Amnesty International Canada - Human Rights Organization
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THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S HUMAN RIGHTS - Amnesty …
The state of human rights in 155 countries. The world is reaping a harvest of terrifying consequences from escalating conflict and the near breakdown of international law, said Amnesty International as it launched its annual The State of the World’s Human Rights report today, delivering an assessment of human rights in 155 countries. Amnesty International also warned that the breakdown of ...
Who We Are | Amnesty International Canada
Watch on. Amnesty International is an authoritative voice on human rights. For over 50 years, we have provided reliable and accurate information about human rights violations and international human rights laws and standards. Amnesty is independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion.
What We Do | Amnesty International Canada
In addition to its monitoring work and public campaigns, Amnesty International is very involved in legal work to ensure that the Canadian and provincial governments are acting consistently with their international human rights obligations. Amnesty’s legal work frequently involves the themes of the rights of Indigenous Peoples, security and ...
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - Amnesty …
Article 2: Non-discrimination. The rights in the UDHR belong to everyone, no matter who we are, where we’re from, or whatever we believe. Article 3: Right to life, liberty, and security of person. We all have the right to life, and to live in freedom and safety. Article 4: Freedom from slavery.
Death Penalty in Canada | Amnesty International Canada
There were 710 executions in Canada between 1867 and 1962. The last execution was carried out on December 11, 1962, when two men were hanged in Toronto, Ontario. Between 1879 and 1960, there were 438 commutations of death sentences. The last death sentence passed (and subsequently commuted by abolition) was in 1976.
Human Rights News | Amnesty International Canada
Oct 30, 2024 · Amnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign for human rights.
Urgent Actions - Amnesty International Canada
Oct 16, 2024 · Mexico: Urgent call to locate human rights defender November 1, 2024. Saudi Arabia: Dutch-Yemeni restaurant owner arbitrarily detained October 21, 2024. Afghanistan: Victory for education activists! October 21, 2024. Colombia: Protect Amazon defender, Jani Silva October 18, 2024. USA: Stop the impending execution of Richard Moore October 17, 2024.
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Truth & Reconciliation Day - Amnesty International Canada
Sep 30, 2021 · Canada's National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is September 30th, to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis children forced into residential schools. People stand around shoes and stuffed animals that honour Indigenous children during the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 30, 2021.