
Check out events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners

Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
Please note that fundraising events and activities will not be posted to the calendar.
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The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly ![]() Check out events being hosted by CanWaCH members and partners
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![]() In honour of the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR), APTN, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering, entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Join Us on Parliament Hill This special program seeks to […] |
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![]() Arts-based research has a unique way of presenting sensitive experiences. In this talk, Dr. Kaveri Mayra will focus on 2741 people’s narratives about their embodied experience of labour and birth, and the trauma and violence within those experiences, using poetic enquiry. Through a series of poems and artistic illustrations, this presentation seeks to engage with […] |
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![]() We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed for various professionals who work with FGM/C survivors and girls-at-risk. We encourage you to share this information with your networks and consider attending these sessions […] |
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![]() ONE Campaign and Afrifursa are pleased to invite you to a VIP Reception featuring Minister Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and our President & CEO, Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, on October 3, 2024, at 11:30 AM at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, University of Toronto. This VIP Reception aims to foster dialogue on strengthening Canada-Africa […] |
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Rising Voices, Stories of Growth Join us on Friday, October 4th at the Carriage House Hotel for an inspiring evening of storytelling dedicated to empowering girls and cultivating brighter futures. This year, CAUSE Canada’s fall event will provide an opportunity to listen and consider how together we can establish sustainable health, nutrition and education programming. During this exciting event, Rising […] |
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![]() This compelling play transports audiences to the rural villages of Sierra Leone, West Africa in the late 1970s and 1980s where Nancy worked as a community health nurse for five years. The play is filled with stories about Nancy’s initially blundered and then inspired encounters with village chiefs, traditional birth attendants, and subsistence farmers. Village […] |
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International Cooperation Futures Forum 2024 Mark your calendars for October 8th to 10th, 2024, as the International Cooperation Futures Forum makes its grand return. This year, we’re excited to gather at the National Arts Centre (NAC), located on the unceded, unsurrendered territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, in Ottawa, Canada. Our second edition promises to rejuvenate the international cooperation sector […] |
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![]() We are excited to announce a series of upcoming information sessions hosted by the End FGM Canada Network. These sessions will provide valuable insights into our first-of-their-kind training modules designed for various professionals who work with FGM/C survivors and girls-at-risk. We encourage you to share this information with your networks and consider attending these sessions […] |
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![]() As part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, the IDRC invests in high-quality research in low- and middle-income countries, share knowledge with researchers and policymakers for greater uptake and use, and mobilize global alliances to build a more sustainable and inclusive world. The series is designed to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, showcasing […] |
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![]() As humanitarian crises and inequality persist, understanding the landscape of global development is more crucial than ever. Join AKFC for an evening of thought-provoking discussions about a gripping memoir – Under Development: A Journey Without Maps by Ian Smillie. In this session, celebrated author and international development expert Ian Smillie will be joined by Maureen […] |
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![]() The leadership forum is one of Fora: Network for Change’s signature events — and one of the most impactful and empowering events of the year for young leaders looking to expand their reach for change. Hosted in Toronto in October 2024, the Leadership Forum is designed to equip the next generation of decision-makers with the […] |
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![]() Disabled Women in Africa, Humanity & Inclusion-Making It Work, International Disability Alliance, and the World Federation of the Deaf invite you to attend our hybrid event, on ZOOM with simultaneous events in Dakar and Lilongwe. Insightful speakers will guide you through the key findings of the report, based on a survey answered by 250 women […]
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![]() The Scaling Community of Practice’s Mainstreaming Working Group invites you to discuss Grand Challenges Canada’s (GCC) systematic approach to mainstreaming scaling for sustainable impact, highlighted in a recent case study that documents GCC's journey in integrating a scaling perspective into its funding strategy, with insights from a distinguished panel of experts on supporting the scaling […]
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![]() This in-person conference is tailored for CW clinicians interested or engaged in research, and researchers in women+, newborn, and child health topics. We will showcase established Practice-Based Research from the CW campus and offer a rapid research update from planned and proposed research projects. Practice-based research (PBR), defined as the use of research principles, designs, […]
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![]() Training description: This session will explore how intersectional feminist and decolonial frameworks can transform the way knowledge and research are approached in the international development sector. Together, we will reimagine practices that challenge traditional power dynamics, centering the voices and expertise of marginalized communities to promote more effective, equitable and inclusive systems of knowledge production. […] |
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2024 Canadian Conference on Global Health ![]() Theme: Poly-crisis and global health: How can we improve human health and well-being, while protecting the planet? 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 […]
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![]() About the webinar: In this interactive session, CanWaCH will talk about the gaps and opportunities in SGBV related programming, research, and funding, drawing on examples from both the Canadian and international context. As the host of the Coordinating Centre for the Pan-Canadian Women’s Health Coalition, and as a network of domestic and global experts working […] |
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![]() Join us for our Annual Volunteer Conference on International Cooperation, hosted at the Afromusée in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday, October 26th. This event will celebrate and explore the diverse volunteering partnership models we've established, highlighting outstanding accomplishments in advancing gender equality in Sub-Saharan countries. Expect esteemed guest speakers, networking opportunities, and the chance to explore […]
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![]() Join us for our Annual Volunteer Conference on International Cooperation, hosted at the Afromusée in Montreal, Quebec, on Saturday, October 26th. This event will celebrate and explore the diverse volunteering partnership models we've established, highlighting outstanding accomplishments in advancing gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Expect esteemed guest speakers, networking opportunities, and the chance to explore […]
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![]() This is an announcement of the upcoming CAGH Annual General Meeting happening in person and online on Saturday October 26, 2024 at 1:00-2:00 PDT (UTC-07:00). It is important that all CAGH members attend this meeting to learn more about the organization’s activities and vote on essential motions. Eligibility to vote in the CAGH AGM To […] |
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![]() Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on maternal and child health in the Global South. This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by mothers and children in under-resourced settings. Participants will be presented with a case study based on real-life […] |
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![]() Join AKFC and the Canadian International Council, National Capital Branch (CIC) for "Unlocking Human Potential: Insights from the UNDP Human Development Report 2024," where we delve into the latest findings shaping global development. From tackling inequality to fostering sustainable growth, our agenda spotlights key themes and actionable strategies from the report. The discussion, led by […] |
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2024 Canadian Open Data Summit ![]() Now is the perfect time to start planning your getaway to Edmonton, Alberta on October 30 and 31, and prepare for a memorable event. Here is what we have in store for you when you attend in person: - Your professional development benefits you and your organisation; - As many meetings as you can fit […]
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![]() FIND, CEPI and Unitaid, in partnership with Results Canada, are hosting a roundtable to discuss Canada’s leadership in global health R&D, focusing on its impact on women’s health, especially in the context of current infectious diseases and emerging pandemic threats. The session will highlight opportunities for Canada to enhance its impact through targeted financial investments […] |
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![]() Canada’s 2025 Annual Report on the 2030 Agenda Information Session Canada is committed to reporting annually on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is pleased to invite you to attend a virtual information session to learn more on the activities of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Secretariat and how […] |
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