The International Conference on Family Planning
ICFP 2022 will take place from 14 to 17 November 2022, with pre-conferences, side events, and site visits beginning on 12 November 2022.
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ICFP 2022 will take place from 14 to 17 November 2022, with pre-conferences, side events, and site visits beginning on 12 November 2022.
CanWaCH is hosting our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) and we hope to see you there! Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. EST We are […]
Join Breakfast Culture for an interactive training session with an in-depth focus on how to integrate the principles of diversity and inclusion into your work
Measuring gender equality and women and girls' empowerment is an ongoing learning journey. Feminist MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning) is a critical piece of gender transformative programming. Inspired by […]
Canada's Leading Forum for Racialized Perinatal Healthcare Creating space for people who care about equitable perinatal health. The Conference The Racialized Maternal Health Conference is a forum where professionals, students, […]
The uncertainty of conflict, climate change, economic and/or financial crises and pandemics, continues to call for attention and resources that will redress the inequities that exist along the continuum from […]
We are pleased to invite you to join CanWaCH and Results Canada for a civil society roundtable with the World Health Organization's Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, who […]
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving wellbeing of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global Women’s Health Network (an alumni group of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Takemi program in International Health) for a webinar that is open to all, free of charge. We host webinars every two months. All welcome!
Join us on December 5th, 2022 at 12pm EST to celebrate International Volunteer Day, in solidarity! Come hear the personal stories of volunteers and local partners on emerging issues in […]
In the context of the International Day of Human Rights, celebrated on December 10 and the International Day for Universal Health Coverage, celebrated on December 12, INMUJERES, Women in Global […]
Francophone AfricanTown Hall on Prevention of and Response to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment in Global Health
Africa Dialogues will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, climate activists and health experts to unpack the linkages between climate change and health and spearhead discussions on what must be done to position health at the heart of climate action plans.
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and […]
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 […]
Today, inflation, gas prices and grocery bills have been front of mind for many Canadians. Our brothers and sisters around the world have been struggling with food supply, job opportunities […]
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]
The Centre for International and Child Health (CICH) at BC Children's Hospital and the BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre are thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Global Health Conference […]
Join us as we chat with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) & Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases about #WorldNTDday
Please join Maternal and Infant Health Canada (a global public health collaborative devoted to improving well-being of the environment, young ones and those who identify as women) and the Global […]
About the webinar We are delighted to be joined by IIPHG, Professor, Dr. Kranti Suresh Vora. Dr Kranti Suresh Vora is an obstetrician turned public health professional. She had her medical […]
DUE CARE: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together […]
Toute personne qui souhaite mener une démarche de plaidoyer ou d’influence pour agir sur les déterminants sociaux de la santé, peu importe sa profession ou son milieu de travail : […]
Advocacy often starts with putting key issues on the radar of those in power —and keeping the pressure on with actionable asks. Join us! Results Canada is a nonprofit advocacy […]
Fighting misinformation in 2023 The pandemic has put a long running issue in the spotlight: misinformation. It’s clear that the main fight for science communicators across the world is the prevalence of […]
DUE CARE: GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT IN TIMES OF ACCELERATED CHANGE This year’s International Forum will explore how we can continue to advance responsible development during times of accelerated change, bringing together […]
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 […]
February 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The reading group will be a space for learning, reflection, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month […]
Join us for our webinar on sexual and reproductive health and rights issues in Ivory Coast, Senegal and Togo! Description: Learn more about the project "Equitable Sexual and Reproductive Health […]
On a global scale, uncertainty has taken on many faces – the war in Ukraine, a decline in the global Human Development Index, economic instability, and climate disasters, among others […]
To mark Canada's International Development Week, we are moderating a panel discussion on the Pakistan Floods, climate change, food security, and gender justice. Our three panelists are: Areebah Shahid, Executive […]
Women, girls and gender-diverse folk worldwide remain systemically disadvantaged and under-represented in positions of power, both here in Canada and across the globe. In 2023, Good Neighbors Canada is actively […]
Hosted by Children Believe, this virtual panel will spotlight the issue of youth employability in Central America and highlight the achievements of the 4-year “EMPUJE Project: Closing the Gender Gap in Youth Employability”, which aims to improve the employment potential and professional skills of 1200 young women and men through public and private partnerships.
