MinoFest '26: The Racialized Reproductive and Maternal Health Conference
2026-04-11 | North York General Hospital, 4001 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario, M2K 1E1, Canada
Overview

MinoFest returns April 11, 2026, uniting professionals and communities to advance racialized perinatal health through equity, data, and care

MinoFest returns on April 11, 2026, uniting healthcare professionals, advocates, researchers, policymakers, technology leaders, and parents to advance racialized perinatal and reproductive health. Hosted by Mino Care, the conference is Canada’s leading forum dedicated to equity, innovation, and community driven care. Rooted in the meaning of Mino as Our Mothers, MinoFest creates space to examine systemic inequities and promote culturally safe approaches to perinatal health.
The 2026 program focuses on navigating data and systems in perinatal and reproductive healthcare. Attendees will explore how data is collected, governed, protected, and mobilized to improve outcomes for racialized communities. Through keynote presentations, expert panels, and more than 40 breakout sessions, participants will engage in evidence based and ethical conversations that support collaboration, accountability, and meaningful systems change across sectors.

8th World Summit on Women's Health and Cancer Awareness
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-28 | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
8th World Summit on
Women’s Health and Cancer Awareness
April 27-28, 2026 Vancouver, Canada
Uniting Science, Strength, and Solidarity: Transforming Women’s Health and Conquering Cancer Together
Sexual and Reproductive Health: Empowering Choices

Sexual and reproductive health encompasses a broad range of issues that are fundamental to the well-being and autonomy of individuals, particularly women. It includes access to comprehensive healthcare services that address contraception, fertility, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, among others. Empowering choices in sexual and reproductive health involves ensuring that individuals have the information, resources, and support to make informed decisions about their bodies and lives. Key components of sexual and reproductive health empowerment include access to contraception and family planning services. Contraceptive options vary from barrier methods like condoms and diaphragms to hormonal methods such as birth control pills, patches, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs). Ensuring access to a range of contraceptive methods allows individuals to choose the option that best suits their needs and preferences. Education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Comprehensive sex education programs provide accurate information about anatomy, contraception, STIs, consent, healthy relationships, and reproductive rights. Such education helps dispel myths, reduce stigma, and promote responsible sexual behaviour.

International Conference on Women, Peace, and Human Rights
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-14 | Hybrid, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
The International Academic Research Forum (IARF) is pleased to present the International Conference on Women, Peace, and Human Rights, scheduled to be held on 13th – 14th May 2026 in Kitchener , Canada. This global academic gathering is dedicated to advancing knowledge and driving innovation across science, technology, management, and related interdisciplinary fields.
Bringing together renowned experts, researchers, professionals, and students, the conference serves as a platform to share insights, explore breakthroughs, and collaborate across disciplines and borders.

CRHM 2026: International Conference on Reproductive Health and Medicine
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-21 | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
ICRHM 2026: International Conference on Reproductive Health and Medicine explores advancements and challenges in reproductive health, medicine, and rights, including family planning, healthcare, endocrinology, and reproductive hazards.
Topics

Family planning services
Reproductive health
Contraceptives-birth control
Women’s healthcare
Reproductive endocrinology
Reproductive medicine
Reproductive ageing
Reproductive toxicology
Male reproductive cancers
Women reproductive cancers
Reproductive hazards for female workers
Reproductive hazards
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Lifestyle factors and reproductive stress
Ethical, legal and social issues in reproductive health
Governance and accountability
SRH integration in health systems

Human Rights Summit – Canada 2026
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Canada
Young changemakers from around the world are invited to apply for the Human Rights Summit 2026 —a transformative global gathering dedicated to the advancement of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948):
Set in one of the world’s most vibrant and inclusive cities, this immersive experience will bring together passionate individuals to explore how education serves as the foundation of freedom, equality, and global progress.

