gender norms must be challenged and transformed at all levels – individual, relationships, community, and society. While women and girls have enormous potential as advocates and change agents for their own equality, men and boys also have a crucial role to play as allies and active participants in gender-transformative change.
Register for this free event today – we hope to see you there!
The event will be conducted in English, with simultaneous French translation available.

Launch: Inequality Monitoring in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health eLearning course
2023-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Brussels)
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 social determinants of health. Making progress in each of these areas is also vital to achieve WHO’s Triple Billion targets and accelerate towards the health-related SDGs.
Regular monitoring and review of inequalities in SRMNCAH by stakeholders at regional, national and subnational levels is critical for evidence based decision making. The results of this inequality monitoring can also be used as an input (alongside other forms of knowledge and evidence) to determine where efforts and resources are needed to improve health and well-being for disadvantaged subgroups.
This informational webinar marks the release of a new WHO eLearning course: Inequality Monitoring in Sexual, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health. The course introduces learners to a five-step approach to inequality monitoring in the context of SRMNCAH, preparing them to apply these steps across diverse contexts and settings. The two-hour, interactive eLearning course is delivered through OpenWHO.org, which hosts free, self-paced online courses on a variety of health topics.
Launch event details
Date and time: Thursday 9 March 2023, 13:00-14:00 CET
For more information
Agenda:
Welcome: Stephen Mac Feely, Director, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
About the eLearning course: Ahmad Reza Hosseinpoor, Lead, Health Inequality Monitoring, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
Learner endorsements
Open session for questions: Moderated by Devaki Nambiar, Health Inequality Monitoring, Department of Data and Analytics, WHO
Closing remarks: Anshu Banerjee, Director, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health and Ageing, WHO and Pascale Allotey, Director, Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research, WHO
Click here to register!

CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Calgary
2023-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Bridgette Bar, 739 10 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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 2023!
Our 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.
REGISTER HERE
Check out other dates in our series of Dialogues:

Vancouver: March 6, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Toronto: March 28, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Montreal: March 30, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Ottawa: April 18, 2023, 5-7 pm local time

Embracing the Difference, Now and Tomorrow
2023-03-08 12:00 (America/Toronto)
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!

One Woman Can
2023-03-08 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us on International Women’s Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2

“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.

The 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:

SofiaSprechmann Siniero, Secretary General, CARE International
Dr. Deepmala Mahla, Vice President, Humanitarian Affairs, CARE USA
Emrul Hasan, Vice President, Global Programs, CARE Canada

Please join us from 11 AM to 12 PM PST

Register here!

Femmes et climat : impact et solutions - atelier introductif
2023-03-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto)
Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions !
À travers cet atelier d’initiation vous serez amené-e-s à repenser votre rapport à l’environnement.
Ce 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.
Date: 7 mars – 12h à 13h – en ligne et gratuit
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CanWaCH Dialogues 2023: Vancouver
2023-03-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | 312 Main, 312 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver: March 6, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time
Venue: 312 Main
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!
Our 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.
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Check out other dates in our series of Dialogues:

Calgary: March 8, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Toronto: March 28, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Montreal: March 30, 2023, 5-7 pm local time
Ottawa: April 18, 2023, 5-7 pm local time

Youth Experts on Innovation and Advancing Gender Equality through Technology
2023-03-06 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York, Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York, NY, United States
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.
EVENT OVERVIEW
This 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.
When: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 4:30pm EST
Where: Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN), 2nd Floor, New York
*Please note: This is an in-person event.
What 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.

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Exposition photographique SaKiFe à Québec
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-30 | Assemblée nationale du Québec, 1045 Rue des Parlementaires, Québec City, Québec, Canada
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).

Pour 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).

Présenté 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.
INFORMATION

CSW67 (2023)
2023-03-06 - 2023-03-17
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023.
Representatives 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.
Themes

Priority theme: Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls
Review theme: Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls (agreed conclusions of the sixty-second session)

Bureau
The 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.
The Bureau for the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2023) comprises the following members:

H.E. Ms. Mathu Joyini (South Africa), Chair (African States Group)
H.E. Ms. Antje Leendertse (Germany), Vice-Chair (Western European and Other States Group)
Mr. Māris Burbergs (Latvia), Vice-Chair (Eastern European States Group)
H.E. Ms. Maria del Carmen Squeff (Argentina), Vice-Chair designate (Latin American and Caribbean States Group)
Ms. Chimguundari Navaan-Yunden (Mongolia), Vice-Chair designate (Asia and Pacific States Group)

Preparations

Expert Group Meeting: Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls

Side Events

Information about side events and activities organized outside the formal programme of the session

Session Outcomes
The 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.
More information regarding the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2023) to be uploaded as available in due time.
NGO Participation
Registration 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.

Overview
Eligibility
Registration
Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission
Accessibility

CSO REGISTRATION: https://whova.com/portal/registration/ngocs1_202303/?mc_cid=748768866a&mc_eid=66707ada4f

Resilient Health Systems for Africa: Re-envisioning the Future Now
2023-03-05 - 2023-03-08 | Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda
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.
The 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.
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