Human Rights

Sep 15, 2021 -

Individuals looking to help refugees coming to Waterloo region this year, including those from Afghanistan, can donate money to a new fund that will provide cash to organizations working to resettle people in the community.

The fund is a joint project between the…

September 13, 2021 -

Climate change could push more than 200 million people to leave their homes in the next three decades and create migration hotspots unless urgent action is taken to reduce global emissions and bridge the development gap, a World Bank report has found.

The…

Black refugees from Africa still face barriers to integration and long processing times.

In 1951, Canada did not sign the newly adopted UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. It feared the United Nations treaty would limit its ability to deport communists and others…

BRAMPTON – The Ontario government is investing more than $3.1 million over the next five years in a new community-based program to provide more young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Peel Region with the services they need. With this funding, the region is creating…

Toronto - May 5th

COPA is pleased to offer our suite of professional development, training and educational resources aimed at creating welcoming schools and communities to OCASI members from now until June 2021.

COPA is a francophone provincial organization with a mandate to…

These educational resources are part of the government’s plan to raise awareness and stop this crime before it happens.

Services Will Help Those Impacted Heal and Rebuild Their Lives.

Province seeking public input on how personal information is collected, used and safeguarded.

The Honourable Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development, along with the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness announced funds to support victims and survivors of human trafficking.

Community partners to lead design of new grant program.