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HISTORY The Committee for Human Rights in Latin America (CDHAL) was founded in 1976, following the coups d'état in Argentina and Chile, known for their strong repression and human rights violations, by four pastors and priests of Christian churches in Montreal who, within their respective faith, had a function in relation to international problems. The CDHAL owes its birth to two concerns: first, a concern of Christians to educate and inform the Church and the Quebec population in relation to situations of political repression and human rights violations in Latin America; on the other hand, a desire to establish genuine solidarity among the churches there and those here. Initially, members of CDHAL belonged to a religious affiliation. However, for over 20 years, the composition of CDHAL, as well as his work is totally free of any religious affiliation. CDHAL is also known as the Christian Committee for Human Rights in Latin America (CCDHAL).

MARL holds a variety of innovative set of educational activities public events, including an annual Human Rights Film Festival and public lectures. MARL works in schools helping develop teachers’ skills to help support curriculum and run the 'Leadership in Social Justice Program'. This unique approach inspires youth about social justice issues and empowers them to take action by building the skills to run programs focusing on issues in their communities. MARL works to change policies to uphold rights through legislative review by preparing briefs and studies at all levels of government. MARL also provides referral and legal information in response to inquiries from individuals. For young people interested in learning about their rights, MARL has developed the Under 18 Handbook, a Legal Guide for Manitoba Teens. This free handbook is available in hardcopy and on our website.

IICRD is a non-profit, charitable organization affiliated with Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia. It is a unique, hybrid organization focused on social innovation with and for children and youth. We are: • Part NGO to work in communities, accomplish social objectives, and learn from and pass on the benefits of grass-roots experience; • Part academic institute to contribute to the best available research and scientific thinking, and to train scholar practitioners; and, • Part network to engage with the most productive knowledge and ideas for working with children and youth from all around the world, disseminating what is learned to others, and helping shape local, national, and international policies that can change the world through children. We have been working on issues affecting children’s lives locally, nationally, regionally and internationally since 1994.

Bridges for Women Society was established in Victoria, BC in 1988 and provides a unique employability training program for women with histories of abuse and violence. Women reach personal and financial independence through programming that is designed to assist women overcome barriers to employment related to abuse. Bridges provides women with education, training, and professional one-on-one support. This customized program assists women in becoming employable and helps them break the cycle of abuse.

Annually over 1,000 women are homeless in Ottawa - Cornerstone provides shelter for over 400 women, serves over 140,160 nutritious meals and provides supportive housing for 68 women, many of whom are seniors. In addition, in 2011 Cornerstone secured permanent housing for 154 women; 65 women were enrolled in computer training, employment preparation and life skills courses. Our services are offered in an environment which promtes dignity and hope.

Strong Girls United Women empowers women and girls in Sierra Leone.We work to fulfill the simple idea that all women and girls are valuable. All should live a life of their choosing, free from pain, physical threat, and fear.

Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO) is a non-profit agency that provides counselling and support services to abused immigrant women and their families in Ottawa and its surrounding areas.

- The Mission of Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia is to promote the health of the people and educate patients through Comprehensive, Sustainable, Community-Based Primary health Care. - The Vision of Healthy Women, Healthy Liberia is to transform communities using community based health care models for medical and dental care through education and services, especially to women and children. - The primary goal of HWHL is to improve the health and welfare of the people of Liberia with an emphasis on preventative healthcare programs for women.

Aid to Women was founded in 1987. We are a non-profit, non-political, charitable organization. The support of donors enables us to offer valuable services at no cost to the women we help or to the government.

WRSFV is a non-profit registered charity providing services to women and children in the Mission and Abbotsford communities. All the services we offer, except for second stage housing, are provided free of charge to the women and children who access them.

Adsum for Women & Children offers support and housing to women and children who are homeless or at risk of becoming so. There are five locations: an emergency shelter, 2 apartment buildings offering housing that is stable, affordable & supportive; a short-term centre with on-site programming and new condo units for families.

Founded in 1976, Working Women Community Centre is a non-profit and charitable organization that provides immigrant women and their families with opportunities to improve the quality of their lives through self-development and community action. We provide a range of services that include: - settlement - language and training - employment - health and wellness - public education and community development