Cooperation Canada

“At a time when other countries are retreating from the world and turning inwards, international assistance is a really important tool in Canada’s foreign policy toolkit,” said our CEO, Kate Higgins, to The Globe and Mail. This week's decision to cut foreign aid in the #Budget2025 marks a retreat from our global commitments, and breaks a promise made by Prime Minister Carney during the election campaign. #CanPoli Now more than ever, Canada must show leadership — not retreat. We look to engage the government to reaffirm our shared commitment to a safer, fairer and more sustainable world. 📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eNyBsVje

As #ICSW comes to a close, "I leave with a full mind…and a full heart.” Cathryn A. CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation Some key moments and takeaways: #Perspective “These are difficult times for civil society organizations. But I ask you – when has it been easy? Civil society is resilient, we adapt.” Ingrid Srinath Quoting Loretta J Ross: “they – the people opposed to human rights – opposed to ending poverty, addressing racism or accepting women’s rights to control their bodies – think they’re fighting the human rights movement, but I believe they’re wrong. They’re fighting truth, history, and evidence. More importantly, they’re fighting time. Our opponents are simply pimples on the ass of time.” #Stategy Andy Ouédraogo and Guillermo Correa showed how civil society organizations can move beyond traditional reactive strategies, and use strategic foresight to build resilience and navigate an increasingly uncertain world. #Advocacy in #exile As repression forces activists into exile, civic advocacy doesn’t end – it adapts. Carolina Barrero and Maiwand Rahyab Resilient Societies share their personal journeys – from Cuba to Spain, and from Afghanistan to Canada through Turkey and Georgia. Their stories highlight the resilience of exiled human rights defenders who continue to organize across borders despite surveillance, intimidation, and transnational repression. #Artivism Art as freedom. “Art is more than decorative – it is the heartbeat of change. Art is a dialogue starter, and can transform public space into civic space. We want art as the centrepiece of policy-making and advocacy. Let art lead every campaign, not follow," Sulieman Hedayat ArtLords. In a tactics lab, Yucca Wai and Amra Ismail Amnesty International explain the use of art as resistance, preservation of history and the sustenance of movements. Campaigns based in rationality, alone, attack a surface level problem. Art goes deeper, into our worldviews and the myths at the roots of injustice – in a way that rationality, alone, cannot. #ICSW did not just talk about artivism, it demonstrated creative resistance with powerful performances by prominent Khlong Toey rapper Eleven Finger and The Commoner, Bangkok' political folk group fighting for change. And as we carry the spirit of Bangkok to Ottawa, we look forward to the inaugural #OttawaCivicSpaceSummit in April 2026 Cooperation Canada.

Les candidatures pour les #PrixCoopérationCanada2025 sont désormais ouvertes ! Le thème de cette année est « Protéger l'espace civique pour favoriser la coopération internationale ». Il rend hommage aux personnes et aux organisations qui défendent les libertés civiques, promeuvent un leadership inclusif et réinventent la coopération afin de renforcer la participation, la responsabilité et les valeurs démocratiques dans le monde entier. Nous aimerions prendre un moment pour mettre en avant les incroyables lauréats de l'année dernière : 🏅Le Prix Karen Takacs pour le leadership féministe intersectionnel défendant l'espace civique a été décerné à Katrina Leclerc pour son leadership dans la promotion des femmes, de la paix et de la sécurité, ainsi que des droits des jeunes dans la politique mondiale. 🏅Les Prix Innovation & Impact en l'honneur de Lewis Perinbam, qui récompensent les actions transformatrices d'individus et d'organisations — présentés en partenariat avec World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) — ont été décernés à la Dr. Roopan Gill pour son travail pionnier dans le domaine de la santé numérique et des droits reproductifs, et à Développement international Desjardins (DID) pour son initiative de finance inclusive favorisant l'égalité des genres, le développement durable et l'action climatique. Qui sera le ou la prochain·e à rejoindre ce groupe exceptionnel d'acteur·trice·s du changement qui façonnent un monde plus juste et plus durable ? Soumettez vos candidatures dès maintenant et jusqu'au vendredi 5 décembre 2025 ! ➡️ Soumettez la vôtre dès aujourd'hui : https://lnkd.in/gpyKFtPy

Nominations are now open for the #CooperationCanadaAwards2025! This year's theme is “Protecting Civic Space to Enable International Cooperation", honouring individuals and organizations who are defending civic freedoms, advancing inclusive leadership and reimagining cooperation to strengthen participation, accountability and democratic values worldwide. We'd like to take a moment to highlight last year's incredible winners: 🏅The Karen Takacs Award for intersectional feminist leadership defending civic space was awarded to Katrina Leclerc for her leadership in advancing women, peace, security and youth rights in global policy. 🏅The Innovation & Impact Awards in Honour of Lewis Perinbam, celebrating transformative individual and organizational action — presented in partnership with World University Service of Canada (WUSC - EUMC) — were awarded to Dr. Roopan Gill for her pioneering work in digital health and reproductive rights and Développement international Desjardins (DID) for their inclusive finance initiative advancing gender equality, sustainable development and climate action. Who will be the next to join this amazing group of changemakers shaping a more just and sustainable world? Submit your nominations now until Friday, December 5, 2025! ➡️ Submit yours today: https://lnkd.in/gJC6m7BG

