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SUMMARY:Youth Policy-Makers Hub Alumni Panel: Navigating Careers in the International Cooperation Sector
DESCRIPTION: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 navigating the sector\, and how policy and programming intersect. \nThe panel will explore: \n\nPanelists’ personal career paths\nReflections on their time in the YPH\nPerspectives on the ways their education and experience is relevant to their current positions\nInsights into the changing priorities and skills needed for young people as they seek opportunities in their sector\nSuggestions for students and professionals looking for work in the sector\n\nMeet the Contributors: \n\nModerator: Christina Muia\, Manager of Social Enterprise\, Skills for Change\, 2019-2020 Cohort\nPanelists:\n\nAllison Kingston\, Executive Director\, Rayjon Share Care\, 2021-2022 Cohort\nLaura Perez Gonzalez\, Portfolio Management Analyst\, Grand Challenges Canada\, 2022-2023 Cohort\nHudson Biko Mwalagho\, Digital Media Manager\, CanWaCH\, 2023-2024 Cohort\nTashin Rodoshi\, Operations Manager\, Office of Councillor Parthi Kandavel\, City of Toronto\, 2024-2025 Cohort\n\n\n\nCheck out more International Development Week events and initiatives here: https://ocic.on.ca/programs/international-development-week/ \nLearn more about the Youth Policy-Makers Hub here: https://ocic.on.ca/programs/youth-policy-makers-hub/ \nAttend here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/navigating-careers-idw-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events,Youth
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SUMMARY:Feminist Futures: Exploring Transformative Leadership and Equitable Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us to hear powerful stories of hope\, agency\, and resilience from South Asian and East African regions\, drawing attention to how feminist leaders and grassroots collaborations are shaping the future of development. \nMeet the Contributors: Opening Remarks: – Senator Paulette Senior Moderator: \n\nMarlen Mondaca\, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships\, Canadian Feed the Children\n\nPanelists: \n\nElizabeth Kemigisha\, The Uganda Association of Women Lawyers (FIDA – Uganda)\nDr. Rubel Manivannan\, Regions Beyond Medical Union Society\nGulnora Mukhamadieva\, Global Lead for Gender\, Aga Khan Foundation\nShobha Shrestha\, Women for Peace and Democracy (WPD) Nepal\nDr. Felagot Taddese\, CPAR Ethiopia\n\nThank you to OCIC members; Aga Khan Foundation\, Canadian Feed the Children\, Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief (CPAR)\, Crossroads International\, Presbyterian World Service & Development (PWS&D)\, and World Accord. \nAttend here! 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/feminist-futures-exploring-transformative-leadership-and-equitable-partnerships/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:IDW 2024 Gender Panel: Navigating Gender and Water Challenges Globally
DESCRIPTION:OCIC is kicking off International Development Week 2024 with the expert panel –  ‘Navigating Gender and Water Challenges Globally’!  \nJoin us virtually on February 1\, 2024 at 11:00am – 12:30pm EST. \nThe gendered impact of lack of safe and accessible water poses a serious equality issue. Thus\, the focus of this panel will be on providing insights into global and local commitments on gender and water\,  positive and sustainable transformations advocating for gender-inclusive water management strategies including WASH (Water\, Sanitation and Hygiene) priorities\, youth perspectives on water and gender\, women’s water leadership and mitigating the disproportionate impacts of water-related challenges on women and girls.  \nRecognizing the crucial need for collective action at the intersection of gender and water issues\, we hope that you will join us for this important discussion.  \nInterpretation: The languages of this event will be English and French; interpretation services will be offered.  \nYou can get all the details\, learn more about our panelists\, and find our other IDW2024 events here: www.ocic.on.ca/idw .  \nOCIC is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space. We ask all participants to commit to our Code of Conduct for Events\, inspired by those of the Inter-Council Network (ICN) and Amnesty Canada: https://t.ly/geTFt.  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/idw-2024-gender-panel-navigating-gender-and-water-challenges-globally/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022:
DESCRIPTION:GLOBAL STORIES OF CHANGE THAT CHANGE OUR GLOBAL STORY\n\nThis September join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) community for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022: ‘Global Stories of Change that Change Our Global Story’. \nThis year our AGM will be held virtually on September 22 and will include a formal business meeting with presentations on the governance\, finance and operational aspects of our work over the past year\, followed by presentations of key achievements and priorities ahead from three key Inter-Council Network (ICN) initiatives: the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs); the Spur Change knowledge sharing program for SMOs\, educators and youth; and the ICN national research project on feminist\, anti-racist and decolonial approaches to public engagement. \nOur Symposium will be held in-person on September 27 – 28 on the traditional territory of the Huron Wendat and Petun First Nations\, the Seneca\, the Haudenosaunee\, the Anishnaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation\, at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina\, in downtown Toronto. Recognizing the unique experiences and power that each of us carries to make positive and systemic change\, this Symposium will be a space to learn from global stories of change told from diverse perspectives and with various innovative mediums and approaches\, and to be inspired in your ongoing work to change our collective story for good. \nBuilding upon sectoral and Council efforts to advance decolonized\, anti-racist\, community-led approaches and ‘localized’ leadership\, action and innovation\, these events will provide curated\, facilitated opportunities for participants to make connections\, build relationships\, spotlight initiatives\, and plan for the future together. