| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
In 1995, something amazing happened - the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action set out an ambitious roadmap for achieving the equal rights of all women and girls.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Our position – Canada’s position - is that gender equality is non-negotiable. It is a fundamental human right, and it must be protected.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Statement by Minister Ien, Head of the Delegation of Canada, to UNCSW 67th Session
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
2020 marks many anniversaries and important milestones on the road to gender equality, both internationally and in Canada.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Whether we live in the global south or the global north, all of us at CSW are impatient to achieve gender equality, we all experience pushback and none of us can do this work alone.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Madame Chair, I am honoured to lead Canada’s delegation as a proud member of the first-ever gender-balanced federal Cabinet.
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It is an honour to join you today for this important announcement that will make a real difference in the lives of women in this community and their families.
| Women and Gender Equality Canada | speeches
Thank you, Elder Commanda, for your words of wisdom. Thanks also to my colleagues Ministers Bennett and Wilson-Raybould for your remarks.
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GBV Consultations/WP Advocacy
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Let me start by saying how much I like the title of this conference: because indeed in my past work, it has often felt like advocacy was an unspeakable word. In fact, I fought for the basic rights of shelter and food for those among us who are most unseen; the folks who live at the margins and are frequently excluded from even the most essential of human needs.
