Canada's Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly met for the first time with AU Commissioner for Peace & Security Amb. Bankole Adeoye.

Minister Joly reiterated 🇨🇦's commitment to working with the AU, including on supporting women and youth peacebuilders, human rights, and accountability.

On #WorldHealthDay2024 we celebrate HPF South Sudan which has been #endingpreventabledeaths since 2012 by supporting health workers & providing ~10,000 tonnes of 💊

It has:
✅ provided 23m consultations
✅ vaccinated 2.6m children
✅ supported >650,000 safe deliveries

On #WorldHealthDay we remember that good health is a human right. Everyone deserves access to safe, quality care.

This is why investing in providing and improving health services in South Sudan 🇸🇸 has been a priority for Canada for over a decade.

#ThrowbackFriday . Thanks to the passionate supporters of the #Canada - #SouthSudan relationship for initiating a gathering to build people to people ties and further cooperation and business engagement.

Mis/disinformation & hate speech are threatening democracies globally. Through support to Journalists for Human Rights (JHR), #defyhatenow & frontline responders, 🇨🇦 in 🇸🇸 and our partners are working together to counter mis/disinformation & hate speech.

The Embassy of 🇨🇦was pleased to host administrative staff from government agencies, partner organizations and diplomatic missions, providing an opportunity to connect, exchange ideas on best practices, explore innovative solutions and celebrate the vital role of their profession.

Yesterday, @AlyKhanRajani, Ambassador of 🇨🇦 to 🇸🇸, was honoured to formally present his credentials to H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. Ambassador Rajani looks forward to continuing to build the numerous ties between our two countries and support the people of #SouthSudan .

The Embassy of 🇨🇦 in 🇸🇸is hiring a part time coordinator for our Canada Fund for Local Initiatives ( #CFLI ) based in Juba. Please follow the link below if you are interested in applying. Applications received after deadline (March 25) will not be processed. tinyurl.com/yc2wwcjt

International Development Research Centre in collaboration with the 🇸🇸’s Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies today hosted day 1 of a roundtable on the impact of climate change on food security and forced displacement in 🇸🇸. #foodsecurity #climatechange #forceddisplacement

Yesterday, the UNSC extended the UNMISS mandate for 45 days.

Canada joined diplomatic reps of fellow Troop Contributing Countries for a regular briefing by Force Commander LGen Mohan Subramanian.

We continue to support UNMISS’ work in 🇸🇸, especially on protection of civilians.

Interactive discussion today between RJMEC South Sudan Chairperson, Amb. Amb.Maj Gen (rtd) Charles Tai Gituai & the Ambassador of Canada to S.Sudan, Amb.Aly-Khan Rajani on the implementation of the R-ARCSS especially key impediments to elections as timelines continue to shrink ahead of Dec polls.

Working together to improve the health and rights of women in South Sudan - Development Canada in 🇸🇸 visited Wau along with 🇸🇪, 🇳🇴, UNFPA South Sudan, and South Sudan Government to witness ongoing work to support sexual and reproductive health services and prevent and respond to #SGBV .

As we mourn the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, 18th Prime Minister of Canada, Canadians around the world are invited to look back at his life and share their messages of condolences on the commemorative website:
ow.ly/S1yE50QMl8W

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan: ow.ly/5KkM50QPF1g

On International Women’s Day, Governor General Mary Simon joined women heads of missions in Ottawa.

Her speech focused on the importance of #digitalrespect 👩🏽‍💻

#DigitalInclusion #EndTechFacilitatedGBV

#IWD2024

Today is #InternationalWomen ’s Day! A day to reflect on the importance of gender equality and supporting all women in #Canada and around the world. Tag an inspirational woman you know below! ⬇️

#IWD2024

Statement by the Media Freedom Coalition on International Women’s day

To read the statement: ow.ly/TzuS50QORE5

Our shared values will build a world where future generations of women can hold public office without fear of personal abuse or attacks. This is Sohee’s message.

#ThisIsDemocracy
#FutureGenerations
#IWD2024

#InternationalWomensDay highlights the importance to #InvestInWomen to protect their rights and promote their empowerment.

In recognition of #IWD2024 , ministers Joly, Hussen and Ng delivered a statement. Read the statement ⬇