Amnesty International Canada - Human Rights Organization
WEBAmnesty International is a human rights organization and global movement of more than 10 million people in over 170 countries and territories who campaign for human rights. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded by individuals like you. We believe acting in solidarity and ...
THE STATE OF THE WORLD’S HUMAN RIGHTS - Amnesty …
WEBThe 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 ...
UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS - Amnesty …
WEBArticle 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 …
What We Do | Amnesty International Canada
WEBIn 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 ...
Human Rights News | Amnesty International Canada
WEB3 days ago · 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.
Who We Are | Amnesty International Canada
WEBAmnesty’s work protects and empowers people – from abolishing the death penalty to protecting sexual and reproductive rights, and from combatting discrimination to defending refugees’ and migrants’ rights. We speak out for anyone and everyone whose freedom and dignity are under threat.
Death Penalty in Canada | Amnesty International Canada
WEBThere 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.
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Amnesty International Canada | Human Rights Features
WEBAmnesty International's Global Annual Human Rights Report. Criminalization, Intimidation and Harassment of Wet'suwet'en Land Defenders. Ecuadorian Indigenous women and rights defenders concerns to Canada amid high-stakes trade negotiations. Chief Dsta’hyl, Canada’s first-ever prisoner of conscience, completes house-arrest sentence.
International Rights | Amnesty International Canada
WEBOver 20 years, Amnesty has helped establish a system of international justice, including: Campaigning for an International International Criminal Court Criminal International Criminal Court Court (ICC). Promoting “universal jurisdiction” – if someone is accused of a crime, they can be tried anywhere they are found no matter where the ...