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The Canadian Human Rights Commission promotes equality and freedom from discrimination. | IG: https://t.co/OcaM0tD64b | FR: @DroitPersonneCa
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RT @UN: 📷: Visionary civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife, Coretta Scott King, are welcomed at UNHQ in New York in 1964.….
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RT @TheRWCHR: Today, on #RaoulWallenberg Commemorative Day, we honour the enduring legacy of Swedish diplomat and hero of the Holocaust Rao….
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RT @CdnHeritage: Today, on #RaoulWallenbergDay in Canada, we honour the bravery and courage of this man who saved tens of thousands of Jews….
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(3/3) This decade also serves as an opportunity to advance Canada’s efforts to address barriers to the socioeconomic prosperity of Black communities.
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(2/3) This second decade continues the momentum with calls for transformative change, justice, and the full rights of people of African descent.
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The CHRC applauds the UN’s adoption of the 2nd International Decade for People of African Descent (2025-2034) and Canada’s role in co-sponsoring it. (1/3).
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On #HumanRightsDay, we recognize:. The right to live free from discrimination. The right to live free from poverty. The right to live in dignity. #SocioeconomicRights matter – read our statement:
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Together, we can build a more just and equitable Canada.
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One critical step is better protections against discrimination based on economic or social disadvantage (social condition). Adding social condition as a ground of discrimination under the Canadian Human Rights Act is an obvious and necessary choice.
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Human rights are for everyone. This #HumanRightsDay, let’s reflect on the progress made and the work still needed to ensure equality, dignity, and inclusion for all.
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🚨 Calling all young Canadians! 🚨.The online engagement process for Canada’s second State of Youth Report is now live. 📢 Aged 16–29? Share your thoughts and shape this initiative. 🔗 Access the tool: 💬 Spread the word and follow @CdnHeritage!.
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RT @freetobeme_ca: Happy #PansexualPrideDay! Today, we celebrate the beauty in loving people for who they are, regardless of sex or gender….
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Check out the Law Commission of Ontario and the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Human Rights AI Impact Assessment:
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As society evolves, so must human rights protections. Climate change, the pandemic and advances in technology are reshaping human rights in ways we couldn’t imagine a decade ago. These challenges remind us of our shared humanity. Let's act now for a fair future. #HumanRightsDay
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Read our statement entitled “Canada must address harms of environmental racism”:
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Climate change and sustainability are human rights issues. As economic, social, and environmental rights intersect, vulnerable populations in Canada face the greatest impact. The next frontier of human rights is here and now. #HumanRightsDay
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Read our 2022 Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child:
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Children have the right to be heard in decisions that impact their lives. Canada must engage diverse children to understand their views on human rights issues and ensure their voices shape policies. It's crucial to prioritize their future. #HumanRightsDay
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Correction: People with disabilities make up 27% of Canada’s population, yet many still face barriers and inequities. Canada has committed to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), but more must be done to ensure its full implementation.
People with disabilities make up 22% of Canada’s population, yet many still face barriers and inequities. Canada has committed to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), but more must be done to ensure its full implementation. #HumanRightsDay
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