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Below are the latest statements and posts issued by the Ontario Chair of the G100 Security & Defence wing.

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024
May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day, an annual day of awareness that highlights the importance of menstrual hygiene on a global level.
May 28, 2024

Red Dress Day 2024
Red Dress Day is marked annually on May 5 in memory of those who are no longer with us but never to be forgotten.
May 5, 2024

International Women's Day 2024
This year, the UN theme for International Women's Day is "Invest in women", highlighting the necessity of gender-responsive financing.
Mar 8, 2024


Recap: Demands for a Gender-responsive Just Transition at COP28
Climate mitigation must always be viewed through a gender lens, because impacts of climate change always disproportionately affect women.
Dec 9, 2023


Recap: Let's Talk About Sex(ual and Reproductive Health and Rights)
Health Day and Gender Day of COP28 are the perfect time to discuss sexual and reproductive health and rights, a topic too often ignored.
Dec 5, 2023


Recap: Food and Agriculture Take Centre Stage at COP28
On December 1, leaders from 134 countries signed a landmark declaration and immediately prioritized food on the COP agenda.
Dec 3, 2023


Recap: UNFCCC COP28 Begins in Dubai
The UNFCCC COP28 began on November 30 in Dubai and will continue for two weeks. Join us for updates on side events and discussions.
Dec 1, 2023

100 Sisters on Security: Food Security and the Agricultural Sector
In this episode of our 100 Sisters on Security series, Naomi Hunter speaks on being a woman in agriculture and the issue of food poverty.
Nov 29, 2023

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 2023
UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls in a 16-day campaign starting this November 25 to eliminate gender-based violence.
Nov 25, 2023

International Day for Tolerance 2023
On International Day for Tolerance, raise awareness and make commitments to foster respect and acceptance of basic human rights for all.
Nov 16, 2023

100 Sisters on Security: Peace and the Canadian Armed Forces
For Remembrance Day, Eva Martinez from the Royal Canadian Air Force joins us on 100 Sisters on Security to speak on women in the military.
Nov 11, 2023

100 Sisters on Security: Global Impact of Conflict in Lebanon
On this edition of 100 Sisters on Security, peacebuilder Shirine Jurdi speaks on peace, gender and the continued conflict in Lebanon.
Nov 4, 2023

UNEP Adaptation Gap Report 2023: "Current climate action is woefully inadequate"
The UNEP Adaptation Gap Report for 2023 released today finds that climate adaptation is slowing and the finance gap is widening.
Nov 2, 2023

International Day of Care and Support 2023
October 29th is the International Day of Care and Support, which aims to recognize the importance of both paid and unpaid care workers.
Oct 29, 2023

Disarmament Week 2023
October 24-30 is Disarmament Week. Women are impacted by armed conflict in unique ways, but are underrepresented in disarmament discussions.
Oct 24, 2023
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