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United nations is born
Canada along with a host of other nations ratafied the creation of the UN on 24 october 1945 leading one of the most instrumental orginisations for the protection of human rights. Source www.UN.org/history -
Drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Thsi inportant document was drafted by Canadian John Peters Humphrey in from the begining of 1947 to the end of 1948. IT outlined every persons basic rights Including right to a fair trial and right to protection from racism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Peters_Humphrey -
International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
On the 16th of december this bill was opened for signature and ratification in the general assembly of the UN canada promptly signed, ushering in a new era in the protection of human rights. http://www.international.gc.ca/ -
Candian International development agency
In 1968 Canada form this agency to preform aid work in developing countries. Their work includes sending food, water and other necessities, And also aid for education and construction. -
Homosexulality is decriminalised
In 1969 canda passed a law which no longer made homosexuality a crime in Canada. For some groups it was contreversial but it still passed with a large majority. -
Creation of the Canadian Human RIghts Commision
Born from the passage of the Canadian Human Rights Act, the Canadian Human rights Commision would act to protect human rights in areas under the federal juristiction. This set a strong example for the rest of the world -
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Canada ratafied this convention in 1981 which strenghthened their place as one of the world leader in Gender Equality. -
Canada joins the gulf war (operation friction)
Tensions in the middle east were high over iraqs occupation of kuwait. Canada along with other countries managed to remove iraq from occupied territory in kuwait. Canada's operation friction was inportant in succsesfully enforcing NATO's trade blockade. WHich helped free the Kuwaiti people. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Friction -
Canada Sends Aid to Haiti
After the earthquake disaster in Haiti Canada sent troops to help rebuild the country, provide food and water and ensure that people where cared for. This SHows once agian how canada values people and their situation. -
Benjamin Perrin and Joy smith develop the National action plan to combat human trafficking
This action plan helped create an unified action against Human trafficing An inportant example for the rest of the world.
