Two years ago, Russian political activist Vladimir Kara-Murza was detained for standing up for #humanrights . Canada calls for his immediate release and for Russia to stop violating international human rights obligations. #FreeKaraMurza

Today marks one year since the detention of Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich.

The co-chairs of the MFC, Estonia and Germany, continue to call for his release and stand by the MFC’s Executive Group statement made in April 2023: mediafreedomcoalition.org/executive-grou…

Statement by the Media Freedom Coalition on the OECD Development Assistance Committee’s Media and Information Principles

To read the statement: ow.ly/TqKy50R2fzZ

Canada remains unwavering in its commitment to democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. Today, PM Trudeau participated in the #SummitForDemocracy , where he announced new projects to strengthen democracy at home and around the world. Details: ow.ly/9KZl50QXM3U

🇨🇦 Canada, in cooperation with 🇱🇻 Latvia and the Alliance for Securing Democracy, convened a panel of experts during the #SummitforDemocracy to discuss the challenges in safeguarding information integrity. #S4D

Commercial spyware poses a threat to security and human rights all around the world. Canada welcomes the new signatory states and looks forward to continued multilateral action in support of this initiative.

Canada 🇨🇦 was pleased to participate last week in a @CoE and European Commission hosted Coordination Meeting on Combating Anti-Muslim hatred. We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to stand up against hate, discrimination, and racism in all their forms.

(1/2) Canada's Special Envoy for the #IndoPacific , Ian G. McKay イアン マッケイ, took part today at the #SummitForDemocracy . 🇨🇦 remains committed to promoting digital inclusion & the responsible use of technology, including AI, as ways of protecting democracy for today's and future generations.

Join 🇨🇦 Canada & 🇱🇻 Latvia for our event 'Safeguarding Information Integrity in the Digital Age' 🔴 LIVE on March 19th, 16:00 KST (9:00 EET) from Seoul.
🎥 ow.ly/gesV50QUj2F. Register for on-site attendance ➡️ ow.ly/H4eQ50QUj2E. #SummitforDemocracy Human Rights

Statement by the Media Freedom Coalition on International Women’s day

To read the statement: ow.ly/TzuS50QORE5

Canada joined the UK and the U.S. in endorsing the Framework to Counter Foreign State Information Manipulation. This tool will help us work together to protect and promote information integrity
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Canada joins its voice with those expressing concerns about the detention of Rocio San Miguel and other human rights defenders in Venezuela. We call for full implementation of the Barbados Agreement.

The Call for Applications for the position of the Secretary General of the Community of Democracies is now open

Deadline for applications: March 31, 2024

Details: community-democracies.org/app/uploads/20…

Canada thanks the Netherlands (Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱) for their impressive leadership as co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition and welcomes Germany (@GermanyDiplo) as the new co-chair. We will continue our strong engagement with the Media Freedom Coalition and its partners.

Joint Statement of the Diplomatic Network of the Media Freedom Coalition in Cameroon one year after the murder of journalist Martinez Zogo.
Read the full statement: international.gc.ca/country_news-p…

Canada is pleased to support the Media Freedom Coalition statement on media freedom in Hong Kong

To read the statement: ow.ly/ozv850Qmytp

Statement by the Equal Rights Coalition on the Russian Supreme Court judgment infringing LGBTIQ+ people’s basic human rights

To read the statement: ow.ly/UE3850QjPpr