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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 ... 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... 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 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... Lutheran Church -- CanadaLutheran Church--Canada is a conservative, confessional Lutheran body comprising 324 congregations, the second largest Lutheran body in Canada. The church is active overseas in mission and humanitarian endeavours. The of... 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... 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... 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 States Holocaust Memorial MuseumA living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum stimulates leaders and citizens to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity and strengthen democracy. A public-private partn... World Health OrganizationWHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and stan... New ReleasesCall to non-cooperation with IFHP cuts launched in Toronto2012-07-15 Health for All Health care workers and other service providers refuse to comply with restrictions to the refugee health program and call for action. National Day of Action against cuts to refugee health care2012-06-18 Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care On June 30, 2102, refugees will face drastic cuts to their health insurance. Risking the lives of Canada's most vulnerable is unacceptable. There will be a National Day of Action June 18 in cities acr... Peace Activist Spends Last Days Resisting War, Supporting Kim Rivera2012-09-13 Canadian Voice of Women for Peace In the last days of her life, wheelchair bound and terminally ill, peace activist and author Shirley Farlinger will be in Nathan Phillips Square to hold a sign in support of Kim Rivera, the Iraq war r... Reporters Without Borders publishes a first Guide for exiled journalists2009-06-20 Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders marked World Refugee Day by publishing a guide for journalists driven into exile, to provide them with information about the procedures and potential obstacles in seeking asy... 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 Pearson Peacekeeping Centre2009-01-23 Pearson Peacekeeping Centre The Pearson Peacekeeping Centre (PPC) is a Canadian-based institution dedicated to making international peace operations more effective through research, education and training, and capacity developme... Sources Select ResourcesArab Jews vs. Palestinians: Israel's Refugee PawnsCook, Jonathan Article 2012 Countercurrents Israel's attempt to compare Arab Jews to Palestinian refugees. Guidelines for exiled journalistsArticle 2009 Reporters without Reporters A guide for journalists driven into exile, to provide them with information about the procedures and potential obstacles in seeking asylum. Kyrgyzstan faces humanitarian crisis as Uzbeks flee slaughterKyrgyzstan shaken by ethnic slaughter Harding, Luke Article 2010 The Guardian Kyrgyzstan is in the grip of a humanitarian crisis after more than 100,000 minority Uzbeks, fleeing Kyrgyz mobs in the south of the country, gather on the Uzbekistan border. Reporters Without Borders publishes a first Guide for exiled journalistsSources News Release Article 2009 Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders marked World Refugee Day by publishing a guide for journalists driven into exile, to provide them with information about the procedures and potential obstacles in seeking asy... Right of asylumSources Select Resources Encyclopedia Article Right of asylum (or political asylum) is an ancient juridical notion, under which a person persecuted for political opinions or religious beliefs in his or her own country may be protected by another ... Sousa Mendes, Aristides deConnexipedia Article Article Portuguese diplomat who ignored and defied the orders of his own government for the safety of war refugees fleeing from invading German military forces in the early years of World War II. (1885-1954). Sources BookshelfManufacturing ConsentThe Political Economy of the Mass Media Herman, Edward S.; Chomsky, Noam Book 1988 Contrary to the usual image of the press and cantankerous, obstinate, and ubiquitious in its search for truth, Herman and Chomsky depict how an underlying elite consensus largely structures all facets... 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... Our Way to FightPeace-work under siege in Israel-Palestine Riordon, Michael Book 2011 Documents the lives and work of grassroots peace activists, Israelis and Palestinians fighting for justice and human rights on both sides of the wall. The book also explore events that stirred people ... Anglican JournalNational news magazine of the Anglican Church of Canada. Covering issues of importance to Anglicans. 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. RefugeCanada's periodical on refugees. Essential information on refugee and immigration/ human rights issues. Inter-disciplinary. Spartacist CanadaPublication of the Trotskyist League, Canadian section of the International Communist League. Government Ministries & AgenciesHuman Resources and Skills DevelopmentHuman Resources Development Canada's mission is to enable Canadians to participate fully in the work... Immigration and Refugee Board of CanadaResponsible for applying the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Its mission is to make decision... |
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