Canada Mission UN

A healthy brain depends on good nutrition. While in #Tanzania, Sec. Sarai saw how Canada & @NutritionIntl are helping deliver vital micronutrients to children early on, supporting vision, immunity, and healthy brain development. #WorldBrainDay 🧠

Ambassador @BobRae48 was please to meet the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Colin Stewart, Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, to hear the latest developments and reaffirm Canada’s strong support to the UN’s work there.

Canada 🇨🇦 –Tanzania 🇹🇿partnership is transforming lives! 💪🏽 From policy to classrooms, Canada’s support is driving progress in maternal, adolescent & youth health. 📍Read about Hon. @randeepssarai ‘s visit to Dar & Zanzibar 👉 shorturl.at/vHUMh #SRHR #KijanaImara

Today, Minister McGuinty met with the Presidential Special Envoy from the Republic of Korea, Mr. Kim Byung-Joo. The Minister reaffirmed Canada’s position as a reliable, committed, and engaged partner in the Indo-Pacific. 1/3

Half of South Sudan's population is facing severe hunger. @WFP is working tirelessly to reach those most in need —including through food airdrops— but funding cuts threaten the lives of millions who depend on this critical aid. wfp.org/news/millions-…

Yesterday Minister Anand met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister @AymanHsafadi to discuss regional stability in the Middle East, strengthening our trade and investment ties, and deepening our diplomatic partnership.

Organized criminal networks are behind 74% of trafficking cases, resulting in more violence, longer periods of exploitation and trafficking across greater distances for increased profit. Watch the video to see what it takes to fight organized crime and #EndHumanTrafficking ⬇️

Prime Minister Carney met with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. They discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral commerce, with the Prime Minister announcing investments in Jordan’s defence and security. Read a summary of the meeting: ow.ly/K8H150WsZJs

Addressing ministers at the High-level Political Forum in New York, @antonioguterres urged governments to act to rescue the #GlobalGoals amid conflict, inequality and economic challenges. “Transformation is not only necessary – it is possible.” news.un.org/en/story/2025/… #HLPF

Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu joined UN Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed, UN-Habitat Executive Director Rossbach, Kenya’s Deputy Permanent Representative to UN-Habitat Karago, and ECOSOC President Rae for an event on adequate housing for all.

On the margins of the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu met with UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to discuss importance of gender equality in implementation of the SDGs and our longstanding partnership.

Access to food is a human right. All people are entitled to reliable access to safe, nutritious food for healthy growth and development. via @WFP

Today, the Honourable David McGuinty participated in the 29th Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany. The virtual meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. canada.ca/en/department-…

When global emergencies struck last year, Canadian public servants were there. From Haiti to the Middle East, their dedication made a difference. Read our entry in the 32nd Annual Report to the Prime Minister: ow.ly/svEq50Ws3Nn

Canada strongly opposes the announced resumption of the E1 settlement plan by Israel’s Civil Administration. We urge the Government of Israel to reverse this decision.

Russia has used “summer camps” to relocate Ukrainian kids under false pretence. Instead of play, kids are subjected to propaganda, forced to speak Russian, and taught a distorted version of history. #StandWithUkraine #BringKidsBack international.gc.ca/world-monde/is…

Joint statement on behalf of 26 partners on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Read the full statement: ow.ly/4lLR50WsH36

Flexible funding saves lives. In 2024, @UNFPA responded faster to conflict and climate disasters thanks to the Humanitarian Thematic Fund and our most agile donors: 🇩🇪 🇳🇴 🇰🇷 🇨🇦 + @OpenSociety. See how every dollar made a difference: unf.pa/htf24 #HumanitarianFunding

Canada's 🇨🇦 resolution to end violence against women & girls through economic, social & cultural rights was adopted by consensus at the #HRC59. A united step forward for gender equality. 💪🌍 #StandUp4HumanRights #GenderEquality @UN_HRC

This #MandelaDay, the message is clear: “It's still in our hands to combat poverty & inequity.” Obstetric fistula is gone in Canada—but in Ethiopia, thousands still suffer. Canada partners with @UNFPA & Hamlin Fistula Hospital to protect the dignity and rights of women and girls.