Topics
Promoting human rights
Our human rights commitments, performance, treaties, and reporting.
Gender equality and human rights of women and girls
Information on gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls, and the promotion and protection of their human rights.
Children and youth
Learn how children’s rights are a top concern of our foreign policy and our priorities.
International Indigenous human rights
Find out about the role of Canada's Indigenous peoples on the world stage.
Freedom of religion or belief
How we support the protection and promotion of religious freedom around the world.
The human rights of LGBTI persons
How we advocate to end to laws, violence, and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons.
Human rights defenders
Get information on the key role played by human rights defenders in protecting and promoting human rights and strengthening the rule of law.
Refugees
Find out how Canada supports refugees, how Canadian citizens can help and how to apply for refugee status in Canada.
Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities
Learn how we support the rights of persons with disabilities through both multilateral and international development assistance activities.
Climate change and human rights
We recognize that climate change is a shared global problem with significant impacts on the economy, development, and security.
Internet freedom
Learn how Canada is committed to the same rights for people both online and offline.