Irwin Cotler
Irwin Cotler · Civil Rights & Human Rights
Canadian jurist and former Justice Minister known internationally as a human-rights lawyer for political prisoners and dissidents.
1940, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal; international
Irwin Cotler is recognized among Jewish contributors to Civil Rights & Human Rights — Canadian jurist and former Justice Minister known internationally as a human-rights lawyer for political prisoners and dissidents.
Irwin Cotler is a Jewish Canadian jurist and former Minister of Justice known internationally as a human-rights lawyer for political prisoners and dissidents. He has defended figures such as Nelson Mandela and Natan Sharansky and championed the fight against antisemitism and mass atrocity. His legal advocacy has made him a leading global voice for human rights.
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Canadian jurist and former Justice Minister known internationally as a human-rights lawyer for political prisoners and dissidents.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irwin_Cotler
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