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SUMMARY:Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education
DESCRIPTION:On March 30 and 31\, 2022\, Canada will host the Together for Learning Summit: Engaging Displaced Youth to Transform Education. The Summit\, part of the Together for Learning campaign\, will offer a unique opportunity to learn from the educational experiences of displaced youth and to engage with them as problem solvers and decision makers. The Summit aims to set an agenda for the future to make sure that refugee\, other forcibly displaced and host community children and youths have access to the quality education and lifelong learning opportunities they need and deserve. \nWatch livestream\n\nRegister here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/together-for-learning-summit-engaging-displaced-youth-to-transform-education/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220325T133000
DTSTAMP:20220314T145120Z
CREATED:20220314T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T145120Z
UID:10001709-1648209600-1648215000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Rethinking Public Engagement: Decolonial\, Anti-Racist and Feminist Approaches
DESCRIPTION:This two-part series on public engagement brought to you by the Inter-Council Network examines current practices in public engagement and explores alternative practices for a more decolonial\, anti-racist and feminist approaches in public engagement. \nThe first session (March 24\, 11:00 AM Eastern) will be a reflection by participants engaged in a research project examining decolonial approaches in public engagement while the second session (March 25\, 12:00 PM Eastern) will be a learning session focusing on practical tools and strategies. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/rethinking-public-engagement-decolonial-anti-racist-and-feminist-approaches/2022-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T123000
DTSTAMP:20220314T145120Z
CREATED:20220314T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T145120Z
UID:10001708-1648119600-1648125000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Rethinking Public Engagement: Decolonial\, Anti-Racist and Feminist Approaches
DESCRIPTION:This two-part series on public engagement brought to you by the Inter-Council Network examines current practices in public engagement and explores alternative practices for a more decolonial\, anti-racist and feminist approaches in public engagement. \nThe first session (March 24\, 11:00 AM Eastern) will be a reflection by participants engaged in a research project examining decolonial approaches in public engagement while the second session (March 25\, 12:00 PM Eastern) will be a learning session focusing on practical tools and strategies. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/rethinking-public-engagement-decolonial-anti-racist-and-feminist-approaches/2022-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T080000
DTSTAMP:20220314T145030Z
CREATED:20220314T145030Z
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UID:10001712-1648105200-1648108800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Family Planning in a Climate Crisis: Building Resilience for Women and Girls
DESCRIPTION:As climate-exacerbated natural disasters continue to increase in frequency and intensity around the world\, the effects of climate change are more clear than ever – and women and girls are most susceptible to their impact. This event examines the link between climate change resilience\, family planning and sexual and reproductive health and rights through a panel discussion with experts and a presentation of FP2030’s new emergency preparedness and response strategy. Please join us to hear from policy makers\, women’s rights organizations\, advocates\, and young leaders in the field. \nAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt around the globe\, political conflict persists in many countries\, and further climate-driven crises occur\, more and more women will be affected by crises. Without immediate action\, we will risk losing decades of progress on sexual and reproductive health including access to family planning services and put at risk the already precarious traction on gender equality\, women and girls empowerment. This session will share expertise from the field\, and chart FP2030’s plan for the future.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/family-planning-in-a-climate-crisis-building-resilience-for-women-and-girls/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220317T100000
DTSTAMP:20220314T150844Z
CREATED:20220314T150844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T150844Z
UID:10001716-1647507600-1647511200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Climate Justice and SRHR: the Criticality of Women’s Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The climate crisis directly and disproportionately impacts women and girls’ lives and well-being and deepens gender inequality. This impact can be felt acutely as regards SRHR. Addressing the interconnections between gender equality\, the environment and sustainable development is crucial for SRHR and elevating the voices of women is central. Through a diverse panel of speakers from UN organizations\, civil society and governments\, this convening organized by UNFPA and the SRHR and Climate Justice Coalition will explore the ways in which these linkages bear out and the importance of promoting women’s leadership at the intersection. \nThis event will be held in English with interpretation available in Spanish\, French and International Sign Language. \nCet événement se déroulera en anglais avec interprétation disponible en espagnol\, Français et en langue des signes internationale. \nEste evento se llevará a cabo en inglés con interpretación disponible en español\, francés y lenguaje internacional de señas internacional. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/climate-justice-and-srhr-the-criticality-of-womens-leadership/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T123000
