MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Government of Canada – in French 1
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today issued the following statement: “This year, the International Day of Peace focuses on building a culture of peace, where dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation are cultivated and practiced. The spirit of inclusion and respect for diversity are essential, as is respect for the fundamental rights of all, without distinction of any kind, including race, gender, religion, political or other opinion, national identity or social origin. These are the prerequisites for peace, on which the survival of our global community depends.
September 21, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, and the Minister of International Development, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, today issued the following statement:
“This year, the International Day of Peace focuses on building a culture of peace, where dialogue, mutual understanding and cooperation are cultivated and practiced. The spirit of inclusion and respect for diversity are essential, as is respect for the human rights of all, without distinction of any kind, including race, gender, religion, political or other opinion, national identity or social origin. These are the prerequisites for peace, on which the survival of our global community depends.
“Canada is committed to practicing and promoting inclusion and respect for diversity as a proven path to peace. In an inclusive society, all people feel welcome and safe and can participate fully and meaningfully in social, economic, cultural and civic life. Diversity, seen as a strength and a source of creativity, is respected and valued.
“Gender equality is a particular area in which Canada is cultivating a culture of peace. Canada’s third national action plan on women, peace and security, Foundations of Peace, recognizes that the active participation of diverse women in peace and security processes and institutions is essential to building more inclusive, equal and peaceful societies. This action plan is the cornerstone of Canada’s feminist foreign policy and reflects our commitment to being a global leader on women, peace and security issues.
“Around the world, peacekeepers – including Canadian personnel – are creating environments conducive to peace. They are working with others in the international community to implement the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. Another example is the community outreach activities conducted by Canadian and other police forces within the United Nations Police.
“Through their actions and engagement abroad, peacekeepers contribute to building cultures of peace. Canada also works to promote a culture of peace through its membership on the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and its financial support for the United Nations Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund, which helps countries sustainably recover from conflict.
“In the face of increasingly complex challenges, renewed efforts are needed to build a global culture of peace. On this 25th anniversary of the adoption by the United Nations of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, let us all recognize the humanity of each and every one of us and commit to speaking and acting in ways that foster peace.”
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