Discover upcoming events, activities and learning opportunities in global health, international development, and gender equality.
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In this edition of Oxfam Live, we will discuss the impact of vaccine inequality and how the world’s richest countries have exercised a “me first” approach when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, buying up more than half the total supply – with grave consequences for people around the world living in poverty. Register to join us […]
Applying feminist principles requires us to rethink current ways of working in the international aid sector.
Date and time: July 7th, 2023 - 09:00 AM (EDT) Join us for an engaging virtual discussion with speakers from Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, and Canada. We will explore programmatic approaches to address neglected areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), including comprehensive safe abortion services and advocacy efforts. This discussion will include lessons […]
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 […]
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 […]
We've witnessed the ongoing impact of the funding cuts to global humanitarian aid, and with the recent dissolving of USAID, the system is stretched to it's breaking point. Right now, more than 120 million people are forcibly displaced worldwide, and most major humanitarian responses are only 47% funded—even before the USAID freeze. Join us on […]
With global cuts to humanitarian and development aid at a time when the need for funding has never been greater, how can we ensure the needs of refugees and internally displaced people are met, especially when it comes to education? Girls who receive an education have more opportunities to reach their full potential. They live […]
Come together with child care advocates, parents, early childhood educators, and community leaders from across Canada for a powerful opportunity to connect, reflect, and take collective action toward a more inclusive and equitable early learning and child care system. This two-day summit will offer space for deep conversation, collaboration, and learning, with a focus on […]
Join us for a critical conversation on the global displacement crisis. On Monday, December 15 at 11:00 AM EST, Oxfam Canada’s Irena Chipilova, Fundraiser, will be joined by Lauren Ravon, Executive Director, and Dalia Al-Awqati, Director of Humanitarian Affairs, to explore why more than 120 million people have been forced from their homes—and what Oxfam […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
For children who are refugees, education is a lifeline. What does it take to deliver it? SAVE THE CHILDREN, OXFAM CANADA, REFUGEE EDUCATION COUNCIL AND WAR CHILD PRESENT The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child affirms the right to education. Yet for millions of children who are refugees, that promise remains out of […]
