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November 3, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada will co-host the UN Peacebuilding Fund (Fund) Replenishment Conference in January 2021.
The conference aims to support the UN Secretary General’s funding appeal for the Fund, securing predictable and sustained commitments for the duration of its strategy (2020-24).
Ensuring that the fund is well-capitalized will enable the international community to better undertake the crucial work of conflict prevention and peacebuilding, while bringing into focus the urgent need for gender responsiveness. The Fund’s nimble approach and adaptability underpinned its response to the unique needs of fragile states during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2021 conference will be co-hosted by the UN Secretary-General, Canada, and other Fund leaders to be identified at a later date.
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