You are invited to our February 9, 2023 virtual town hall, highlighting the environmental and biodiversity efforts underway in Honduras. Due to its geographic characteristics, the country has been hit […]
Date: Thursday, 09 February 2023 Time: 12-1 PM EST / 5-6PM GM / 6-7PM WAT / 9-10 AM PST (60 minutes)Chair: Dr. Rebecca Heidkamp, SISN Vice President & Development Councilor Moderator: Dr. Shannon King, SISN Councilor-at-Large Guest […]
International Development Week 2023 celebrates the people of Canada working in support of international development Join Cuso International and friends, Beautiful World Canada, WUSC, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical […]
Please join us for an in-person event to celebrate SRH Week and discuss the work being done to ensure people in Canada and globally have access to accurate and comprehensive […]
*This workshop is will be delivered in English and French, but you don't need to understand both to participate.** Advocacy often starts with putting key issues on the radar of […]
February 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST The gatherings hosted by the ARC Hub during Black History Month will serve as closed safe(r) spaces for Black folks across our sector. For […]
CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the eighth offering of our virtual Gender Equality Training sessions!
When: Feb. 16th at 6pm Location: Zoom & Facebook Live Moderator: Dilaye Desta Guests: Sarah George, Karine Coen-Sanchez Description Black History is a time to celebrate the achievements of civil […]
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 […]
February 21 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The reading group will be a space for learning, reflection, and exchange. Beginning this Black History Month grounding the important work of this month […]
Become a powerful digital advocate and address the impact of social media on body confidence and self-esteem at Plan International Canada’s Solutions Lab (Feb. 25). Learn from experts, connect with […]
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
February 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm EST The Community Conversations is an invitation in to hear the truths of the often forgotten racialised community members across our sector. From various perspectives, […]
MNCH-N integrated PPFP and client-centered interventions have proven effective in significantly increasing the supply and use of FP and MNCH services in the Francophone West African region. The Regional Community […]
Dear Civil Society Organizations, We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in an interactive Dialogue with the WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on the theme "Priorities on […]
Join us to explore the role of weight bias in sexual and reproductive healthcare and how we can challenge it in clinical encounters. On March 4th at 12 PM EST, […]
This year’s Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) 2023 will bring together Africa’s top thought leaders, political figures, innovators, researchers, policy makers, health workers and community mobilisers for dialogue and […]
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of […]
Le reportage du photographe belge Christophe Smets témoigne des conséquences de l’accès restreint aux soins de santé pour les femmes du Kivu à l’Est de la République démocratique du Congo […]
This collaborative event organized by Plan International Canada, Young Diplomats of Canada and Fora: Network for Change will serve to amplify youth perspectives on technological innovation and its intersection with gender equality.
Vancouver: March 6, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: 312 Main Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
Dans le cadre de la Journée internationale des droits des femmes nous vous invitons à notre atelier Femmes et climat : impact et solutions ! À travers cet atelier d'initiation […]
Join us on International Women's Day March 8 for an important and timely discussion on women’s economic empowerment: https://bit.ly/3Ja1OU2 "One Woman Can" will bring together experts from around the world […]
Join FINCA’s new President and CEO, Andree Simon, and FINCA Board Member Jordan Greenaway for an intimate conversation on the future of financial inclusion and social enterprise for women. Click […]
Calgary: March 8, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bridgette Bar Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
Inequities in sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (SRMNCAH) throughout the world mean that certain population subgroups have systematically worse health outcomes and poorer access to services and […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:30am ET for a panel discussion on successfully engaging men for gender equality. Co-sponsored by Global Affairs Canada, this panel will draw on […]
DATE: March 15 at 12:00pm ET, 11:00am CT, 10:00am MT, 9:00am PT, 1:00pm AT Yes, we can #EndTB by 2030. Despite being preventable and largely treatable, tuberculosis (TB) takes the […]
Women are 70% of the health and care workforce but hold only 25% of leadership roles. This is The XX Paradox in Health. Around the world, women health workers are […]
In honor of World Water Day on March 22 and the UN Conference on Water, the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD), in partnership with Operation Eyesight Universal and […]
Heure : 16.00 – 17.30 (CET) – 10.00 – 11.30 (HEC) Inscriptions : Les inscriptions sont gratuites. Le lien de connexion au webinaire vous sera communiqué après votre inscription. Inscrivez-vous ici : https://bit.ly/decoloniser-savoirs […]
Location: IDRC offices: 45 O’Connor Street, 6th Floor Date and time: March 28, 2023 9:00 AM-10:30 AM To attend virtually: Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 222 179 […]
Toronto: March 28, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Archeo Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health […]
Montreal: March 30, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Bar George Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s […]
CUGH 2023 - Virtual Satellite Session Monday, April 3rd - Friday, April 7th. For more information and to register, click here.
