Human Rights Day Reminds Us Our Record Is Unequal
Human Rights Day Reminds Us Our Rights Record Is Unequal This year Human Rights Day is more than just a moment of reflection; it’s an opportunity to ‘do rights’ differently.
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This Human Rights Day we asked: #WhyRights?
Happy Human Rights Day 2015! This week, we asked the question #WhyRights in the pursuit to end poverty? We heard answers from people across the country and put them all together in the word cloud below! To get a closer…
#WhyRights? Because It’s 2015
This week, to celebrate Human Rights Day 2015, we’re hearing from people across the country on #WhyRights matter to them. In today’s piece, James Armbruster, CWP’s Communications and Development Coordinator, explores what rights should mean to our federal government.
#WhyRights in the Pursuit to End Poverty? Because they work
Next Thursday, on Human Rights Day 2015, communities across the world will launch a year-long international campaign celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Looking Forward on Human Rights Day 2014
Since Human Rights Day 2013, we’ve had many reasons to feel discouraged about Canada’s human rights track record, particularly in relation to people living in poverty. However, among all the frustration, we should recognize the steps, stories and actions that…
Fed’s Take Action on Poverty & Human Rights?!
For more on the truth of the matter, go to the Homeless Hub to see CWP’s review of human rights ‘moments and misses’ this year, from a housing perspective. Here is a short blurb from the blog by our ED,…