The United Nations Committee Against Torture released a report recognizing that sterilizing Indigenous women without consent is a form of torture, and called on Canada to “ensure that all allegations of forced or coerced sterilization are impartially investigated, that the persons responsible are held accountable and that adequate redress is provided to the victims.” Amnesty International Canada, … Read more
Alex Neve, Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada, commented on a report by Dr. Donna Mergler which finds vastly disproportionate levels of ill-health, both physical and mental, among young people at Grassy Narrows First Nation near Kenora, Ont. “The latest community health study on the Grassy Narrows First Nation is an indictment of the appalling history of … Read more
Amnesty International Human Rights Law and Policy Campaigner, Justin Mohammed, issued a statement: “We welcome [Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.)]’s announcement calling for a credible and independent investigation into the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, but continue to insist that this investigation should be internationally-led by the United Nations. Moreover, this does not erase the fact … Read more
Amnesty International urges Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to make a number of human rights recommendations when he meets with with the leaders of China, India, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United States at the G20 in Argentina. Call 613-744-7667 x 236.
On November 20, Amnesty International appeared before the United Nations Committee Against Torture in Geneva, to highlight ongoing and new concerns that Canada is falling short of its international obligations to prevent and address torture and ill-treatment. “The prohibition against torture is an essential human rights safeguard, which allows no exception in any circumstances. Canada regularly … Read more
Amnesty International announced that it has withdrawn its highest honour, the Ambassador of Conscience Award, from Aung San Suu Kyi, in light of the Myanmar leader’s shameful betrayal of the values she once stood for. Call 613-853-2142.
In the wake of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Amnesty International staged a public stunt outside the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Ottawa on November 8, highlighting the Saudi government’s brutal crackdown on critics and activists. But this is only the latest atrocity in Saudi Arabia’s growing list of human rights violations. A Saudi-led … Read more
Amnesty International Canada Secretary General Alex Neve issued a statement in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) saying that cancelling the $15-billion agreement to sell LAVs to Saudi Arabia would be too costly for Canadian taxpayers: “This is a cautionary reminder that when human rights considerations are given short shrift at the outset in approving … Read more
Amnesty International Canada issued a statement: “In a ruling released yesterday, a majority of five out of seven Supreme Court judges concluded that the specific duty to consult and accommodate does not apply to the work of the legislative branch of government. However, the entire court is in agreement that laws passed by federal, provincial … Read more
Amnesty International released a statement: “Amnesty International is disappointed that Canada’s response to its [Universal Periodic Review], while containing welcome commitments, does not commit to substantial advances and primarily confirms initiatives already underway,” reads the statement. “Canada reiterates that a protocol and stakeholder engagement strategy are being developed to coordinate implementation of international human rights … Read more
