The STAND Canada Strategic Policy Report: Rohingya Crisis – Through in-depth research and analysis, STAND Canada has produced a strategic policy report on the Rohingya crisis. Background Since gaining independence from Britain in 1948, governance in Myanmar (Burma) has been largely unstable, changing hands between military and civilian governments. The first coup took place in… Read More

The Harsh New Realities of Afghan Women and Girls Under the Taliban During their ruling in Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban  imposed strict restrictions and laws that violated the human rights of Afghan civilians and coerced them into following their own austere version of Islamic law. Under the Taliban regime, women and girls… Read More

Policy-Maker /Researcher Handbook This policy guide offers guidelines and practical steps for those engaging with indigenous issues and communities. The purpose of this handbook is to identify some basic guidelines for researchers and policy makers wishing to engage meaningfully with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) communities, and provide some resources to begin the process… Read More

Canada Day Statement On July 1st, 2021, Canada will celebrate its 154th birthday, highlighting the anniversary of  the Canadian confederation in 1867 and marking its first steps towards independence. On this day, Canadians across the country and around the world show pride in their history, culture and achievements, highlighting the diversity of a Nation.  These… Read More