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Canada needs to do better on human rights.

For 75 years, we've made commitments but haven't built the systems to protect people's civil and political rights.

Maytree and partner organizations just told the UN Human Rights Committee: Canada must create stronger mechanisms to protect rights and hold governments accountable.

Three key asks:
- Pass laws that create a binding national human rights framework across all levels of government.
- Track progress publicly so Canadians can see where governments are – and aren't – delivering.
- Fund community organizations permanently to monitor and advocate for rights.

We made 10 recommendations in total. Read them here: https://maytree.com/publications/canada-must-strengthen-its-mechanisms-for-the-domestic-implementation-of-civil-and-political-rights/

Most succession plans skip the hardest part: the human side.

Annie Kidder, who co-founded People for Education and led it for 30 years, just walked through what really happens when a founder steps down – and it's messy, emotional, and deeply personal.

Her first tip? Get a therapist.

Her session covers the five things that matter when guiding a founder-led organization into its next chapter, from letting go of control to celebrating the transition publicly.

If you're a founder thinking about succession, or leading an organization through change, this conversation is honest, practical, and essential.

Watch here: https://maytree.com/five-good-ideas/five-good-ideas-on-surviving-succession-how-to-guide-a-founder-led-non-profit-into-its-next-chapter/