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Canada Standard
18-05-2025
- Health
- Canada Standard
Statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Canada News Centre 18 May 2025, 02:30 GMT+10 May 17, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today Global Affairs Canada issued the following statement: "On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, Canada stands in solidarity with Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and other sexually- and gender-diverse individuals worldwide. We support those facing discrimination or violence solely for being themselves. No one should be denied their dignity or human rights because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. "This year's theme, The Power of Communities, highlights the strength, resilience and unity of 2SLGBTQI+ communities in the ongoing struggle for equality. Across the globe, courageous NGOs, human rights defenders and advocates continue to lead efforts to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms, often at great personal risk. Canada supports and stands with these individuals and organizations, amplifying and adding to their voices and efforts for justice. "May 17 marks the day in 1990 when the World Health Organization declassified homosexuality as a mental disorder-a step forward in the long journey to equality. Today, we reflect on the hard-earned progress we have made. At the same time, we acknowledge the challenges that remain, at home and worldwide. We reaffirm our commitment to advancing human rights and inclusion for 2SLGBTQI+ people through international engagement."
Canada Standard
16-05-2025
- General
- Canada Standard
Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program now accepting applications
Canada News Centre 15 May 2025, 19:04 GMT+10 May 15, 2025 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada Today, the third edition of the Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship opened for applications for the 2025 to 2026 academic year. The scholarship program was created to honour the 55 Canadian citizens and 30 permanent residents who were among the 176 people killed in the unlawful downing of Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 by the Iranian regime on January 8, 2020. Among those victims were brilliant minds and dedicated students who made significant contributions to Canadian educational institutions. Following the wishes of their loved ones and to honour the legacy of every single victim, Canada's Flight PS752 Commemorative Scholarship Program is disbursing 176 scholarships over 5 years. International and Canadian students enrolled at colleges and universities in Canada are eligible to apply if their field of study aligns with one of the victims' academic or professional backgrounds or focuses on the prevention of air disasters. Since the scholarship program's launch in 2023, 68 scholarships have been awarded to eligible recipients, including Canadian and international doctoral, graduate, undergraduate and college students studying at post-secondary institutions across Canada. Recipients come from a wide range of educational programs, from business administration to engineering to health sciences, and some are family members of the victims of Flight PS752. The deadline for applications is June 15, 2025.
