Stand up for refugees, stand up for rights

The recent enthusiasm in Canada for the refugee cause shows how each of us can stand up for the rights of others.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets Syrian refugees upon arrival in Canada in late 2015. Adam Scotti photograph courtesy of the PMO

Opinion

BY JOHANNES VAN DER KLAAUW, KATHRYN WHITE

December 14, 2016

OTTAWA—On Dec. 10, the world marked International Human Rights Day. This is the time to raise awareness globally of the critical importance of the body of fundamental human rights norms that build resilient, and just, communities. It is a day to honour human rights defenders. And it is a time to c...

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