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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2 events, Participate in this 3-month online course, starting in January. 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. At the end of this course, students will […]
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 Join PHABC for an engaging forum with Dr. Lindsay McLaren exploring the Wellbeing Economy and its implications for public health. We warmly invite you to register and take part in this timely and thoughtful discussion. They hope to see you there! Attend here! |
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 Learning Objectives from Webinar: Consider the variant issues related to the naming and voicing of obstetric violence; Consider the variant causes of birth trauma Consider the variant impacts and consequences of obstetric violence and birth trauma Consider the possible options and strategies for stopping obstetric violence and birth trauma as preventable harms Dr. Heather Mattner […] |
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 Strengthening Collaboration to Advance Equity in Women's Cardiovascular Health in Canada This session explores how meaningful engagement with People with Lived Experience (PWLE) and community partners can strengthen equity, trust, and impact in women's cardiovascular health. Drawing on the Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) model and collaborative initiatives such as CROWNING US, participants will […] |
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 Format: Online Learn to translate equity strategies into new operational practices, reconfigure who holds power and how decisions are made, and harness the courage to anchor enduring change into the foundations of the governing structures. Overview The international cooperation sector is in a pivotal moment. Cooperation Canada and The Collective Legacy present the FutureSHIFT Lab, a journey to […] |
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 Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, a fact shaped by inequity and weak health systems. The Partners In Health Canada × Medical Innovation & Global Health Association Tuberculosis Panel brings together clinicians, researchers, and global health leaders to share real-world experiences from the field. This session centres honest storytelling, practical lessons, and […] | ||
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 Please join us for a special evening during International Development Week as we celebrate global solidarity and Canada’s contributions to poverty reduction, gender equality, and sustainable development. This year’s IDW takes place amid significant global foreign aid reductions, as many donor countries scale back official development assistance. These cuts threaten progress made on improving the […] |
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 As part of the 36th International Development Week, this event highlights this year’s theme, Prosperity through Partnership, and the role of collaboration in advancing climate and development action. English and French interpretation will be provided. This national knowledge-sharing event is hosted by Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), as […]
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 Save the Children Canada, Plan International Canada, Girls Not Brides, and New Mountain Films are hosting a special private screening, panel discussion and reception for NAWI: Dear Future Me, Kenya’s official submission to the 97th Oscars Academy Awards, co-sponsored by MP Karina Gould. Set in Turkana and inspired by lived experience, the film tells the powerful story […]
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 Discover how your dreams can meet real opportunities! Join us on February 3 for a fireside chat with Ziyaan Virji, Founder of Leaders of Today. What does it really take to turn an idea into impact? Ziyaan Virji is a young social entrepreneur who turned a simple Google Sheet into Leaders of Today — a […] |
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 Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation 1) Background The world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. Canada has a strong agriculture sector, but farmers do not have one easy, […]
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 Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation 1) Background The world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. Canada has a strong agriculture sector, but farmers do not have one easy, […]
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 As a part of the Ontario Council for International Cooperation’s (OCIC) International Development Week 2026 program, OCIC will be hosting a virtual panel for students and other individuals interested in working in the international cooperation and policy sectors in Canada. The panel will profile some of our Youth Policy-Makers Hub alumni to share their experience […] |
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 Register for Dignity in Dialogue’s upcoming session on February 5th from 11:00 AM- 12:30PM EDT. In this session, Stephen Brown (University of Ottawa) and Momin Rahman (Trent University) will present key findings from the Advancing Dignity research report, Canada’s Global Support for 2SLGBTIQI People: Assessing the Implementation of Canada’s Foreign Policy (2016–2025). The report was commissioned by Dignity Network Canada and completed in November 2025. […]
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 The UN has declared 2026 to be the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human […]
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 The Cooperation Canada Awards recognizes excellence and merit in the field of international cooperation by celebrating individuals and organizations that have distinguished themselves in the past year. On February 5, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM ET, Cooperation Canada will celebrate outstanding achievements in humanitarian aid and international development at the annual Cooperation Canada Awards ceremony. The ceremony […] |
5 events, 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. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain, shock, excessive bleeding, infections, […]
