@RightsGAC

Canada's Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion - Français: @DroitsAMC

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On #NoToExecutionsTuesday, Canada stands in solidarity with Iranians demanding justice, accountability and human dignity, and we are calling on Iran to immediately end the use of the death penalty and release all those arbitrarily detained.
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Iranians should be free to express political opinions and peaceful dissent. We call on Iran to immediately stop all executions.
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Twenty years since the tragic murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, Canada and members of the @MediaFreedomC call on Russian authorities to bring all perpetrators to justice. #JournalismIsNotACrime #AnnaPolitkovskaya. mediafreedomcoalition.org/jo…

Media Freedom Coalition statement marking 20 years since the assassination of Anna Politkovskaya -...

On 7 October, twenty years ago, investigative journalist and Novaya Gazeta correspondent Anna Politkovskaya was murdered in Moscow following her reporting, including on human rights abuses in...

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1/3 Today marks 4 years since Mahsa Amini’s tragic death following physical violence while in the custody of Iran’s morality police. Canada remembers her life, honours her memory, and stands with the people of Iran demanding human rights and justice.
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2/3 Canada is taking concrete action to address the Iranian regime’s repressive behaviour, including imposing targeted sanctions and engaging in sustained multilateral action.
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3/3 Canada will not falter in its efforts to address the Iranian regime’s repression of those defending human rights.
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Canada welcomes the Lebanese Parliament’s historic decision to abolish the death penalty, an important step toward strengthening human rights and advancing long-awaited reforms. #Lebanon #HumanRights #Reform
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Canada is alarmed by the case of Afshin Heyratian, a Bahá’í imprisoned in Iran, who was unjustly detained for more than 260 days and sentenced to a total of 31 years in prison.
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Heyratian’s situation exemplifies Iran’s continued disregard for human rights, including the targeting of religious minorities. Iran’s human rights violations must end.
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Today, we mark Emancipation Day and honour the strength, resilience, and contributions of Black Canadians. As we reflect on our history, we recommit to building a Canada where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Prime Minister Carney’s statement: pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/…
Text: Emancipation Day.

ALT Text: Emancipation Day.

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Canada unequivocally condemns the continued executions of protestors in Iran. The Iranian people must be free to exercise their rights to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly without fear of reprisal.
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Canada expresses its deep concern for the safety of journalists and the repercussions for access to information in the Middle East, in light of the regional escalation. mediafreedomcoalition.org/jo… @mediafreedomc

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on the situation of journalists in the Middle East region, in...

The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern for the safety of journalists and the repercussions for access to information in the Middle East, in light of the...

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Canada was honoured to lead the resolution on the Freedom of Opinion and Expression at #HRC 62, alongside Brazil, Fiji, Namibia, Netherlands, and Sweden.
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Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Dale on her election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women!
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Her work will help strengthen the international human rights system and advance the rights of women and girls—priorities Canada remains committed to championing. 🇨🇦
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Human Rights retweeted
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Canada ratifies the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women. Find out more: canada.ca/en/global-affairs/…

Canada ratifies Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence...

Today at the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced Canada’s ratification of the Inter-American Convention...

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Canada is deeply saddened by the death of Nicaraguan Indigenous leader and human rights defender Brooklyn Rivera. We call for an independent investigation, ensuring accountability where it is due.
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We urge Nicaragua to respect the rights of the Nicaraguan people and to release all political prisoners.
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News Release - Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Human Rights Hold Meeting to Discuss Key Priorities for Canada’s Human Rights Obligations scics.ca/en/product-produit/…

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Human Rights Hold Meeting to Discuss...

REGINA, May 21, 2026 Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministers responsible for human rights concluded a meeting of the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights (FMHR) in Regina, Saskatchewan on...

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Human Rights retweeted
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@CanadaFPMay 21
Parliamentary Secretary Robert Oliphant participated in the Forum of Ministers on Human Rights in Regina this week, where he engaged with provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous representatives, and human rights commissions.
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