Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Libya’s Liberation October 23, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement on the declaration of liberation by Libya’s National Transitional Council (NTC): “Today, Canadians join with the Libyan people in celebrating the liberation of their country. “The Libyan people have courageously risen up against decades of tyranny. Canada’s involvement, as sanctioned by the United Nations and led by NATO, has … [Read more...]
The ‘Whistleblower’ – real life story of post-war Bosnia
October 18, 2011 by
The film “The Whistleblower” was screened yesterday at the UN The film "The Whistleblower" was screened yesterday at the UN followed by a panel discussion addressing the issue of sex trafficking in post-war Bosnia. Directed by first time filmmaker Larysa Kondracki and inspired by actual events the film tells the story of Kathryn Bolkovac, an American police officer who uncovers a scheme by contractors and peacekeepers paying for prostitutes and participating in sex-trafficking. … [Read more...]
Celebrate Citizenship Week, CANADA – October 17 – 23 !!!
October 17, 2011 by
Celebrate Citizenship Week October 17 - 23, 2011 Canada’s Citizenship Week is intended to encourage all Canadians to reflect on the value of citizenship, what it means to be Canadian, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Canadians are proud of their citizenship. We value the rights and freedoms and accept the responsibilities that this status gives us.Learn about what being a citizen of Canada means:Citizenship Week — October 17-23, 2011 Canada’s … [Read more...]
National Gender Mechanisms in European Countries
October 1, 2011 by
National Gender Mechanisms in European Countries Message of Michelle Bachelet on the occasion of the International Conference on National Gender Mechanisms in European Countries, Kiev, Ukraine, 25 September 2011. It is my pleasure to address this international conference on national gender mechanisms in European Countries. I thank the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations Office in Ukraine for organizing this important meeting and bringing all of you … [Read more...]
SWEDEN highlights benefits of gender equality to General Assembly
September 27, 2011 by
"Gender equality is not just a basic human right but smart economics ..." September 2011 – Gender equality is not just a basic human right but smart economics, Sweden’s Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said at the United Nations today, stressing that closing the gap between men and women in employment will have huge beneficial implications for the global economy.“It would boost American GDP [gross domestic product] by as much as 9 per cent, [the] Euro-zone by 13 per cent … [Read more...]
PMO: Canada-Kuwait Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement
September 26, 2011 by
PM announces signing of new investment agreement with Kuwait Government delivers on commitment to create the right conditions for Canadian businesses to compete globally Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, right, make their way to a signing ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, Sept. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld) September 26, 2011 Ottawa, … [Read more...]
Council on Women & Girls: A Global Focus
September 23, 2011 by
Friday, September 23, 2011 Weekly Women's Update Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! President Obama has been traveling the country and talking about his plan to create jobs and strengthen our economy. On Thursday, the President spoke in front of the Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati,Ohio about the urgent need to fix America's infrastructure. The American Jobs Act includes a $50 billion investment in much needed infrastructure enhancements … [Read more...]
Canada-United Kingdom – “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century”
September 22, 2011 by
Canada-United Kingdom joint declaration “A Stronger Partnership for the 21st Century” September 22, 2011 Ottawa, Ontario We, the Prime Ministers of Canada and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, met in Ottawa on September 22, 2011, and have together endorsed this second Joint Declaration between our two countries. Our meeting today reinvigorates our strategic partnership. The bond between our countries has been … [Read more...]
CANADA: Accountability for Women’s and Children’s Health
September 21, 2011 by
Prime Minister Stephen Harper Canada's contribution to the World Health Organization: Ensuring accountability in global efforts to save mothers and children, in developing countries September 20, 2011 New York City, New York On September 20, 2011, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced a new Canadian contribution of $9 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) aimed at helping to ensure that global resources being allocated to improve the health … [Read more...]
UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE – September 21, 2011
September 18, 2011 by
The International Day of Peace ("Peace Day") provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of peace on a shared date. It was established by a United Nations resolution in 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General Assembly. The first Peace Day was celebratedin September 1982. In 2002, the General Assembly officially declared September 21 as the permanent date for the International Day of Peace.By creating the International Day of Peace, the UN … [Read more...]
Embassy Reception for Afghanistan’s Independence Day
September 18, 2011 by
Embassy Reception for Afghanistan’s Independence Day The Embassy of Afghanistan celebrated Afghanistan's 92th Independence Day on the evening of September 15, 2011 in Washington, DC. More than 200 guests including US special envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan H.E. Ambassador Grossman, senior US government officials, diplomatic corps, media, friends and supporters of Afghanistan attended the Independence Day reception. Ambassador Hakimi welcomed guests and spoke on the … [Read more...]
GAZA: WHO/WHAT is the Real Force behind the HATRED?
September 17, 2011 by
QUESTION: " WHO/WHAT is the Real Force Behind the Scenes in the Strip?" WHEN will there be the One to achieve a Solution? Is this Biblical perpetuation and/or is there ever meant to BE a Solution? Palestinians say Gaza under major assault Air Force strikes numerous sites in Strip overnight, Palestinian sources say; Hamas targets hit, casualties reported.Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority warns Israel to act ‘responsibly’ in wake of terror offensive that … [Read more...]
Council on Women and Girls – Economy, Violence Awareness, and More
September 16, 2011 by
Friday, September 16, 2011 Weekly Women's Update Welcome to the Council on Women and Girls Weekly Highlights! Greetings Everyone – This has been an extremely busy week here at The White House and around the country. One week after his speech to a joint session of Congress announcing the American Jobs Act, the President has sent this bill to Capitol Hill and has been traveling the country talking to Americans about what this would mean for job creation, if … [Read more...]
H.E.Eklil Hakimi on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2011 by
Statement Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States H.E.Eklil Hakimi 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Together with my fellow Afghans, today we honor the memory of the lives lost on American soil on September 11, 2001. We grieve with the families and friends who lost loved ones on that day. We pray that their hearts find peace in the remembrance of their loved ones. Afghans understand the pain that these terrorist attacks caused for so many Americans because we too … [Read more...]
