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Sources Experts & SpokespersonsAfrican UnionThe African Union (abbreviated AU in English, and UA in its other official languages) is an intergovernmental organization consisting of 53 African states. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to ... Article 19ARTICLE 19, a human rights pioneer, defends and promotes freedom of expression and freedom of information all over the world.
Censorship Kills. It starves and it represses. It denies people access to information essenti... Asian-African Legal Consultative OrganizationThe Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) is an international governmental organization formed in 1956, initially to serve as an advisory board to member states on matters of international law. It was an ... Canadian Association of Sexual Assault CentresPan-Canadian group of sexual assault centres working to implement legal, social and attitudinal changes necessary to prevent and eradicate rape and sexual assault. The intent of CASAC is to act as a force for social chan... Central American Integration SystemCentral American Integration System (Spanish: Sistema de la Integración Centroamericana; SICA) is an intergovernmental organization of Central American states. It has a standing invitation to participate as observer in t... Commonwealth SecretariatThe Commonwealth is an association of 53 independent states consulting and co-operating in the common interests of their peoples and in the promotion of international understanding CorpWatchCorpWatch provides news, analysis, research tools and action resources to respond to corporate activity around the globe, and also talks with people who are directly affected by corporate abuses as well as with others fi... Council of EuropeFounded in 1949, the Council of Europe seeks to develop throughout Europe common and democratic principles based on the European Convention on Human Rights and other reference texts on the protection of individuals. The ... Electronic IntifadaPalestinian portal for information about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its depiction in the media. News, commentary, analysis and reference materials about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Palestinian persp... European UnionThe European Union (EU) is an economic and political union of 27 member states, located primarily in Europe. It was established by the Treaty of Maastricht on 1 November 1993 upon the foundations of the pre-existing Euro... Family Service TorontoFST is a non-profit social service agency offering a wide range of counselling and support programs in 12 locations across the City of Toronto. Since 1914, FST has been assisting individuals, families and communities thr... La FrancophonieThe primary mission of the organization is the promotion of the French language as an international language and the promotion of worldwide cultural and linguistic diversity in the era of economic globalization. In this ... Omar Ha-RedeyeOmar Ha-Redeye is a lawyer practising in Toronto, and is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights and multiculturalism.
His... Professor Randall HansenProfessor Hansen, B.A. (Hons) (UBC), M.PHil./Ph.D. (Oxford) is the author of several books on citizenship and immigration, eugenics and forced sterilization, and the history of bombing. He is frequently quoted in the med... ibiblio.orgThe public's library and digital archive.
Home to one of the largest "collections of collections" on the Internet, ibiblio.org is a conservancy of freely available information, including software, music, literature, art... International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (CLC)The IAM is a trade union representing some 40,000 Canadian workers in air transport and a wide range of manufacturing including aircraft, autoparts, aerospace, autobuses, electronics, light and heavy machinery, tools and... International Centre for Migration Policy DevelopmentThe International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) was founded in 1993, upon the initiative of Austria and Switzerland. The organization was created to serve as a support mechanism for informal consultatio... International Court of JusticeThe International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
The seat of the Cou... International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)INTERPOL is the world's largest international police organization, with 187 member countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police cooperation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and s... International Development Law OrganizationIDLO is an international intergovernmental organization dedicated to promoting the rule of law and good governance in developing countries, countries in economic transition and in those emerging from armed conflict.
We... International Institute for Democracy and Electoral AssistanceThe International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. Its objective is to strengthen democratic instit... International Labour OrganizationThe International Labour Organization (ILO) is devoted to advancing opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its main aims are to ... International Organization for MigrationEstablished in 1951, IOM is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners.