DTSTAMP:20220304T200639Z
CREATED:20220304T200601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T200639Z
UID:10001703-1647428400-1647433800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Women at the forefront of action for climate-resilient food systems
DESCRIPTION:This side event at the UN Commission on the Status of Women focuses on women leaders at the forefront of action on climate-resilient food systems globally\, with responses from Canadian women in agriculture. Speakers will bring both personal and professional insights on their experience and growth as leaders in their fields. \nAcross the world\, women play an essential role in agriculture and depend on farming for their livelihoods\, but they continue to face the effects of climate change. Building food systems that are gender equitable and climate resilient are integral to key development goals. Done right\, investing in agriculture can have transformative impacts on equality\, health\, the environment and the wider economy. \nSpeakers include:\nIsabelle Ahou Fram Tano\, Côte d’Ivoire\nFlorence Nduku\, Kenya\nPilar Martinez\, Nicaragua\nCéline Delhaes\, Canada\nAzeena Hamir\, Canada \nRegister here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1A2gdDKQF6NQ5pvX34p1A
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/women-at-the-forefront-of-action-for-climate-resilient-food-systems/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T173000
DTSTAMP:20220315T202253Z
CREATED:20220208T024253Z
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UID:10001687-1647360000-1647365400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Towards an Intersectional Climate Response: Tackling Environmental Racism
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a social issue\, a health issue\, and one that is deeply intertwined with global patterns of inequity. In communities across the globe\, Black\, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change’s impacts\, in particular through the systems\, policies and practices upheld by environmental racism. For example\, the serious and negative implications of air and water pollution\, soil contamination\, and exposure to hazardous chemicals have proven to unequally affect the health and wellbeing of BIPOC communities.  \nJoin us for a 90 minute solutions-oriented panel where participants will unpack the inherent inequalities and patterns of injustice that almost always fall along the lines of race\, class\, ability and gender and propose a way forward for a more just\, intersectional and inclusive global climate response.  \nREGISTER HERE \nJoin the broadcast: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87306204544 \nPanelists include: \nManvi Bhalla\, Intersectional community organizer\, co-founder of Shake Up The Establishment \nDr. Ingrid Waldron\, Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health in the Global Peace and Social Justice Program in the Department of History\, Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University \nShirley Williams\, Professor Emeritus\, Elder\, Activist\, Nishnaabemowin Language \nDr. Marie-Jo Ouimet\, médecin conseil à l’Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) \nWith opening and land acknowledgement from Michele Penney and panel moderation by Future Ancestors Services.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/towards-an-intersectional-climate-response-tackling-environmental-racism/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T170000
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UID:10001718-1647244800-1647277200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Preventing and Mitigating Sexual and Gender Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:The Global Health Learning Network is a platform for knowledge growth and exchange with the goal to build a community of practice in global health that reaches across researchers\, practitioners\, and learners from all global health domains to include members of the public with an interest in global health. \nThe School of Epidemiology and Public Health\, Bruyère Research Institute\, WHO Collaborating Centre for Knowledge Translation and Health Technology Assessment in Health Equity\, and the International and Global Health Office (IGHO) are collaborating to host this monthly global health seminar. \nJoin us on Thursday\, March 17\, 2022 for our live webinar in our Global Health Learning Network webinar series: Preventing and Mitigating Sexual and Gender Based Violence Using Storytelling in the Ntanka Community of Cameroon: A Grand Challenges Canada \nWebinar: Preventing and Mitigating Sexual and Gender Based Violence Using Storytelling in the Ntanka Community of Cameroon: A Grand Challenges Canada \nDate: Thursday\, March 17\, 2022 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/preventing-and-mitigating-sexual-and-gender-based-violence/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T170000
