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The capacity to effect change in a capitalist society is founded on the ability to resource the system change process. We have heard often that funders, financial resources, financial structures and prioritization pose barriers to building the steps to more anti-racist and decolonial organizations. We are so excited to have VIDEA joining us again, this […]
Explore innovative approaches to advancing gender equality! Gender equality stands as an enduring journey marked by steadfast progress amid persistent challenges. By dismantling barriers to education, economic participation, healthcare, and decision-making, gender equality not only benefits individuals but also fosters broader societal advancement. Through initiatives like the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT), the Canadian […]
While digital spaces have become a game-changer in advancing gender equality, they also mirror the systemic divides that exist in the physical world. This has created new ways for women, girls, and gender-diverse people to be isolated, exploited, abused, harassed, silenced, and excluded. In particular, technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV)* - - has become a growing […]
This event brings together a panel of Canadian experts (CEs) deployed by the TAP-EDM team around the world who specialize in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) projects. Through the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) implementation, we will explore how Canada is strengthening international government systems, addressing gender equality in a cross-cutting way. How does Canadian […]
Hear how vocational training is empowering women in Ethiopia through financial independence. On Thursday, September 28th, the Manitoba Council for International Cooperation will be at Good Earth Coffeehouse Seasons (Building #14, 455 Sterling Lyon Parkway) with Deborah Northcott, co-founder of Real Humanitarian (formerly Canadian Humanitarian). Real Humanitarian, an MCIC member, is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged […]
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World leaders just met at the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals midpoint summit . Halfway between the SDG’s 2015 launch and the 2030 deadline, the mood was somber. Stark global tensions alongside inadequate SDG progress made for a tough outlook for the next seven years. In the words of Secretary-General António Guterres, “halfway to 2030 […]
What's the Global Forum all about? The Global Forum is a chance for young people like us to come together and take stock of the progress we've made toward the SDGs, and to figure out how we can do even better in the future. We'll be hearing from leaders, sharing our stories and ideas, and […]
The Canadian Conference on Global Health is an annual conference that brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students from various disciplines and sectors to discuss pressing global health issues. The conference provides a platform for sharing knowledge, best practices, and innovations in global health research, policy, and practice. The 2023 Canadian Conference on Global Health will […]
The What Works Global Summit is the largest event of its kind, bringing together researchers, leaders in evidence-based decisionmaking and practitioners to share the latest evidence synthesis research, research methods and practice strategies for improving the lives of individuals, families and communities worldwide. This year, the What Works Global Summit (WWGS 2023) will be an […]
Aga Khan Foundation Canada is pleased to invite you to join our book club series, Global Reads. Join us on October 23rd for another captivating Global Reads session on From Development to Democracy: The Transformation of Modern Asia. We will be joined by the esteemed co-author, Joseph Wong, a renowned scholar in comparative politics, to dive into […]
We are delighted to invite you to the celebration of 25 years of ZMQ Global, our international non-governmental organization. Originally founded in 1998 in India, ZMQ is dedicated to using technology in critical social issues to improve and save the lives of the poor and marginalized. For a quarter of a century, we have tirelessly […]
Join AKFC, in partnership with Canada’s International Development Research Centre and the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, for the Ottawa launch of the Lancet Commission’s report on “Peaceful Societies through Health Equity and Gender Equality”. Some of the report’s authors, partners, and field experts will join us to discuss the research findings and […]
November 3rd marks “One Health Day”, an annual, worldwide campaign to bring attention to the interconnection of human, animal, and environmental health.