With 125 member states, a further 18... National Anti-Racism Council of CanadaNational Anti-Racism Council of Canada (NARCC) is a national, community-based, member-driven network that addresses racism, racialization and all other forms of related discrimination by sharing, developing information a... Non-Smokers' Rights AssociationThe NSRA is an award-winning national health advocacy organization internationally recognized for its role in fighting for public policy changes on tobacco. The NSRA has sparked precedent-setting law reform initiatives a... Organization for Security and Co-operation in EuropeWith 56 States drawn from Europe, Central Asia and America, the OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization, bringing comprehensive and co-operative security to a region that stretches from Vancouver to Vl... Organization of American StatesThe Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the nations of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, defend common interests and debate the major issues facing the region and th... Organization of the Islamic ConferenceThe Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is the second largest inter-governmental organization after the United Nations which has membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the colle... Pacific Islands ForumThe Pacific Islands Forum, formerly the South Pacific Forum until a name change in October 2000, was founded in August 1971 and comprises 16 independent and self-governing states in the Pacific. The Forum is the region's... Palestinian Centre for Human RightsThe Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) is a non-government organization (NGO) based in Gaza City. The Centre is a non-profit company, dedicated to protecting human rights, promoting the rule of law and upholding ... Permanent Court of ArbitrationThe PCA is an intergovernmental organization with over 100 Member States. Established in 1899 to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states, the PCA has developed into a modern, multi-fac... Michael RiordonCanadian writer and documentary-maker Michael Riordon writes/directs/produces books and articles, audio, video and film documentaries, plays for radio and stage.
A primary goal of his work is to recover voices and s... Seriously Free Speech CommitteeThe SFSC is committed to free expression of views on Israel/Palestine in the face of growing intimidation, censorship and legal threats that try to silence those who criticize Israel. The SFSC opposes efforts by the CPCC... The Straight GoodsOver ten years Straight Goods News has worked to become a trusted, progressive Canadian online news source. It evolved from one news website - StraightGoods.ca - to a family of them including:
HarperIndex.ca,
PublicV... United NationsThe United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. Day in and day out, the UN... United Nations Human Rights CouncilThe Human Rights Council is an inter-governmental body within the UN system made up of 47 States responsible for strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe. The Council was created by the... Women Living Under Muslim LawWLUML is an international solidarity network that provides information and support for those women whose lives have been shaped by the customs and/or laws of Islam. It extends to more than 70 countries and links all wome... World BankThe World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the common sense. We are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 m... World Intellectual Property OrganizationThe World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations. It is dedicated to developing a balanced and accessible international intellectual property (IP) system, which rewards cr... ZatounZatoun is an NGO which brings fair trade olive oil from occupied Palestine. It highlights the plight of Palestinian farmers and the destruction of their livelihood. Olive oil is a basic food which reminds us of our commo... New ReleasesB'Tselem demands a halt to baseless assault by Rights and Democracy chair2010-02-07 B'Tselem B#Tselem has written to demand that Board members of the Canadian organization Rights and Democracy stop maligning B'Tselem's name. Canadian Boat to Gaza announces the delegates who will be aboard the Tahrir2011-06-16 Canadian Boat to Gaza Before the end of June, the Canadian ship Tahrir will join the Freedom Flotilla 2
Stay Human, carrying civil society delegates from coast to coast, international partners, and journalists from a ran... Connexions Archive seeks a new home2009-11-18 Connexions Information Sharing Services The Connexions Archive, a Toronto-based library dedicated to preserving the history of grassroots movements for social change, needs a new home. Human Rights Council resolution on blasphemy2010-03-30 Reporters without Borders Reporters Without Borders is extremely concerned by a resolution condemning #defamation of religions# which the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted on 25 March. In Support of the Palestinian Human Rights Community Call for International Action2009-01-05 In the past the world knew how to fight criminal policies. The boycott on South Africa was effective, but Israel is handled with kid gloves: its trade relations are flourishing, academic and cultural ... International Women's Day Centenary sees largest ever activity2011-03-07 March 8 sees the highest level of global women's activity