About Our Advocacy

From time to time, CLAIHR undertakes various advocacy projects and campaigns to further our mandate of promoting the recognition of internationally-protected fundamental human rights in Canada and abroad.

To learn more about CLAIHR’s advocacy work, please select one of the topics below.

• CLAIHR appeals to UN, Inter-American bodies on repression of pro-Palestinian speech | October 11, 2024

• CLAIHR has submitted a Shadow Report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women regarding aspects of Canada’s compliance with its international human rights commitments under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Canada will be making its 10th periodic report to the CEDAW Committee at the 89th session, taking place from 7-25 October 2024. CLAIHR’s submissions make recommendations in four priority areas: (1) Migrant Work (2) Industry-Driven Violence (3) Economic Justice, and (4) Political Participations. Read CLAIHR’s full CEDAW submission here | September 9, 2024

CLAIHR’s submission to the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court concerning the investigation and prosecution of forced migrant labour under the crime against humanity of enslavement | April 30, 2024

Arms Exports to Israel Violate Canadian and International Law, Says Canadian and Palestinian Coalition to Federal Government [ENG] | Les exportations d’armes vers Israël violent le droit canadien et international, déclare une coalition canadienne et palestinienne au gouvernement fédéral [FR]

CLAIHR’s submission to the Law Society of Ontario on a minimum wage for articling students

CLAIHR Sends a Letter to PM Trudeau Urging Canada to Support the Waiver on IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines.

Submission to Canada’s Strategy for Responsible Business Conduct: Canada must adopt mandatory legislative and administrative measures to ensure Canadian corporations do not violate human rights abroad.

CLAIHR and Accountability Counsel call for greater fairness, support and protections for complainants at the Canadian Ombudsperson for Social Enterprise

CLAIHR Statement on Ontario’s Emergency Powers: Ontario’s Bill 195, which extends Ontario’s emergency powers without oversight or a declared state of emergency, is inconsistent with international law.

Submission to Ontario’s Capital Markets Modernization Taskforce on proposed human rights disclosure requirements in mandatory securities issuer reporting

Letter Calling for Windsor-Essex’s Medical Officer of Health to Protect Migrant Farm Workers against COVID19

Letter Calling for Canada to Become a Leader in Advocating for Anti-Racism in Law Enforcement on the Global Stage

Letter Supporting a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons

An Outline of Canadian Human Rights Concerns Arising from the COVID-19 Pandemic (with Links to Relevant Resources)

CLAIHR also supports the work of other organizations by signing onto their letters and calls to action. These initiatives can be found here.