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Today, Canada alongside other G7 RRM members (European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States) as well as G7 RRM Observer states (Australia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden) issued the following statement:
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“We, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union, denounce the lack of democratic legitimacy of today’s purported inauguration of Nicolas Maduro as president of Venezuela.
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“January 9 marked the 20th anniversary of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Our governments welcomed this historic agreement, including its provision for a referendum in which the people of what is today South Sudan would determine their own future. The CPA was signed amidst great hope that the South Sudanese people would be able to enjoy peace, human rights and a government responsive to their needs.
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The text of the following joint statement was released by the governments of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Timor-Leste, the United Kingdom and the European Union and its member states to address the human rights and humanitarian crisis in Myanmar.
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the passing of the former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh:
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The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement: “Canada deplores the decision by Hong Kong authorities to issue international bounties and cancel the passports of democracy activists and former Hong Kong lawmakers. Those targeted include Canadians and people with close ties to Canada.
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Global Affairs Canada expresses solidarity with the members of the Canadian Tibet Committee and the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project and condemns the decision by the Chinese government to punish them for speaking out for human rights.
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Today, Global Affairs Canada issued the following joint statement: “Ukraine has withstood Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion for over 1000 days. This war does not only take place in the trenches but also in cyberspace; it confirms that cyberattacks are an integral part of 21st century conflict and warfare, and cybersecurity is a crucial dimension of the overall resilience of society. Thanks to Ukraine’s own resilience coupled with the international assistance it has received, Ukraine has persisted despite these attacks and has kept its digital ecosystem functioning throughout the war. The recent targeting of Ukrainian state registries underscores the importance of supporting Ukraine’s digital infrastructure in a comprehensive and timely manner.
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“Members of the international donor community strongly believe that every child in Sudan has the right to access safe and equitable education opportunities.
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The Freedom Online Coalition issued the following statement: “The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a group of 42 countries deeply committed to respecting, promoting, and protecting human rights for all—both online and offline. We strongly support inclusive and open multistakeholder approaches to the governance of digital technologies.
