Mexico: 39 people die in migrant detention center fire
39 people have died in a fire on March 28 in a migrants’ detention center in Ciudad Juarez. 28 others were hospitalized. There are allegations that the center’s staff left […]
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Why Roxham Road crossing is really a problem
This article was written before the government expanded the Safe Third Country Agreement to apply not just at Roxham Road but across the entire border, including between official land ports […]
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Can you imagine Mohamed Fahmy’s dread as 15 Egyptian security officers burst into his Cairo hotel room? Or his pain in solitary confinement? He was surrounded by insects and the […]
North America: Refugee and migrant rights must be top priority of ‘Three Amigos’ summit
The rights of refugees and migrants must be a top priority during the North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City, said Amnesty International.
Rally for Refugee Rights: End the Safe Third Country Agreement
Amnesty International, The Canadian Council of Churches and The Canadian Council for Refugees will be before the Supreme Court of Canada on October 6, 2022 at 9:30 AM ET, to […]
LGBTQI+ Afghans Need a Safe Way Out
Kimahli Powell (he/him) is the Executive Director of Rainbow Railroad and the Chair of Dignity Network. Rainbow Railroad is a global not-for-profit organization that supports LGTBQI+ people facing persecution based […]
Pride 2022 & Supporting LGBTI Rights During Conflict
January 7th marked an important moment for LGBTQ2S rights in Canada when the federal ban on conversion therapy officially came into effect. After years of advocacy from survivors and activists, […]
ISRAEL’S APARTHEID AGAINST PALESTINIANS- Executive Summary
CRUEL SYSTEM OF DOMINATION AND CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has pursued a policy of establishing and maintaining a Jewish demographic hegemony and maximizing its control […]
Israel’s apartheid against Palestinians: a cruel system of domination and a crime against humanity
Israeli authorities must be held accountable for committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians, Amnesty International said today in a damning new report. The investigation details how Israel enforces a […]
41 wins for human rights to celebrate this year
It’s been a busy year for Amnesty International with positive changes taking place around the world. Laws have been rewritten, awards have been won, prisoners of conscience released and our […]
Supreme Court decision to hear Safe Third Country Agreement appeal is a promising step for refugee rights
OTTAWA – Amnesty International, The Canadian Council of Churches, and The Canadian Council for Refugees are welcoming the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to review the constitutionality of the Safe […]