Program Updates

Program Dates:
Check in: 21 May 2026
Check out: 24 May 2026
Venue: University of British Columbia
Number of Seats:
25 Fully Funded
40 Partially Sponsored
40 Self Sponsored
45 Conference Access Passes (FREE)
Eligible Country: All countries
Final Results: 15 December 2025
Invitation Letters Issued: 15–30 December 2025

CUPW National Women’s Conference 2026
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-23 | DEV Centre Hotel and Conference Centre, 1950 Montreal Rd, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 6L2, Canada
CUPW National Women’s Conference 2026 – June 4-7, 2026

Focus: Women’s rights, labour feminism, solidarity and justice organizing

Details: National gathering of women and non‑binary postal workers with workshops, speakers, and organizing sessions

CUPW is now inviting applications to the 2026 National Women’s Conference to be held June 4-7, 2026, at the DEV Centre Hotel and Conference Centre in Cornwall, Ontario.

This long weekend will be filled with engaging educational sessions, powerful guest speakers and inspiring members from across the country. The conference will offer a space for the women of CUPW to gather, learn and build solidarity in struggles for justice and liberation!

Conference Information
Date and location
The 2026 National Women’s Conference will take place June 4-7, 2026, at the DEV Hotel and Conference Centre, 1950 Montreal Rd., Cornwall, ON K6H 6L2 – devcentre.ca.
Eligibility
Registration is open to all CUPW members who identify as women and non-binary persons willing to centre the experiences and issues of those who self-identify as women.

Participant Expenses
The following expenses will be covered for members attending the Conference.

Lost wages
Meals and accommodation
Travel costs
Childcare and eldercare expenses per CUPW Section 7.63 of the National Constitution.

International Conference on Women, Media and Sexuality ICWMS
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-16 | Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
JUNE 15-16, 2026: DIGITAL PROGRAM

Focus: Feminism, media representation, gender politics, violence against women

Details: Scholarly conference addressing issues like media portrayal, rights, and health impacts

DAY 1: VIRTUAL MEETING
The digital presentation session will start at 12 p.m. (midday) on June 15, 2026 London local time. The link to join the virtual conference will be available for registered delegates 10 minutes before the session at https://waset.org/profile/messages.
DAY 2: PERTINENT READING
Digital program consists of an e-book of relevant studies to download for future reading on June 16, 2026.
Digital Program consists of the e-proceedings book which is available online-only and includes the conference communications (proceedings abstracts and papers). Registered participants can access the digitally available conference proceedings ( and certificates ) by visiting their profile pages.

Annual Clinical & Scientific Conference (ACSC 2026) – Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-19 | Westin Ottawa & Online, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The SOGC’s Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference (ACSC) is the premier continuing medical education event in Canada for obstetrics and gynaecology, bringing together the largest gathering of health care professionals working in the field of women’s health.

Toronto Pride
2026-06-25 - 2026-06-28 | Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Festival: June 25–28, 2026

Parade:

Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM start

Location:

Starts at Church & Bloor → Yonge → downtown core

PARADE ROUTE
● Zipper at Aylmer Ave/Park Rd.
● West on Church St. to Yonge St.
● South on Yonge St. to Dundas St.
● West on Dundas St. to Bay St.
● Marchers South on Bay St. to NPS
● Floats/Vehicles proceed West on Dundas St. to de-stage

Trans March (June 26)

Dyke March (June 27)

Zonta International Convention
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-14 | Ontario
Zonta International Convention
Date: July 11–14, 2026
Location: Vancouver, BC
Details: Global convention advancing women’s rights and empowerment.

Prisme Conference (LGBTQ2+ Lawyers)
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-24 | Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Unity in Law: Shaping the Future of 2SLGBTQ+ Rights — Join Prisme 2026
The Canadian Association of LGBTQ2S+ Lawyers (Call-Acal) invites you to attend the fifth Prisme Conference, Canada’s annual 2SLGBTQ+ law conference. Prisme 2026 will take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the Halifax Convention Centre.

Vancouver Pride Festival
2026-07-25 - 2026-08-02 | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
July 25 – August 2, 2026 🌈
Vancouver Pride Festival

📍 Vancouver (West End, Sunset Beach)

Human Rights Day
2026-12-10 | Ontario
Human Rights Day
Date: December 10 (annual)
Location: Global
Details: Marks adoption of Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
