#Disinformation seeks to undermine healthy democratic societies by reducing trust in democratic institutions and distorting public perceptions.

Learn more about online disinformation: canada.ca/en/campaign/on…

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🧐 DYK: Women do 75% of the world's unpaid care, equaling ~9% of global GDP, yet it's undervalued.

🌐 At today's UNRISD roundtable, we explored why #Care must be a Need, Work, and Right:

Gender norms fuel pay gaps.
Unequal care hinders women's empowerment.
📢 Time for change!

🇨🇦 strongly committed to the #EWIPA political declaration, and believes we can all do more to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Urgent action is needed as we observe the devastating consequences of explosive weapons in populated areas worldwide.

🇨🇦 is thrilled to participate in the 3rd session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent held in Geneva this week. We're strongly committed to combatting anti-Black racism and discrimination, and to advancing the rights of people of African Descent at home and abroad.

Eid Mubarak! Today Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al Fitr, after a month of fasting and prayer. This year communities are coming together with a heavy heart. Let us focus on supporting peace, security, and dignity for all.

'Let’s join each other today to wish each other more peace and unity and to 75 more years in which NATO will continue to have a lasting impact on making our world a better and safer place.” - Minister Joly
#1NATO75years #WeAreNATO

On International Mine Awareness Day #IMAD2024 :

Canada reiterates the call to ban #landmines .

Now more than ever, let’s rid the world of these indiscriminate weapons that disproportionately affect civilians across the world.

Think disinformation is a new thing? The answer may surprise you.

In episode 1 of our series “ #Democracy and #Disinformation ” Marcus Kolga explains how disinformation has been around for decades.

How is disinformation made?

In episode 1 of our series “ #Democracy and #Disinformation ” Marcus Kolga describes some of the tactics to create, and spread, disinformation.

Is disinformation effective?

In episode 1 of our series “ #Democracy and #Disinformation ” Marcus Kolga explains how disinformation can affect more than our social media feeds.

Disinformation weakens democracy. This is why Canada is stepping up efforts to counter disinformation at home and abroad.

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✅ Learn how and why foreign disinformation is spread:
international.gc.ca/world-monde/is…

🇨🇦 was pleased to see its 4th #UPR adopted at #HRC55 . Thank you to Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous organizations, civil society, states, and our domestic human rights institutions for their constructive engagement. The hard work begins now as we turn to implementation.

🇨🇦 is excited to continue supporting @STDF with a contribution of CAD 250,000.
This investment supports trade & development and will help developing and least-developed countries meet international standards to increase their participation in global food & agriculture markets.

When there are disputes about elections, we look to independent bodies such as tribunals to uphold the law.

But foreign-backed disinformation agents can spread fake news to undermine independent decisions made by tribunals.

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Canada is horrified by the terrible images coming from Krasnogorsk, Moscow today. Canada condemns these abhorrent attacks. Our hearts go out to the families of the innocent victims and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

Democracies rely on access to diverse, accurate and reliable information and news. This is why Canada is committed to promoting integrity of the global information space.

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📢 Today at #HRC55 : 🇨🇦 remains gravely concerned by restrictions on civic space and #humanrights violations in Venezuela 🇻🇪, including arbitrary detentions and forced disappearances. Civil & political rights must be respected ahead of presidential elections in July.

What is disinformation? Was it always defined the same way?

We spoke to DisinfoWatch founder Marcus Kolga to understand the evolving history of #disinformation , from the Cold War to its current day use.

Watch part 1 of the interview here:
youtube.com/watch?v=fQ0PQt…

🇨🇦, 🇳🇱, and a cross-regional group of countries, called on Syria to implement the ICJ provisional measures to prevent torture and ill-treatment, including by its officials. We stand with Syrian people in their demand for accountability and justice.

Free and independent media allows voters to debate and form opinions based on fact-based information.

Disinformation agents try to prevent this by overwhelming the information environment, so facts are harder to find.

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