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Amnesty International
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Amnesty International is a "worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards".The site is the place to locate the latest reports, crisis alerts, and links to other International Human Rights organizations.
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BC Teachers' Federation
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"The scope of the British Columbia Teacher's Federation site is broad and includes women's issues, racism, poverty, homophobia, violence, the social effects of globalization, and especially the aspects of these issues which affect children, schools and teachers."
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Behind The Label
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BehindTheLabel.org [is] a multimedia news website which campaigns for people fighting for fundamental human and labor rights against the global clothing industry.
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Canadian Human Rights Foundation
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This is a non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights through education, in Canada and around the world. Features include links to excellent sites, publications and conference proceedings.
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Canadian Race Relations Foundation
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The Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society. Main thrust is through the Initiatives Against Racism Program.
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CODE
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CODE is a Canadian charitable organization that has been promoting education and literacy in the developing world for more than 40 years. Project Love is a hands-on global education project for schools and community groups.
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Free The Children
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"Free the Children is an international network of children helping children through representation, leadership and action." It was begun in 1995 by Craig Keilburger in Thornhill, Ont. and provides speakers,books, videos, information on projects around the world, and ways for kids to get involved.
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Gender At Work
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Aims to develop new theory and practice on how organizations can change gender-biased institutional rules (the distribution of power, privileges and rights), values (norms and attitudes), and practices.
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Global Exchange
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Global Exchange is a " human rights organization dedicated to promoting environmental, political, and social justice around the world. Since our founding in 1988, we have been striving to increase global awareness among the US public while building international partnerships around the world." Education For Action section offers resources for teachers with a grassroots perspective on human rights in countries such as Cuba, Mexico, and the U.S.
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Human Rights Education Association
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Originating in Europe, this directory has a comprehensive collection of global documents in many languages available in the Resource Centre Library. On-line courses and tutorials are planned for late 2002 - 2003 located in the Learning Centre.
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Human Rights Internet
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Founded in 1976, Human Rights Internet (HRI) is a world leader in the exchange of information within the worldwide human rights community. Youth interested in internships and volunteer opportunities helping NGOs abroad will find contacts here.
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Human Rights Research and Education Centre. Virtual Library
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University of Ottawa Research Centre. Comprehensive bilingual human rights resources, both Canadian and International, in traditional and electronic format. The Centre promotes research and education; publuishes and organizes conferences. Also directs the Gordon F. Hendersdon Chair in Human Rights.
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Human Rights Watch
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Human Rights Watch, based in the U.S., is "dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world. We stand with victims and activists to prevent discrimination, to uphold political freedom, to protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime,and to bring offenders to justice." It is known for its impartial and thorough treatment of abuses of human rights, whether U.S. prisons or abroad, and influences government policy.
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I Believe In
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This site has been developed to create awareness about the benefits of religious diversity in our communities. Everyone can contribute to creating an inclusive and respectful society. Sponsored by The Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities, the Edmonton Branch of the United Nations Association in Canada, the Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action.
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Maquila Solidarity
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Maquila Solidarity Network is a Canadian network promoting solidarity with groups in Mexico, Central America, and Asia organizing in maquiladora factories and export processing zones to improve conditions and win a living wage. They sponsor the "No Sweat" purchasing campaign for schools, cities, and other institutions wishing to take a stand against labour abuse globally.
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Partnership Africa Canada
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PAC is a coalition of Canadian and African NGOs working together on issues of human rights, human security and sustainable development,especially concerning diamond mining in Africa and Canada
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Rights & Democracy
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Programmes and Documentation files provide coverage and actions concerning international human rights abuses.
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Ryan's Well
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Ryan's Well was begun to raise funds and awareness of water issues in Africa. Kemptville's Ryan Hreljac became an activist when he was 6 years old.
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The Antiracist Multicultural Education Network of Ontario
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The Antiracist Multicultural Education Network of Ontario is a network of diverse educators, community members and parents in Ontario who are active in Antiracist Education working towards eliminating broad-based and systemic biases, and to replace barriers with acceptance and inclusion for every individual. See the resources section.
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The Antiracist Multicultural Education Network of Ontario
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The Antiracist Multicultural Education Network of Ontario is a network of diverse educators, community members and parents in Ontario who are active in Antiracist Education working towards eliminating broad-based and systemic biases, and to replace barriers with acceptance and inclusion for every individual. See the resources section.
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The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO)
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The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) link to resources and initiatives related to equity and social justice. Under Publications on the Home page, see also the position paper on Equity in the Classroom.
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