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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.

Equitas, a global leader in human rights education has been making a real and tangible difference in advancing human rights in Canada and around the world since 1967. Our programs aim to transform societies so that violating human rights or standing idly by are no longer tolerated. Human dignity, equality, tolerance, acceptance, understanding and mutual respect are universal values which are helping us to find new paths to peace, social justice and sustainable development. We call this work “building a global culture of human rights”. With training programs in Canada and abroad, we have already provided education and training to more than 2,000 human rights professionals working in the field, empowering them to become more effective in their important work of human rights education, advocacy and monitoring in their home countries.

Toronto Section has over 800 members and has been a catalyst for change and a powerful pioneering force on behalf of children, youth, the elderly, families, the disabled, new Canadians and the disadvantaged. Toronto Section initiated many programs and proudly handed them over to the community: Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living, Block Parents, Junior Kindergarten (under the auspices of North York Board of Education), Jewish Camp Council, English As-A-Second-Language, services to the physically challenged and citizenship preparation.

ADVANCING WOMEN FOR GLOBAL LEADERSHIP

Our Purpose is... To provide and maintain shelter for women of all ages who have been physically, sexually and/or emotionally abused and for their children. To provide a range of programs and services including information, counselling, crisis support and advocacy services for women, children, youth and families who are experiencing physical, sexual and/or psychological violence in their lives. To develop and provide innovative programs that reflect feminist principles. To provide other related services to individuals affected by violence in accordance with a commitment to diversity. For 30 years, we have been a leader in creating a healthy and supportive environment using a caring, non-judgemental approach for those experiencing abuse and violence. Programs Women's Counselling Transition House Community Victim Services - Nanaimo & Parksville Youth & Children Who Witness Abuse Outreach 24 Hour Crisis Line