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The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. Programs are directed by resident experts or fellows, who design and implement activities in cooperation with President and Mrs. Carter, networks of world leaders, other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and partners in the United States and throughout the world.

Individual Freedom: The Fundamental Freedoms afforded to each and every Canadian by section two of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter). These freedoms are paramount and embody the very values comprising our democratic society. They are: Freedom of Religion and Conscience Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Freedom of Association Equality before the law: Section 15 of the Charter enumerates the human right held by each and every Canadian to be treated equally before and under the law, and to be afforded equal protection and benefit of the law without discrimination based on race, ancestry, ethnicity, age, gender or other such personal characteristics. This right holds each and every Canadian subject to the same laws, and ensures that no individual or group shall receive special legal privileges.

Why Support CJFE: Having a strong base of support is essential for CJFE to achieve its purpose not only of defending the rights of journalists but also of contributing to the development of press freedom and freedom of expression throughout the world. CJFE’s work includes: (a) advocating on free expression issues both in Canada and around the world (b) the management of the world’s largest free expression network, the International Free Expression eXchange (IFEX) which has 80 member organizations around the world; (c) to publicize and profile free expression issues through events including the annual International Press Freedom Awards Dinner which brings together more than 500 journalists and members of the business and legal communities. (d) protecting journalists through its Journalists in Distress Fund. e) In 2009, CJFE is launching the Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship at Massey College for Latin American journalists. For more information visit www.cjfe.org