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SUMMARY:Holding the Line: Canada’s Leadership in Global Development at a Time of Crisis - IDW Conversation & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Joignez-vous à nous pour une soirée spéciale pendant la Semaine du développement international\, où nous célébrerons la solidarité mondiale et les contributions du Canada à la réduction de la pauvreté\, à l’égalité des sexes et au développement durable. \nCette année\, la Semaine du développement international se déroule dans un contexte de réduction importante de l’aide étrangère mondiale\, de nombreux pays donateurs réduisant leur aide publique au développement. Ces coupes menacent les progrès réalisés pour améliorer les conditions de vie et les moyens de subsistance des populations à travers le monde\, ainsi que les progrès vers la réalisation des objectifs de développement durable\, et elles ont un impact disproportionné sur les communautés les plus vulnérables du monde. \nLe Canada est depuis longtemps reconnu comme un acteur du développement fondé sur des principes\, qui fait progresser l’aide internationale féministe\, promeut les droits de la personne\, soutient la résilience climatique et défend la coopération multilatérale. Alors que les budgets d’aide mondiale se réduisent\, le leadership du Canada est plus essentiel que jamais. \nCette réception sera l’occasion de mettre en lumière le rôle du Canada\, de réaffirmer l’importance d’un financement soutenu pour le développement et de renforcer la collaboration entre le gouvernement\, la société civile et les partenaires internationaux. \nVeuillez confirmer votre présence avant le 29 janvier 2026. Nous avons hâte de vous voir ! \nInscrivez-vous ici! 
URL:https://cansfe.ca/event/holding-the-line-canadas-leadership-in-global-development/
LOCATION:151 Sparks Street  Room 228\, 151 Sparks Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P 5B5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Événements et conférences,International Days
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SUMMARY:#IDW2026: Modernizing Farm Advisory Services
DESCRIPTION:Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation\n\n\n\n1) Background \nThe world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. \nCanada has a strong agriculture sector\, but farmers do not have one easy\, coordinated place to turn for advice and support. Today\, extension and advisory services come from many sources—provincial governments\, universities\, research centres\, farmer groups\, and private consultants. This patchwork makes it hard for some farmers—especially small and medium farms—to get timely\, practical guidance. \nFarmers are also dealing with pressures seen around the world: more frequent extreme weather due to climate change\, labour shortages\, mental health stress\, misinformation\, and a fast wave of digital tools and AI. At the same time\, government budgets are tight\, and there is a push to raise farm productivity\, resilience\, and competitiveness. \nThere is growing interest in updating how farm advice is delivered. A modern approach—often called “Extension 4.0”—combines trusted human relationships with easy-to-use digital tools. It focuses on translating research into plain language\, building digital skills\, and helping farmers see the whole system: markets\, climate\, finance\, and well‑being. The University of Guelph has already catalyzed this national conversation through its 2025 CAREE conference\, demonstrating strong cross-sector interest in modernizing EAS. \nInternational experience points in the same direction. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that inclusive\, market‑oriented advisory services improve productivity\, resilience\, and incomes—especially when public and private players work together. Farm Radio International (FRI)\, a globally recognized Canadian NGO\, has shown that radio and mobile phones can reach large numbers of farmers quickly\, make advice more interactive\, and build trust. These lessons can inform a Canadian model. \nThis event connects Canada’s domestic goals for farm productivity and competitiveness with international best practices—using Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) as the bridge. \n2) Theme \nWhy advisory services matter for Canadian agriculture—and how global collaboration can help Canada build a future‑ready\, inclusive\, climate‑smart\, and market‑connected system. \n3) Purpose \n\nShow how advisory services can boost productivity\, sustainability\, trade competitiveness\, and farmer well‑being in a time of climate stress and digital change.\nExplore how to align international assistance\, impact finance\, and communication/digital innovations (including AI tools and two‑way\, participatory communication) to design scalable models at home and abroad.\nCreate a space for collaboration\, networking\, and knowledge‑sharing to advance resilient food systems.\n\n4) Objectives \n\nMap Canada’s current advisory strengths and gaps (policies\, institutions\, delivery approaches\, and digital tools)\, building on provincial experience and University of Guelph expertise.\nBring in insights on farmer mental health\, rural well‑being\, and digital literacy—key factors that affect whether advice is used.\nShowcase proven international models\, including IFAD‑supported programs and FRI’s participatory radio and mobile approaches\, and explore how they could be adapted in Canada.\nIdentify opportunities—in Canada and globally—to link advisory services with climate‑smart practices\, gender equity\, and better market access\, along with potential financing (e.g.\, blended finance\, FinDev Canada\, BDC\, and EDC).\nPinpoint areas where Canadian farmers and smallholders abroad face similar challenges\, and where shared learning\, co‑design\, or pilot exchanges could help both groups.\n\nAttend in-person here! 
