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<big>'''INFORMATION & RESOURCES'''</big></div>
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== History of Human Rights - Canada ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Human Rights in Canada: A Historical Perspective'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Human Rights Story Collection'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Canada History Week 2017'''</center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada'''</center>
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|<!--col1-->The fascinating story of human rights from 1900-2000 highlighting the highs and lows, big surprises and unexpected twists. Features an impressive array of historical background material, case studies, cross references and anecdotal information. Instructive and entertaining.<br />
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<center>[[File:1900humanRights.jpg|300px|alt=Historical perspective|link=http://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/historical-perspective/en/]]</center>
|<!--col2-->Explore contemporary and historic human rights stories from Canada and around the world on the Canadian Museum of Human Rights’ website. <br />
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<center>[[File:CMHR Logo-EN.JPG|300px|link=https://humanrights.ca/stories/all-stories]]</center><br />
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|<!--col3-->The theme for [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/history-week.html Canada History Week 2017] was human rights. The [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/canada-history-fund.html Canada History Fund] at Canadian Heritage engaged Historica Canada to produce this digital magazine on the theme of human rights<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Canada History Week-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://fb.historicacanada.ca/CanadaHistoryWeek/English_Book/index.html#page=1]]</center>
|<!--col4-->This June 2012 report from the Canadian Human Rights Commission documents the rights revolution in Canada, and how it transformed social movements, politics, law and foreign policy.<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Evolution of HR in Canada EN 275x197.png|350px|alt=Evolution of HR in Canada|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/8/85/Evolution_of_Human_Rights_in_Canada_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
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|<!--col1-->[[File:Image Heritage Minutes EN.png|350px|link=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A]]
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|<!--col1-->These 60 second vignettes are dramatic interpretations of pivotal events in Canada’s history intended to entertain, educate and encourage further research into Canada's past. Classroom resources, including background information for each Minute and select lesson plans, can be found at [http://www.historicacanada.ca Historica Canada]. While all the Heritage Minutes are available [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A online], the following episodes have a strong human rights related focus/theme:
*[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan Jim Egan] An early gay rights activist who stood up to discrimination and blatant homophobia in the 1940s.
*[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/boat-people-refugees "Boat People" Refugees] The story of a family fleeing persecution in Vietnam who found a welcoming home in Montreal.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_tcCpKtoU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=1 Chanie Wenjack] His death sparked the first inquest into the treatment of Indigenous children in Canadian residential schools.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie0xWYRSX7Y&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=3 Viola Desmond] An entrepreneur who challenged segregation in Nova Scotia in the 1940s
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdbG6EIHrbs&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=44 Nellie McClung] The famous suffragette fights for Manitoban women's right to vote (1916)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njAO38Og1-k&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=51 Emily Murphy] As a member of the [http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/commemoration/pd-jp/five-cinq-en.html Famous Five], the first female magistrate in Canada (and in the British Empire), led the fight to secure the rights of women as persons throughout the Commonwealth (1929)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyD3iB2F_U4&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=28 Jennie Trout] The first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada faces prejudice in the classroom (1871)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5DgXqaRU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=57 Agnes Macphail] The first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921 fights for penal reform
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9ZENZbe5w&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=68 Jackie Robinson] Montréal Royals players and fans welcome the first African American player, marking the beginning of the end of major-league baseball's colour barrier (1946)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUN8-8BUHXk John Humphrey] A Montréal lawyer drafts and wins support for the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights (1947)
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== Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / Canadian Human Rights Act ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Understanding the Canadian Human Rights Act'''</center>
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|<!--col1-->Visit [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/ Justice Canada’s webpage] dedicated to the Charter for a wealth of information including images and learning resources.<br />
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<center>[[File:R&F.jpg|300px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/06.html]]</center><br />
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|<!--col2-->Created by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, this guide discusses fundamental freedoms as well as democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights and equality rights protected in the Charter. It also informs youth of how these rights and freedoms are enforced.<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Youth Guide Cdn Charter EN 275x197.png|200px|alt=Youth Guide Cdn Charter|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/9/92/Youth_Guide_to_Charter_John_Humphrey_Centre_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