DTSTAMP:20220314T145508Z
CREATED:20220314T145508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T145508Z
UID:10001714-1647244800-1647277200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Imaginings of and Lessons from a Feminist Economic Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The Feminist Economic Transformation Project (FET)\, is a participatory discussion series bringing together leaders and activists to vision key elements of feminist economic alternatives and futures across topics and regions. This panel will discuss ideas and recommendations shared these in these sessions\, ranging from the care economy and collective approaches to care\, to Dalit rights and economic justice\, to tax justice and moving away from extractive forms of resource governance. \nWe will also be launching our new website\, and will end the session with a special “preview” of a visioning journey led by our expert facilitator\, where we all have an inspiring opportunity to vision a feminist economic future together! \nSpeakers:\nBeena J Pallical\, General Secretary\, NCDHR-National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights-DAAA\nDr. Mary Borrowman\, Economist\, International Center for Research on Women\nRehana Tejpar\, Co-Director\, Bloom Consulting\nWangari Kinoti\, Action Aid\nDr. Hadeel Qazaaz\, MENA Regional Coordinator\, Oxfam International \n10:00am EDT / 5:00pm Ramallah / 6:00 p.m. Nairobi / 8:30pm New Delhi \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/imaginings-of-and-lessons-from-a-feminist-economic-transformation/
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T090000
DTSTAMP:20220304T201031Z
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UID:10001704-1647244800-1647248400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
DESCRIPTION:Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) affects over 200\,000\,000 women and girls globally. The Global Platform for Action to End FGM/C developed a call to action to advocate for greater prioritization\, resourcing\, and action to end female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). Recognizing that FGM/C is a social and gendered norm\, upheld through complex systems of patriarchy and tradition\, the call to action includes acknowledging that we cannot bring about its end without engaging everyone\, including boys and men. \nThis webinar will bring together advocates and experts who have experience in building male engagement programs to discuss ways of incorporating men and boys in programming to end FGM/C. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ngGZMHASQzmg5Jd0PdOu-A
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/engaging-men-to-end-female-genital-mutilation-cutting/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220311T203000
DTSTAMP:20220311T221556Z
CREATED:20220311T221556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T221556Z
UID:10001706-1647025200-1647030600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Stories from a Pandemic with MSF aid workers
DESCRIPTION:As we mark the two-year anniversary of the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11\, we’re reaching out to aid workers who have been through the dramatic twists and turns of this disease. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is excited to partner with The Nocturnists to bring you a special evening of live storytelling and reflection by healthcare workers from across the Americas sharing their personal experiences responding to COVID-19. \nJoin us in paying tribute to the moments of grief and joy\, isolation and connection\, anxiety and hope—and everything muddled in between. What was it like to face the morphing threat of a new infectious disease? How did we learn to take better care of each other\, and ourselves? How are we feeling now? \nWe invite you to share this event with your family\, friends\, and colleagues—anyone who has been part of your support network during this unprecedented time. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/stories-from-a-pandemic-with-msf-aid-workers/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220309
DTSTAMP:20220110T190133Z
CREATED:20220110T190016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T190133Z
UID:10000933-1646697600-1646783999@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias\, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias. \nCelebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. \nLearn more about International Women’s Day 2022: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-womens-day-4/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220307T153000
DTSTAMP:20220302T165602Z
CREATED:20220302T165602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T165602Z
UID:10001701-1646659800-1646667000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day (IWD) - A time to celebrate Women inspiring Women
