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We welcome articles from local volunteers and community members on the theme of human rights. We are interested in any position on human rights, so long as it maintains respect for all human rights for everyone. Please email bboyd@amnesty.ca with your submissions. Please note that opinions expressed in these blogs do not necessarily reflect the exact positions of Amnesty International and are not reviewed by staff
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Urban Heat Islands: chronic underinvestment & climate justice
Through this article Amnesty Ottawa/Gatineau wishes to bring into focus how heatwaves affect our neighborhoods through a lens of climate justice. By focusing on lack of greenspaces, we…
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The Resurgence of Capital Punishment in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Response to Rising Crime.
Introduction. In recent months, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has witnessed a dramatic resurgence in the use of capital punishment, particularly targeting armed robbers and so-called “urban…
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The Songor Lagoon Saga: Broken Promises and the Struggle for Survival in Ada, Ghana.
Introduction In the heart of Ada, nestled along Ghana’s eastern coastline, lies the Songor Lagoon—a resource that has sustained generations of small-scale salt miners and farmers. This lifeblood…
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Human Rights Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Communities in West African Countries: Legal, Social, and Cultural Barriers.
The LGBTQ+ community in West African countries faces significant human rights challenges. These challenges are deeply rooted in legal, social, and cultural barriers that perpetuate discrimination and marginalization.…
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Canada-Ecuador Trade Deal: Economic Opportunity or Threat to Democracy?
Written by: Foster Adamu and Dickson Awuku Bekoe As Canada and Ecuador finalize their trade agreement, a growing number of human rights organizations are raising concerns about the…
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Indigenous Awareness Month: The Tale of Victoria Day against the Truth of History
Canada’s nationhood came at the cost of hundreds of thousands of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The Treaties as they were spoken (in their respective languages), were more important to…
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