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Working through a number of trusted humanitarian partners, Canada provides assistance to help meet the emergency needs of populations affected by conflict, food insecurity and natural disasters in the Lake Chad Basin.
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On behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Matt DeCourcey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced over $27 million in funding to humanitarian partners to support people in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria.
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement on the release of the final report of the Honourable Bob Rae, Canada’s Special Envoy to Myanmar
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It’s an honour to be here among so many accomplished women policy-makers, researchers and academics. Given the conference’s theme, it’s important for the students here to see women in leadership positions in a variety of fields and sectors.
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La Francophonie represents 274 million people across the globe. It provides Canadians with a multitude of opportunities for training, university partnerships and professional networking. It offers our artists greater visibility and our athletes a chance to shine at the Francophonie Games.
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This call for preliminary proposals, entitled Partnerships for Her Voice, Her Choice, is part of the $650-million funding over three years announced by Minister Bibeau in support of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).
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Canada continues to take a leadership role by championing the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of women and girls globally.
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Canada announced up to $8.15 million for humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected Rohingya refugees.
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Canada is committed to providing humanitarian assistance and responding to the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable. Palestinian refugees endure high levels of poverty, unemployment and food insecurity. By helping to meet their humanitarian needs, Canada also contributes to stability in the region.
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I am so pleased to be here with you today to talk about a subject that is key to a more hopeful and positive future for all: empowering rural women and girls as a way of tackling climate change.
