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Front Burner Amnesty International chief on the fight for human rights
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May 6, 2025 
Agnès Callamard, the Secretary General of Amnesty International, brings decades of human rights advocacy to the forefront. She discusses the urgent human rights issues facing Canada and the globe, while emphasizing Canada's potential as a model for resistance against rising authoritarianism. The conversation dives into the escalating humanitarian crises in Gaza and Tigray, highlighting the dire need for international intervention. Callamard also critiques U.S. influence on global justice, stressing the importance of resilience and collective action in the fight for human rights.
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Canada's Role Against Authoritarianism
- Canada has stood up against Donald Trump's threats, offering a rare model of resistance in today's global authoritarian climate.
- This resistance by Canadian leadership serves as an example to strengthen human rights and international justice worldwide.
Trump's Impact on Democracy
- Donald Trump accelerates and normalizes authoritarian practices already existing globally, significantly damaging U.S. institutions.
- His actions undermine rule of law, equality progress, and international cooperation, worsening human rights conditions domestically and abroad.
Resist to Protect International Law
- Do not give up on protecting international law despite authoritarian setbacks; resist and reform.
- Protecting what has been built over 80 years is crucial because there is no plan B for global justice.