Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité
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A network of 68 Canadian organizations working to advance Canada's support of global LGBTIQ human rights.
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http://www.dignityinitiative.ca 12-04-2015 01:30:40
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Democracies are healthier when strong feminist movements exist. How? Read our op-ed on why we need urgent—and bold—action to build sustainable, free, and thriving societies. Ms. Magazine equalityfund.ca/equality-fund-…
From legal aid to crucial “Know Your Rights” seminars, Al Otro Lado is a vital support system at the U.S.-Mexico border. Partnering with Rainbow Railroad since 2019, they support LGBTQI+ asylum seekers. rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/pro…
In her closing remarks, Hon. Deputy Minister Mmapaseka Steve Letsike MP 🇿🇦🏳️🌈 emphasized that “Human rights issues, including those to protect & advance the rights of #LGBTQI+ community are interconnected as people experience discrimination or injustice in multiple, overlapping ways” #Resolution275
Defending the rights of 2SLGBTQI+ people is a priority for our government. Marci Ien and I sat down with Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité to discuss advancing 2SLGBTQ+ rights at home and around the world. No matter where you live and no matter who you love, you should feel safe to be you.
Last week, we co-hosted a roundtable with Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité, Ahmed Hussen & Marci Ien to celebrate progress made to-date, and push Canada to keep investing in LGBTQI+ rights advancement & protection around the world.
Uganda LGBTI activist honored by Canadian refugee organization 76crimes.com/2024/08/29/uga… #LGBT #LGBTQ #LGBTrights #humanrights #LGBTQrights #homophobia #Uganda #refugee #Canada Rainbow Railroad#Asylum
Canadians will always advocate for #LGBTQI+ rights at home and around the world. Yesterday, Minister Joly met with Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité to discuss Canada’s role in supporting these critical issues and reaffirmed our commitment to leading efforts for equality and human rights worldwide.
2/2 Hier, la ministre Joly a rencontré Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité pour discuter du rôle du Canada à l’appui de ces enjeux cruciaux et elle a réaffirmé notre détermination à mener des efforts pour l'égalité et les droits de la personne partout dans le monde.
Thank you Joshua Setipa for meeting our CEO, Alex Farrow, to talk about the future of The Commonwealth & priorities for the next Secretary-General. #LGBTI+ communities are under attack and global institutions have a vital role to play. kaleidoscopetrust.com/urgent-call-to…
In a world where nearly a third of nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals, fear of recrimination & violence are keeping people from seeking vital healthcare services. At Elton John AIDS Foundation, we’re tackling the huge funding gap in services that support LGBTQ+ people: buff.ly/3X3sds8
This past week, DNC was pleased to participate in mtgs w/Ahmed Hussen (Global Affairs Canada) and Marci Ien (Women and Gender Equality Canada) in TO, as well as Mélanie Joly (Foreign Policy CAN) in MTL, as we encourage Canada to continue to develop its intl dev programming for global SOGIESC issues & human rights
Devant la montée de l'intolérance, il est plus nécessaire que jamais de défendre les droits humains, en particulier #LGBTIQ. C'est le message que nous avions pour le gouv. canadien avec les membres de Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité. Le #Canada doit redoubler les efforts et investir dans l'avenir.
With intolerance rising, it's more necessary than ever to defend human rights, especially #LGBTIQ+. This is the message we carried to the Canadian government with the members of Dignity Network / Le Réseau Dignité. Canada must double its efforts and invest in the future.