Daniela Figueroa (she/her/elle/ella)

international cyber policy @CanadaFP | formerly human rights, @WomenPeaceSec, security & defense | alum @dvmuottawa | anti-racism & decolonization

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Independent Afghan journalists and media organizations win 2024 Canada-U.K. Media Freedom Award

To read the news release: https://t.co/QMrkg9FHCo

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

Thank you to everyone who joined the MFC's 5th Anniversary event yesterday, a discussion on 5 years of the MFC's work and what to do next

Stay tuned for more highlights.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA7Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA7Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA7Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA7Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA7Today at #UNGA, we mark the 5th anniversary of Canada’s co-founding of the Media Freedom Coalition. We remain committed to promoting media freedom both at home and abroad.

@MediaFreedomC #UNGA79

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

2/2 Canada continues to urge Hong Kong and Chinese authorities to respect media freedom, which is consistent with their obligations under international human rights law.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

1/2 Canada is concerned that two Stand News editors were sentenced yesterday – the first journalists to be imprisoned in Hong Kong under the sedition law since 1997.

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

The MFC report on Why Media Freedom Matters is now live.

The report pulls together over 100 pieces of research evidence on the benefits that media freedom brings to society and humanity.

Read it here: https://t.co/iw0IykBsUk

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

Join the MFC today for its #5thAnniversaryEvent, featuring reflections of 5 years of the MFC, and the launch of a new report on Why Media Freedom Matters.

1500 - 1700 New York time on 26th September

Streaming link can be found here: https://t.co/MV4JXXaJks

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Women’s rights in #Canada & globally must be protected—they’re critical to resilient societies. Yesterday, Minister Joly and @kaminajsmith met with civil society leaders & experts to hear firsthand their experiences being at the forefront of advocating for a more equitable world.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

#Disinformation disproportionately affects women in public life. #GenderedDisinformation reinforces structural inequities, harmful stereotypes and norms, and undermines democracy everywhere. #DontBeDeceived

Learn more about foreign disinformation: https://t.co/kdCYOVKvXY

[Human Rights @RightsGAC]

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement on journalists in conflict situations, delivered at the United Nations Human Rights Council

To read the statement: https://t.co/mt4TLdpmjM

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

Déclaration du groupe exécutif de la Coalition pour la liberté des médias sur les journalistes dans les situations de conflit.

La présente déclaration a été prononcée lors de la 57e session du @UN_HRC.

Déclaration conjointe: https://t.co/IbHyFUrwpc

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement on journalists in conflict situations.

Delivered today at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council @UN_HRC, by MFC co-chair Estonia.

Read full statement: https://t.co/h2BEj8JD0o

[Human Rights @RightsGAC]

Media Freedom Coalition statement on Stand News in Hong Kong

To read the statement: https://t.co/TxPMAOZ9oq

[Media Freedom Coalition @MediaFreedomC]

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition are gravely concerned about the guilty verdict against the former editors of Stand News and the wider suppression of media freedom in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Full statement: https://t.co/Vus8A3w8go

[Research Network on Women, Peace and Security @rn_wps]

📢We are delighted to announce the launch of the second iteration of the Research Network for Women, Peace and Security (RN-WPS) led by @yolandebouka @rebeccatiessen and Megan MacKenzie✨

@rn_wps 2.0 will be hosted @QueensCIDP @QueensuPOLS and funded by @NationalDefence (1/8)

[Women, Peace and Security @WomenPeaceSec]

📢 Starting at 10:00 EST May 2nd: The #WPSAwards Ceremony.

Join us to recognize the awards recipients and hear about their remarkable contributions to addressing conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and gender-based violence (GBV).

👉https://t.co/yYYzBtvvHF

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Statement on release of Foundations for Peace: Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security - 2023 to 2029

Read the full statement: https://t.co/sX1lK4d3uT

[Canada Mission UN @CanadaUN]

Calling all young leaders aged 18-29!

In partnership with @ICN_RCC, 🇨🇦 is looking to host a Youth Delegate to represent us at the 2024 ECOSOC Youth Forum, April 16-18, 2024!

Deadline for applications is 19 March 2024, 5pm (Atlantic time).

📝➡️ https://t.co/wKEvXc8x1m

[Canada Mission UN @CanadaUN]

Chile's Min. for Women & Gender Equity Antonia Orellana @totiorellanag & Min. Ien @WAGE_FEGC discussed our collab. on gender equality, 🇨🇦's support after Chile’s devastating wildfires, & our work together on the Exec. Committee of the Inter-American Commission of Women @CIMOAS.

[Canada Mission UN @CanadaUN]

“Our position – Canada’s position - is that gender equality is non-negotiable. It is a fundamental human right, and it must be protected.”

Proud to have Minister Ien @WAGE_FEGC leading our delegation.

Read the full statement: https://t.co/IomeQYVeeW