| Global Affairs Canada | statements
Canada strongly condemns the increasing and deliberate attacks against innocent girls, boys, women and men in eastern Ghouta. This deliberate targeting of civilians, medical professionals, first responders and humanitarian workers is shocking. The Assad regime, backed by its allies, Russia and Iran, is responsible for these crimes against humanity.
| Global Affairs Canada | statements
The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement
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Canada today announced $35.5 million in development assistance for three projects aimed at improving women and girls’ health and promoting their sexual and reproductive rights. Canada also revealed five new projects selected through the call for proposals entitled Haiti: Strengthening Agri-food Value Chains and Adaptation to Climate Change in Haiti” which was announced by Minister Bibeau in November 2016.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada believes that it is important to promote the health and well being of all citizens, particularly women and girls, and that this is a critical factor in advancing sustainable development.
| Global Affairs Canada | media advisories
On behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Emmanuel Dubourg, Member of Parliament for Bourassa, will make an announcement on support for the United Nations Development Program.
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Haiti is one of the most vulnerable countries to natural disasters and climate change. The hurricane season of 2016 was particularly devastating for the country. Hurricane Matthew's recovery efforts are still ongoing, with the addition of damage caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
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Today, Canada announced $8.3 million (2017-2018 to 2022-2023) to a Women’s Voice and Leadership initiative in Haiti led by the Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI).
| Global Affairs Canada | news releases
Canada believes that society is more prosperous, peaceful, secure and united when women’s rights are respected, their voices are heard and they can exercise their leadership. Women’s rights organizations and women’s local movements in developing countries are key agents of change that help strengthen the rights of women and girls, and help societies achieve gender equality.
| Global Affairs Canada | speeches
I am inspired by the women I have met here today: Haitian women who are engaged and determined leaders.
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Canada and Haiti enjoy a special relationship. Canada has long had close links with Haiti and stands in solidarity with the Haitian people.