DESCRIPTION:As we mark this year’s International Women’s Day\, WAGE invites you to join us\, as we recognize and celebrate Women Inspiring Women. This theme honours the remarkable women and girls we know in our own lives who encourage us to give our very best. \nHow to register:    \n\nClick here and complete the registration form (2-3 minutes)\nUpon submitting your registration\, you will receive a confirmation email with information.\nTo join the meeting\, simply click on the meeting link and when prompted enter the meeting passcode. Please join the meeting 10 minutes in advance of the official start time.\n\nFor more information \nContact the WAGE Events Team: cfc.evenementsvirtuels-virtualevents.swc@cfc-swc.gc.ca \n 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-womens-day-iwd-a-time-to-celebrate-women-inspiring-women/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220308T140000
DTSTAMP:20220225T194215Z
CREATED:20220225T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T194215Z
UID:10000991-1646643600-1646748000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:UTC North America & Urban SDGs: An Urban Paradigm Shift for Gender Equality
DESCRIPTION:Urban Economy Forum and Commonwealth Association of Planners\, as partners of World Urban Campaign are co-organizing a virtual Urban Thinkers Campus (UTC 7.0) entitled “North America Women and Urban SDGs: An Urban Paradigm Shift for Gender Equality” on March the 7th & 8th\, 2022. \nSCHEDULE \nTwo-Day Event: March 7th and 8th\, 2022 \nDay 1 – 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM (EDT) \nDay 2 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (EDT) \nFor most up to date information regarding the program and speakers of this event\, please visit https://www.ueforum.org/NA-Women-Urban-SDGs \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/utc-north-america-urban-sdgs-an-urban-paradigm-shift-for-gender-equality/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220305
DTSTAMP:20220214T164931Z
CREATED:20220214T164931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T164931Z
UID:10000977-1646179200-1646438399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Canada’s National Conference on The Sustainable Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:Together|Ensemble is Canada’s national conference devoted to tracking progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference represents an all-of-society approach to addressing Canada’s toughest sustainable development challenges\, bringing together the private sector\, academia\, government\, and civil society. \nThe SDGs have created an internationally recognized language and measurement framework for sustainable development but have so far failed to galvanize the action needed to eradicate poverty\, protect the planet\, and ensure prosperity for all. Together|Ensemble will advance the SDGs in Canada by showcasing work from across the country\, identifying opportunities for collective impact\, mobilizing good practices and effective research\, and building awareness of the SDGs in Canadian communities. \nProgress requires unprecedented cross-sectoral collaboration and innovation that touches all aspects of Canadian society. By working together\, we can put in place the transformations needed to achieve the ambitious agenda of the SDGs. \nSince 2017\, Together|Ensemble has been hosted three times in a series of symposia and conferences of Canada’s diverse and growing all-of-society community dedicated to achieving the SDGs. Learn more about Together|Ensemble’s history. \nVisit www.togetherensemble.ca for more information. \nRegister Here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/canadas-national-conference-on-the-sustainable-development-goals/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T200000
DTSTAMP:20220223T181727Z
CREATED:20220217T215048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T181727Z
UID:10000983-1645729200-1645732800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Chat and Connect: Being BIPOC and the Academic and Career Journey
DESCRIPTION:This month’s Chat and Connect session aims to support the educational and career trajectories of our racialized members\, especially first-generation Canadians. \nOur Chat & Connect guest\, Meseret Haileyesus\, is an accomplished global health expert\, multi-award-winning economic justice and health equity advocate\, thought leader\, philanthropist\, change-maker\, and social entrepreneur. \nShe is the CEO of the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment\, the only Canadian organization addressing economic injustice with a keen interest in addressing systemic barriers and other challenges that prevent women and girls from fully realizing their economic rights. Meseret works to influence public policy and legislation decisions that support marginalized women to make a successful transition to economic independence in Canada. She seeks to fill the gaps for the development of new approaches to address economic injustice by reviewing existing systems\, policies\, legislation and procedures in Canada. \nShe is involved with various strategies to inform the federal government of Canada such as National Financial Literacy Strategy\, National Gender-Based Violence Strategy to include economic justice. She also serves on the Board of Directors at Centertown Health Center\, End FGM Canada Network\, and Advisor for Various Anti-Racism Community Initiatives to contribute to a system that meets the needs of mental health challenges faced by Black youth\, and their families in Canada. \nMeseret works have been featured in media across Canada including CBC\, CTV\, Yahoo Finance\, Canadian Center for Policy