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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.

The Organization's mission is to mobilize a global community of emerging leaders to build the movement for health equity. The Organization is building a community of young changemakers who share a common belief: Health is a human right.

Our mission is to empower, encourage and excite young women between the ages of 13-25 in order to help them to become stronger leaders in their professions and communities. We provide seminars and mentorships designed to expose young women to skills, relationships and ideas that will brighten the shine on their life.

Established in 2007, Riseup House provides outreach services for women impacted by domestic violence in intimate partner relationships through women's support groups, individualized counselling and educational resources. Riseup House also provides seminars and workshops to build awareness in the community of the dynamics and effective responses to domestic violence and abuse.

SYSTEMATIC CHANGE THAT ACHIEVES RACIAL JUSTICE, GENDER, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES THAT ATTEND EQUALLY TO HEARTS AND MINDS AS WELL AS THE SOCIAL SYSTEMS AND STRUCTURES IN WHICH THEY EXIST

The Latina leadership initiative of greater Des Moines empowers young Latina women to become our next generation of leaders.

The Public Leadership Education Network is the only national organization with the sole focus of preparing college women for leadership in the public policy arena.

Education: We provide speakers and free publications such as the Privacy Handbook, Rights Talk, The Arrest Handbook, Police Complaints and the Citizenship Handbook. Advocacy: We provide direct assistance to individuals who have complaints or concerns about civil liberties violations by government, employers, etc. Common areas of work include police and privacy complaints, free speech and anti-oppression. Policy: We have played a major role in advocating for human rights legislation, police accountability reform, access-to-information and privacy legislation, while also resisting the more draconian anti-terrorism provisions. Litigation: When all else fails, the BCCLA will challenge laws in the courts. We have always fought to preserve freedom of expression in Canada through strategic litigation, such as opposing book bans. If you believe in protecting the rights and freedoms of all Canadians and want to take action on these issues, please become a member or donate today!

YW Boston's mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. As the first YWCA in the nation, YW Boston has been at the forefront of advancing equity for over 150 years. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Services, advocacy work, girls leadership program, community partnerships, and events, we help individuals and organizations change policies, practices, attitudes, and behaviors with the goal of creating more inclusive environments. YW Boston focused on lasting, systemic change so that women, people of color, and especially women of color can succeed.

Children: Fondation Lazare offers children the opportunity to get an education, adequate healthcare and nutritious food. Women: We work with women in their communities in order to help them meet their own needs and those of their families as it pertains to shelter, clothing, food, etc. Skills development: Fondation Lazare provides training in ereas such as trades and agriculture in order to help the impoverished gain employment.

An independent Catholic secondary school offering an exceptional well-rounded education for young men and women from throughout British Columbia's lower mainland.

To provide dynamic leadership for implementing what we see as universal values founded on fundamental Islamic values by contributing to the alleviation of poverty and securing better socio-economic life for the disadvantaged groups through empowering them to depend on themselves and participate in the decisions concerning their own problems. These values are echoed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other United Nations human rights instruments. The freedoms and responsibilities inherent in them lead directly to tolerance, pluralism, gender equality, public dialogue and non-violence to settle disputes, respect for all people regardless of differing characteristics – all part of what we call “Canadian values”.