The Canadian Museum For Human Rights is shown in Winnipeg on September 18, 2014. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods)
WINNIPEG — The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) has released its 2024 Foresights for Human Rights report, shedding light on both progress and challenges in the human rights landscape across Canada.
Based on surveys conducted by Probe Research Inc. with 2,500 Canadians in 2023 and 2024, the findings reveal evolving attitudes and experiences around human rights issues.
Key insights from the report include:
- Domestic Optimism: Two-thirds of respondents expressed optimism about human rights in Canada, highlighting progress in Indigenous rights and gender equity. However, concerns were raised about setbacks in health care and housing rights.
- Global Concerns: Only one-third of respondents felt hopeful about international human rights, citing war and violence as pressing issues.
- Rising Upstanders: There is an increase in Canadians identifying as “upstanders” — those ready to act against injustices. However, reports of personal experiences with human rights violations have also grown.
- Trust Dynamics: Institutions like schools, human rights groups, and museums remain highly trusted, while businesses, social media, and religious leaders were among the least trusted in addressing human rights issues.
“These findings offer timely insights into the issues people in Canada are facing, where they feel we’ve made progress, and where more attention is needed,” said CMHR CEO Isha Khan.
“These findings are important for organizations like ours, who are connecting with Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast to inspire them to take action for human rights in their communities.”
The CMHR aims to use these findings to engage Canadians and inspire broader participation in advancing human rights across the country.
View the report below:
Foresights for Human Rights – Preliminary Report 2024 by ChrisDca on Scribd
