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16 Days of Activism: #NOEXCUSE UNiTE to End Gender-Based Violence

The #16Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that raises awareness about the systemic nature of gender-based...

Amnesty International Canada attends the UN CEDAW Committee’s 89th Session

(October 14, 2024) Amnesty International and a coalition of Indigenous-led and civil society organizations attended the 89th Session of the...

President Luis Abinader’s second mandate must prioritize respect for human rights and put an end to racist migration policies

On 16 August 2024, Luis Abinader was sworn in for a second term as president of the Dominican Republic. During...

Canada must end Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence continues to be a concerning issue across Canada. Cyberbullying and online harassment on social media platforms, the...

Black History Month Canada 2025

February marks Black History Month in Canada, a time when we seek to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the voices of...

Amnesty International Canada to make arguments in court in Black Class Action case

A judge has granted Amnesty International Canada's request to participate in a court hearing about the landmark Black Class Action...

Act Now: Kenneth Smith’s Execution and Possible Implications on Rocky Myers

Kenneth Smith’s Execution by Nitrogen Gas and Rocky Myers’ Case Kenneth Smith, 58, was executed in Alabama on January 25,...

The Sleeping Car Porter Discussion Guide

Learn more about Black sleeping car porters in Canada and discover discussion questions to spark thoughtful discussions and reflection....

Years of Advocacy by Rights Holders and Task Force’s Review Leads to Important Changes to Employment Equity Act

December 15, 2023 – This week, the Hon. Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Labour, announced the government’s commitment to make...

Black Class Action: fighting systemic anti-Black racism

What is the Black Class Action?   After experiencing anti-Black racism within the Public Service of Canada, Black workers are pursuing...

Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Hate in Canada Must End

An earlier version of this article erroneously reported Norfolk County voted to exclude pride and other non-civic flags from being...

Air Canada must publicly apologize for racist treatment of Amnesty International Canada’s Secretary General

On Thursday 30 March, Air Canada staff denied Ketty Nivyabandi, the Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada’s English-speaking section, permission...

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