Events

As UN Women states, “From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world.” Gender-based violence is not only a civil […]

Interested in humanitarian aid work? Have ideas for responding to crises around the world? Join us on January 27 for the Canadian Red Cross Social Innovation Challenge! Led by the Youth Advisory Committee, the Social Innovation Challenge will allow teams of 3 – 5 to present their solution to a current humanitarian challenge. The challenge

Interested in humanitarian aid work? Have ideas for responding to crises around the world? Join us on January 27 for the Canadian Red Cross Social Innovation Challenge! Led by the Youth Advisory Committee, the Social Innovation Challenge will allow teams of 3 – 5 to present their solution to a current humanitarian challenge. The challenge

Interested in humanitarian aid work? Have ideas for responding to crises around the world? Join us on January 27 for the Canadian Red Cross Social Innovation Challenge! Led by the Youth Advisory Committee, the Social Innovation Challenge will allow teams of 3 – 5 to present their solution to a current humanitarian challenge. The challenge

Join the Sustainability Network for a webinar presentation by Julie Gelfand, Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development on her Fall 2017 Report. The 2017 reports that will be discussed include: • Progress on Reducing Greenhouse Gases—Environment and Climate Change Canada • Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change • Funding Clean Energy Technologies Ms. Gelfand

Does your organization have upcoming employment, internship or volunteer opportunities? If so, we invite you to participate in January’s Development Drinks in Toronto! In the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, the theme for January’s Development Drinks in Toronto will be “Resolve to Get Involved” and will highlight OCIC member organizations that have any upcoming opportunities

Science for Peace invites you to our free weekly public lectures on global issues. Tom Rand, the Senior Advisor, Cleantech, will discuss the challenge of overcoming climate change denial. We issue a certificate of completion to anyone who attends six of the twelve lectures in the winter term. Bring a friend!

The Canadian Red Cross will be hosting an International Humanitarian Law Conference titled ‘Non-State Armed Actors and Developments in IHL: Canada’s Responsibilities in Instances of Military Collaboration’ at University of Ottawa, 57 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, ON on January 24th, 2018 from 1:00pm – 5:00pm (reception to follow). Registration will be from 12:30pm-1:00pm. Through panel discussions,

Transformations: Stories of Partnership, Resilience and Positive Change is a collaborative photojournalism initiative intended to increase dialogue and further understanding of local and international partnerships that address complex global challenges. Through individual and organizational stories we invite you to actively engage in a new narrative on partnerships, solidarity and sustainable change. Through this exhibit we

The Ontario Council for International Cooperation (OCIC) and the Canadian Partnership for Women and Children’s Health (CanWaCH) are pleased to co-host a webinar discussion for member organizations and others with interest in applying for Partnership for Her Voice, Her Choice. When: Monday, March 26th, 2018 from 1:00-2:00pm EST Agenda: 1. Overview of the Call criteria