ever witnessed as groups celebrate the International Women's Day centenary. Israel: Misuse of Drones Killed Civilians in Gaza2009-06-30 Human Rights Watch Israeli attacks with guided missiles fired from aerial drones killed civilians during the recent Gaza fighting in violation of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch says. Israeli Human Rights groups: Clear and present danger to the lives and well-being of tens of thousands of civilians2009-01-14 Since the beginning of the Gaza campaign a heavy suspicion has arisen of grave violations of international humanitarian law by military forces. This kind of fighting is a blatant violation of the laws... Jewish Canadians Concerned About Suppression of Criticism of Israel2009-03-10 We are Jewish Canadians concerned about all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and social injustice. We believe that the Holocaust legacy "Never again" means never again for all peoples. It is a tr... Journalists Welcome European Call to Review Anti-Terrorism Laws2009-06-01 International Federation of Journalists Ministers of the human rights network of the Council of Europe have called on their governments to review anti-terrorism laws in the face of strong criticism from journalists that some laws are in pra... An Open Letter From Anti-Zionist Jewish Youth in Canada2009-01-05 Let us not be silent bystanders while humanity suffers. Let us raise our voices, as Jewish youth, and demand a single, democratic state, with equal rights for everyone in Israel/Palestine. Religious Freedom and Human Rights2010-05-14 University of Winnipeg Religious Freedom and Human Rights seminar June 21 sets table for G8 reflections. Reporters Without Borders co-launches Photojournalism Competition on Human Rights of the Montreal Human Rights Film Festival2008-12-04 Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders co-launches the first edition of the Photojournalism Competition on Human Rights of the Montreal Human Rights Film Festival.
Richard Falk, UN Rapporteur on Human Rights in Occupied Palestinian Territories Speaking in Toronto2009-09-20 NECEF Richard Falk, the UN Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, will be speaking in Toronto next Sunday September 27th at 2pm. at 155 College St. Room 610.
Russia: Investigate Murder of Prominent Rights Lawyer2009-01-23 Human Rights Watch Russian authorities should immediately investigate the killing of Stanislav Markelov, a prominent Russian human rights lawyer, and bring his killers to justice, Human Rights Watch says. Sakharov Network requests Chinese dissident Hu Jia's release2010-04-15 Sakharov Network The Sakharov Network calls on the European Parliament#s president and the countries of the European Union to take energetic action to obtain the release of imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Hu ... Sakharov Network welcomes Russian NGO among its ranks2009-10-22 Sakharov Network The Sakharov Network of former winners of the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought hails today's European Parliament decision to award this year's prize to Memorial, an NGO that defends human rights ... Sakharov Prize 2009 finalists chosen2009-10-12 European Parliament The three finalists for the Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought have been announced. The winner will be announced October 22, 2009. Secularist Center for Inquiry Delivers Statement to UN Opposing "Defamation of Religions" Resolution 2009-11-04 Center for Inquiry The Center for Inquiry (CFI), a secularist think tank and NGO has delivered a statement strongly opposing the proposed "Combating the Defamation of Religions" resolution backed by the Organization o... Sources welcomes B.C. Human Rights Coalition2009-05-25 B.C. Human Rights Coalition Sources welcomes a new member, the B.C. Human Rights Coalition. Sources welcomes Canadians for Genocide Education2009-03-06 Canadians for Genocide Education CGE is a multi-cultural coalition of associations committed to equity and inclusivity in education on and commemoration of Genocide. Our focus areas are school curriculum and government funded project... Sources welcomes Michael Riordon2010-04-14 Michael Riordon Sources welcomes a new member: Michael Riordon. Canadian writer and documentary-maker Michael Riordon writes/directs/produces books and articles, audio, video and film documentaries, plays for radio a... Sources welcomes Omar Ha-Redeye2009-01-30 Omar Ha-Redeye Sources welcomes a new member: Omar Ha-Redeye. Omar Ha-Redeye is frequently interviewed by the media on subjects relating to health, security, law, politics, social media, disasters, minority rights a... Sources welcomes the Seriously Free Speech Committee2010-10-17 Seriously Free Speech Committee Sources welcomes a new member: the Seriously Free Speech Committee. The SFSC is committed to free expression of views on Israel/Palestine. Support Builds for Charter 08: Manifesto for Human Rights and Democratic Reform in China 2009-02-09 China Right's Network panel discussion on Charter 08, a manifesto for human rights and democratic reform in China. Thailand: Call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom2009-04-28 Reporters Without Borders joined by 31 other organisations in a call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom. Toronto Artists Protest Koffler Fundraiser2009-06-03 Toronto Artists Protest Koffler Fundraiser: Silence Tastes Badâ## Put Free Speech on the Menu.
