(Ottawa) Canadian human rights organizations called on the federal government today to immediately implement the recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Committee. The recommendations were issued by the Committee at the close of its session in Geneva, during which it reviewed Canada’s 5th periodic report on its compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Human Rights in Canada
PRESS RELEASE: UN Human Rights Committee Blasts Canada: Women Call for Action
– Fri, 2005 – 03 – 11 14:30
The Ligue des droits et libertes and fifty other groups release harsh report on violations of economic and social rights
– Mon, 2006 – 03 – 13 14:30
Montreal Principles on Women's Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
– Thu, 2005 – 02 – 03 15:57
The Montréal Principles were adopted at a meeting of experts held December 7 - 10, 2002 in Montréal, Canada. These principles are offered to guide the interpretation and implementation of the guarantees of non-discrimination and equal exercise and enjoyment of economic, social and cultural rights, found, inter alia , in Articles 3 and 2(2) of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights , so that women can enjoy these rights fully and equally.
Women's Civil and Political Rights in Canada 2005
– Fri, 2005 – 10 – 14 15:57
The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the occasion of its review of Canada’s 5th report on compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (September 2005)
Civil and Political Rights in British Columbia 2005
– Thu, 2005 – 10 – 13 15:57
The Poverty and Human Rights Centre submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on the occasion of its review of Canada’s 5th report on compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (October 2005)
Proposed Guiding Principles regarding the Possibility of a Gender Equality Act/Status of Women Act
– Wed, 2005 – 10 – 26 15:57
FAFIA has identified a number of concerns regarding the possible establishment of a Gender Equality Act. The following guiding principles reflect much of what FAFIA heard from member groups at its National Symposium in Regina, SK, among other considerations. We will be submitting these proposed guidelines to the Expert Panel and the Honourable Liza Frulla, Minister responsible for the Status of Women for their consideration.
Where are the Women? : Groups Urge Candidates to Speak out on Women's Equality
– Mon, 2006 – 01 – 02 15:57
The Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA) joined nine other national women’s groups in their call to parties to address head on women’s equality issues during this election period.
The Ligue des droits et libertés and fifty other groups release harsh report on violations of economic and social rights
– Mon, 2006 – 03 – 13 15:57
Montreal, March 12, 2006 – The Social Report, which is being made public today, paints a harsh portrait of the situation of economic and social rights in Quebec.
