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Most of the following resources address aboriginal rights issues
in Canada. Contact your local aboriginal community centre for information
on additional resources or learning opportunities.
Development and human rights are integrally connected. The following
resources provide an overview of development and some insight into the
various development models that emphasize human rights.
Environmental degradation has serious effects on our ability to ensure
basic human rights such as clean water, food, health, and a sustainable
living. We have selected resources that emphasize the human rights element
of environmental protection.
The following resources provide tools for classroom use and include
many lesson plans for teachers. We also encourage you to contact your
provincial human rights commission or Teachers’ Association for
additional information on human rights education guides.
Canada has been a strong defender of human rights internationally, but
many human rights violations still persist in our own country. This
section lists resources that will allow you to learn more about the
human rights mechanisms in Canadian law and legislation, and domestic
policies on human rights.
In order to assist you in your research, we have compiled a list of
resources that will provide additional information on all categories
of human rights and the organizations that are involved in human rights
issues.
Human rights violations continue to occur all around the world. We have
listed a sample of resources on some of the international human rights
issues that are currently in the news. Many of the resources provide
access to information from internationally based organizations that
focus on human rights in various countries.
All of the following resources provide informaton on justice and legal
rights in Canada. For information on justice and legal rights in other
countries, please consult the International Human Rights section, or
the Human Rights Research Guides section.
Labour and employment rights are a major focus of discussion around
the world. For additional information on labour rights in your province,
contact the provincial Ministry of Labour, or local union associations.
Racism is still prevelant in Canadian society. Visible minorities and
ethnic groups are often the target of discrimination. The following
resources will educate you about the many different forms racism can
take, and the ways you can work to eliminate racism.
Many people have immigrated to Canada in order to escape human rights
violations in their country of origin. This section will help you learn
about the reasons why people immigrate to Canada and the rights of refugees
in countries around the world.
One of the most basic human rights is the right to food. However, 800
million people around the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition.
Find out about the right to food in your own community by contacting
local food banks or mission shelters.
According to international law, children’s rights apply to anyone
under the age of 18. The following resources will inform you about the
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and the human rights violations
against children around the world. Learn more about children’s
rights in your community through children’s aid organizations.
To obtain additional information about the rights of persons with disabilities,
we suggest contacting local organizations that provide services to persons
with disabilities, such as the Canadian National Institute for the Blind,
the local association for community living, or the special needs department
of your high school.
Discrimination against persons because of their sexual orientation is
often manifested in homophobia and violence. The following resources
address issues of discrimination against persons because of their sexual
orientation.
Most of the major United Nations organizations have their own website,
and many publish reports on a regular basis. For additional information,
please contact the United Nations Association in Canada: (613) 232-5751
ext. 224.
Women’s equal rights are an important issue in Canada and around
the world. The following resources focus on issues of employment equity,
violence against women, women’s movements, minority women, and
women in developing countries.
