Isabelle Martin

@unwomenasia Christine Arab, directrice régionale, a rencontré @HCCanSriLanka afin de discuter des moyens de renforcer les opportunités inclusives pour les femmes et les filles. #ÉgalitéDesGenres

We deeply value this engagement with 🇨🇦. Canada has consistently stood for human rights, inclusive governance, and community resilience in Sri Lanka. 🇱🇰 Today’s discussion reinforces a key reality: The #Malayaham community is not a labour identity, but a distinct and historically rooted people seeking dignity, land security, and equal opportunity. #Canada is no stranger to us. From humanitarian support during crises to ongoing development partnerships, and through the strength of the Canadian #TamilDiaspora, this relationship is both meaningful and evolving. TPA under the leadership of Leader @ManoGanesan We now look forward to: • Scaling support from relief → resilience • Empowering youth through skills & education • Advancing women-led economic participation in the plantation region • Strengthening inclusive governance mechanisms • Supporting sustainable, land-based resettlement Canada’s leadership in multicultural inclusion and rights-based development offers valuable insights for long-term institutional solutions. This is a call for structured partnership to transform vulnerable communities into resilient contributors to Sri Lanka’s future. @IsaboMartin @CanHCSriLanka @CanadaFP @CanadianPM @MarkJCarney @Canada @WeAreCanProud @ctconline @TamilCanadians @RW_SRILANKA @sajithpremadasa @RajapaksaNamal @anuradisanayake @HMVijithaHerath @Paraneetharan @EU_in_Sri_Lanka #Malayaham #SriLanka #Canada #HumanRights #IranWar‌ #TPA

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Had a constructive meeting with Amb @IsaboMartin Emphasized the need to address missing persons, land issues, and economic challenges in the North-East. A sustainable path forward lies in meaningful power-sharing, accountability, and inclusive development

@IsaboMartin a rencontré des représentants de la communauté #LGBTI venus de tout le #SriLanka et a écouté leurs points de vue sur la stigmatisation persistante, la désinformation et la nécessité urgente d'un changement de politique.

@IsaboMartin met #LGBTI representatives from across #SriLanka and heard views on stigma, misinformation, and the urgent need for policy change. Canada remains committed to protecting the rights of #QueerCommunities and supporting their dignity, inclusion, and equality.

On International Day of La #Francophonie, @IsaboMartin met with staff and students at the French Department of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and gifted a selection of Canadian books highlighting the universality of #FrenchLanguage and culture. @usjp

À l'occasion de cette Journée internationale de la #Francophonie, @IsaboMartin a rencontré le personnel et les étudiants de français de l'université de Sri Jayewardenepura et leur a offert une séléction de livres mettant de l’avant l'universalité de la langue et culture française

En ce Jour international de la #Francophonie, nous avons rencontré les étudiants du département de français de l'université de Sri Jayewardenepura et leur avons offert une sélection de livres témoignant de l'universalité de la langue française et de la culture francophone. @usjp

HC @IsaboMartin a rencontré la nouvelle directrice nationale de @ADB_HQ Shannon Cowlin.

HC @IsaboMartin met newly appointed @ADB_HQ Country Director Shannon Cowlin and discussed collaboration on #SriLanka’s economic recovery, #ClimateSmart agriculture, co-financing in technical, vocational and education training #TVET, and community-level water supply management.

Enchantée de recevoir le DG de l’Asie du Sud à Affaires mondiales Canada 🇨🇦, JC Brillant, ici à Colombo 🇱🇰 Rencontres avec une gamme d’interlocuteurs sur les diverses facettes de la relation bilatérale riche et durable 🤝🇨🇦🤝🇱🇰🤝

Delighted to host 🇨🇦 Global Affairs Canada’s South Asia DG JC Brillant in Colombo 🇱🇰 for a wide range of engagements with key interlocutors across multiple facets of our longstanding and strong bilateral relationship 🤝🇱🇰🤝🇨🇦🤝

In SL this week, Director General for South Asia JC Brillant met with key interlocutors from government, civil society, the development sector and industry. His discussions identified areas of alignment including sustainable economic growth and resilience in the Indo-Pacific.

Le rétablissement après le cyclone exige non seulement un soutien urgent, mais aussi un engagement à long terme auprès des communautés touchées. Le financement canadien garantit que les communautés vulnérables continuent de recevoir des articles essentiels.

Post cyclone recovery requires not only urgent support but also long term engagement with affected communities. Canadian funding through WFP ensures that vulnerable communities continue to receive essential items and that we, as partners, continue to listen to their needs.

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During a visit to Sthree in Kandy, @IsaboMartin visited a vibrant handicraft store showcasing handmade products by women entrepreneurs from SL’s Central Province and beyond! This successful social business model was supported by #CFLI in partnership with Planeterra five years ago