|<!--col3-->This educational booklet, published by the [[Human Rights Community Portal/Human Rights Program|Human Rights Program]] at Canadian Heritage, explains the purpose and meaning of each of the Charter’s sections. Although the 2003 edition of the Guide is no longer available in print, it is available online at [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html Canada.ca].<br />
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<center>[[File:Your Guide EN.jpeg|185px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/4/43/Your_Guide_EN.pdf]]</center>
|<!--col4-->The Canadian Human Rights Commission's series of videos will help you to learn more about the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' and how to file a discrimination complaint. Information is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), captioning and voice-over.<br />
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<center>[[File:Comission EN.png|275px|alt=HR Act|link=https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/asl]]</center>
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== Human Rights Basics ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Illustrated Version'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Your Life, Your Rights'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Human Rights Playlist'''</center>
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|<!--col1-->Readers of all ages will enjoy this beautifully designed booklet<br />
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<center>[[File:UDHR Illustrated Version EN Image.png|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/b/bd/UDHR_Illustrated_Version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
|<!--col2-->This plain language booklet was produced by Estevan Diversified Services, Inc. with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, to explain basic human rights in simple terms<br />
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<center>[[File:Your Life Your Rights Image.png|300px|alt=Your Life, Your Rights|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/5/51/Your_Life_Your_Rights.pdf]]</center><br />
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|<!--col3-->The ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' passed by Parliament in 1977 prohibits discrimination against a person or persons based on their race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status or disability. This curated playlist from the National Film Board of Canada explores some of the best films dealing with these inalienable, fundamental rights to which all persons are entitled.<br />
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<center>[[File:Logo NFB.png|200px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/playlist/human-rights//]]</center>
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== Rights of Children ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''UNICEF - CRC Poster'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Interdepartmental Working Group on Children's Rights'''</center>
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|<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly booklet that explains the CRC</center>
<center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly version image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/3/3b/UNICEF_CRC_child-friendly_version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
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|<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly poster version of the CRC</center>
<center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly Language Poster 2007 image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/c/c6/CRC_UNICEF_Child_Friendly_Language_Poster_2007_EN.pdf]] </center><br />
|<!--col3-->This WG provides a forum for communication and collaboration to:
* promote a whole of government approach to child rights
* encourage linkages among departments and agencies with policies affecting children.
<center>[[File:WG image.jpg|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Interdepartmental_Working_Group_on_Children%27s_Rights_-_Groupe_de_travail_interminist%C3%A9riel_sur_les_droits_des_enfants]]</center><br />
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Office national du film du Canada'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''An Artist'''<br /></center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Ex-child'''<br /></center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Overdose'''<br /></center>
|<!--col5--><center>'''Every Child'''<br /></center>
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|<!--col1-->Watch these animated short films to learn more about children's rights <br />
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|<!--col2--><center>[[File:NFB An Artist image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/artist/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col3--><center> [[File:NFB Ex-Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/ex-child/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col4--><center> [[File:NFB Overdose image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/overdose_en/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col5--><center>[[File:NFB Every Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/every_child/]]</center><br />
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== Rights of Women ==
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|<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)'''
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|<!--col1-->This guide by [http://www.unwomen.org/en UN WOMEN] introduces and explains the Convention in plain language for young people<br />
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[[File:CEDAW for Youth EN Image.png|200px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/2/20/CEDAW_for_Youth_EN.pdf]]
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== Rights of Persons with Disabilities ==
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|<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)'''
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|<!--col1-->This UNICEF publication explains the CRPD to children. It's main purpose is to empower children, with and without disabilities, to play their part in challenging discrimination and promoting the Convention's principles..<br />
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[[File:CRPD Its About Ability image-EN.jpg|200px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/f/f1/CRPD_Its_About_Ability_UNICEF-EN.pdf]]
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== Other Resources ==
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<center>'''GCpedia'''</center><br />
