This is What We Fought For
Amnesty International has worked in close partnership and collaboration with the signatories of this letter for over a decade. Recognizing and protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples is crucial for […]
What do you do when a loved one goes missing?
By Jackie Hansen, Major Campaigns and Women’s Rights Campaigner, Amnesty International Canada On Tuesday morning Bridget Tolley did what no mother wants to do—search for her missing daughter. Laura Spence […]
Women walking together: conversation with Darlene R. Okemaysim-Sicotte
By Jacqueline Hansen, Amnesty International’s Major Campaigns and Women’s Human Rights Campaigner. Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik (Women Walking Together) is a grassroots network of activists established in Saskatchewan in 2005 to raise awareness […]
Why do we need a National Action Plan on violence against women?
The scale and severity of violence faced by Indigenous women and girls requires a corresponding commitment by government to ensuring their safety. Amnesty International has long called for a comprehensive, […]
Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls: The Facts
A report released by the RCMP earlier this year marks the first time that police in Canada have attempted, at the national level, to identify how many First Nations, Inuit […]
Be a #Witness4FirstNationsKids
It’s a crucial moment for human rights in Canada. And you can be part of it. From October 20-24, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will hear the closing arguments in […]
Why the federal government has a special responsibility to help end violence against Indigenous women and girls
All governments have a responsibility to do everything in their power to prevent violence against women. This includes provincial and territorial governments as well as municipalities. It also includes Indigenous […]
Reconciliation means not having to say sorry a second time: Conversation with Cindy Blackstock, First Nations Child and Family Caring Society
Dr. Cindy Blackstock, a member of the Gitxan Nation, is a prominent researcher and advocate for the rights of children. As Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family […]
Amnesty International Canada launches new comic book on rechargeable batteries and human rights
Climate change is not only the great environmental emergency of our time, but also an unprecedented human rights crisis. It threatens a wide range of human rights, including the rights […]
Amnesty and others urge Canada to follow Biden’s lead and cancel TMX
Amnesty International is extremely concerned about human rights harms resulting from climate change and we therefore urge governments and companies to cease investments that expand fossil fuel exploration and production, […]
Refugee Claimants Speak: Testimonies on the STCA
“They handed us over to American officials who immediately handcuffed me. I didn’t understand why they did this; I am not violent and was quiet and calm. Then to my […]
Rich Western countries are hoarding COVID-19 vaccines. Guess who loses out?
By Tamaryn Nelson, Amnesty International’s Health Advisor. Please note that this op-ed was originally published on gal-dem in mid-Dercember. Since then Canada has started a vaccination program. The fight against COVID-19 […]