We bring a session from the Canada Pride Conference discussing Canada's role abroad

Program Title: Episode 33: Canada's role in Global LGBTI Rights
Description: CanQueer's Luke was able to attend and record the session on the role that Canada can play in the advancement of human rights of LGBTI people globally.

Carlos Idibouo moderated the session, he is an activist with many organizations in Cote d’Ivoire, Montréal and Toronto. Kim Vance is executive director of ARC International. Maurice Tomlinson is with the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network and works to support the advancement of LGBT equality in the Caribbean region. Mark Allen is the Executive Director – Human Rights & Indigenous Affairs, for the Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion. Meghan Watkinson is Deputy Director – Governance, at Global Affairs Canada.

Host(s): Luke
Featured Speakers/Guests: This session will examine the role that Canada can play in the advancement of human rights of LGBTI people globally. A panel of leaders from civil society involved in LGBTI international human rights work and representatives from Global Affairs Canada will discuss a range of issues related to foreign policy and the role of the federal government and civil society organizations. Topics will include Canada’s foreign policy around LGBTI human rights issues, the role of Canadian embassies, Canada’s development assistance funding and ways civil society and the government can partner to support human rights for LGBTI people around the globe. BIOGRAPHIES Carlos Idibouo: activist with the Dignity Initiative. Kim Vance: Executive Director of ARC International. Maurice Tomlinson: Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network. Mark Allen Executive Director – Human Rights & Indigenous Affairs, for the Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion. Meghan Watkinson Deputy Director – Governance, at Global Affairs Canada.

Credits:

Comments: The Audio for some of the panelists isn't as clear.

Topic: Society and Culture Type: Weekly Program

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