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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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 us on Wednesday, April 1st, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Engaging Community on MMIWG+ Prevention in Highway of Tears Country, featuring Dr. Jacqueline Holler and Sara Heembrock from the University of Northern British Columbia. Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 2 – 3:30pm EDT The term “Highway of Tears” is globally synonymous with the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women, […] |
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Join us on Wednesday, April 8th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Thriving Together: The Importance of Natural Supports in Prevention, featuring Brandi Bell, founder of Connections Consulting by Brandi Bell. Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 2 – 3:30pm EDT Brandi will be discussing the importance of natural supports in community as a preventative measure and protective factor with mental […] |
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The Institute for Global Health at BC Children's Hospital and BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre is thrilled to announce the 8th Annual Global Health Conference (GHC26)! GHC26 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share knowledge. When: Thursday, April 9, 2026 […]
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Join Brian Sibeko-Ngidi (Uthingo Network, South Africa), Lerato Sefume (Uthingo Network), Dr. Twisha Singh (PCL, McGill University), Helios Chery (Youth Participant, McGill University), Dr. Casey Burkholder (Joy Lab, Concordia University) for discussion a discussion on gender justice, youth-led knowledge production, and transformative practices that bridge scholarship, activism, and community-engaged work across local and global context, centering LGBTQIA+ youth lives, gender transformative practice, and collective futures. […]
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Join us for a conversation on building a Wellbeing Society that restores our relationship with the natural world. This webinar explores two ideas gaining attention globally: becoming a One Planet Canada and recognizing the Rights of Nature. Together, these approaches invite us to rethink how our societies, economies, and policies can support both human wellbeing […] |
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MinoFest returns on April 11, 2026, uniting healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, policymakers, technology leaders, and parents to advance racialized perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by Mino Care, the conference is Canada’s leading forum dedicated to equity, innovation, and community driven care. Rooted in the meaning of Mino as Our Mothers, MinoFest creates space to examine […] |
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Have an AI policy draft? Thinking about creating one? Not sure what "good" looks like, or whether using AI, such as generative AI, aligns with your mission at all? This session is a collaborative working space — not a lecture. Together, we will compare, critique, and strengthen approaches to organizational AI policies in real time, […] 
WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL? This program is designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and participants will […] |
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The 2025-2026 PWHR Research Seminars feature the winners of the 2025 Mid-Career Excellence in Women’s Health Research Award. The Partnership for Women’s Health Research Canada (PWHR) is proud to celebrate rigorous, ground-breaking research that is improving the health of women, trans and non-binary people. The 2025-2026 PWHR Research Seminars feature the winners of the 2025 Mid-Career […]
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Join us on Wednesday, March 25th as the AVA Webinar Series presents Recognizing Risk: Assessing Family Violence in Family Litigation, featuring Dr. Lisa Heslop from the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women and Children (CREVAWC) Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 2 – 3:30pm EDT Screening for family violence (FV) is the first step in keeping parents who have […] |
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This webinar will present the key findings and recommendations from the Delivering Lifesaving Nutrition Report, the outcome of a pivotal, two-day Nutrition Retreat convened in Ottawa in the Fall of 2025. The retreat was convened by Action Against Hunger Canada (ACF) and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH), bringing together leaders from government, civil society, […]
WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL? This program is designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and participants will […] |
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Join us for a one‑hour gathering that brings together Time to Act campaign and VIDEA partners across Canada and Zambia to honour and uplift ongoing climate justice leadership. This event acknowledges VIDEA’s commitment to climate justice and global solidarity and celebrates work being led by youth across borders. We will also invite participants to stand […] |
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A Global Call to Protect What Makes Democracy Work Across the world, civic space is under attack—from digital surveillance and legal repression to the silencing of activists and shrinking public participation. Yet from the margins to the mainstream, people are rising to defend the freedoms that make possible democracy, human rights, and justice. When civic […]
WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL? This program is designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and participants will […] |
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This online course provides practical guidance on chlorination for safe drinking water in emergency settings, with a focus on accurate dosage calculation and field application. Participants will explore key concepts such as free, combined, and residual chlorine, and the critical factors to consider before chlorinating water. Through step-by-step instruction and applied exercises, learners will use […] 
Join the Global Sepsis Alliance for the 6th World Sepsis Congress, a global, virtual event advancing equitable sepsis care for the world’s most vulnerable populations. This year's theme is "Universal Sepsis Care for Newborns, Children, and Women". Hear from 85+ global experts, including clinicians, researchers, policymakers, survivors, and patient advocates, as they share the latest in maternal and neonatal care, […] |
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WHAT IS CAMPAIGN SCHOOL? This program is designed to equip women, Two Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to run for political office in Canada. This module will focus on municipal elections as we prepare for upcoming races across the country. Equal Voice is a multi-partisan organization, and participants will […] |
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Event Timing: Sunday, 26th April, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, Narrm, Australia Please register for this pre-conference only if you will physically be in Melbourne, and are already planning to attend for the Women Deliver conference and are arriving a day early for the pre-conference on Sunday, 26th […] |
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This session will bring together perspectives from government, civil society, coalition leadership, and local actors to examine how multistakeholder collaboration can help advance SRHR in a shifting global environment. Using the Canadian experience as a starting point, the discussion will explore how partnerships across sectors can sustain political commitment, strengthen accountability for global goals, and […]
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Wi Lead by Sabi (“We lead by example”) was a gender-transformative innovation that sought to address gender and disability discrimination as intersecting dimensions of women’s identities. It was a locally designed initiative that empowered women living with physical disabilities in Sierra Leone to demonstrate their capacity to contribute to and lead in their community, resulting […] |
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Despite gains, abortion access across Asia remains uneven. Join us for an honest dialogue on how stigma—compounded by climate stress and shrinking civic space—impacts abortion care. Through real-world examples, we’ll explore the strategies used to sustain access and what the field must openly address to move forward. Learn more here!
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Join us on Wednesday, April 29th, as the AVA Webinar Series presents Basic Income and Gender-Based Violence: Exploring the Transformative Potential of a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income to Support Safety and Autonomy, featuring Jennie Pearson and Moss from the Basic Income Youth Collective. Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 2 – 3:30pm EDT This session provides an accessible introduction into the world of […]
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Wednesday, April 29 | 18:00–19:30 AEST | Meeting Room 218, Level 2 This session will launch the Safe Abortion Calculator, an interactive tool supporting advocacy, policy dialogue and funding decisions by illustrating the health and economic benefits of investing in safe abortion care across low- and middle-income countries. The session will include a live demonstration, […] |
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This event strengthens feminist leadership by positioning care as a central pillar of gender-just climate action, sharing through policy and financing panels various pathways to build resilient futures. The session includes an interactive space to exchange community-led innovations and lived experiences from the Global South among diverse stakeholders. Additionally, a featured photo exhibit complements the […] |
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This three-day conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, students, and community leaders to exchange innovative strategies, research, and ideas for addressing the urgent and interconnected challenges of our time, from the climate crisis and structural inequality to political violence and global health inequities. Meet our speakers below! Conference Theme: Interconnected Futures: Pathways to Justice in […] |
