Human Rights

The Canadian government has signed the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women (Belém do...

Minister Ahmed Hussen Allocates $37.9M to Global Projects Supporting Equality A more just and equitable world doesn’t happen by chance—it...

A country’s future is only as strong as the rights of its people. In Afghanistan, those rights are vanishing for...

Protecting Human Rights Defenders in a Digital Age The internet can be a powerful tool for activism, but for human...

Renewing Commitment on a Global Stage On November 25, 2024, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the...

Statement on International Day of Religious Freedom The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:...

At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister Joly delivered a powerful address on behalf of Canada,...

Canada and Ukraine stand united in their efforts to return deported Ukrainian children. This joint initiative, led by the International...

On International Safe Abortion Day, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada's steadfast support for women's reproductive rights. With a clear...

As Gender Equality Week 2024 kicks off across Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a powerful statement emphasizing the...