Racha Younes

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

A proudly and unmistakably Canadian 🇨🇦 message.

[CSPAN @cspan]

Former Canada Prime Minister Jean Chrétien: "I have message for American friends...never mistake our generosity for weakness. Never mistake our tolerance for lack of determination. And never, never mistake our kindness for softness...We bow to no one."

[Canada Border Services Agency @CanBorder]

2025 was a year of collaboration + action + results: https://t.co/YqJQU682a3

As we enter 2026, our border is only getting stronger with more officers, tech. & intelligence-sharing.

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

@Greg_Galligan Congrats Greg, welcome back to Lebanon!

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

Protecting world heritage is a responsibility we must not turn away from.

[Ricardo Karam ريكاردو كرم @RicardoRKaram]

The Palmyra Hotel in Baalbek, established in 1874, is a living testament to Lebanon’s cultural heritage. Overlooking the ancient Roman ruins, this historic establishment has borne witness to over a century of history, hosting world figures like German Emperor Wilhelm II, Charles de Gaulle, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Albert Einstein, and legendary artists gracing the Baalbek Festival stage, including Joan Baez, Ella Fitzgerald, and Fairuz.
In 1998, Nina Simone herself left an unforgettable memory here, asking for a bottle of Veuve Clicquot rosé, which was scouted from the entire Beqaa Valley just for her performance. The walls of Room 27 still hold the haunting gaze of a face sketched by Jean Cocteau during his stays in 1956 and 1960, a lasting imprint of the hotel’s storied past.
Yet today, this treasure stands in the shadow of destruction, and we already went through this serious issue. Recent airstrikes have devastated the historic homes surrounding the Palmyra, leaving it shaken and scarred. Despite its resilience through Lebanon’s civil war and the 2006 conflict, the Palmyra now faces unprecedented danger. Rabih Salika, a devoted employee of over 20 years, still tends to the hotel’s creaking halls, keeping alive its memory in the face of debris and decay. But the Palmyra’s walls, once echoing with the voices of history, now hold a silence of loss, a silence that belongs not just to Lebanon, but to the entire world.
This is more than the destruction of a building; it is a wound in our shared human story, a piece of history turning to dust. The Palmyra Hotel, like Baalbek itself, is a relic of the world’s cultural fabric, holding stories and memories that transcend borders. Its suffering calls on us all to act, to protect these irreplaceable treasures, to preserve these voices of the past.
The world must not turn away, for this heritage belongs to every one of us.

#Baalbeck #بعلبك #UNESCO

[Mélanie Joly @melaniejoly]

My update on efforts to help Canadians leave Lebanon:

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

@CanEmbEgypt @UlricShannon This is beautiful ❤️🙏🏻

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I repeat my call for a humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East, the unconditional release of all hostages, and the delivery of life-saving supplies at the scale needed.

Everyone must assume their responsibilities.

This is a moment of truth.

History will judge us all.

[Travel.gc.ca @TravelGoC]

Canada is planning assisted departure flight options from #Israel to a safe location.

If you are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or eligible family member, and wish to be considered for assisted departure, contact us: https://t.co/cjMzItq7xO

[Travel.gc.ca @TravelGoC]

⚠️ Canadians in or around an area affected by attacks in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank:

➡️ Register with Global Affairs Canada: https://t.co/YcYodSS9jP
➡️ Request emergency assistance: https://t.co/OqkFUQJDc8

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

From☀️ and 🌴 with ❄️ covered peaks of the Atlas 🏔️ in the background, to the mesmerizing 🌅 from Jemaa El Fna rooftops, Marrakech doesn’t seize to amaze! ❤️🇲🇦 #Morocco

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

Always a pleasure to witness and promote innovation in border security management in the region. Together making the 🌎 a safer place. 🇨🇦 🇹🇳 @UNODC_ROMENA @CanadaTunisia @CanBorder

[Cristina Albertin @CristinaAlbert4]

@UNODC_ROMENA a conclut la phase 2 du projet sur le renforcement des frontières en Tunisie avec la mise en place d'1 unité centrale pour les informations des passagers renforçant les mesures de sécurité aux frontières. 🙏@CanadaTunisia @Canada_INT_VIE @ONUDC

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

When you ✈️ and can’t quite leave 🇲🇦. Av. MohamedV à Dakar 🇸🇳. Toujours attirée au #maroc #babouch #djelaba ❤️🇲🇦🌎

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

The beauty of Rabat by night #rabat #Morocco 🇲🇦❤️

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

Thinking of the families of victims in the Türkiye🇹🇷 Syria 🇸🇾 earthquake today, as well as all those impacted in Lebanon 🇱🇧 with heartfelt thanks to the first responders for their efforts. Stay safe 🙏🏻

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

To be able to represent 🇨🇦 and my agency in engaging in such an important & inspiring workshop is another level of being proud of what I do. Warms my❤️ to represent & inspire women in law enforcement 👮🏻 in the MENA region, my second home. Together, we are stronger! 💪

[UNODC for Middle East & North Africa @UNODC_ROMENA]

@CanBorder provided insights on🇨🇦 efforts on inclusion of women at law enforcement by
1) Collecting relevant data to spot gaps & develop policies
2) Committing to diversity & representation to reflect society
3) Building a culture of inclusivity amongst staff
@CanEmbJordan (3/4)

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

A day of Empowering Women in Law Enforcement, fruitful discussions with our Jordanian law enforcement partners. Very proud to be part of this project and its impact on women in the MENA region. 👮🏻💪 🇨🇦 🇯🇴 together we are stronger.

[UNODC for Middle East & North Africa @UNODC_ROMENA]

Today is a workshop with leaders from diff. relevant 🇯🇴 institutions bec. it is imp. for #women to aspire to be part of law enforcement at airports, yet it is also imp. for leaders to provide enabling environment with necessary access, awareness, facilities & infrastructure.(2/2)

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

A well deserved win. Chapeau bas aux 🦁de l’Atlas! الف مبروك للمغرب🇲🇦 Go Lions!

[Canada in Morocco @CanEmbMorocco]

Congratulations!!!!!!! 🎉🎉🎉 #Atlaslions ROARING LOUD 🇲🇦🦁 #DimaMaghrib
هنيئا للمغرب 🇲🇦هذا الإنجاز التاريخي والتأهل لنصف نهائي
#كأس_العالم_قطر_2022
هنيئا_أسود_الأطلس🦁🦁🦁🎉🎉

[Canada Border Services Agency @CanBorder]

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence starts today. The CBSA protects women and girls crossing the border by taking measures to investigate when there are signs of danger. Wear purple and show your support! Visit: https://t.co/LlMn7xnb5U

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

Lest we forget their bravery and sacrifices for our freedom.

[Canada au Maroc @AmbCanMaroc]

En ce #jourdusouvenir, @AmbCanMaroc rend hommage aux braves Canadiens🍁-aux vétérans & leurs familles qui ont donné la priorité à notre pays pour notre liberté. Célébrons Semaine des vétérans «Service, courage & sacrifice– au pays, partout dans le🌎& d’une génération à l’autre».

[Racha Younes @racha_ys]

Pleasure to work with and support 🇲🇦 partners in their efforts to implement measures in identifying high risk passengers with the coordination of UNODC’s AIRCOP program. Together we are stronger in facing emerging threats. @CanBorder 🇨🇦