For the girl forced to be married
For the student sexually assaulted women
For the wife abused by her husband
For the women missing and murdered
For them all
From the High Commission of Canada in Nigeria, we are standing up to end #GenderBasedViolence!
#16Day
"Canada Day gives us space to hold a truthful, reconciling and inclusive dialogue, strengthen the ties that unites us, and look towards our country's future with optimism, while acknowledging the past."
Please click the button below to watch the full speech of Acting High Commissioner Nicolas Simard, on the anniversary on Canada Day 2021.
We're celebrating Canada Day! 🇨🇦 🎉
From our team at the Canadian High Commission, we're sending #LoveFromCanada to everyone in #Nigeria, especially those affected by #COVID19.
#Together, we will #BuildBackBetter. You are not alone.💞
We will be delighted to have you join us as well as other 🇨🇦 missions around the world to celebrate #CanadaDay today with special performances, messages & fun for everyone. Discover the incredible line-up of acts for #CanadaDay2020 at
➡️ fb.com/LoveAmourCanada.
#LoveFromCanada
On May 17th, let's come together (virtually) to stand up to violence and discrimination against #LGBTI persons.
🌈🌈🌈
#Canada4Pride | #IDAHOTB | #LoveIsLove
CONTEST in French to celebrate the diversity of Francophone culture and language. Dans une courte vidéo ou publication, dites-nous pourquoi en tant que Nigérian vous croyez qu’il est important de parler ou d’apprendre le français? Join the celebrations along with Francophones and Francophiles from Nigeria and all over the world. We at the High Commission are looking forward to seeing your videos and posts on why you think French is important to you as a Nigerian. Deadline to participate is on March 19. The lucky winners will be announced on la Journée internationale de la #Francophonie on March 20.
Happy New Year!
The High Commission of Canada to #Nigeria, wishes you a happy new year.
Thank you for making 2⃣0⃣1⃣9⃣ a great one.
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria welcomes Paul Gibbard
The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria welcomes Paul Gibbard, the new Acting High Commissioner of Canada to #Nigeria.
#Canada #Canada4SDGs
16 days Commemoration in Nigeria
Violence against women prevents:
💵 economic development
🕊️ lasting peace
🍎healthy communities
#EveryoneBenefits from ending #GenderBasedViolence. #16Days
#GenerationEquality #OrangeTheWorld
Women in Sao Tome
These women in Sao Tome are now able to expand their business to support their family and community.
The High Commission of Canada, through the #CanadaFund is empowering women so they can make the most of their livelihoods and opportunities.
#16Days #OrangeTheWorld #GenerationEquality
Canada is working with partners in Nigeria to end this harmful practice.
⛔Say No to #ChildMarriage in Nigeria
According to UNICEF, Nigeria has the third highest absolute number of child brides in the world – 3,538,000 – and the 11th highest prevalence rate of child marriage globally.
Child, early and forced marriage (CEFM) is a violation and abuse of the human rights of women and girls.
Canada is working with partners in Nigeria to end this harmful practice.
#EndChildMarriage #16Days
#Challenge Show us how you strut your orange for #16Days #orangetheworld #GenerationEquality
#Challenge
Show us how you strut your orange for #16Days
#orangetheworld #GenerationEquality
⛔No physical violence. ⛔No sexual violence. ⛔No psychological violence. It’s time to stand up and speak out against ALL forms of gender-based violence. #16Days #EndVAW
⛔No physical violence.
⛔No sexual violence.
⛔No psychological violence.
It’s time to stand up and speak out against ALL forms of gender-based violence. #16Days #EndVAW #OrangeTheWorld
The High Commission of Canada to Nigeria covers the countries of Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Principe.
