#IACHR started its promotional visit to #Canada meeting with authorities of Global Affairs, the Department of Justice, and the 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat, as well as with civil society organizations in Ottawa. #IACHRInCanada
Minister Joly announces Canada’s candidacy for a @UN_HRC seat for the 2028-2030 term to continue Canada's leadership in championing #humanrights around the world.
Learn more: https://t.co/fFDRoIj6q4
🇨🇦 and 🇬🇧 announced @MadaMasr as the recipient of this year’s Canada-UK Media Freedom Award.
We’ll continue to support quality, independent journalism and media freedom.
Read more: https://t.co/gcoDuZnFu9
Canada is pleased to co-lead the #S4D Media Freedom Cohort with the Netherlands, facilitated by @Internews. We are committed to free and independent media.
Join the discussion on March 29: https://t.co/pTdTj75zQg
📣#HRC52: 🇨🇦 and 54 States condemn Nicaragua’s decision to strip 316 individuals of their rights & citizenship, ongoing arbitrary detentions, & the persecution of Indigenous Peoples and Afro-descendants.
#Nicaragua must restore #humanrights & open dialogue. #Multilateralism
🇨🇦 delivered, on behalf of 50 countries at the @UN, a statement to express grave concerns about the human rights situation in #Xinjiang.
We urge 🇨🇳 to uphold its int'l #HumanRights obligations and to implement the recommendations from @UNHumanRights.
🔗: https://t.co/XE3yLTiFVm
Today, Canada proudly became an associate observer to the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. With this important milestone, we will be strengthening even further our cooperation & collaboration with Lusophone countries. Muito obrigado!
@_CPLP
Important conversation today with @mbachelet on:
➡️Upholding & promoting human rights in Canada, including of Indigenous Peoples, & around the world
➡️Preventing violations of human rights
➡️Ensuring the monitoring of human rights globally
Details: https://t.co/YWWoTRxXPF
I make the #reconciliACTION pledge to strengthen my personal engagement with Indigenous leaders & activists in Canada to better inform my efforts to advance Indigenous rights internationally.
Canada is pleased to welcome Portugal as the 45th member of the #MediaFreedom Coalition.
Media freedom is essential to the protection of #humanrights, and an integral element of global security and prosperity.
Canada is pleased to welcome Chile as the 44th member of the #MediaFreedom Coalition.
Media freedom is essential to the protection of #humanrights, and an integral element of global security and prosperity.
Congratulations @MarciaVJKRAN1 on your re-election to the #HumanRightsCommittee! You have earned the trust and support of your colleagues from around the world and we look forward to seeing your continued service to #HumanRights over the next four years. 🇨🇦🇺🇳
The rules-based international order and liberal democracy itself are under greater threat than they have been at any time since the Second World War. This threat demands immediate and urgent action. Join us! #MultilateralismMatters @HeikoMaas
Congratulations to the 33 other UN Member States joining us on the @UN’s Honour Roll (and 👏 to 🇩🇴🇪🇪🇲🇼🇦🇺 for paying your 2019 dues in full even faster than us!) Our contributions in full & on time ensures the #UN can work efficiently for everyone's benefit https://t.co/FJQsfg66VX
During my conversation with @JustinTrudeau we discussed some of the main global issues we face. We agreed on many things, especially, on the need to have more - not less- cooperation among countries. #Multilateralism#UN4ALL
Canada’s positive experiences have been important for the framing of the migration debate. They are an example, and they can inspire others. Thank you @HonAhmedHussen for your leadership. #UN4ALL