The internet should be a safe space for everyone—but young people are facing increasing risks of online harm, discrimination, and misinformation. We’re taking action together.
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It was an incredible honour and humbling learning opportunity for JHC to partner with National Association of Japanese Canadians (NAJC) to host the Human Rights Day on October 4, 2024. JHC facilitated several sections, ending the day with group discussions on 7 key areas of focus and identifying calls to action.
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A community youth collaboration results in an insightful artwork and lessons in identity and belonging.
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We love our volunteers! This month, hear from the amazing Stride Advocate, Success Abra Sam.
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The documentary uncovers the deep-seated social and institutional challenges the unhoused community faces daily. More than just a reflection of hardship, Intersections of Identity amplifies their voices to inform and influence decision-makers, service organizations, and policymakers.
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These antiracism zines from Grade 10-11 students from Lethbridge Collegiate reflects a personal journey and perspective, proving that the fight against racism is as multifaceted as the people who take it on.
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This three-day intensive training is designed to strengthen community-based human rights advocacy.
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Participants will gain the knowledge, networks, and tools needed to advance the rights of communities facing systemic barriers through provincial, territorial and national and international human rights mechanisms.
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This briefing synthesizes insights gathered through community-based research and focus groups with young Canadians, highlighting areas for improvement and actionable recommendations.
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The Peace and Unity Festival proved that art is more than mere expression—it is a bridge, a tool for empathy, and a catalyst for change.
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Meet Ly, a dynamic individual who has been an incredible asset to the work of the JHC!
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The Stride Advocacy Training, held in Regina from November 6–8, 2024, brought together advocates, educators, and community allies to build skills, share experiences, and strengthen their understanding of human rights mechanisms.
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What role can the Universal Declaration of Human Rights play in upholding human rights obligations and contributing to a civil society?
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Crystal joined JHC as a volunteer and has been supporting a project to document the older generations of activists’ histories of activism in Edmonton. Read more about their experience in this month’s volunteer highlight!
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In order to address the persistent barriers faced by people with disabilities and to support organizations in shifting away from a charitable model of disability towards a rights-based approach, Action on Ableism worked to develop a toolkit.
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Our legal system focuses not on human rights but on criminalization and erasure. To truly address poverty, trauma, and oppression, we need transformation across legal and political frameworks.
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It was an absolute pleasure seeing our work turned into valuable workshops designed by us to deliver to individuals not familiar with ableism and how it affects each of us in some way. Our facilitators, all experts in their own right, and the support of the John Humphrey Centre, delivered excellent teachings and were imperative to the success of this project!
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