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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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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
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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
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T210000
DTSTAMP:20220207T200749Z
CREATED:20220207T200749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T200749Z
UID:10001684-1644433200-1644440400@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Bending the Arc Screening
DESCRIPTION:Get your popcorn ready: In celebration of International Development Week 2022\, Partners In Health Canada is screening the all-time favourite global health and social justice film\, Bending the Arc! \nJoin us via Zoom on Wednesday\, February 9th at 7.00 pm EST/4.00 pm PST to watch the film\, followed by a discussion with PIH Canada staff and PIHers near and far on how Partners In Health’s experience over the past three decades is relevant to challenges we’re facing today. Register now to reserve your spot and get access to the zoom event. \nDecades before they joined the fight against COVID-19\, and long before they helped battle Ebola in West Africa\, Dr. Paul Farmer\, Dr. Jim Yong Kim\, and Ophelia Dahl—all barely out of their teens at the time—began a movement that would change global health forever by co-founding Partners In Health. Bending the Arc tells their story.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/bending-the-arc-screening/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T180000
DTSTAMP:20220127T154215Z
CREATED:20220127T154215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T154215Z
UID:10001671-1644426000-1644429600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Teaching the SDGs through Art – Goal #6: Clean Water & Sanitation
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 #6: Clean Water and Sanitation. \nCet atelier se tiendra également en français le 10 février. Plus de détails ici.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/teaching-the-sdgs-through-art-goal-6-clean-water-sanitation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T170000
DTSTAMP:20220204T224304Z
CREATED:20220204T224304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T224304Z
UID:10001683-1644422400-1644426000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Cooperation Canada Awards 2021
DESCRIPTION:Each year Cooperation Canada recognizes outstanding individuals and projects in the sector with three awards\, the Karen Takacs Award for women’s leadership\, the organizational and individual Innovation and Impact Awards in honour of Lewis Perinbam (in partnership with WUSC and the trustees of the Lewis Perinbam Award) \nJoin us and celebrate with the Awardees on February 9\, 2022 at 4:00pm.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/cooperation-canada-awards-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T140000
DTSTAMP:20220120T153435Z
CREATED:20220120T153435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T153435Z
UID:10001656-1644411600-1644415200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: What is CoLMEAL?
DESCRIPTION:Salanga has been partnering with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and ADRA Canada to innovate on Community-Led Monitoring\, Evaluation\, Accountability and Learning (CoLMEAL). We have been piloting this approach in countries in Africa and Asia\, including fragile and vulnerable contexts\, by building the capacity of community change agents to develop\, implement\, monitor and evaluate their own theories of change to achieve sustainable changes in well-being. \nClick here to join Salanga and ADRA Canada for a free webinar during International Development Week on What is CoLMEAL? \nThe Context\nSustainable Development Goal (SDG) #16 calls for building participatory\, effective\, accountable institutions “at all levels”. In order to ensure the SDGs are sustainable\, the people who are most affected by their community’s development should be drivers of their change. Thus any information gathered should first be owned and used by those who are impacted the most. New ways of working are needed to support the decolonization of development\, including monitoring and evaluation. Frameworks and tools that support true participation\, grassroots innovation\, and empowerment of vulnerable communities will help to catalyze this process. \nFacilitated by:\nElaine Stavnitzky is a Program & CoLMEAL Advisor at Salanga. She is passionate about CoLMEAL and has been instrumental in the development of the CoLMEAL approach. She is an experienced leader\, having implemented a wide range of complex strategic\, programmatic and quality assurance processes to support leadership\, staff\, communities and children in international development and humanitarian aid programs since 2002. The nexus of her passion\, skills\, and value is in empowering communities to understand and monitor the change they seek to actualize. She is ever ready to apply her energy and enthusiasm to support organizations in strengthening systems that ensure people have right-sized information to trigger change making decisions. She loves experiencing with others the “a-ha” moment that tips the balance for transformation at the individual\, community and/or systems level. \nIntroductions by:\nAnalynn Bruce is the Development Program Director at ADRA Canada and has spearheaded the piloting and integration of CoLMEAL in ADRA’s GAC-funded projects in Africa and Asia. \nJakub Nemec is the founder of Salanga and passionate about supporting organizations to shift the power dynamic in MEAL and empower communities with the tools to measure success on their own terms.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/free-webinar-what-is-colmeal/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220209T120000
