World Federalist Movement - Canada

06/12/2026

World Day Against Child Labour

Today, on World Day Against Child Labour, we stand in solidarity with the millions of children around the world who are still denied their right to a safe, healthy, and fulfilling childhood.

Child labour is not only a violation of children's rights. It is often rooted in poverty, inequality, weak labour protections, conflict, and failures in global governance. Ending child labour requires coordinated action at the local, national, and international levels.

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, play, grow, and reach their full potential free from exploitation and dangerous working conditions.

As global citizens, we must continue advocating for policies and institutions that protect human dignity, uphold human rights, and ensure that no child is left behind.

Because every child deserves a childhood.



The World Federalist Movement – Canada works toward a more peaceful, just, and democratic world through stronger international cooperation and the rule of law.

05/31/2026

📽️ What can the history of democracy teach us about its future?

Join the Toronto Region of World Federalist Movement Canada for a virtual screening and discussion exploring the evolution of democracy and the challenges it faces in today's interconnected world.

The Global Democracy and Justice short film examines how popular struggles in the 19th century helped build national democracies with greater equality and justice. It also explores how changes since the 1980s have contributed to growing inequality and asks what a renewed movement for democracy at the global level could mean for addressing the challenges of the 21st century.

🗓️ Sunday, June 14, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM Eastern
💻 Virtual Event

To register click here: https://bit.ly/HistoryAndFutureOfDemocracy

05/19/2026

Tomorrow, the United Nations General Assembly will vote on a resolution requesting an Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice on states’ obligations regarding climate change.

The ICJ has already made history by affirming the importance of international law in confronting global challenges. Now, the question turns to political will.

Will the United Nations act?

As the climate crisis accelerates, legal clarity and multilateral cooperation are more important than ever. This vote represents another important step toward accountability, responsibility, and the strengthening of international law for present and future generations.

Read our latest blog:
https://wfmcanada.org/blogs/news/the-icj-has-spoken-will-the-united-nations-act

As climate change accelerates, the international community is increasingly confronting a difficult question: what happens when states fail to meet their responsibilities to protect people and the planet? On May 20, 2026 the United Nations General Assembly is expected to consider a resolution that co...

04/23/2026

Earth Day reminds us that environmental crises do not stop at borders and neither should our solutions.

From climate change and biodiversity loss to pollution and resource depletion, the challenges facing our planet require stronger international cooperation and long-term thinking.

We believe that protecting future generations means building global systems that prioritize sustainability, accountability, and shared responsibility. A healthier planet depends on collective action today. 

This Earth Day let’s continue advocating for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world for all.

03/27/2026

March 25th is the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Today, we honour the millions of lives stolen through the transatlantic slave trade and recognize that its legacy still shapes injustice and inequality today.

Remembrance is a shared responsibility. It allows us to confront the past with truth and to challenge modern day injustices.

Let us strive to build a future grounded in dignity, equality, and human rights for all.
A just world is not inherited, it is created.

03/08/2026

On March 8, we honour the leadership, resilience, and transformative power of women and girls worldwide.💜

Gender equality is not a side issue it is central to peace, justice, and sustainable development. Where women participate fully in decision making, societies are more stable, economies are stronger, and peace agreements are more durable.

Yet barriers persist. Violence, discrimination, unequal representation, and systemic exclusion continue to limit the realization of rights long recognized under international law.

Advancing women’s rights requires more than recognition. It demands structural change from strengthening legal protections and accountability mechanisms, to ensuring meaningful representation at every level of governance, including global institutions.

A just world cannot exist without gender equality.

On International Women’s Day, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where the rights, voices, and leadership of women and girls are not the exception but the norm.

03/05/2026

On March 5, we recognize the urgent need to advance disarmament and prevent the spread of weapons that threaten humanity’s survival.

In an era of renewed geopolitical tension and rising military expenditure, the risks posed by nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction remain alarmingly real. True security cannot be built on deterrence alone. It must be grounded in international law, transparency, cooperation, and trust.

Disarmament is not idealism. It is responsible global governance.

Strengthening multilateral agreements, reinforcing non-proliferation regimes, and revitalizing diplomacy are essential steps toward a more peaceful and secure world. We owe this commitment to present and future generations.

A safer world is possible but only if we choose cooperation over escalation.

03/03/2026

On March 1, we marked Zero Discrimination Day a reminder that equality and human dignity must be protected everywhere.

Discrimination undermines peace, weakens democracy, and erodes the rule of law. A just and sustainable world cannot be built on exclusion.

For world federalists, this day reinforces a simple truth: human rights are universal. They must be upheld through strong institutions, international law, and collective action.

Equality is not optional.
It is foundational to global peace.

02/12/2026

Violent extremism does not appear overnight. It grows where injustice, exclusion and disinformation are allowed to take root.

Preventing violence means addressing its causes before harm occurs. It means protecting human rights, strengthening education, fostering inclusion and ensuring accountable governance. It means choosing dialogue over division, dignity over fear and cooperation over isolation.

Real security is built by investing in people and institutions that uphold justice and the rule of law, locally, nationally and globally.

Peace is not passive.
Prevention is a shared responsibility.

02/04/2026

Today we honor the International Day of Human Fraternity.

A reminder that beyond borders, beliefs, and identities, our shared humanity is what binds us.
Peace is not built through division, but through dialogue, dignity, and solidarity.

In a world facing conflict, inequality, and climate crisis, fraternity is not an abstract ideal it is a responsibility. One that calls us to listen, to care, and to act together for a just and peaceful future.

Human fraternity is the foundation of global cooperation and lasting peace.