Yesterday, @marcgarneau convened a meeting about Canada’s National Action Plan on #WomenPeaceSecurity – to make sure we’re following through on commitments, adapting to challenges, & looking ahead.
It was remarkable for many reasons. A thread: 🧵
It was remarkable for many reasons. A thread: 🧵
The head of every National Action Plan partner was there:
✔️ 11 Ministers
✔️ @CDS_Canada_CEMD
✔️ @CommrRCMPGRC
✔️ @MartaMorganUSS & fellow senior leaders
@stbstvdan
✔️ 11 Ministers
✔️ @CDS_Canada_CEMD
✔️ @CommrRCMPGRC
✔️ @MartaMorganUSS & fellow senior leaders
@stbstvdan
The meeting was a frank discussion & exchange among leaders – not a public event.
(The public part is happening too - The government tabled a progress report in Parliament today & will share an independent assessment of the Action Plan when the report is complete.)
(The public part is happening too - The government tabled a progress report in Parliament today & will share an independent assessment of the Action Plan when the report is complete.)
“Nothing About Us Without Us”
Four women peacebuilders set the tone for the meeting with direct, incisive briefings.
#PeacebyHer
Four women peacebuilders set the tone for the meeting with direct, incisive briefings.
#PeacebyHer
@FawziaKoofi77, joining from the site of peace talks, described being one of only four women directly negotiating with the Taliban.
@ngowgwps described pushback on women’s rights globally & threats to progress @UN & noted more ways Canada can live up to our strong reputation.
@ngowgwps described pushback on women’s rights globally & threats to progress @UN & noted more ways Canada can live up to our strong reputation.
@Ma_Mawi emphasized that #WomenPeaceSecurity is as relevant at home as it is abroad & called on the government to center & connect more Indigenous voices.
@WPSNCanada, co-chair of the Plan’s Advisory Group, gave analysis & recommendations - check out @leclerc_katrina's summary
@WPSNCanada, co-chair of the Plan’s Advisory Group, gave analysis & recommendations - check out @leclerc_katrina's summary
Regarding our current plan (ending in 2022), ministers discussed ways to ensure we finish strong & deliver fully.
(Full plan here: bit.ly/2TB3UF3)
(Full plan here: bit.ly/2TB3UF3)
Ministers also committed to a next national action plan on #WomenPeaceSecurity.
To ensure an inclusive process & ambitious goals, they instructed departments to start preparations now.
@MarcGarneau's full statement here: bit.ly/2S2JeoW
To ensure an inclusive process & ambitious goals, they instructed departments to start preparations now.
@MarcGarneau's full statement here: bit.ly/2S2JeoW
Thank you @WomenPeaceSec team and all at @GAC_Corporate & across other departments, @CanadianForces & @rcmpgrcpolice, whose work made this meeting possible.
Major-General Lise Bourgon
@GwynethKutz
@Maureen53354575
Major-General Lise Bourgon
@GwynethKutz
@Maureen53354575
#WPS is relevant everywhere, since gender equality does not exist anywhere.
There is a lot more do until peaceful, secure, and gender-equal communities are a reality for all.
I couldn’t be more heartened that we’re working hard for it.
There is a lot more do until peaceful, secure, and gender-equal communities are a reality for all.
I couldn’t be more heartened that we’re working hard for it.
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