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Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that works to actualize free and equal societies. Because every person deserves to be respected, valued, and invested in, Human Rights First protects freedom, and promotes equality at home and around the world. Human Rights First is an independent advocacy and action organization that works to actualize free and equal societies. Because every person deserves to be respected, valued, and invested in, Human Rights First protects freedom, and promotes equality at home and around the world. To reach that goal, Human Rights First leads actions that hold oppressors accountable, free people from injustice, and build institutions that ensure universal rights. Human Rights First, which for more than 40 years has built bipartisan coalitions and worked with front-line activists and lawyers to tackle global challenges, is based in New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles.

Since 1986, Dawn House has offered a safe and caring shelter for women and their children in need of temporary, emergency accommodation. We believe that no one chooses to be homeless and that safe, affordable housing is a fundamental human right. Homeless women and their children are entitled to be treated with empathy and dignity, and without judgement.

The mission of the National Council of Negro Women is to lead, advocate for and empower women of African descent, their families and communities.  

Our Mission: To promote public awareness of the opportunities for women in science, engineering and technology by providing information and resources which aim to influence public policy and present positive messages about women’s achievements and potential in this area. To encourage the full participation of girls and women in all aspects of science, engineering and technology education, through the provision of programs and activities which are developed and implemented in partnership with relevant community members. To increase the representation, retention and status of women in the science, engineering and technology workplace by providing networking and mentoring opportunities and advocating for women-friendly workplaces and education policies.

Aventa’s Recovery Model was developed by Dr. Stephanie Covington, using a trauma-informed approach based on theory, research, and clinical experience. Treatment focuses on the connection between trauma and substance abuse in women’s lives. Phase I offers priority admission for pregnant women who require immediate support and stabilization. Phase II is a 6 week intensive residential program providing therapeutic individual and group counselling. Young Adult Treatment(YAT) is a collaboration between AHS and Aventa, for women 18-24. Phase III is a 3 month residential treatment program at our long-term facility available to women who have completed Phase II or YAT and offers individual and group counselling with a strong educational and skill building component. Aventa also provides a continuum of services, which include access to a physician who specializes in addiction medicine, a psychiatrist and nursing staff.

We are a feminist organization committed to fighting violence against women and children. The Centre operates on principles of mutual respect and anti-oppression, honouring choice of lifestyles, sexuality and family structure, and committed to diversity and freedom of expression. Our vision is to eradicate all forms of violence against women and children from all races, classes, social, economic and cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, ages, physical and mental challenges, religious, spiritual, and political beliefs.

Luke’s Place is a unique resource centre for abused women and their children that provides free family law support services and guidance on how to stay safer through the legal process. It is a not-for-profit, charitable organization with varied professional and peer services available at 3 comfortable, accessible and confidential locations in Durham Region. Luke’s Place is named after a 3½ year old boy killed by his father in 1997. Luke’s mother had serious concerns about his safety with his father and had applied for supervised access through the family court. She was unsuccessful and Luke was killed by his father, who then killed himself, on his first unsupervised visit. Following Luke’s death the community came together to work towards making sure no other child would face a similar fate.

Jessie's provides one on one counselling, housing assistance, an on-site high school, health care clinic and child care centre. Each year we work with approximately 1,000 pregnant teens, new mothers, their partners and their children. We ensure each family has safe affordable housing, that mom is back in school and baby has access to quality child care. Our educational programming includes pre-natal care and nutrition as well as post natal classes supporting breastfeeding and parenting. We have been helping young families get started on solid ground for over 30 years. “Never in my life, [except for my family] have I done anything I’m prouder of than Jessie’s.” June Callwood, October 2006