May 17 commemorates a landmark decision in 1992 by the World Health Organization.
Equality and Human Rights
May 10, 2010
Federal women inmates are primarily poor or homeless, undereducated and suffering from addictions or mental health problems.
May 9, 2010
All direct and indirect employees will be paid at least $16.74 an hour, well above minimum wage rates in B.C. and across Canada.
May 4, 2010
'Join us in demanding that the federal government impose restrictions on companies doing business in Colombia to require that human rights are respected.'
April 30, 2010
Canada’s cultural diversity strengthens the country socially, politically and economically.
March 25, 2010
On March 26, 1990, the United Nations Human Rights Committee ruled that Canada had violated the human rights of the Lubicon Cree and yet today the injustice continues.
March 16, 2010
Private member's bill supported by Liberals, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois but pro-corporate Conservatives are fudging where they stand.
March 15, 2010
March 21 has been observed around the world every year since 1966 as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
March 11, 2010
'The actions Canada subsequently takes to create a more accessible and inclusive society will be the subject of both domestic and international scrutiny.'
March 11, 2010
'Why is Canada supporting murder, human rights violations and forced displacement in Colombia?'