Caitlin

Political Officer at #CanadaHouse in London. She/her. Personal account. RT≠endorsements.

[Emi Furuya @emifuruya1]

Taking action to support and enhance access to #climatefinance. No better place than #CHOGM2024 in #Samoa to confirm 🇨🇦Canada’s commitment. #CommonwealthCFAH 

Action concrète pour répondre à l’urgence climatique et soutenir nos partenaires du #Commonwealth.

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

In partnership with @UKinCanada, we are supporting local women’s shelters. Today, #CanadaHouse delivered essential goods, holiday presents & much-needed basics to @SolaceWomensAid.

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

HC @RalphGoodale & DHC @RobertRAFry helped the #EqualityDiversityInclusion committee load donations into our mission vehicle today for delivery as we mark the end of #CanadaHouse's charitable donation drive for the #16DaysOfActivism against Gender-Based Violence. ✅🚚🧡

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

1 in 3 women & girls experience violence in their lifetime. That is one too many.

We're proud to partner with @UKinCanada for #16DaysOfActivism to support local women’s shelters. Over the next #16Days, #CanadaHouse staff will collect essential goods to help survivors rebuild.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Canada’s statement at the #UNSC open debate on #WomenPeaceSecurity emphasized that much more is needed to realize the promises of the #WPSAgenda. We cannot lose the work & progress done by so many to centre humanity, strengthen institutions, and ultimately build peace for all. ⬇️

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

#DYK Margaret Meagher, who served at #CanadaHouse in 1953, became Canada’s first woman ambassador in 1958. 65 years later, Canada is among countries with the greatest proportion of women in diplomatic leadership positions. We’ve come a long way & we continue to push for progress.

[Molly Graham (she/her/elle) @MollyJGraham1]

Happy 🇺🇦 vyshyvanka day from @Gatwick_Airport!

Always proud to wear my vyshyvanka around the UK (picked out with help from fabulous colleagues @CanEmbUkraine)!

Bonus points: 🇨🇦 colours

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

HC @RalphGoodale met fellow High Commissioners at the annual #Commonwealth Board of Governors meeting to discuss & approve a program of work that advances our common values & priorities, inc.:

⚖️Good governance
🧑Human rights
🌱Climate adaptation
🌊Support to small island states

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

On #IDAHOTB & every day, #CanadaHouse is proud to stand in solidarity with the #LGBTI community. Show your support - stop by to take a pic and spread the word! 🇨🇦🌈

#LoveIsLove #Canada4Pride

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

LGBTI rights are human rights. Canada is a strong & proud advocate for #LGBTI rights at home and abroad. #IDAHOTB

#DYK Canada launched its first Federal Action Plan in August 2022 to advance the rights and equality for #2SLGBTQI+ people.🌍🌈🇨🇦
Read more: https://t.co/axsccc0FRZ

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

Delighted to see @FCDOGender partner with @equality_fund at the official launch of their Women and Girls Strategy! Canada stands with the UK on prioritising the #RightsFreedomPotential of women and girls across the globe to achieve equality and empowerment for all. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[Caitlin @vito_cj]

@emifuruya1 @CanadianUK @mfolkerson @MollyJGraham1 @RobertRAFry @RalphGoodale Lovely working with you too. Love the photo work around! 😀

[Emi Furuya @emifuruya1]

One of the treats of diplomatic rotationality is you get to work with great colleagues/friends in many different capacities, from the “geo” to “multilateral” 😊. Mille mercis à cette équipe formidable à Londres cette semaine! 🙏🙌#Commonwealth (makeshift fix for forgotten pics!)

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

In London, PS Oliphant had a productive meeting with @MsLadyPhyll from @Kaleidoscope_T, a leading #2SLGBTQI+ organization. They discussed how to further advance 2SLGBTQI+ rights in the #Commonwealth.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

Today, PS Oliphant attended #CFAMM at @commonwealthsec headquarters in London, UK, to reaffirm Canada’s commitment as a member of the #Commonwealth and raise key global issues, such as Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine, climate change & human rights.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

At #CFAMM, PS Oliphant and HC @RalphGoodale spoke with UK counterpart @ZacGoldsmith on maximizing the role of the #Commonwealth as an unique multilateral organization and delivering on shared priorities, such as #ClimateChange & #2SLGBTQI+ rights.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

In London, PS Oliphant met with @Lemskwape to discuss the importance of growing the Canada-Botswana partnership. They also discussed Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the importance of investing in innovative technologies to address energy and food security issues.

[Foreign Policy CAN @CanadaFP]

PS Robert Oliphant was honoured to attend the annual #CommonwealthDay memorial service in London, where he had the opportunity to lay a wreath on behalf of Canada and pay respect to those who served and sacrificed everything for our freedom.

[CanadianUK @CanadianUK]

Today, the #Commonwealth Flag of Peace is flying to observe #CommonwealthDay. Canada is represented by HC @RalphGoodale, and PS Oliphant who is in London to attend #CommonwealthWeek events to mark the occasion & the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth Charter.

[Prime Minister of Canada @CanadianPM]

On #CommonwealthDay, we join 55 other countries across the world to advance our shared values of prosperity and democracy, and forge a sustainable and peaceful future. Read Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement: https://t.co/QkDXHxEJDt