Janine Cocker

Counsellor (political) -The Hague, Netherlands. Also a mum, partner, sister, daughter, aunt, niece, friend, ally. All tweets are my own.

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

We certainly FELT it. What a joy to see change in action. Thank you @IlwadElman @ElmanPeaceHRC for showing us this special space. @CanHCKenya @AnnieBrunton

[ELMAN PEACE & HRC @ElmanPeaceHRC]

So thrilled to host @CanHCKenya at #ElmanPeace 🇸🇴🇨🇦 We love visits from partners & creating space 4 them 2 engage W/ our team & hear from our community directly🤍 Not only 2See our work in action but also FEEL the⚡️hopethat fuels our mission everyday @AnnieBrunton @JanineCocker

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Thank you @IlwadElman for your contribution in making Somalia a more peaceful place! What eloquence!

[Ilwad Elman @IlwadElman]

The #UNSC briefing comes at a pivotal moment for #Somalia as 🇸🇴 becomes a member of the Security Council in 2025. Honored to discuss with H.E @AhmedMoFiqi & Ambassador @AbukarOsman1 @SomaliaatUN working together towards our shared goal of peaceful & prosperous #Somalia for all 🤝🏾

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Congratulations to @crawntrustkenya and @KEWOPA for an important event that links grassroots women to women parliamentarians!

[CRAWN TRUST @crawntrustkenya]

Today, @kewopa,@CanHCKenya and @crawntrustkenya are hosting a “Let’s Talk to Each Other”. The discussion aims to bridge grassroots advocacy with parliamentary efforts, focusing on how women leaders and WROs can collaborate to advance gender-responsive legislation. #GenderEquality

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

@jennyhillcanada @jmenzies01 @CanadaIceland @MFAIceland Congratulations to you ! And what a bonus for Canada!

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Always so much to learn. Thanks to the panelists on this important topic! @IDRC_ESARO

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Amazing achievement! Proud to partner! @Wwangechi_leah

[CREAW Kenya @CREAWKenya]

Tupo Site!!!

Excitement is in the air as we launch the Mukuru SGBV Outreach Center today! 🎉 This center is a beacon of hope and support for survivors and a testament to our collective commitment to creating a safer community
#MukuruSGBVCenter #16DaysOfActivism #InvestToPrevent

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

So grateful for the team and for our partners who are making real change.

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

Canada’s 🇨🇦 second annual partners forum was a success!
Thank you to our partners who provided valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in delivering feminist development assistance across Somalia 🇸🇴.
We continue to learn from you!

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Networking and Learning! The theme of Canada's Partners Forum in Rwanda. Thank you to all of our hard working partners. I learned so much from all of you.

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Happening now! Kenya’s 2024 Women’s Economic Forum!! An incredible group of women leaders who are really moving the needle forward on women’s equal involvement in all aspects of the economy. Check it out: https://t.co/DYBe1YFXuN. @crawntrustkenya @CREAWKenya @CanHCKenya

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Some amazing work and results coming out of the #160girls project!

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

The @Equality_Effect is ending child rape and holding perpetrators accountable in #Kenya 🇰🇪 through the
@160GirlsProject. Fiona Sampson and her team have led the way for justice for girls (oh and won the #OrderOfCanada 🇨🇦 for her commitment to #HumanRights in Africa!)

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Thanks @KajiadoGov for a wonderful visit. Making change with @unwomenkenya and @UraiaTrust.

[UN Women Kenya @unwomenkenya]

Today @CanHCKenya held meetings with @IawjKenya on #SGBV & Access to Justice.
Then, met with women political leaders @KajiadoGov to discuss strategies to advance women’s political participation.

W/th @JanineCocker @UraiaTrust

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Thank you @MazInstitute and @RooftopsCanada for showing us what smart agriculture can do in urban systems. #IDW2024

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

Through the Women’s Spaces project, Canada 🇨🇦 supports urban and peri-urban organic food production, market linkages and farm management training for women and young women through our partners @MazInstitute and @RooftopsCanada #FoodSecurity.
#IDW2024
#GoForTheGoals

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Sad news coming out of Somalia tonight. Thank you Minister for your leadership. Grateful to have had the chance to work with you and see your dedication and steadfast commitment to the women of Somalia. Go well Minister.

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Min. Khadija Diriye, who was an inspiration to our Embassy for her work to advance #GenderEquality & #HumanRights in Somalia. Our sincere condolences to her family & loved ones, as well as our esteemed colleagues & friends at @MwomenHRD.

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

So pleased to meet my new friends and colleagues at the Department for Gender and Affirmative Action! Thank you @PSAnneWangombe for being such a warm host and looking forward so working with you. @CanHCKenya

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

This is big news!!! Congratulations #Somalia!!

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

🧵1/2: Congratulations to #Somalia 🇸🇴 on the successful implementation of the #HIPCInitiative, resulting in $4.5 billion in debt relief for the country.

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Congratulations @MoECC_Somalia. Happy to collaborate with you on this important issue. @CanHCKenya

[Annie Brunton @AnnieBrunton]

Canada opened a COP28 side event today with @MoECC_Somalia to discuss the important role of climate finance in implementing Somalia’s NDC. Kudos to H.E. Minister @KhadijaMakhzumi, @akhalif40, Nikita Eriksen Hamel, and our partners at Climate Action Africa on a fruitful event!

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Wow! Can’t wait!! @CanHCKenya

[CREAW Kenya @CREAWKenya]

T-1 days till launch!
We cannot wait to launch our newest SGBV outreach centre in Mukuru. Survivors will now have access to integrated health services, legal assistance, psychosocial support & economic empowerment programs.
#16DaysOfActivism #MukuruSGBVCenter #InvestToPrevent

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Thank you @KTNNewsKE for raising the profile of Gender Based Violence. Wonderful to hear how our collective efforts are making change! @AnuAlaRantala @unwomenkenya @AICS_Nairobi @CanHCKenya #16Days

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

@TitusKuria_ @CanHCKenya @CMETrust Always great to see you and the team!

[Janine Cocker @JanineCocker]

Thank YOU for your amazing work and for inspiring us all @ElmanPeaceHRC .

[ELMAN PEACE & HRC @ElmanPeaceHRC]

Thank you to everyone who joined our #ListenLearnActsom event w/ @CanHCKenya 🇨🇦🇸🇴Honored to have amb Thornely, Amb @jacqui_oneill @JanineCocker & #idilabsiye @fadumamohamed_ #drshukriadini @AnnieBrunton

Trailer of the powerful film we screened 🎥 @Allaayahdeek1 @M_Saed_Dirie