URL:https://cansfe.ca/event/idw2026-modernizing-farm-advisory-services/
LOCATION:University Centre\, Reynolds Walk\, Guelph\, Ontario\, N1G 4Y2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Événements et conférences,International Days
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SUMMARY:#IDW2026: Modernizing Farm Advisory Services - online
DESCRIPTION:Modernizing Farm Advisory Services: Linking Canadian Agriculture with Global Innovation\n\n\n\n1) Background \nThe world will need much more food by 2030—about 56% more—because populations are growing and diets are changing. Meeting this demand in environmentally responsible ways could unlock major economic opportunities by 2050. \nCanada has a strong agriculture sector\, but farmers do not have one easy\, coordinated place to turn for advice and support. Today\, extension and advisory services come from many sources—provincial governments\, universities\, research centres\, farmer groups\, and private consultants. This patchwork makes it hard for some farmers—especially small and medium farms—to get timely\, practical guidance. \nFarmers are also dealing with pressures seen around the world: more frequent extreme weather due to climate change\, labour shortages\, mental health stress\, misinformation\, and a fast wave of digital tools and AI. At the same time\, government budgets are tight\, and there is a push to raise farm productivity\, resilience\, and competitiveness. \nThere is growing interest in updating how farm advice is delivered. A modern approach—often called “Extension 4.0”—combines trusted human relationships with easy-to-use digital tools. It focuses on translating research into plain language\, building digital skills\, and helping farmers see the whole system: markets\, climate\, finance\, and well‑being. The University of Guelph has already catalyzed this national conversation through its 2025 CAREE conference\, demonstrating strong cross-sector interest in modernizing EAS. \nInternational experience points in the same direction. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has found that inclusive\, market‑oriented advisory services improve productivity\, resilience\, and incomes—especially when public and private players work together. Farm Radio International (FRI)\, a globally recognized Canadian NGO\, has shown that radio and mobile phones can reach large numbers of farmers quickly\, make advice more interactive\, and build trust. These lessons can inform a Canadian model. \nThis event connects Canada’s domestic goals for farm productivity and competitiveness with international best practices—using Extension and Advisory Services (EAS) as the bridge. \n2) Theme \nWhy advisory services matter for Canadian agriculture—and how global collaboration can help Canada build a future‑ready\, inclusive\, climate‑smart\, and market‑connected system. \n3) Purpose \n\nShow how advisory services can boost productivity\, sustainability\, trade competitiveness\, and farmer well‑being in a time of climate stress and digital change.\nExplore how to align international assistance\, impact finance\, and communication/digital innovations (including AI tools and two‑way\, participatory communication) to design scalable models at home and abroad.\nCreate a space for collaboration\, networking\, and knowledge‑sharing to advance resilient food systems.\n\n4) Objectives \n\nMap Canada’s current advisory strengths and gaps (policies\, institutions\, delivery approaches\, and digital tools)\, building on provincial experience and University of Guelph expertise.\nBring in insights on farmer mental health\, rural well‑being\, and digital literacy—key factors that affect whether advice is used.\nShowcase proven international models\, including IFAD‑supported programs and FRI’s participatory radio and mobile approaches\, and explore how they could be adapted in Canada.\nIdentify opportunities—in Canada and globally—to link advisory services with climate‑smart practices\, gender equity\, and better market access\, along with potential financing (e.g.\, blended finance\, FinDev Canada\, BDC\, and EDC).\nPinpoint areas where Canadian farmers and smallholders abroad face similar challenges\, and where shared learning\, co‑design\, or pilot exchanges could help both groups.\n\nAttend virtually here! 
URL:https://cansfe.ca/event/idw2026-modernizing-farm-advisory-services-online/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Webinaires et événements en ligne,International Days
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SUMMARY:Journée internationale de tolérance zéro à l’égard des mutilations génitales féminines
DESCRIPTION: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 health and the integrity of girls and women. \nGirls who undergo female genital mutilation face short-term complications such as severe pain\, shock\, excessive bleeding\, infections\, and difficulty in passing urine\, as well as long-term consequences for their sexual and reproductive health and mental health. \nAlthough primarily concentrated in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East\, female genital mutilation is a universal problem and is also practiced in some countries in Asia and Latin America. Female genital mutilation continues to persist amongst immigrant populations living in Western Europe\, North America\, Australia and New Zealand. \nTo promote the elimination of female genital mutilation\, coordinated and systematic efforts are needed\, and they must engage whole communities and focus on human rights\, gender equality\, sexual education and attention to the needs of women and girls who suffer from its consequences. \n 
URL:https://cansfe.ca/event/journee-internationale-de-tolerance-zero-a-legard-des-mutilations-genitales-feminines-2/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:International Days
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SUMMARY:Building better partnerships: cross-sector collaboration for global impact
DESCRIPTION:Joignez- vous à nous pour découvrir comment la collaboration intersectorielle peut stimuler le changement mondial et avoir un impact concret !Alors que le Canada célèbre la Semaine du développement international 2026 sous le thème « La prospérité par les partenariats « \, World Accord vous invite à bâtir de meilleurs partenariats ! Rendez-vous au 400\, avenue McArthur\, au Sanctuaire unitarien (même bâtiment que Heartwood House)\, le 6 février 2026 à 13 h (heure de l’Est) pour un événement stimulant axé sur le renforcement de la collaboration intersectorielle afin d’accroître l’impact mondial. C’est une excellente occasion de rencontrer des personnes partageant les mêmes visions\, d’échanger et d’explorer de nouvelles possibilités de collaborations. \nLors de notre événement\, vous pourrez : \n• Discuter des éléments clés de partenariats solides et des stratégies pour les maintenir \n• Explorer les risques\, les défis et les lacunes qui entravent souvent une collaboration efficace \n• Écouter et partager les perspectives sectorielles sur ce que chaque acteur recherche dans les partenariats \n• Identifier les possibilités de mettre en commun les ressources\, l’expertise et les réseaux \n• Formuler des recommandations concrètes afin de renforcer les partenariats et d’améliorer l’impact sur le développement. \nPanélistes : Kinvia\, Canadian Foodgrains Bank\, World Accord\, Pôle des politiques et pratiques du développement mondial de l’Université d’Ottawa\, Développement international DesjardinsL’évènement débutera par une discussion d’un panel d’expert(e)s suivie par des tables rondes\, pour conclure avec les recommandations du panel. \nInscrivez-vous ici! 
URL:https://cansfe.ca/event/building-better-partnerships-cross-sector-collaboration-for-global-impact/
LOCATION:Unitarian Sanctuary\, 400 McArthur Ave.\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1K 1G8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Événements et conférences,International Days
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