Mexico and Canada held their 2025 Dialogue on Human Rights and Multilateral Affairs today, reaffirming both countries' shared commitment to democratic values, human rights, and strengthening multilateralism.

Both delegations agreed on the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation on human rights issues as strategic allies in North America. They also recognized the need to coordinate joint actions in multilateral forums to address global challenges with an approach based on inclusion and equality.

The Mexican delegation was led by Jennifer Feller, Director General for Human Rights and Democracy of the Foreign Ministry, while Mark Allen, Global Affairs Canada Director General for North America headed the Canadian delegation.

The dialogue addressed priority topics including indigenous peoples' rights, freedom of expression, and the right to security. Migrants', women's and LGBTQI+ rights were also discussed. The participants examined multilateral issues such as the current challenges facing the international human rights system.

Mexico and Canada reiterated their commitment to deepen this dialogue as a key forum for exchanging best practices, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and building an international agenda grounded in defending multilateralism, advancing human rights, and respecting human dignity.