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to convene with inspiring thought leaders\, practitioners\, activists\, creatives and influencers in all or a part of our program. Representatives from civil society organizations\, including those from SMOs\, grassroots and community-led initiatives\, and youth are encouraged to join us. \nOur Symposium numbers are limited\, so early registration is key! Click here for further details and to register. 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ontario-council-for-international-cooperation-ocic-annual-general-meeting-agm-symposium-2022/2022-09-28/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022:
DESCRIPTION:GLOBAL STORIES OF CHANGE THAT CHANGE OUR GLOBAL STORY\n\nThis September join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) community for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022: ‘Global Stories of Change that Change Our Global Story’. \nThis year our AGM will be held virtually on September 22 and will include a formal business meeting with presentations on the governance\, finance and operational aspects of our work over the past year\, followed by presentations of key achievements and priorities ahead from three key Inter-Council Network (ICN) initiatives: the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs); the Spur Change knowledge sharing program for SMOs\, educators and youth; and the ICN national research project on feminist\, anti-racist and decolonial approaches to public engagement. \nOur Symposium will be held in-person on September 27 – 28 on the traditional territory of the Huron Wendat and Petun First Nations\, the Seneca\, the Haudenosaunee\, the Anishnaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation\, at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina\, in downtown Toronto. Recognizing the unique experiences and power that each of us carries to make positive and systemic change\, this Symposium will be a space to learn from global stories of change told from diverse perspectives and with various innovative mediums and approaches\, and to be inspired in your ongoing work to change our collective story for good. \nBuilding upon sectoral and Council efforts to advance decolonized\, anti-racist\, community-led approaches and ‘localized’ leadership\, action and innovation\, these events will provide curated\, facilitated opportunities for participants to make connections\, build relationships\, spotlight initiatives\, and plan for the future together. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to convene with inspiring thought leaders\, practitioners\, activists\, creatives and influencers in all or a part of our program. Representatives from civil society organizations\, including those from SMOs\, grassroots and community-led initiatives\, and youth are encouraged to join us. \nOur Symposium numbers are limited\, so early registration is key! Click here for further details and to register. 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ontario-council-for-international-cooperation-ocic-annual-general-meeting-agm-symposium-2022/2022-09-27/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022:
DESCRIPTION:GLOBAL STORIES OF CHANGE THAT CHANGE OUR GLOBAL STORY\n\nThis September join the Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) community for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Symposium 2022: ‘Global Stories of Change that Change Our Global Story’. \nThis year our AGM will be held virtually on September 22 and will include a formal business meeting with presentations on the governance\, finance and operational aspects of our work over the past year\, followed by presentations of key achievements and priorities ahead from three key Inter-Council Network (ICN) initiatives: the Fund for Innovation and Transformation (FIT) for small and medium-sized organizations (SMOs); the Spur Change knowledge sharing program for SMOs\, educators and youth; and the ICN national research project on feminist\, anti-racist and decolonial approaches to public engagement. \nOur Symposium will be held in-person on September 27 – 28 on the traditional territory of the Huron Wendat and Petun First Nations\, the Seneca\, the Haudenosaunee\, the Anishnaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit River First Nation\, at the Centre for Social Innovation – Spadina\, in downtown Toronto. Recognizing the unique experiences and power that each of us carries to make positive and systemic change\, this Symposium will be a space to learn from global stories of change told from diverse perspectives and with various innovative mediums and approaches\, and to be inspired in your ongoing work to change our collective story for good. \nBuilding upon sectoral and Council efforts to advance decolonized\, anti-racist\, community-led approaches and ‘localized’ leadership\, action and innovation\, these events will provide curated\, facilitated opportunities for participants to make connections\, build relationships\, spotlight initiatives\, and plan for the future together. \nDon’t miss your opportunity to convene with inspiring thought leaders\, practitioners\, activists\, creatives and influencers in all or a part of our program. Representatives from civil society organizations\, including those from SMOs\, grassroots and community-led initiatives\, and youth are encouraged to join us. \nOur Symposium numbers are limited\, so early registration is key! Click here for further details and to register. 
