Voices at risk: Canada’s guidelines on supporting human rights defenders - 2017 (English, PDF)

Voices at risk: Canada’s guidelines on supporting human rights defenders - 2017: English PDF file. From Global Affairs Canada, updated Dec 2025. View metadata, licence and the direct download on CanQuery.

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Archived and Outdated Information: This publication is out of date and should be referenced for research or recordkeeping purposes only. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. You can request an alternate version of our publications by email at Accessibilite-accessibility@international.gc.ca or telephone at 1-800-267-8376. Canada’s Guidelines on Recognizing and Supporting Human Rights Defenders is a how-to guide for supporting human rights defenders—with practical advice for officials at Canadian missions abroad and at Headquarters—as well as a clear statement of Canada’s commitment to promoting all human rights, including by supporting the vital work of human rights defenders. These guidelines reflect the experience gained over the years by Canadian representatives working across the globe to support human rights defenders and are informed by the work and advice of Canadian civil society organizations. These guidelines are intended to complement and support the ongoing work of Canada’s diplomatic corps"--Introd., p. 2."

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