Yesterday, @UN_PGA and @ICRC President called on UN member states to strengthen political commitment for respect of international humanitarian law as it is an important step to preserve human dignity in armed conflict.
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We facilitated the release and transfer of 3 hostages out of Gaza to Israel, and 90 Palestinian detainees from Israel to the occupied Palestinian territory.
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📍 Syria | We call on all parties to urgently enable safe and unhindered access for medical and humanitarian workers to reach those in need.
Stephan Sakalian, ICRC head of delegation in Syria shares 👇🏽
I met the @hdcentre 's @Benjaminsmithis in the @UN General Assembly exactly twenty years ago. Great to reconnect now that we're both in Geneva. / Ben et moi nous sommes rencontrés à l’Assemblée générale de l'ONU il y a 20 ans!
J’ai eu l’honneur de participer aux Jeux nomades mondiaux, dans le cadre de la traditionnelle fauconnerie «kusbegilik». C'était magnifique de voir cette célébration de diverses traditions, et de faire de mon mieux (je suis arrivé 7e). Tout cela grâce à mon entraîneur Serikbek!
I had the honour to join the World Nomad Games in September, in ‘kusbegilik’ traditional eagle falconry. Wonderful to be a part of this celebration of diverse traditions, to meet other Canadians participating, and to try my best (I came in 7th). All thanks to my trainer Serikbek!
Жаттықтырушым Серікбек Қынтуғанның шақыруымен қыркүйекте өткен Дүниежүзілік көшпенділер ойындарына «Дәстүрлі құсбегілік» ішінде бүркіт салу түрі бойынша қатысу құрметіне ие болдым. Бұл әлемнің түкпір-түкпірінен жиналған дәстүрлі ойындар мерекесінің бір бөлігі болу керемет болды.
Я имел честь участвовать во Всемирных играх кочевников в сентябре в дисциплине «Кусбегилик», традиционной охоте с орлом. Было замечательно быть частью этого праздника традиционных игр со всего мира и попробовать свои силы в соревновании. Спасибо моему тренеру Серикбеку Кынтугану!
Ravi de voir ce partenariat se concrétiser entre 🇨🇦 et 🇰🇿 en matière de lutte contre la violence basée sur le genre. La mise en place d’une coopération technique sur cette importante question est l’une des initiatives dont je suis le plus fier dans le cadre de ma mission à Astana
Great to see this partnership coming to fruition between Canada and Kazakhstan on combatting domestic violence. The establishment of technical cooperation on this critical issue is one of the initiatives I am most proud of from my mission in Astana.
🔹Kazakhstan and Canada Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Domestic Violence and Stalking
At the invitation of the Canadian Department of Justice, a Kazakh delegation made a working visit to study international experiences in combating domestic violence and stalking.
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Great to see this diverse coalition of six key nations join the @ICRC in reaffirming the importance of humanitarian law. The launch of an important global conversation on the need to uphold humanity in war. Bravo! @MFA_KZ@ARakhmetullin
Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, South Africa, and us, ICRC, have launched a global initiative to boost political commitment to IHL, calling for a high-level meeting in 2026 to promote the protection of humanity in armed conflicts.
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I'm thrilled to rejoin the International Committee of the Red Cross leading a new Centre of Expertise on Government, in Mobilization, Movement and Partnerships. In this role, I'm determined to help the ICRC build sustainable partnerships meeting escalating humanitarian needs.
Я очень рад снова присоединиться к Международному комитету Красного Креста, возглавив новый Центр экспертизы по взаимодействию с правительствами, в рамках мобилизации, движения и партнерств.
Ravi d’avoir rejoint le Comité international de la Croix-Rouge pour diriger un nouveau Centre d’expertise sur les gouvernements. Dans ce rôle, je suis déterminé à aider le CICR à établir des partenariats durables pour répondre aux besoins humanitaires croissants.
Для меня было честью служить послом в Казахстане, Узбекистане, Кыргызской Республике, Таджикистане и Туркменистан. Я благодарен своей команде, жителям региона, а также партнерам и друзьям.
It was an honour to serve as Ambassador in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan - indeed Canada's first ambassador to all of Central Asia. Thanks to my team, to the people of the region, and to our partners for the collaboration and friendship!
Ce fut un honneur pour moi de servir comme le premier ambassadeur du Canada au complet de l’Asie centrale. Je remercie mon équipe, les gens de la région, ainsi que les partenaires et amis !