Human Rights
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A N.B. single mother says she can’t find housing because she has a childA single mother living in New Brunswick says property owners in the area have denied her rental applications because she has a child.EconomyMar 16
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Construction starts on new Montreal Holocaust MuseumThe power of the Holocaust stories is why survivors support the construction of a new Holocaust museum that will be able to to reach more people.CanadaDec 20, 2023
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Gay man set to be deported from Edmonton to Uganda: ‘I’m in a nightmare’A 25-year-old gay man who has been living and working in Edmonton since 2018 is concerned for his safety because he's being deported back to Uganda.CanadaDec 14, 2023
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Russia’s Supreme Court effectively bans LGBTQ2 activism in landmark rulingIn response, a spokesperson for the UN Human Rights Office said the LBGTQ2 community's situation in Russia was "just going from bad to worse."WorldNov 30, 2023
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Rights commissioner examines care and rights of vulnerable adults in B.C.Kasari Govender is hoping her inquiry will uncover the scope and usage of emergency assistance and whether any detentions comply with human rights law and standards.HealthNov 30, 2023
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‘Bullying’: B.C. leaders back inclusive education material as anti-2SLTBQIA+ rallies plannedKasari Govender says peaceful demonstration protects democracy and generates debate, but the human rights of the trans and 2SLGBTQIA+ community are "not up for debate."PoliticsSep 19, 2023
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Human rights violation claims lobbed at B.C. company over Central Africa copper mineNone of the new houses built for 45 displaced households had showers, running water or electricity, two human rights groups allege.CanadaSep 15, 2023
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Lawsuit filed against City of Edmonton over encampment responseThe CJHR is suing the City of Edmonton, claiming the 'eviction and displacement of individuals residing in encampments' violates those people's rights and freedoms.CanadaAug 31, 2023
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N.B. makes minor ‘clarifications’ to Policy 713 after being told it violated the CharterNew Brunswick's provincial government is making minor 'clarifications' to Policy 713, a week after the province's youth advocate found it violates the Charter rights of children.CanadaAug 23, 2023
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The Taliban seized Kabul 2 years ago. Those who escaped still struggleTwo years ago, the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan when Kabul fell. Now, millions of people are displaced or remain in the country where they likely face poverty and famine.CanadaAug 15, 2023
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