Join us on May 2, 10 am (EDT) for the #WPSAwards ceremony with Foreign Policy CAN, recognizing research and civil society leadership in #WomenPeaceSecurity , to address conflict-related sexual violence and gender-based violence. bit.ly/4bjWN6j

📢 Starting at 10:00 EST May 2nd: The #WPSAwards Ceremony.

Join us to recognize the awards recipients and hear about their remarkable contributions to addressing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and gender-based violence (GBV).

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Statement on release of Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security - 2023 to 2029

Read the full statement: ow.ly/IUlU50R48HS

We just returned from an excellent trip to Armenia (with an International Women’s Day stop in Austria).

What did we do? And why?

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On this #InternationalWomensDay 📷, we invite you to join us in person in MN OR online to learn about Canada's commitment to Women, Peace and Security , featuring Natalka Cmoc Beth Richardson
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Canada continues to work w/ Philippine partners to advance the Women, Peace, and Security agenda in the Indo-Pacific.
Last week, we co-hosted an Integration of Women & Gender Perspectives in Armed Forces (IWGPAF) Course & a Gender-Responsive Leadership Symposium in Manila.(1/3)

🇨🇦's Ambassador for Women, Peace and Security Jacqueline O'Neill participated in a round table discussion with 🇵🇸 civil society to support women and girls. Their leadership and determination are key in shaping a better future especially now.

Today, on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, also known as #RedHandDay , Canada reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ending the recruitment & use of child soldiers—a flagrant violation of children’s rights & international humanitarian law.

#ChildrenNotSoldiers

Statement on International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers

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Children have no place in war. Today, on the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers, we pledge to continue working with our partners to ensure every child is protected from the violence of war. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement: ow.ly/aHSP50QAb6B

🇨🇦 knows that sustainable peace is only possible when women are fully involved in conflict resolution, and peace & security efforts.

#WPS Ambassador, Jacqueline O'Neill, heard from #CivilSociety groups & diplomatic colleagues to better understand the opportunities + nuances in 🇲🇿

🇨🇦Canada’s Ambassador for #WPS , Jacqueline O'Neill, is conducting a mission in 🇲🇿Mozambique to meet with stakeholders active in the WPS space. 

This morning, she met with the Ministries of Gender and Foreign Affairs to discuss internal & #multilateral efforts towards peace.

1/2 : HC Thornley and Amb Jacqueline O'Neill hosted a meeting with civil society representatives African Leadership Centre, REINVENT Programme, University of Nairobi, FEMNET, UN Women Kenya and Norway in Kenya.

Amb Jacqueline O'Neill met with representatives from various #Kenyan Ministries to hear how they are implementing their National Action Plan and supporting counties in the drafting and implementation of their regional action plans on #WomenPeaceSecurity .
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Amb Jacqueline O'Neill engaged with students from the 🇰🇪 National Defence College. They engaged on many topics, including military deployments, violent extremism, peacekeeping and engaging men and boys.
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Amb Jacqueline O'Neill was profoundly encouraged to hear how International Peace Support Training Centre -Kenya is advancing Women, Peace and Security through the education and training of military, police and civilians. #Canada is proud to support International Peace Support Training Centre -Kenya. Thank you to Brigadier Joyce and team!
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🔔Final reminder! Submit a nomination for the 2023 #WPSAwards by 11:59PM EST Monday, January 22.

Recognize those who go above and beyond in advancing the #WPSAgenda , particularly in the context of Conflict-related Sexual Violence & Gender-based Violence. 👇

In Mekelle, Amb Jacqueline O'Neill and team met with African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security Monitoring and Verification team. They discussed the implementation of the 2022 peace agreement, protection of civilians, and the importance of women’s full and meaningful inclusion across all elements.

Demining after conflict is critical. It allows IDPs to return home, farmers to tend their land, and peace to take hold.🕊️

We visited UNMAS 🇪🇹 at one of their UXO sites to hear about their work with communities to map risks & build local capacities to respond.

Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are key to peace in Tigray and across Ethiopia. Amb. O’Neill discussed global best practices in DDR, Ethiopia’s progress to date & the importance of addressing women ex-combatants' needs from the outset with NRC Commissioner Toga.