ACPD to Join Steering Committee International Initiative on Maternal Mortality and Human Rights

ACPD is proud to announce it is joining the Steering Committee of the International Initiative on Maternal Mortality and Human Rights (IIMMHR).  ACPD has collaborated very closely with IIMMHR on several occasions, particularly on the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Human … Continue reading

Sexual Rights & the Universal Periodic Review: A Toolkit for Advocates

The Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI) and the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) are pleased to announce the publication of SEXUAL RIGHTS & THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW: A TOOLKIT FOR ADVOCATES.  This innovative toolkit was developed as part of an ongoing … Continue reading

Young People Demand Their Rights at CPD

The following statement was delivered by the Youth Coalition at the 45th UN Commission on Population and Development (CPD). Chairperson and distinguished representatives, We, the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights, with the support of Action Canada for Population … Continue reading

ACPD Endorses Statement of Concern Regarding the 2012 UN Commission on the Status of Women*

We, the undersigned organisations and individuals across the globe, are alarmed and disappointed that the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) failed to adopt agreed conclusions at its 56th session. This failure has diminished the considerable work, … Continue reading

ACPD Appears Before the Senate Committee on Human Rights

Much Done, Much More to Do: Reflections on the 5 year review of the Human Rights Council.   Thank you, Madam Chair. Honourable Senators, good evening.  It’s a great privilege to once again appear before this Committee as a witness.  … Continue reading