Le babillard d’emploi de Coopération Canada présente certaines des plus récentes possibilités d’emploi en coopération internationale à travers le pays. C’est aussi un outil indispensable pour les candidat·e·s hautement qualifié·e·s à la recherche d’un emploi dans le secteur. Voici quelques-unes de nos offres d’emploi actuelles : ✔️Conseiller en, Suivi, Évaluation Reddition de compte et Apprentissage (SERA) – Mission inclusion ✔️Appel à candidatures : Rejoignez notre banque de ressources expertes – Santé Monde (CCISD) ✔️Request for Proposal – Analysis of Canadian and Developing Country Markets and their Key Stakeholders – TFO Canada ✔️Conseiller.ère en communication et mobilisation – Médecins du Monde ✔️Conseiller.ère en développement des affaires – Médecins du Monde ✔️Fundraising Co-Manager – Inter Pares Consultez notre site d’emploi ici ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6_J9Fs3 #Emploi #OffresdEmploi #CoopérationInternationale

Cooperation Canada's job board features some of the latest international cooperation job opportunities across the country. It is also an indispensable resource for highly qualified candidates seeking employment in the sector. Here are some of our current job postings: ✔️Conseiller en, Suivi, Évaluation Reddition de compte et Apprentissage (SERA) – Mission inclusion ✔️Call for Applications – Join our roster of technical experts – Santé Monde (CCISD) ✔️Request for Proposal – Analysis of Canadian and Developing Country Markets and their Key Stakeholders – TFO Canada ✔️Conseiller.ère en communication et mobilisation – Médecins du Monde ✔️Conseiller.ère en développement des affaires – Médecins du Monde ✔️Fundraising Co-Manager – Inter Pares Check out our job board here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ewVdDU8Z #Employment #JobPostings #InternationalCooperation

“Our expectation was that Prime Minister Carney would keep the promise he made during the election,” said our CEO Kate Higgins, in an interview with The Canadian Press.   Yesterday’s decision to cut foreign aid in the #Budget2025 back to pre-pandemic levels sends a disappointing message about Canada’s role in the world. While Canadians face real affordability challenges, retreating from our global commitments will not make us safer or stronger. #CanPoli   Now more than ever, Canada must show leadership — not retreat. We look to engage the government to reaffirm our shared commitment to a safer, fairer and more sustainable world.   📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eHqTTYBV

𝐋𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥’𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐮 𝐝é𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐬·𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐚 𝐬é𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭é 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐞 L’annonce d’aujourd’hui dans le cadre de #Budget2025 envoie un message décevant quant au rôle du Canada dans le monde. La décision du gouvernement de réduire l’Enveloppe de l’aide internationale constitue un recul par rapport à nos engagements mondiaux — et rompt une promesse faite par le premier ministre Mark Carney durant la campagne électorale. Avec le Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) et une coalition de plus de 100 ONG, Coopération Canada exprime ses préoccupations quant aux conséquences de ces compressions. #CanPoli Ces réductions vont : ✔️ Miner la capacité du Canada à répondre à l’escalade des crises mondiales. ✔️ Éroder la confiance avec les partenaires internationaux et les communautés que nous nous sommes engagé·e·s à soutenir. ✔️ Affaiblir la contribution du Canada à la paix, à la stabilité et au développement durable à l’échelle mondiale. Plus que jamais, le Canada doit faire preuve de leadership, non se replier. Nous souhaitons collaborer avec le gouvernement afin de réaffirmer notre engagement commun envers un monde plus sûr, plus juste et plus durable. 📝 Lisez notre déclaration conjointe complète ici : https://lnkd.in/etpin7K9 Anita Indira Anand François-Philippe Champagne Randeep Sarai

𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥, 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 Today’s #Budget2025 announcement delivers a disappointing message for Canada’s role in the world. The government’s decision to reduce the International Assistance Envelope represents a step backwards on our global commitments — and breaks a promise made by Prime Minister Mark Carney during the election campaign. Together with Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health (CanWaCH) and a coalition of over 100 NGOs, Cooperation Canada expresses concern about the consequences of these cuts. #CanPoli   These reductions will: ✔️ Undermine Canada’s ability to respond to growing global crises. ✔️ Erode trust with international partners and communities we’ve pledged to support. ✔️ Weaken Canada’s contribution to global peace, stability and sustainable development.   Now more than ever, Canada must show leadership, not retreat. We look to engage the government to reaffirm our shared commitment to a safer, fairer and more sustainable world.   📝 Read our full joint statement here: https://lnkd.in/eBmdikYq Anita Indira Anand François-Philippe Champagne Randeep Sarai