Ottawa – The United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an ambitious call to action that aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and build a better, fairer future for every generation. Advancing progress on the SDGs begins with communities, and with just six years left in the 2030 Agenda, collaboration is more important than …
Canada and Zambia lead on UN resolution to end child, early, forced marriage
Ottawa, Ontario – Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, issued the following statement: “The United Nations General Assembly adopted its sixth resolution on ending child, early and forced marriage. This is the 10th anniversary of Canada and Zambia’s partnership leading this resolution together. While good progress has been made, we must continue to …