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.
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 […]
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 and increasing health concerns. The world needs Canada now more than ever and Canadians can change the outcome of those living in extreme poverty right […]
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 education for peace and development. Without inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, countries will not succeed in achieving gender equality and […]
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 (GHC23). GHC23 is an annual event bringing together a community of students, trainees, clinicians, researchers, and faculty from across health professions and disciplines to share […]
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 Women’s Health Network (an alumni group of the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Takemi program in International Health) for our January webinar titled […]
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 degrees from India, MBBS DGO & MD from B. J. Medical College, Ahmedabad. Dr Vora did her MPH at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, […]
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 our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces! SCHEDULE OVERVIEW February 1, 2023 9am-11am: Unconference Part 1 11am - […]
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 : ministère, organisation non gouvernementale, réseau de la santé, association, ordre professionnel, organisme communautaire, etc. Description Le plaidoyer est une compétence clé en promotion de la […]
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 organization with a network of passionate volunteers committed to generating the political will to end extreme poverty in low- and middle-income countries. "Political will" means […]
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 misinformation on social media. Join us on February 2nd as ScienceUpFirst hosts a one day symposium to provide researchers, science and health communicators, educators and students with the tools […]
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 our network, peers, and collaborators in the broader global development and social movement spaces! SCHEDULE OVERVIEW February 1, 2023 9am-11am: Unconference Part 1 11am - […]
