human rights

Another prominent activist is killed, as the free speech Canada once actively promoted continues to be under threat.

Why is the Canadian government continuing to challenge “Free, Prior and Informed Consent” when it comes to land deals?

An interview with human rights activist Maryam Nayeb Yazdi about her efforts to stop executions in Iran.

An interview with Matthew Smith, executive director of Fortify Rights, about the plight of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

A growing cadre of scholars, practitioners, and hobbyists are leveraging new tools to help prevent gross violations of human rights and holding perpetrators to account after heinous crimes are committed, says Robert Muggah.

Peter Bouckaert from Human Rights Watch on how his organization raises awareness of the crisis in the Central African Republic.

Margot Salomon on how globalization has shaped the concept of human rights and how to keep international organizations and companies accountable.

Sam Burton on the need for collaboration between all stakeholders to advance both trade and human rights.

Are commercial success and respect for human rights incompatible? Far from it argues Gerd Schönwälder.

How seriously does Canada take defending human rights and democracy? Foreign Minister John Baird’s recent visit to Bahrain begs the question, argues Roland Paris.

Saeed Rahnema on Iranian President Rouhani’s choice for Minister of Justice.

Dr. Alexandra Guáqueta, member of the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, on state versus corporate responsibility to protect the human rights of workers in Bangladesh and beyond.

Lloyd Axworthy calls for the freedom of prisoners of conscience in Iran on the fifth anniversary of seven wrongfully imprisoned Baha’i leaders.

Roland Paris on why John Baird’s silence on abuses in Bahrain exposes Canada’s inconsistent diplomacy.

Jennifer Welsh on how Iraq has transformed our thinking about human rights law.

Geoffrey Cameron and Eric Farr ask, is freedom of religion worth defending?

Nils Carstensen on how communities working to protect themselves view outside organizations.

Canada has had a longer history in Colombia than might […]