Wonder what it's like to volunteer on the JHC Board of Directors? Check out this months' featured volunteer, Andrew Lam, who shares their experience volunteering on the JHC Board of Directors in this latest blog post!
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The Social Stride Young Leadership Series will occur on December 6-8, 2023 as a pivotal part of the 10-day 75th Anniversary of the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights Convention. Participants will need to be in Edmonton for the duration of the three days. There is no fee to attend. Participants will be supported with transportation, accommodations and food.
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The research aims to make human rights a practical reality, recommending changes that make the process more accessible and effective in seeking justice on discrimination. Accessible remediation processes are vital for vulnerable Canadians at the intersection of historically marginalized identities and social conditions.
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On September 30 2023, Nék̓em invited the Edmonton community to join them in a gathering marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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JHC is honoured to invite you to the in-person press conference hosted at Edmonton City Hall on October 17, 2023 from 12:00 PM. At this time we will be releasing the “Alberta Human Rights Commission: Identifying Barriers and Solutions to Access” research report.
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In late August 2023, folks with lived experience in the child welfare system led a storytelling and circle discussion in Edmonton, holding open space for recognition, solidarity, and healing.
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In Regina, an intimate and committed group came together on May 5, 2023, to discuss food sovereignty and calls to action.
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JHC works with incredible volunteers, and today we’re excited to introduce you to two of them - Lisa and Vanja!
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A series of 4 workshops designed to assist, identify, and overcome many of the complex barriers when filing a Human Rights Complaint.
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The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights is organizing a training session: Understanding Rights for Tenants and Landlords.
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Colonization has had deep impacts of hurt and harm. Nékem, meaning “to change something”, invites you to join a healing gathering Sept 30.
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We’re excited to announce that Marie-Josée Houle is our Keynote Speaker for Day 8 of the Ignite Change 2023 Global Human Rights Convention!
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The HOUSING HOPE community meeting in Calgary is an opportunity to learn about housing human rights and actions you can take NOW to protect your human right to housing!
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JHC has some amazing volunteers, and today we’re highlighting George Lessard, a volunteer with the Social Stride Intiative!
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On May 25, team members from Righting Relations Canada and the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights were joined by over 40 food stakeholders from over 20 organizations that came together in Winnipeg, MB to discuss food security.
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Participants in this session will have access to tools that support productive conversations and guidance to safer internet use for youth.
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“It’s extremely rewarding being a Human Rights Advocate because you’re able to contribute to a community member’s voice and support them in being heard.” Amy Pham
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The Action on Ableism Retreat, organized by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights during National AccessAbility Week and supported by the Government of Canada, proved to be a transformative and empowering experience for all involved
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Article one of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights begins, “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Human dignity and rights begin with the question, “May I use the washroom?”
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