Toronto Human Rights Watch Advocates

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Toronto Young Advocates

 

Human Rights Watch formed the Toronto Young Advocates

in the spring of 2003. The group's purpose is to

increase awareness of human rights issues and work to

expand the protection of human rights globally,

through education and advocacy.

 

The Toronto Young Advocates work closely with Human

Rights Watch staff and researchers to support the

advocacy work of Human Rights Watch, and to engage

people in the human rights movement. We hold regular

briefings to meet and hear international human rights

researchers report on their work in the field. These

briefings are the basis of our advocacy campaigns,

which aim to improve human rights protections around

the world through targeted petitions, letter writing,

and direct assistance with research and human rights

monitoring. The Young Advocates are currently focusing

their advocacy energies on troubling provisions of

Canada’s Anti-Terrorism legislation that, among other

things, deny persons the right to a fair trial and can

even permit removal of persons to countries where they

will face torture, contrary to international law.

 

Membership is open to young professionals and the

" young-at-heart.” In addition to building an

understanding of and respect for human rights, the

Young Advocates provide an opportunity for individuals

from all backgrounds to learn from each other.

 

Co-Chairs: Sarah Dinnick & Jennifer Egsgard

 

Email hrwya to inquire about Toronto Human

Rights Watch Young Advocate membership.