Artists and supporters speak out for freedom of association at the launch of the Koffler Gallery fundrai... 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intolerance2009-10-22 International Freedom of Expression Exchange 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intolerance. Sources Select ResourcesThe Bias of Human Rights WatchPromoting Injustice Leech, Garry Article 2013 Counterpunch The reports issued by Human Rights Watch over the past decade have increasingly exhibited a bias towards certain rights over others. More precisely, Human Rights Watch repeatedly focuses on political ... Double Jeopardy: Carbon Offsets and Human Rights AbusesChecker, Melissa Article 2009 CounterPunch Whether you're a climate change denier or doomsayer, an avid recycler or rabid consumer of plastic bottles, there is one very good but little-known reason to oppose carbon offsets: their immediate and... 'Free speech' - as long as it doesn't offend anyoneDiemer, Ulli Article 2009 Canadian Dimension - Volume 43, Number 1 - January/February 2009 On the issue of free speech most of the right and much of the left are in agreement, and so too are many liberals, activists, and human rights apparatchiks. They hold essentially the same position on ... Free speech for me - you shut upDiemer, Ulli Article 2008 Ulli Diemer The right to express offensive views is at the very heart of the principle of free speech.
Gay Rights: A World of InequalityWilliams, Zoe Article 2011 The Guardian In the 82 countries that still criminalize homosexuality, new NGOs are taking a top down approach to making change. They are liaising with top ranking officials and establishing global legal networks ... Human Rights & Civil Liberties Topic Index in Sources Directory of ExpertsSpokespersons, Experts, and Resources Website Sources A subject guide to experts and spokespersons on topics related to human rights and civil liberties in the Sources directory for the media. Human Rights Council resolution on blasphemySources News Release Article 2010 Reporters without Borders Reporters Without Borders is extremely concerned by a resolution condemning #defamation of religions# which the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted on 25 March. Human Rights Week 2002Chomsky, Noam Article 2003 Z Magazine Chomsky details the meaning behind Human Rights Week, despite the lack of enthusiasm in North America. He highlights, in particular, the achievements of the Kurdish Human Rights Project (KHRP). Israel Seeks Ways To Silence Human Rights GroupsCook, Jonathan Article 2009 Countercurrents In a bid to staunch the flow of damaging evidence of war crimes committed during Israel#s winter assault on Gaza, the Israeli government has launched a campaign to clamp down on human rights groups, b... Jewish Canadians Concerned About Suppression of Criticism of IsraelArticle 2009 We are Jewish Canadians concerned about all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and social injustice. We believe that the Holocaust legacy "Never again" means never again for all peoples. It is a tr... Journalists Welcome European Call to Review Anti-Terrorism LawsSources News Release Article 2009 International Federation of Journalists Ministers of the human rights network of the Council of Europe have called on their governments to review anti-terrorism laws in the face of strong criticism from journalists that some laws are in pra... The mass graves of KashmirIndia's dirty war unmasked Scott-Clark, Cathy Article 2012 The Guardian For 22 years this contested region has endured a regime of torture and disappeared civilians. Now a local laywer is discovering their unmarked graves and challenging India's abuses. The OIC does not speak for MuslimsFatah, Tarek Article 2008 Tarek Fatah says that "To suggest that any criticism of Islamism, the political ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood and the Iranian Ayatollahs, is anti-Islamic is a bogus and fraudulent position. I wou... Religious Freedom and Human RightsSources News Release Article 2010 University of Winnipeg Religious Freedom and Human Rights seminar June 21 sets table for G8 reflections. Reporters Without Borders co-launches Photojournalism Competition on Human Rights of the Montreal Human Rights Film FestivalSources News Release Article 2008 Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders co-launches the first edition of the Photojournalism Competition on Human Rights of the Montreal Human Rights Film Festival.
