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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.
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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.
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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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
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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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/…
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.
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
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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.
Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Dale on her election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women!
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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 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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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/…
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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.
On #IDAHOBIT, Canada reaffirms its commitment to advancing and protecting the human rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people.
Together with partners, we strengthen advocacy and advance human rights at home and abroad.
ALT International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Canada is concerned about human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges #Mohammadi’s deteriorating health and urges Iranian authorities to ensure she receives proper and timely care.
Human rights defenders like #Mohammadi are essential to promoting accountability and justice. We call on Iran to immediately release those detained for their peaceful human rights work.