DTSTAMP:20220201T221414Z
CREATED:20220117T135233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T221414Z
UID:10000945-1644400800-1644408000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual panel: Promising Solutions and Lessons in Addressing Irregular Migration of Children in Central America and Mexico
DESCRIPTION:On February 9\, 2022\, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children Believe is holding a virtual panel to explore the ongoing issue of irregular migration in Central America and Mexico. This event is being held as part of Canada’s International Development Week activities. The focus of the panel will be irregular migration and the methods and success of the Preventing Irregular Migration in Mexico and Central America project. Learn about the issue and what can be done to continue this work with experts in the international development sector. Visit this link to register.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/virtual-panel-irregular-migration-in-central-america-and-mexico/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20220120T195128Z
CREATED:20220120T195128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T195128Z
UID:10001658-1644321600-1644325200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Peace Talk: Virtual Panel - Climate Migrants and Global Climate Exodus
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian International Development Agency (now Global Affairs Canada) has recognized and planned events for “International Development Week” (IDW) annually in February since 1990. To mark IDW 2022\, the university’s Peace and Reconciliation Centre (PARC)\, and several academic programs (Global Development Studies\, Criminology\, and Environmental Studies) will host a virtual panel event focusing on climate migrants\, and global and Canadian implications and responses. The event will be moderated by Dr. Geetanjali Gill\, Assistant Professor and Co-Chair\, Global Development Studies Program\, and PARC Commitment Leader for the Community of Practice on Refugee Crises and Experiences. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/peace-talk-virtual-panel-climate-migrants-and-global-climate-exodus/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T110000
DTSTAMP:20220131T185753Z
CREATED:20220131T185753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T185753Z
UID:10001679-1644310800-1644318000@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Défis et solutions dans les pays du Sud en matière de santé et éducation en contexte de pandémie
DESCRIPTION:Deux ans après le début de la pandémie : quels sont les impacts au niveau de la santé et de l’éducation en Amérique latine et en Afrique francophone? \nObjectifs du webinaire \n\nMieux comprendre la conjoncture actuelle\, notamment les impacts de la COVID-19 en matière de santé et d’éducation sur les populations marginalisées en Amérique latine et en Afrique francophone.\nOffrir un espace de réflexion et de dialogue aux actrices et acteurs du domaine de la solidarité internationale\, notamment des représentant-e-s d’organismes de la société civile situés à l’extérieur du Canada.\n\nWebinaire gratuit et ouvert au public. Cet événement se déroule dans le cadre de la Semaine du développement international (SDI). #SDI2022 et #VisezLesObjectifs \nPour s’inscrire: cliquez ici \nPanélistes\nAnnie Bodmer-Roy\nUNICEF Canada\nDirectrice aux politiques et programmes internationaux \nHilda Prieto (Bolivie)\nFundación Wiñay Intercultural\nCoordonnatrice en chef \nElie Tusikilizane (République démocratique du Congo)\nCaritas Développement Goma\nCoordonnateur de projets
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/defis-et-solutions-dans-les-pays-du-sud-en-matiere-de-sante-et-education-en-contexte-de-pandemie/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220207T120000
DTSTAMP:20220114T165725Z
CREATED:20220114T165552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T165725Z
UID:10000941-1644231600-1644235200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Gender Transformative Programming in Health: Experiences in Engaging Men and Faith Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join CanWaCH’s Gender Equality Working Group on Monday\, February 7 from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST to dive into the experiences of three organizations sharing lessons learned on gender transformative programming in the health sector.  \nSpeakers will highlight several approaches with a specific focus on engaging men/boys and faith/traditional leaders as critical actors in transforming harmful gender norms and promoting positive masculinities.  \nPlan International Canada\, World Renew and World Vision Canada will each share case studies of these approaches in action – what was learned and what led to success. The format will be conversational and there will be time for Q&A. Please note that due to the interactive nature of this workshop it will take place in English only.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/gender-transformative-programming-in-health-experiences-in-engaging-men-and-faith-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTSTAMP:20220119T175749Z
