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Canada is profoundly concerned over the escalation of violence in the eastern DRC, intensified by the advance of the March 23 Movement (M23) near Goma, and calls for the urgent protection of civilians. We deplore the devastating consequences of the violations of the ceasefire, displacing nearly 400,000 civilians and worsening already difficult humanitarian conditions.
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“Canada has been a leader in global education for decades. We know that stronger, more inclusive education systems not only help communities succeed economically, they also promote peace, improve security and drive better health and climate outcomes. .."
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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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“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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“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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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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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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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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“Members of the international donor community strongly believe that every child in Sudan has the right to access safe and equitable education opportunities.
