Human Rights
Canadian Government Invests $193.45 Million in Global Gender Equality Projects
The Canadian government has announced a significant investment of $193.45 million to support 20 projects aimed at advancing gender equality...
Read moreDetailsCanadian Government Signs Belém do Pará Convention
The Canadian government has signed the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do...
Read moreDetailsCanada Human Rights Funding Announced
Minister Ahmed Hussen Allocates $37.9M to Global Projects Supporting Equality A more just and equitable world doesn’t happen by chance—it...
Read moreDetailsGlobal Leaders Defend Afghanistan Women’s Rights
A country’s future is only as strong as the rights of its people. In Afghanistan, those rights are vanishing for...
Read moreDetailsCanada Boosts Digital Security for Activists
Protecting Human Rights Defenders in a Digital Age The internet can be a powerful tool for activism, but for human...
Read moreDetailsCanada’s Pledge to End Violence
Renewing Commitment on a Global Stage On November 25, 2024, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the...
Read moreDetailsCanada’s Stand on Religious Freedom
Statement on International Day of Religious Freedom The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:...
Read moreDetailsCanada UN General Assembly: Minister Joly
At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister Joly delivered a powerful address on behalf of Canada,...
Read moreDetailsReturn of Ukrainian Children: A Coalition Effort
Canada and Ukraine stand united in their efforts to return deported Ukrainian children. This joint initiative, led by the International...
Read moreDetailsCanada’s Commitment on Abortion Rights
On International Safe Abortion Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada's steadfast support for women's reproductive rights. With a clear...
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