When it comes to Human Rights Due Diligence in supply chains, domestic laws alone aren’t enough. They often lack enforcement power. We need binding international frameworks to protect rights across borders. Jacqueline Wamai ILAWnetwork #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

Polaris’s Financial Intelligence Unit works with financial institution partners, like banks, to make sure that money that is a result of human trafficking isn't being laundered through their institutions. Read our NEW BLOG to learn more: polarisproject.org/blog/2025/09/f…

(1/2) The second Annual Report to Parliament under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act is now available. The report outlines the 2025 reporting cycle under the Act. Read the report: publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblc…

Legislative overview of #AcademicFreedom: Fabian Salvioli pointed out its ties to #UniversityAutonomy, #Democracy & #HumanRights. Vannie Lau noted AF is not protected by Canada’s Charter. Moderated by Salvador Herencia-Carrasco, a long-standing HRREC member and Legal Advisor (@CAFA-CLAA).

Aperçu législatif de la #LibertéAcadémique : Fabian Salvioli parle de ses liens avec #AutonomieUniversitaire, #Démocratie & #DroitsHumains. Vannie Lau note qu’elle n’est pas protégée par la Charte 🇨🇦. Modéré par Salvador Herencia-Carrasco, membre du CREDP et conseiller juridique (@CAFA-CLAA).

PRESS RELEASE: The #ICJ delivers its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of Israel in relation to the Presence and Activities of the United Nations, Other International Organizations and Third States in and in relation to the Occupied Palestinian Territory go.icj-cij.org/43lWwyk

New UofT IHRP report shows U.S. prison labour is slipping into Canadian supply chains - from auto parts to pet food - despite Canada’s ban on forced labour imports. Companies and government must act. bit.ly/4o04IN2 IHRP (IHRP.bsky.social) #ForcedLabour

The Federal Court says CORE reports are just advisory. Canada needs more than a symbolic watchdog — we need real investigative power to hold Canadian companies accountable for human rights abuses abroad. #CORE #ResponsibleBusiness

Israel has privatized this genocide in many ways, offering profits to contractors in exchange for erasing Gaza. My report for Al Jazeera English

Is 🇨🇦 closing down this “first of its kind” corporate watchdog? 👉 tinyurl.com/eve8hh2w

From construction to finance to tech, corporate entities have long profited from Israel’s system of occupation. Companies operating on illegal settlements risk complicity in violations of international law. Accountability must extend beyond the state.

🎙️ On Nov 3, WUC Vice President Zumretay Arkin spoke to Radio Canada urging Canada to take stronger action against Uyghur forced labour. She welcomed Bill C-251 by Bloc Québécois and called on the Carney Government to ban products tied to Uyghur forced labour and hold companies

Who Profits is an independent research center that examines the role of private companies in Israel’s occupation economy. Their work highlights how corporate profit, technology, and militarization intersect in contexts of prolonged conflict. whoprofits.org

Accountability starts at the top. That is why we are calling for the Canadian government to bring back and empower the CORE to hold companies accountable for their actions. See our report for more details: tinyurl.com/yjj9662e

Today is World Children’s Day! On this day in 1959, the UN adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child. We reaffirm our commitment to ending the exploitation of child labour in Canada and around the world. #WorldChildrensDay

Recent strikes on critical infrastructure in Ukraine and Russia have left millions of people with little or no electricity, water, and heating amid freezing temperatures in Kyiv, Dnipro, Donetsk, Belgorod, and other areas. "Attacks causing disproportionate harm to civilians,

🔹 Right to life 🔹 Freedom 🔹 Justice Human rights belong to all of us. They are non-negotiable. #HumanRightsForAll buff.ly/brJhGHg

"The Iranian people have shown extraordinary courage in speaking truth to power.” "Now the international community must respond with the urgency & commitment this situation demands," Special Rapporteur on human rights in #Iran @DrMaiSato told the United Nations Human Rights Council. #SS39

Seeking accountability for state officials in foreign courts isn’t easy. Obstacles such as corruption and “status” can hinder justice for serious crimes. See our report on when immunities apply: allard.ubc.ca/sites/default/…

The Gambia Reparations Commissions has begun paying reparations to families affected by human rights violations. This is an important step to #transitionaljustice. Read the following to learn more: africanews.com/2026/01/13/the…