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 Win prizes by engaging in real-world global health challenges! Partners in Health (PIH) Canada and Medical Innovation in Global Health (MIGH) Case Competition Join us for an engaging and impactful case competition focusing on tuberculosis (TB). This competition provides a unique opportunity for participants to apply their skills and knowledge to real-world challenges faced by […]
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 Join World Accord in person to explore how teaming up across sectors can boost global change and make a real impact! As Canada marks International Development week 2026 under theme "Prosperity through Partnerships", World Accord invites you to Building better partnerships: cross-sector collaboration for global impact! Join us at 400 McArthur Ave. in the Unitarian Sanctuary (same building […]
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 You’re invited to join Cuso International as we celebrate Prosperity Through Partnership during International Development Week 2026. In-partnership with Global Affairs Canada, this in‑person Toronto gathering brings together a community committed to a better world. Taste of the World is an evening of shared stories, global flavours, and meaningful connection. The menu will reflect vibrant culinary traditions from the Caribbean, […] |
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 Join Partners in Health Canada for an informal group discussion on "Accompaniment as Policy," a talk by Dr. Paul Farmer delivered at the Harvard Kennedy School: https://www.harvardmagazine.com/2011/05/paul-farmer-accompaniment-as-policy. Paul reflects on what it truly means to “accompany” as a practice of solidarity that shapes how care, development, and policy are carried out. Drawing from his field […] | |
2 events, Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science. Yet women and girls continue to be excluded from participating […] |
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 Measuring What Matters explores best practices for designing and implementing inclusive MEL systems that support real-time reflection, adaptation, and equity-centered decision-making. Grounded in feminist and locally led approaches, the series supports Canadian international cooperation actors to shift MEL from donor-driven reporting toward locally led learning that strengthens program quality, relevance, and justice across humanitarian, development, and […] | |||||
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 Cooperation Canada, in partnership with SevGen Consulting Inc., invites you to a two-part training designed for boards and the people who support them in the international cooperation. Join us for a high-impact introduction delivered as two training intensives for accelerated, time-compressed learning. We’ll build shared foundations and language, then move quickly into real-world application so participants leave with clarity, […]  February is a time for storytelling. Come hear traditional storytellers Louise Halfe, Dr. Kathy Walker and Simon Bird share creation stories that are relevant to decolonization today. All are welcome! Attendees will hear the stories and reflect upon them in circles. “Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story” will be held online over two evenings, Tuesday, February […] |
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 An event to support social workers, healthcare providers, advocates and educators working to address sex trafficking and support survivors To mark National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Aura Freedom and ASTER (Addressing Sex Trafficking Through Education and Research)are hosting a special online event: Beyond 101: A Nuanced, Real-Life Look at Sex Trafficking Join us on February 18, 2026 […] |
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Cooperation Canada commissioned a landscape paper on development finance and Canada’s role in international cooperation. The paper maps key development finance instruments and assesses Canada’s positioning and effectiveness across these modalities. During this online event, we will share highlights from the paper, including opportunities for Canada to strengthen its contributions to meaningful and inclusive development finance reform, […] February is a time for storytelling. Come hear traditional storytellers Louise Halfe, Dr. Kathy Walker and Simon Bird share creation stories that are relevant to decolonization today. All are welcome! Attendees will hear the stories and reflect upon them in circles. “Decolonizing Ourselves: Learning Through Story” will be held online over two evenings, Tuesday, February […] |
2 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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What does an Afrofeminist perspective reveal about AI — including whose knowledge, realities, and experiences are centred, sidelined, or erased by AI systems? This session draws on insights and practitioner voices from the Made-in-Africa AI–MERL Landscape Study, which examines how current AI tools align — or fail to align — with African contexts. Vari Magodo-Matimba […] |
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The GEM Hub is a community-driven network bringing together people with lived experience, health care providers, researchers and policy-makers from across Canada. Grounded in relationships, shared learning and creativity, members work alongside one another to shape research and knowledge mobilization to improve pregnancy and post-pregnancy care. For this Grand Rounds, the Hub will share insights […] |
2 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 […] |
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 Global Citizen and End FGM Canada Network invite community members and service providers to Breaking Barriers: Community Safety & Wellness Day on February 28, 2026, at 2:30 PM at The Lantern, St. John’s. This community-led event brings people together to share experiences, co-create solutions, and strengthen local safety and wellness. The program includes panel discussions, […] |
2 events, Greetings! I have some exciting news. I wanted to share with you the official brochure for our upcoming Learning Tour to Uganda March 1-10, 2026. You can now register by contacting Lisa at Worldwide Quest 1-800-387-1483 or [email protected]. Details can be found by clicking the brochure below. Please note there are only nine spots remaining. Please do […] |
