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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1 event, Intro to KS for Knowledge Users_course_v5 This course will teach students about knowledge synthesis in general, as well as how to conduct knowledge synthesis projects. Students will begin to conduct knowledge synthesis in the topic of their choice, with guidance from the course directors. Please note that the students will not be completing a full […] |
2 events, Come celebrate IDW 2025 from February 2 to 8. What is IDW? Since 1991, IDW is held annually in the first full week of February and spotlights Canadians' contributions to eradicating poverty and building a more peaceful, inclusive, and prosperous world. It's a unique opportunity to inform, inspire, involve, and celebrate Canadians' global impact on […] | |||||
8 events, Course Date: February 03, 2025 to March 23, 2025 Explore the interdisciplinary approach of One Health and its profound implications for addressing complex challenges at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health. Delve into the foundational principles and practical applications of One Health, and become equipped with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate […]
$995.00  To mark International Development Week in February, the art exhibition "Through my eyes: art for development" will be hosted by the University of Ottawa's WUSC Local Committee, a dynamic campus-based group who support our organization's awareness-raising efforts. This art exhibition brings together the work of 24 artists from Ghana, Malawi, and Canada. The diversity of their family backgrounds, […]
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 The University of Guelph is hosting a virtual conversation with Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations (UN) in New York for International Development week. Hear from one of Canada’s foremost leaders in diplomacy and international development as he reflects on Canada’s leadership role in promoting sustainable, inclusive and evidence-based approaches […]
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 Join us for our upcoming event, 'Building Bridges: Pathways and Opportunities in Global Health', on Monday, February 3. This event will focus on the power of our everyday work to create meaningful impact beyond borders. By broadening our perspective and embracing our shared challenges, we unlock new opportunities to advance health equity and expand access to […]
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 As part of International Development Week 2025, Cooperation Canada and International Development Research Centre (IDRC) are proud to present a reception and a screening of The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos, a powerful, thought-provoking film that offers a riveting critique of urban development and forced evictions in Africa's largest city, Lagos. Directed by the Agbajowo Collective, […]
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We are excited to announce that we are hosting the WUSC "Through My Eyes: Art for Development" exhibition! This unique exhibit features 17 artworks exploring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their impact on communities worldwide. Don't miss this experience! ? Exhibition Dates: February 3 & 4 ? Location: UCU ? Don’t miss the special […] |
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 This International Development Week, we are asking: Can Canadian and international organizations meaningfully support locally led development with GAC funding? Join three Canadian international development organizations (Stephen Lewis Foundation, Oxfam Canada, and Inter Pares) and partner organizations (Women in Struggle for Empowerment, Pakistan and a to-be-confirmed partner) for this thought-provoking, strategic discussion. We will focus on […]
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 An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh, highlighting how this organization fosters sustainable development through empowering young people, supporting livelihoods and utilizing an innovative whole-community support system. The screening will […] |
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 Amid a shifting economic and geopolitical landscape, private sector partnerships could emerge as a key trend for 2025 and beyond. Effective collaborations between the non-profit and private sectors can play a crucial role in advancing global health and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Yet, current private sector metrics tend to focus primarily on the financial […]
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 With leadership from Canada in support of the G8 Muskoka Initiative, the Global Financing Facility (GFF) was launched in 2015 to accelerate efforts to end preventable maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent deaths by 2030. This event will mark 10 years of GFF results to unlock additional financing and expand access to affordable, lifesaving health care for hundreds […] |
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 In the spirit of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and fostering more equitable global partnerships, OCIC's International Development Week 2025 Gender Panel, ‘Feminist Futures: Exploring Transformative Leadership and Equitable Partnerships’, will focus on feminist leadership and inclusive partnerships as transformative forces for creating lasting social change. Join us to hear powerful stories of […]
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Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar During International Development Week! Topic: Insights and Impacts from Partners In Health SRHR Programming in Malawi and Sierra Leone Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025 Time: 11:30 AM EST Duration: 1 Hour From 2019 to 2024, Partners In Health Canada led the transformative No Woman or Girl Left Behind project in Neno […]
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An interactive documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh. Join Good Neighbours Canada for a documentary screening of a case study of community-led development work in Bangladesh, highlighting how this organization fosters sustainable development through empowering young people, supporting livelihoods and utilizing an innovative whole-community support system. The screening will […]
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 Join Cuso International for Taste of the World during International Development Week 2025! Our event, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada, celebrates Canada's 35-year commitment to international development, highlighting the profound unifying power of food. Shared meals connect us beyond borders, transforming strangers into allies. Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: […] |
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 Join us in-person at the MaRS Discovery District to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025! Enjoy panel discussions, networking opportunities, refreshments, and more. This free event is for undergraduate or post-graduate students, trainees, and aspiring or seasoned professionals in science. MORNING SESSION: Pathways to Discovery Features plenary speaker, Dr. Sheena Josselyn, Senior […]
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 As part of International Development Week, Nutrition International and Results Canada are pleased to invite you to a fireside chat and networking lunch with Monsieur Brieuc Pont, France’s Special Envoy on Nutrition and Secretary General of the #NutritionForGrowth Summit, and Global Affairs Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister Leslie Norton. This gathering provides an opportunity to hear […] |
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 This International Development Week (IDW), join Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Youth Advisory Council, for a youth-led afternoon featuring dynamic conversations, networking, and presentations by youth related to intersecting challenges and opportunities in global development. IDW is held annually in the first week of February to […] | |
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 CanWaCH is starting the year with our second members virtual coffee chat! Held on February 12, 2025 at 1 p.m. EST, it will focus on community engagement for gender equality. During the coffee chat, participants can join one of three breakout rooms, each with a specific focus: partnering with youth and youth-led organizations, working with […]
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 Join us for a special evening during Sexual Health Week as we celebrate Oxfam Canada's and its partners' achievements in advancing access to sexual and reproductive health services worldwide. This reception will highlight the life-changing impacts of our work and transport you directly into the stories of those at the heart of these efforts through […] | ||||||
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 Welcome to the Global Health Spotlight Series - In Conversation! Hosted by the Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. Join us as we explore Angela's journey to becoming a global health leader—highlighting her defining moments, lessons learned, and current projects. Learning Objectives: Explore how researchers’ unique journeys […]
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 Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of Black professionals driving change on the global stage. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leaders who are breaking barriers and redefining international cooperation. Engage […] |
3 events, 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 […] | |||||
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We’re thrilled to honour the winners of MCIC’s 2025 Development Impact Awards and their incredible programs that are transforming lives. Join us and you’ll hear from three of MCIC’s members, Real Humanitarian, Tearfund and UNICEF, who will showcase their projects and how they’re advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. We'll learn […] |
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Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring discussion featuring Black Changemakers, Innovators, and Disruptors shaping Canada's international cooperation sector. This dynamic panel will highlight the contributions, challenges, and leadership of Black professionals driving change on the global stage. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leaders who are breaking barriers and redefining international cooperation. Engage […] |
3 events,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. World NGO Day is to inspire people to become more actively involved within NGO sector and encourage a greater symbiosis between NGOs […] |
3 events,Real change happens when people come together and use their collective power to lift up their communities. Together we have the ability to represent an array of people, issues and lived experiences, all with a shared passion for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and comprehensive sexuality education (CSE), and ending the injustice […] |
4 events,Don’t just be a participant—be a change-maker. This is your invitation to step up, speak out, and shape the future of health and development in Africa. |
