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Statement from Minister Paradis: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

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Not only is violence against women and girls a grave violation of human rights, it is also a significant barrier to achieving equality between women and men, peaceful societies and sustainable development. Sexual and gender-based violence prevents women and girls from reaching their full potential and contributing to their communities and countries. The physical, psychological, economic and social costs of violence against women are devastating: girls drop out school, diseases like HIV/AIDS spread more easily, higher numbers of mothers and children die needlessly, poverty grows. Yet, we live in a world where, according to the World Health Organization, one in three women experiences physical or sexual assault in their lifetime.


Canada Strongly Condemns New Anti-Homosexuality Legislation

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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: "Canada is shocked that Gambia has signed a piece of legislation that will make some acts of homosexuality punishable by life imprisonment. We strongly urge President Yahya Jammeh to uphold Gambia's international obligations and protect the fundamental human rights of all Gambians, regardless of their sexual orientation.


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2017-05-26