Alternative\, Globes and Mail\, Healthy Debate\, Toronto Sun\, Toronto Star\, Ottawa Citizen\, and National Observer. In 2020\, her project was recognised by 27 major cities’ mayors across Canada and at the House of Commons. \nHer passion for global health and health equity has led her to spend over 16 years\, working with various national and international non-profit organizations on dozens of projects centred on issues of HIV/AIDS prevention\, public health research\, and health policy to take action to advance social justice initiatives. Past community involvement includes the Alberta Community Council for HIV/AIDS\, Alberta Health Services\, University of Alberta\, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs\, Laurentian University\, Canadian Network for Society Network\, Women in Edmonton\, City of All Women Initiative (Ottawa)\, World Bank Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs & UN Women- Women’s Economic Empowerment\, UNICEF\, African Medical Research Foundation\, Jhpiego-\, Johns Snow Institute\, CARE Canada & Ethiopiaid Canada. \nMeseret worked on public health programs\, particularly on Women’s Child Health reproductive health and economic rights\, where she had the profound pleasure of assisting many marginalized pregnant African women through the amazing journey of pregnancy\, childbirth\, and new motherhood. Meseret Ambassador for World Pulse and Meaningful Business\, a global organization dedicated to addressing racial and economic injustice to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. These experiences combined with her lifelong commitment to gender equality and women’s health and well-being led Meseret to found Maternity Today\, an international non-profit organization that strengthens maternal\, child and newborn health through superior advocacy\, research\, and education in developing countries. \nBeyond her social justice and public health involvement\, Meseret is also the owner of Nacre Organics\, and an advocate with David Suzuki Foundation for the promotion of nontoxic green personal care products\, “biodegradable plastic-waste free planet” and zero-waste packaging. As a health and wellness industry entrepreneur\, she is also a program advisor at Algonquin College’s Esthetician and Spa program. \nShe is also one of the founders of KMH Trading SC\, the first multiuser health service mobile application in Ethiopia that plays a vital role in addressing the day-to-day health care services challenges along with innovators from USA\, UK\, Canada and Ethiopia. \nShe is a proud mother of one beautiful daughter who inspires and motivates her every day to continue her work towards a more just\, fair\, and inclusive society that protects and advances the well-being of women and girls. \nWe hope to see you at our Chat & Connect on Thursday\, February 24\, 2022\, at 7 p.m. ET! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/chat-and-connect-being-bipoc-and-the-academic-and-career-journey/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T143000
DTSTAMP:20220131T182102Z
CREATED:20220131T181938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T182102Z
UID:10000968-1645707600-1645713000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Think Women: discussing women’s economic security!
DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 has amplified the existing economic vulnerabilities that women face while giving rise to the rate of unemployment and continuing the gender wage gap. The need for a feminist economy has never been more apparent than now. Think Women: Peer Network for a Feminist Economy will support a feminist response and recovery from the current impacts of COVID-19 by implementing a systemic change to support the inclusion of women’s voices\, particularly equity-seeking groups\, in the planning for economic recovery.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe goal of Think Women: Peer Network for a Feminist Economy is to address systemic barriers by advancing inclusive policies and practices\, encouraging more equitable and effective sharing of resources\, increasing networks and collaboration to accelerate systemic change\, and supporting the positive distribution of authority\, voices\, and decision-making power to support women’s equality. \nWhat you can expect during this national conversation\nAn opportunity to network and share your organization’s experiences and the challenges it faces during the pandemic and learn about the experiences of other organizations. In a group discussion\, we will reflect on how COVID-19 impacted the nonprofit sector and the demographics they serve. This meeting will be highly collaborative and participant-based. WEC facilitators will ensure that the space that holds this conversation is engaging\, insightful\, and safe! This is what we do\, we provide knowledge-sharing spaces for Canadian organizations to connect. \nWhat you get from this conversation\n\nEngage with a wide network of organizations that serve women across Canada and share your best practices\, emerging issues and stay up-to-date with trends that might impact your services or program delivery.\n\n\nSupport the advancement of justice\, equity\, diversity and inclusion and the development of programs that support women.\n\n\nIncrease the visibility of your organization\n\n\nParticipate in shaping policies that impact women\n\nWho is invited to the peer network\nNonprofit organizations that serve women\, particularly women from equity-seeking groups: BIPOC\, low-income women\, women with disabilities\, French minorities and LGBTQ2+\, \nOther ways to participate in the Peer Network\nJoin one of the working groups that focus on the economic impact of COVID-19 on specific underrepresented groups. \nJoin our free-of-cost capacity-building training to achieve your mission. Only small and medium organizations that support women from equity-seeking groups can join (spots are limited\, so register now!) \nRegister here: https://womenseconomiccouncil.ca/join-think-women/
