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According to UPR Info, a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) that tracks the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, in the first two cycles of the UPR, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea received 436 recommendations, of which 114 were supported (a rate of 26%). Canada’s previous recommendations to the DPRK were related to violence against women, to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief, and to closing political prison camps. To date, the DPRK has accepted only one of Canada’s recommendations.
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This section provides links that may prove useful as well as a list of our partners
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The Government of Canada recognizes the key role played by human rights defenders in protecting and promoting human rights and strengthening the rule of law.
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The International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief was established by Canada in June 2015 to encourage and deepen coordination between countries fully committed to advancing freedom of religion or belief around the world. Globally, Canada strongly condemns the persecution and human rights violations against various faith and belief communities. Both at the domestic and global levels, informed, coordinated and sustained action is essential to countering discrimination and exclusion. This is why Canada established and continues to co-chair the International Contact Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief.
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modern Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 53 countries, most with historic links
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Education equips girls and women to transform their lives, their households, their societies and their economies. Canada is taking action to address these barriers and is working to change the lives of the world’s most marginalized girls and women.
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This program responds to the needs of local women’s organizations in developing countries. The program, announced in June 2017, is part of our Feminist International Assistance Policy.
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Related link The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives Partnerships and organizations