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/ontario-council-for-international-cooperation-ocic-annual-general-meeting-agm-symposium-2022/2022-09-22/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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SUMMARY:Youth Health Policy Lab
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to respond to and design policy structures for public health advocacy for BIPOC women\, non-binary\, and gender diverse persons?\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nDo you want to respond to and design policy structures for public health advocacy for BIPOC women\, non-binary\, and gender diverse persons? \n  \nAs Youth Policy Advocates from the Ontario Council for International Cooperation’s (OCIC) Youth Policy Maker’s Hub (YPH)\, we are working to create a space in which youth can address Canadian acute healthcare and public health challenges faced by BIPOC women\, non-binary and gender diverse individuals. Our focus is on challenges arising from or exacerbated by COVID-19. \nTo tackle pressing issues\, we will be hosting a Policy Lab for youth (18 – 35 years) to gather young and diverse thinkers who can enrich mainstream policy discussions with innovative ideas and a key youth perspective. This Policy Lab has been designed for active participation and discussion on four focal areas which includes: (1) rise in mental health issues; (2) racism in healthcare and healthcare delivery; (3) technology and disaggregated data in healthcare; and (4) sexual health and reproductive justice. \nEvent Agenda: \n\nA panel discussion featuring key thinkers and experts working within the healthcare field and actively advocating for or thinking about the intersection of BIPOC women and health.\nA debrief session to digest information and prepare for the lab.\nBreakout\, facilitated sessions to explore one of the four topics and inform policy.\nHealth moves beyond the healthcare sector and is influenced by where we live\, who we are\, and how we navigate the world. This is why your voice is needed to help us identify the complex landscape for women’s health in Canada and appropriately reflect it in policy design.\n\nAreas of Focus \n\nRise in mental health issues: The topic explores the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on the mental health of BIPOC women\, non-binary individuals and gender diverse individuals. It unpacks the underlying\, systemic factors (e.g. racism\, fragmented systems\, etc.) and triggers (e.g. increased burnout\, rise in gender-based violence\, etc.) that have contributed to this phenomenon.\nRacism in healthcare and healthcare delivery: The topic explores experiences of BIPOC women\, non-binary individuals and gender diverse individuals when navigating and accessing healthcare services. It unpacks the underlying\, systemic factors (e.g. racism\, etc.) and gaps in the system (e.g. lack of culturally competent care\, etc.) that have contributed to this phenomenon during COVID-19.\nTechnology and disaggregated data in public health and healthcare: The topic explores the role technology and data are playing in the healthcare experience of BIPOC women\, non-binary individuals and gender diverse individuals. It unpacks the impact of these two tools on this population\, during COVID-19\, by dissecting design\, mobilization and implementation.\nSexual health and reproductive justice: The topic explores sexual health and reproductive justice issues for BIPOC women\, non-binary individuals and gender diverse individuals. It unpacks the underlying\, systemic factors (e.g. racism\, sexism\, etc.) and the experience of coloured bodies to better understand and uncover differential experiences of this population.\n\nJoin us to learn more and take part in this youth-led initaitive! \n  \nAbout the Youth Policy-Makers Hub \nThe Youth Policy-Makers Hub (YPH) is a signature initiative of OCIC’s Community Engagement and Learning programs. The YPH is an multi-generational initiative that will engage diverse youth from across Ontario in international cooperation policy processes in support of Gender Equality\, Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) action areas\, and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nGlobal problems like gender inequality and climate change affect people of all ages everywhere. These complex problems require holistic inter-generational approaches\, diverse mindsets\, multi-disciplinary methods and multi-sectoral dialogue. OCIC recognizes the wealth of knowledge\, experience and leadership that youth leaders bring to the international cooperation sector in Ontario and beyond. We want to help enable the active participation of youth at local\, national and international policy-making tables to inform decisions that concern their lives\, future and the planet. \n\nRegister here!
URL:https://canwach.ca/event/youth-health-policy-lab/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinars and Online Events
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