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/think-women-discussing-womens-economic-security-february-24/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T123000
DTSTAMP:20220222T213244Z
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UID:10000987-1645700400-1645705800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:What Women Want: Improving Global Maternal Health Through Policy Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Maternity Today is presenting a panel discussion on Improving Global Maternal Health through Policy Advocacy. Don’t miss out on this powerhouse presentation with leaders from gender equality\, women’s health\, midwifery\, and human rights organizations. The event will include guest speakers from : Canadian Partnership for Women’s and Children’s Health( CanWaCH)\, White Ribbon Alliance Global (WRA) \, Canadian Center for Women’s Empowerment (CCWE)\, International Confederation of Midwives (ICM)\, and Canadian Association of Midwives .Our theme is to promote women’s maternal health by engaging leaders in discussing policies that affect women and their well-being . The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the disparities in accessing health\, and among the vulnerable and marginalized\, are women who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. This panel will also discuss the importance of midwives as essential health care providers to women. \nRecently\, Maternity Today joined the global efforts with ICM and WRA\, to survey midwives as ambassadors for women’s health. The goal of the survey is to ask midwives about what they want and need to serve women in their care and for themselves as midwives. \nWhy empower midwives? Because this is What Women Want! \nIn 2019\, the What Women Want (WWW) Campaign was launched with the goal of addressing the needs of women and girls in the developing world. Findings were used to develop policy agendas and the implementation of reproductive and maternal health services. The top request that came from WWW was the demand for more midwives and better-supported nurses. As a result\, the What Women Want: Midwives’ Voices\, Midwives’ Demands campaign was launched to better understand the needs of midwives. \nA global survey was launched to amplify the multitudinous voices of Midwives. The information that is gathered will be categorized\, analyzed\, and reported in May 2022 on the International Day of the Midwife. The reported information will be further used to advocate for policy change so Midwives across the globe will receive all that they need to help mothers and children. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/what-women-want-improving-global-maternal-health-through-policy-advocacy/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220225
DTSTAMP:20250213T194135Z
CREATED:20210105T155912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T194135Z
UID:10002494-1645660800-1645747199@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/2022-02-24/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTSTAMP:20220117T140950Z
CREATED:20210105T155622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T140950Z
UID:10000691-1645315200-1645401599@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/2022-02-20/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T130000
DTSTAMP:20220211T202550Z
CREATED:20220211T202550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T202550Z
UID:10001698-1645099200-1645102800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Annual Days for Girls Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We can’t believe we made it. Despite the challenges and global uncertainty\, Days for Girls (DfG) is poised to reach 2.5 million women\, girls and people with periods in 2022! \nWith your generous support and the hard work of our incredible community of staff\, volunteers and Enterprises\, we successfully distributed more than 350\,000+ DfG Kits along with vital menstrual health education in 2021. \nWe believe this achievement is monumental and we want to celebrate by bringing our community together for a virtual party. And you’re invited! \n\n\nPlease Join Us!