My internship at the CCRC has truly been one of the greatest experiences I have had thus far in my academic career! I am a dedicated and compassionate professional with several years of experience as a front-line social worker. When I started my graduate journey at Toronto Metropolitan University, I knew that I wanted an …
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Check out this paper by Alex Neve on how Canada can better meet our international human rights obligations. From the IRPP May 17 “Canada has long enjoyed an international reputation for having a stellar human rights record. Looking closer at Canada’s domestic record of human rights implementation presents a murkier picture of a country that …
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Check this out from Child Rights Connect: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Child Rights Connect, you are cordially invited to our Conference: Changing the Narrative: Promoting positive change with children around 40 years of civil society advocacy in Geneva. Child Rights Connect this year celebrates 40 years since its establishment, at a time when …
End corporal punishment of children and youth in Canada by supporting Bill S-251. Sign this petition! April 30, 2023 was the National Day to End Corporal Punishment. As such, please consider sending a letter in support of Bill S-251 to Senator Stan Kutcher’s office to help end corporal punishment in Canada. He prefers letters be …
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Dear NGO community, We write today to invite your organization to join our coalition in calling for a national inquiry into abuse in Canadian sport. Support for the call is growing, but additional pressure will be required to spark government action. Help us change the Canadian sport system for the better. Our coalition currently consists of Scholars Against Abuse in Canadian …
Human Rights 75 Initiative: fill out the survey to define the strategic direction of the UN Human Rights Office and inform the 2024 Summit of the Future As part of the campaign for the 75th anniversary of the UN Declaration of Human Rights celebrations, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) is undertaking a participatory process to define its strategic direction for the period of …
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Check out this article in The Conversation about ending corporal punishment. The movement to repeal section 43 continues to grow.