You’re invited to share your views to advance sex and gender science at the CIHR-IGH Listening Tour. The Institute of Gender and Health wants to hear from you! Under the […]
The 20th Skoll World Forum will take place April 12–14, 2023 in Oxford, UK to celebrate 20 years of impact and the innovators who drive social progress. Visit our FAQs page […]
Join Beacon North Strategies for an exciting online event on Monday, April 12th, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EST as we explore the potential of Chat GPT and AI […]
Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023 Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am EST Location: Borden, Ladner and Gervais LLP, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide Street West, Suite 3400, Toronto, SOS Children’s Villages […]
Global Health at a Crossroads: Equity, Climate Change and Microbial Threats In Conjunction With: The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2023 & The AAHCI Global Innovation Forum 2023 Washington Hilton, […]
Hosted in Ottawa on April 18 and 19, the summit will bring together organizations and institutions engaged in health and rights programming within the international cooperation sector
Ottawa: April 18, 2023 | 5-7 pm local time Venue: Metropolitain Brasserie Restaurant Building off of the success of our cross-country gatherings in 2022, the Canadian Partnership for Women and […]
We offer webinars for charities and qualified donees throughout the year on a variety of topics. These webinars provide great information on important subjects that will benefit your day to […]
This panel discussion focuses on the high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among African, Caribbean & Black women in Canada, as well as the many systemic barriers and challenges […]
The course is now full, please reach out to Erin Jex to be put on the waiting list CanWaCH is thrilled to announce the ninth offering of our virtual Gender […]
A new Auditor General report concluded that Global Affairs Canada was unable to demonstrate how Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy (FIAP) contributed to improving gender equality in low- and middle-income […]
Game-changers for achieving the Global Goals by 2030 DATES: May 6-8, Ottawa ON Results Canada is hosting a National Conference in-person in Ottawa this spring! On May 6-7, you will […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to […]
In preparation for Global Affairs Canada's upcoming Resilient Health System for All call for proposals, CanWaCH is excited to provide a space for members and partners to seek out funding partnerships and […]
CanWaCH and the Youth Working Group are excited to host youth, young professionals and professionals responsible for youth engagement to create a community of practice where members can share and discuss challenges, lessons learned, emerging trends, and best practices.
Registration for Equal Futures 2023: A Gender Equality Summit, is now open!
We are pleased to invite you all to a vibrant discussion, led by colleagues from Plan International Bangladesh, Nigeria, Senegal and Canada, on lessons learned from the development, implementation, and results of the […]
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world? Are you interested in connecting with like-minded changemakers from all over Canada? If so, Plan International Canada invites you […]
“Beyond Culture: Bridging Gaps in Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion” Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable provides a shared communication platform for leaders in academia, business, civil society, and the public sector, to […]
The Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) is excited to present ‘The 2022 CoLabs: One Year In’, a presentation by the second iteration of the Canadian Collaborative for […]
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and […]
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 […]
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and […]
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 […]
Education is a human right, a public good and a public responsibility. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of […]
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 […]
World NGO Day is an international calendar day annually observed on 27 February.