\nOn February 17\, 2022 at 12:00 pm PST Days for Girls International will hold a special online event to celebrate this momentous milestone\, hear the stories behind the numbers\, and share our vision for 2022. \n\n\nWhat to Expect\nOver the course of one hour\, you’ll hear from Days for Girls staff\, entrepreneurs\, and volunteers who will share the stories behind this accomplishment and set a vision for the future of Days for Girls International. There will also be a chance for you to ask questions and interact with the wonderful DfG team \nYou don’t want to miss this once a year opportunity to gather online with our global community. We look forward to seeing you on February 17\, 2022! \nRegister today to reserve your spot and get the link to join! \nIf for some reason you cannot attend this event live\, it will be recorded and emailed to everyone who registers. \n\n\nAbout Days for Girls International\nDays for Girls International is an award-winning NGO that works to shatter stigma and limitations associated with menstruation for improved health\, education and livelihood outcomes. To date\, Days for Girls has reached more than 2.4 million women and girls in 144 countries on 6 continents with quality\, sustainable menstrual care solutions and health education. \nYou’ll Hear From:\nOur local leaders will share stories from the field as they worked their way through this last year\, achieving over 350\,000+ Kits distributed with menstrual health education to women and girls around the world.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/annual-days-for-girls-celebration/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T180000
DTSTAMP:20220127T155649Z
CREATED:20220127T155649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T155649Z
UID:10001673-1645030800-1645034400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Teaching the SDGs through Art – Goal #15: Life on Land
DESCRIPTION:Aga Khan Foundation Canada\, in partnership with Aga Khan Museum\, offers this free professional development workshop for educators who are interested in teaching about global citizenship and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the lens of art. \nIn addition to imparting arts education teaching strategies\, educators will leave with a comprehensive lesson plan containing easy-to-use activities that focus on Goal #15: Life on Land. \nCet atelier se tiendra également en français le 17 février. Plus de détails ici.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/teaching-the-sdgs-through-art-goal-15-life-on-land/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T130000
DTSTAMP:20220208T215306Z
CREATED:20220208T215144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T215306Z
UID:10001688-1644926400-1644930000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Stronger Together - helping to build community resilience - A Cuso International town hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation that will bring together Cuso International volunteers Rai Friedman and Carmencita Alcantara\, who will speak about their personal volunteer journeys and their work in Ethiopia with the Agency for Civil Society Organizations. You will also hear from thought leader Bianca Fadel\, a research fellow in the Centre for International Development at Northumbria University\, UK\, who works in the area of volunteering and development. \nAs always\, we have included time in our program for an Ask me Anything session\, with Tania Shephard\, Head of Programs\, Latin America and the Caribbean\, Anna Squier\, Head of Programs\, Africa\, and Yvette Macabuag\, Head of Program Quality & Impact\, International Programs.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/stronger-together-helping-to-build-community-resilience-a-cuso-international-town-hall/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTSTAMP:20220127T172152Z
CREATED:20220127T162952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T172152Z
UID:10001675-1644796800-1645228799@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:SRH Week
DESCRIPTION:Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week (SRH Week) is a yearly campaign designed to raise awareness on sexual and reproductive health and promote resources to improve community health in Canada. \nThis year\, SRH Week takes place from February 14 – 18\, 2022 with the theme Advocacy in Action. \nThis year\, Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness Week puts the spotlight on changemakers who have led us\, inspired us\, and worked hard to transform people’s lives. \nFor more information\, visit the Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights website.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/srh-week/
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T200000
DTSTAMP:20220209T212911Z
CREATED:20220209T212851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T212911Z
UID:10001694-1644606000-1644609600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: #MyJourneyInSTEM
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 11th\, International Day of Women and Girls in Science\, for an inspiring virtual panelwith prominent Canadian women in science\, technology\, trades\, engineering\, and mathematics (STEM). Panelists will reflect on how far we’ve come and celebrate their own role models. This free\, evening event will follow a Q&A format and will be open to children\, teens\, and adults.  Pre-registration required (registration closes one hour before the panel).  This is a free\, public event (no cost). \nRegister Here
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/panel-discussion-myjourneyinstem/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T193000
DTSTAMP:20220126T210255Z
CREATED:20220126T210255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T210255Z
UID:10001664-1644602400-1644607800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Youth\, Speak Up! Perspectives on Global Development Issues - Meaningful engagement on indigenous perspectives\, diversity and inclusion and the global goals.
