Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  We also work in contexts where there is not necessarily conflict, although there may be difficulties. As far as redress is concerned, usually we realize that it is very difficult to obtain, especially for women and victims who are survivors of gender-based violence, and especial

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The definition of genocide is something found in international law. You always have to evaluate situations to see at what point you can start to consider it a genocidal act. That said, we can also act in terms of prevention. When we see acts of this kind happening, we can unders

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Yes, I would like to add something. In conflict situations or in the period thereafter, we often note that the justice system is very fragile. So investments are needed in the justice system and in the training of lawyers and judges, not only to ensure access to the justice syst

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  It's safe to say that there is a backlash in the United States that's being seen around the world right now. Abortion access rights are under threat. Honduras recently passed a constitutional change, as did the U.S. El Salvador also wants to impose a few more penalties. What we

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Conversely, it can also provide a pretext for creating a coalition of countries reminding others not to adopt such laws. It can become an opportunity to strengthen existing conventions, for example the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. So

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you very much. Esteemed members of the Subcommittee on International Human Rights of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, let me begin by thanking you, on behalf of Lawyers without Borders Canada, or LWBC, for your interest in the rights