Rights on Condition: Association for Civil Rights in Israel State of Human Rights Report 2009Article 2009 Alternative Information Center In Israel, the entire spectrum of rights is dependent on what we say or believe, what ethnic group we belong to, how much money we have, and more. Slavery still shackles Mauritania, 31 years after its abolitionMark, Monica Article 2012 The Guardian Rigid caste system and ruling elite have enabled a centuries-old practice to continue into the 21st century. Thailand: Call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedomSources News Release Article 2009 Reporters Without Borders joined by 31 other organisations in a call for moratorium on prosecutions for criticising the King, dialogue on Internet freedom. 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intoleranceSources News Release Article 2009 International Freedom of Expression Exchange 23 IFEX members and other organisations raise concerns about proposed mechanisms to combat racial and religious intolerance. Why is India so bad for women?Pidd, Helen Article 2012 The Guardian Of all the G20 nations, India has been labelled the worst place to be a woman. How is this possible in a country that prides itself on being the world's largest democracy? Sources BookshelfFor Better or WorseA Practical guide to Canadian Employment Law, Third Edition - Fully Revised and Updated Echlin, The Honourable Mr. Justice Randall Scott; Thomlinson, Christine M. Book 2011 Human Resources Guide to Workplace InvestigationsRubin, Janice B.A., LL.B; Thomlinson, Christine B.A., LL.B Book 2006 A comprehensive "how-to" manual for planning and executing a proper and fair workplace investigation. Media ThinkWinter, James Book 2000 Increasingly the news media are owned by a small group of very large corporations with extensive interests outside the industry, run by the corporate elite.Winter argues that instead of offering diver... The Missing NewsFilters and Blind Spots in Canada's Press Hackett, Robert A.; Gruneau, Richard; with Donald Gutstein, Timothy A. Gibson and Newswatch Canada Book 2000 Asks a number of questions, including: How well do the news media filter reality, for what purposes, through what processes and in whose interests? How do newspapers and TV stations choose what news i... Necessary IllusionsThought Control in Democratic Societies Chomsky, Noam Book 1989 An inquiry into the nature of the media and the role of intellectuals in "a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force, and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ide... A Practical Guide to the Law of Termination in OntarioSecond Edition - Fully Revised and Updated Rubin, Janice; Singh, Hena Book 2010 The Jewish TribuneCanada's largest Jewish newspaper. Mission: To provide a credible printed voice for the issues and objectives pursued by B'nai Brith Canada and to provide a newspaper which is topical, and reflects th... New InternationalistNew Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. Outlook: Canada's Progressive Jewish MagazinePromoting peace and justice in the Middle East and supports multiculturalism and self-determination of people all over the world. Original articles, poems, stories and reviews by writers from Canada, ... Peace MagazineOffers analysis of conflicts and approaches to conflict resolution for both a general and academic readership. RefugeCanada's periodical on refugees. Essential information on refugee and immigration/ human rights issues. Inter-disciplinary. Government Ministries & AgenciesCanadian Human Rights CommissionAdministers the Canadian Human Rights Act and is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Employ... Canadian International Development AgencyMandate: "Supporting sustainable development, reducing poverty and providing humanitarian assistance... Canadian Race Relations FoundationCommitted to the elimination of racism and racial discrimination, the CRRF sheds light on the manife... Correctional Investigator CanadaIinvestigate and bring resolution to individual offender complaints, and make recommendations on the... Foreign Affairs And International Trade CanadaMedia Relations Office
The Media Relations Office maintains an ongoing working relationship with Ca... Justice & Attorney General of CanadaThe Department of Justice provides advice and services to federal departments and conducts, as the A... Public Service CommissionAn independent agency responsible for safeguarding the values of a professional Public Service: comp... Status of Women CanadaA federal government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, soc... |
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