DESCRIPTION:This year\, International Development Week takes place from February 6th to February 12th. On Friday\, February 11th\, the Cuso Youth Engagement Advisory will be hosting a speaker’s panel\, “Youth\, Speak Up! Perspectives on Global Development Issues”. Discussion topics will include Indigenous perspectives within International Development Studies\, diversity\, and inclusion. There will be two guest speakers present to share their lived experiences\, and all participants will have the opportunity to join breakout rooms to take part in the discussion. The panel will take place on Zoom\, and all are welcome.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-speak-up-perspectives-on-global-development-issues-meaningful-engagement-on-indigenous-perspectives-diversity-and-inclusion-and-the-global-goals/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T110000
DTSTAMP:20220202T212849Z
CREATED:20220202T212849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T212849Z
UID:10001682-1644573600-1644577200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Addressing NTDs for the Health of Women and Adolescent Girls
DESCRIPTION:CAGH is collaborating with the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD) for International Development Week 2022 to host a webinar addressing the impact of NTD on the health of women and adolescent girls. \nDid you know that more than 500 million adolescent girls and women of reproductive age (including over 100 million pregnant and lactating women) are at risk of morbidity caused by worm infections\, especially soil-transmitted helminth and schistosome infections? \nJoin us and our speakers to learn more about the Kigali Declaration\, WHO’s NTD road map\, and WHO’s new deworming guidelines: set to launch in early February 2022 to promote regular deworming treatment for adolescent girls and women of reproductive age. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/webinar-addressing-ntds-for-the-health-of-women-and-adolescent-girls/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Association for Global Health":MAILTO:info@cagh-acsm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T160000
DTSTAMP:20220209T193256Z
CREATED:20220209T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T193256Z
UID:10001693-1644505200-1644508800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:An Intersectional Approach to Combating Gender-based Violence in Central America’s Northern Triangle
DESCRIPTION:Join Justice Education Society’s International Development Week Panel on “An Intersectional Approach to Combating Gender-based Violence in Central America’s Northern Triangle” with guest speakers and experts from Guatemala\, Honduras\, and El Salvador. \nPanelists will discuss the challenges of combating gender-based violence (GBV) in the region and what strategies have been successful for institutionalizing an intersectional approach to investigating\, prosecuting\, and providing support and services to survivors of GBV.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/an-intersectional-approach-to-combating-gender-based-violence-in-central-americas-northern-triangle/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220210T143000
DTSTAMP:20220210T150838Z
CREATED:20220210T150838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220210T150838Z
UID:10001696-1644498000-1644503400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Reimagining SDG #4: Quality Education from a Youth Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel where we discuss SDG 4\, Quality Education\, from a Youth Perspective. This #IDW2022\, hear from Chantal Peng\, Mick Jefferies\, and Caleigh Wong on how we can reimagine quality education on Thursday\, February 10th\, 2022 at 2 pm. \nSDG 4 ensures inclusive\, equitable quality education and promotes life-long learning opportunities for all. The pandemic has exposed how quality education does not always fit a traditional education model. From peer-to-peer and hands-on learning to emphasizing traditional knowledge and lived experiences: the possibilities are endless when youth voices are amplified to reimagine education. \nJoin ACIC youth participants\, from past and current programs\, as they discuss the role youth voices play in reimagining education and share their experiences\, visions\, and hopes. \nRegister now: http://ow.ly/cQff50HIT2W
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/reimagining-sdg-4-quality-education-from-a-youth-perspective/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T110000
DTSTAMP:20220209T192117Z
CREATED:20220209T192117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T192117Z
UID:10001690-1644487200-1644490800@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Solidarity with Afghan School Girls: Defending the right to education during and after the crisis in Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:Join BCCIC member organization Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (CW4WAfghan) to learn about the realities facing adolescent girls in the context of the current humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Their human rights\, specifically the right to education\, have been taken from them\, and global response from civil society organizations and Canadians alike is required to provide the support and solidarity they now need. \nThe webinar will cover the importance of education in emergencies and why access to quality\, gender equitable education is more important now than ever before. It will amplify experiences from grassroots leaders in Afghanistan responding to girls’ education needs\, and the actions Canadian youth have taken in solidarity with adolescent girls in Afghanistan. CW4WAfghan will also share advocacy tools and practical ideas for activists and allies to take up in their communities and networks. \nRegister here.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/solidarity-with-afghan-school-girls-defending-the-right-to-education-during-and-after-the-crisis-in-afghanistan/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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