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Through research, publications, "Leaders in Justice" workshops, seminars, art exhibitions, festivals, internships and training, we advance the public's understanding of human rights. We are all about educating and empowering the public to promote Human rights for all people.

The L.M. Montgomery Land Trust works to preserve this land from development by: - Raising money to purchase “development rights” from land owners. - Seeking the donations of “development rights” from land owners. - Purchasing and then reselling land, with restrictive covenants attached.

Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people dedicated to the protection and promotion of human rights. Towards this end: • Amnesty International takes action to stop grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom from discrimination • Amnesty International seeks to expose human rights abuses accurately and quickly. These findings are publicized, and members, supporters and staff then mobilize persistent public pressure to prevent and stop these violations • Amnesty International promotes public awareness and understanding of the full range of human rights, and we work with a global community of organizations to ensure broad support and respect for all human rights • Amnesty International is governed by its members; we are independent of all governments, political persuasions and religious creeds. We are funded by our members and donors, and no funds are sought or accepted from governments

Soroptimist is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in our local communities and throughout the world.  Founded in 1921, Soroptimist International of the Americas (SIA) is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. About 35,000 Soroptimists in 20 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based and international projects benefiting women and girls. SIA is part of Soroptimist International, which comprises almost 85,000 members in about 120 countries. The name Soroptimist means "best for women," and that's what the organization strives to achieve. Soroptimists are women at their best working to help other women to be their best. Soroptimist members belong to local clubs, which determine the focus of service to their communities. The Raleigh Club is focused on improving the economic independence of women and ending violence against women.  In addition, Soroptimists participate in organization-wide programs that include the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls, the Soroptimist Workplace Campaign to End Domestic Violence, the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, and the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award.  International projects have included partnerships with Women for Women International, and through Project SIerra, Hope and Homes for Children in Sierra Leone.

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is committed to being inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all people who may wish to participate in our work, our programs and services. We are committed to an active anti-oppression process of identifying and eliminating oppression with anti-racism being an essential focus of anti-oppression work. We respect the right and responsibility of women to make choices regarding the conduct of their lives and we want to eliminate unjust or inequitable consequences for choices they make. The YWCA believes in social, political and economic equality of women, men and children. We believe that a community and a world free of violence is attainable. Rooted in our experience working with women and their families who have experienced violence and abuse, we believe that Community Development is a process through which individuals, families communities gain the power, insight and resources to make decisions and take action regarding their well-being.

We are a fledgling Canadian charity whose mandate is to build and repair orphanages, schools and family homes for the poor and handicapped people of Cambodia. We are currently a small, three man operation possessing the right combination of skills, knowledge, local street-sense, and single minded determination to help the people of Cambodia. We want to improve living conditions through not only our building projects but also by teaching impoverished Cambodian youths the trades required to do it themselves. Carpenters 4 Cambodia is small, nimble and flexible. The Charities Directorate of Canada has granted us a sweeping scope of activities. We are the right organisation, in the right place, at the right time.

Halifax YWCA is a turning point for women. We have served women, young women, and families since 1874. Today the Halifax YWCA provides the following core services: Child Care & Early Learning: Two full service licensed childcare programs and Family Home Day Care (Private family day care providers, fully licensed and supported by YWCA Halifax). Housing - WISH: Women in Supported Housing. 24 units of supported housing for formerly homeless women, HERizons affordable supportive housing for single mothers attending university and SHYM Supportive Housing for Young Mothers. Youth Development - Leadership development programs for young women in 3 locations The Halifax YWCA believes in the power of women to achieve, and a world where women are equal participants and designers of their community, country and world.

YWCA Cambridge is a multi-service agency focusing its programs and services on women and their families in the following areas: Licensed child care, Summer day camp, Women's employment (Small Steps to Success), YWCA Week Without Violence (Power of Being a Girl Conference), Women of Distinction, Community Awareness and Education Programs(International Women's Day, Take Back the Night, December 6 Coalition, Women's Safety Audit Program), Girl's Programming (Body Image and Self-Esteem Workshops, Internet Safety), Social Action and advocacy on issues that impact women and girls.

Pathfinder International's mission is to ensure that people everywhere have the right and opportunity to live a healthy reproductive life.

Shelter for abused women and children.

Who are we? An advocacy group The fundamental mission of the Comite popular is to promote the social, economic, political and cultural rights of people living in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighborhood. The Comite popular focuses on urban development and housing rights. Urban development The committee members are particularly sensitive to urban development projects and intervene when necessary. Similarly, the committee is also planning urban proposals that reflect the aspirations of local people. Right to housing The committee provides a service of help and reference on the rights of tenants and struggle to increase the number of social housing (eg, develop cooperative housing projects). Some services: - L'Infobourg, a neighborhood newspaper - Le Vestiaire du Faubourg, a clothing store - A community composting site

The mission of the organization is to render aid, assistance and information with regard to the rights of people living or having lived mental health when using the services of our company to allow individuals to become full citizens from the following values: social justice, democracy, respect, autonomy, equity and solidarity. Increase the skills of the person to defend their rights, facilitate access and use of existing remedies. Together people who have suffered similar injuries in order to initiate a process to restore their rights. Through various means, encourage them to change the practices of some services that do not respect human rights. The SRAADD advocates collaboration and coordination with other community organizations within certain spheres of action.