Our legal system focuses not on human rights but on criminalization and erasure. To truly address poverty, trauma, and oppression, we need transformation across legal and political frameworks.
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It was an absolute pleasure seeing our work turned into valuable workshops designed by us to deliver to individuals not familiar with ableism and how it affects each of us in some way. Our facilitators, all experts in their own right, and the support of the John Humphrey Centre, delivered excellent teachings and were imperative to the success of this project!
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The experiences of migrant labourers and undocumented workers in Canada are as varied and nuanced as the people themselves, although several themes begin to emerge when we begin to discuss these experiences together.
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The funding will enable JHC to respond to this need by developing and delivering targeted training on civic engagement and policy influence in collaboration with youth in Edmonton, Wetaskiwin, and Grande Prairie.
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One of JHC’s Strategic Priorities is to engage children and young people in peace-building and human rights education. This month we’d like to highlight Fea, one of the Education Facilitator volunteers who supports JHC in this important work!
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This report is a call for urgent action to address ongoing human rights violations and to ensure that Canada's obligations under CEDAW are upheld.
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From March to August 2024, a series of five beading workshops, funded by Canadian Heritage, unfolded across Alberta, spanning communities in Lethbridge, Calgary, Wetaskiwin, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie. These workshops, grounded in healing practices, engaged individuals from low-income backgrounds who have been affected by homelessness. Through the medium of beading, participants found a safe environment conducive to learning and connection.
Over the weekend of October 4th to 6th, the teams from these five different communities came together at Medicine Hat Lodge for a meaningful gathering, where they shared their experiences from the beading sessions
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In commemorating International Peace Day, JHC was proud to honour 8 individuals at the 16th Annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony!
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Edmonton organizations are urgently calling on all levels of government to protect the lives, well-being, and human rights of Edmontonians who are unhoused.
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Read all about our Peace and Unity Festival - version 2.0! - hosted on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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A big shout out to all the volunteers who helped at both Peace and Unity Festival events!
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The Action on Ableism Gathering brought together representatives from arts organizations, funders, and artists with disabilities to discuss and address the pressing issues faced by disabled artists and to brainstorm ways to bridge the gaps in accessibility, funding, and inclusion.
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This education tool provides teachers and educators with process plans to use films from the 2024 Justice4Reel Film Festival to spark learning and dialogue.
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This event, hosted by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, created spaces for young people to learn from each other and to create dialogue around what it means to do anti-racism education work in rural spaces.
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Calling Young People aged 16-30
We are inviting young people to submit creative content that can help us LEARN forward and be part of an active online anti-racism campaign across Canada.
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Learn more about long-time volunteer and former Board Member, Noelle Jaipaul in this month's volunteer highlight!
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This three-day event was designed to deepen participants' understanding of human rights and discrimination, provide valuable networking opportunities with other advocates and organizations, and equip them with the necessary skills to advance the rights of marginalized community members using established human rights mechanisms for accountability.
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One of the most enriching aspects of the training was the opportunity to meet fellow advocates from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity fostered a rich environment for collaboration and mutual learning.
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