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Embassy of Canada for Indonesia held the reception of Canada's 151st National Day in Jakarta, Monday (2/7). This celebration was also attended Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection Yohana Susana Yembise. In her speech, Minister Yembise said, Indonesia and Canada had good relations and cooperation, among other in advancing gender equality.

"Indonesia and Canada share much in common when it comes to gender equality. Both Presiden Joko Widodo and the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau are champions for the United Nation's HeForShe campaign. Our two countries are also committed to advancing quality and the empowerment, promotion, and advance in gender equality. I'm happy to say that gender equality and women empowerment are the core of Canadian development assistance," Yohana Yembise said.

Minister Yohana Yembise further said, Indonesia had applied gender-mainstreaming program in the ministries and institutions across the country. Besides that, women and children right protection had been guaranteed in various laws and regulations. Minister Yohana also said, Indonesia will welcome support and cooperation from Canada in a bid to advance further the gender equality issues. (VOI/Steve/AHM)