CREATED:20220119T143239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T175749Z
UID:10000948-1644105600-1644710399@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:International Development Week 2022: #GoForTheGoals
DESCRIPTION:International Development Week (IDW) 2022 will take place from February 6 to 12! This year’s #GoForTheGoals theme calls Canadians to support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) throughout the year. The week will focus on five subthemes: Gender equality (Monday)\, Health (Tuesday)\, Economic Resilience (Wednesday)\, Education (Thursday) and Climate Action (Friday). \nJoin the conversation by using the #GoForTheGoals and #IDW2022 hashtags across social media. Showcase your organization’s accomplishments and impact by sharing your work through our CanWaCH Impact Series. \nHosting an IDW event or looking to amplify your work on CanWaCH channels? E-mail CanWaCH’s Communications Assistant\, Biko Mwalagho.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/international-development-week-2022-goforthegoals/
CATEGORIES:Events and Conferences,Webinars and Online Events,International Days
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTSTAMP:20220113T173057Z
CREATED:20210105T154635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T173057Z
UID:10000643-1644105600-1644191999@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-3/2022-02-06/
CATEGORIES:International Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220204T130000
DTSTAMP:20220126T183005Z
CREATED:20220126T183005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T183005Z
UID:10001662-1643976000-1643979600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Cancer Care in Rwanda: Saving Lives and Redefining What’s Possible
DESCRIPTION:On World Cancer Day\, February 4th at 12 p.m. EST/9 a.m. PST\, join the Partners In Health Board of Trustees for a wide-ranging discussion on PIH’s work to bring high-quality cancer care to patients in Rwanda. \nDr. Joel Mubiligi\, executive director of Inshuti Mu Buzima (as PIH is known in Rwanda); Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere\, Butaro district program director at Inshuti Mu Buzima; and Dr. Lawrence Shulman\, PIH trustee and director of University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Global Cancer Medicine will share stories\, updates\, and our vision for the future of this vital work\, including the Butaro Cancer Center of Excellence\, and how\, side-by-side with local communities\, we’re redefining what’s possible for cancer care in Rwanda.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/cancer-care-in-rwanda-saving-lives-and-redefining-whats-possible/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T170000
DTSTAMP:20220202T170935Z
CREATED:20220202T170935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T170935Z
UID:10001681-1643902200-1643907600@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting our Minister
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to an introductory meeting with the Honourable Harjit Sajjan\, Minister for International Development. This session is being jointly organized by a Coalition of Coalitions working in the international cooperation sector: the Canadian Association for International Development Professionals (CAIDP)\, Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH)\, Climate Action Network (CAN-Rac)\, Cooperation Canada\, Dignity Network and the Inter-Council Network (ICN)\, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. \nThis meeting is an opportunity for staff and volunteers from the Canadian international cooperation sector to meet Minister Sajjan and to hear from him directly on his views and his mandate\, as well as for the minister to engage in direct dialogue with important sector actors representing a broad range of stakeholders\, on their priorities and advice for him at the start of his mandate.
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/meeting-our-minister/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,CanWaCH Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T153000
DTSTAMP:20220128T183857Z
CREATED:20220128T183857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T183857Z
UID:10000964-1643896800-1643902200@canwach.ca
SUMMARY:Haitian Women at the Forefront of Community Solutions and Locally-led Change
DESCRIPTION:In this panel\, speakers will share insights on how community-led and grassroots solutions are transforming communities in Haiti\, and will build upon the conversation between leaders from Rayjon Share Care Canada\, Rayjon Share Care Haiti\, and the Haitian Women’s Federation in OCIC’s ‘Tapestry 2030’ podcast and illustration series\, Season 1 (available at ocic.on.ca)\, focusing on how grassroots actors\, particularly women\, are the drivers of sustainable change. \nInterpretation Languages: English/Haitian Creole
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/haitian-women-at-the-forefront-of-community-solutions-and-locally-led-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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