Cooperation Canada
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Since 1968, Cooperation Canada (formerly the Canadian Council for International Cooperation) has brought together civil society organizations working in the international development and humanitarian sector. We advocate for these groups by convening sector leaders, influencing policy and building capacity. Together, we work with partners both inside and outside Canada to build a world that’s fair, safe, and sustainable for all.
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2025-02-20
Post-elections, digital shifts and funding freezes: how can civil society react?
2025-01-29
We are Forus. Somos Forus. Nous Sommes Forus.
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2026-03-25
#ForusGA2026 - Day 3 Forus General Assembly ✨ Day 3 of the Forus General Assembly ! Today began with a visit to Angkor Wat, we then moved into regional discussions. In this video hear about challenges and solutions— from funding restrictions to the need for a stronger enabling environment for civil society in Mozambique, Hungary, and Canada. The journey continues. Watch the recap and stay engaged for what’s ahead! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [FR] ✨ Jour 3 de l’Assemblée générale de Forus ! La journée a commencé par une visite d’Angkor Wat, avant de se poursuivre par des discussions régionales. Dans cette vidéo, découvrez les défis et les solutions évoqués — des restrictions de financement à la nécessité d’un environnement plus favorable pour la société civile au Mozambique, en Hongrie et au Canada. L’aventure continue. Regardez le récapitulatif et restez engagés pour la suite ! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [ES] ✨ Día 3 de la Asamblea General de Forus ! Hoy comenzamos con una visita a Angkor Wat, y luego pasamos a discusiones regionales. En este video, escucha sobre los desafíos y las soluciones — desde restricciones de financiamiento hasta la necesidad de un entorno más favorable para la sociedad civil en Mozambique, Hungría y Canadá. El camino continúa. ¡Mira el resumen y mantente conectado para lo que viene! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026 [PT] ✨ Dia 3 da Assembleia Geral da Forus ! O dia começou com uma visita a Angkor Wat, seguida de discussões regionais. Neste vídeo, conheça os desafios e as soluções — desde restrições de financiamento até a necessidade de um ambiente mais favorável para a sociedade civil em Moçambique, Hungria e Canadá. A jornada continua. Assista ao resumo e continue engajado para o que vem a seguir! 🚀💬 #ForusGA2026
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2023-07-06
Sustainable Development by Shifting the Power: Capacity Strengthening of Civil Society as a Key Tool for the Implementation of SDG 17Developed collaboratively with 14 national and regional CSO platforms, this report provides an analysis of the transformative potential of capacity-strengthening initiatives for civil society and a review of its representation in the 2022 Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). With a focus on changing power dynamics, ensuring localization, and decolonizing practices, the report underscores the pivotal role that civil society organizations can play in delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) when appropriately supported.
2023-03-09
Seventh Edition of Progressing National SDGs Implementation ReportThis report covers various aspects of 2030 Agenda implementation through an assessment of the VNRs according to key criteria, including consideration of governance arrangements, institutional mechanisms for stakeholder engagement, policy frameworks, means of implementation, and reporting. The report offers a review of the 44 VNR reports and/or main messages submitted to the HLPF in 2022, as well as an analysis of 21 VNR-related civil society reports. It presents key findings, good practice case studies, emerging best practices and recommendations for action.
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