Human rights activist Irwin Cotler is currently under RCMP protection following a failed assassination attempt by the Iranian regime. His dedication to advocating for human rights is the focus of #tvooriginal documentary “First to Stand”. As some world leaders increasingly exploit racism, xenophobia, and misogyny to consolidate powers, democracy and human rights face significant global threats. “First To Stand” examines the crisis by highlighting three key human rights cases led by Cotler, forme

The Parliament of Canada just gave a standing ovation in support of human rights activist Irwin Cotler. His human rights conference in Montreal on Monday was disrupted by Dimitri Lascaris, an apologist for Assad & Maduro war crimes, and a notorious antisemite who was recently condemned for his racist hatred by Prime Minister Trudeau together with other national party leaders. Today we join the people of Canada in saying: We #StandWithCotler. | UN Watch