<center>'''Status of Women Canada'''</center><br />
<center>[[File:GBA Logo-EN.jpg|300px|link=https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/resources-ressources-en.html]]</center><br />
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* [http://www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/ Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights]<br />
* [http://www.amnesty.ca/ Amnesty International Canada]<br />
* [http://www.amnistie.ca/ Amnistie Internationale Canada francophone]<br />
* [http://www.cwp-csp.ca/ Canada Without Poverty]<br />
* [https://www.protectchildren.ca/app/en/ Canadian Centre for Child Protection]<br />
* [https://www.policyalternatives.ca/ Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives]<br />
* [https://ccla.org/ Canadian Civil Liberties Association]<br />
* [http://rightsofchildren.ca/ Canadian Coalition on the Rights of Children]<br />
* [http://ccrweb.ca/ Canadian Council for Refugees]<br />
* [http://www.aidslaw.ca/site/?lang=en Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network]<br />
* [http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/about/ Council of Canadians with Disabilities]<br />
* [http://www.dawncanda.net DisAbled Women's Network of Canada (DAWN Canada)]<br />
* [http://fafia-afai.org/en/ Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA)]<br />
* [http://foodsecurecanada.org/ Food Secure Canada]<br />
* [http://hri.ca/ Human Rights Internet]
* [http://www.jhcentre.org/ John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.leaf.ca/ Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)]
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'''International<br />
* [https://www.amnesty.org/en/ Amnesty International]<br />
* [https://www.hrw.org/ Human Rights Watch]<br />
* [https://www.fidh.org/en/ International Federation for Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.omct.org/ World Organization Against Torture]<br />
*[https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/ Youth For Human Rights]
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== History of Human Rights - Canada ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Human Rights in Canada: A Historical Perspective'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Human Rights Story Collection'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Canada History Week 2017'''</center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''The Evolution of Human Rights in Canada'''</center>
|-
|<!--col1-->The fascinating story of human rights from 1900-2000 highlighting the highs and lows, big surprises and unexpected twists. Features an impressive array of historical background material, case studies, cross references and anecdotal information. Instructive and entertaining.<br />
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<center>[[File:1900humanRights.jpg|300px|alt=Historical perspective|link=http://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/historical-perspective/en/]]</center>
|<!--col2-->Explore contemporary and historic human rights stories from Canada and around the world on the Canadian Museum of Human Rights’ website. <br />
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<center>[[File:CMHR Logo-EN.JPG|300px|link=https://humanrights.ca/stories/all-stories]]</center><br />
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|<!--col3-->The theme for [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/history-week.html Canada History Week 2017] was human rights. The [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/funding/canada-history-fund.html Canada History Fund] at Canadian Heritage engaged Historica Canada to produce this digital magazine on the theme of human rights<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Canada History Week-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://fb.historicacanada.ca/CanadaHistoryWeek/English_Book/index.html#page=1]]</center>
|<!--col4-->This June 2012 report from the Canadian Human Rights Commission documents the rights revolution in Canada, and how it transformed social movements, politics, law and foreign policy.<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Evolution of HR in Canada EN 275x197.png|350px|alt=Evolution of HR in Canada|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/8/85/Evolution_of_Human_Rights_in_Canada_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
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{| class="wikitable" style="width: 99%;"
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|<!--col1-->[[File:Image Heritage Minutes EN.png|350px|link=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A]]
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|<!--col1-->These 60 second vignettes are dramatic interpretations of pivotal events in Canada’s history intended to entertain, educate and encourage further research into Canada's past. Classroom resources, including background information for each Minute and select lesson plans, can be found at [http://www.historicacanada.ca Historica Canada]. While all the Heritage Minutes are available [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A online], the following episodes have a strong human rights related focus/theme:
*[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/jim-egan Jim Egan] An early gay rights activist who stood up to discrimination and blatant homophobia in the 1940s.
*[https://www.historicacanada.ca/content/heritage-minutes/boat-people-refugees "Boat People" Refugees] The story of a family fleeing persecution in Vietnam who found a welcoming home in Montreal.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_tcCpKtoU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=1 Chanie Wenjack] His death sparked the first inquest into the treatment of Indigenous children in Canadian residential schools.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie0xWYRSX7Y&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=3 Viola Desmond] An entrepreneur who challenged segregation in Nova Scotia in the 1940s
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdbG6EIHrbs&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=44 Nellie McClung] The famous suffragette fights for Manitoban women's right to vote (1916)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njAO38Og1-k&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=51 Emily Murphy] As a member of the [http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/commemoration/pd-jp/five-cinq-en.html Famous Five], the first female magistrate in Canada (and in the British Empire), led the fight to secure the rights of women as persons throughout the Commonwealth (1929)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyD3iB2F_U4&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=28 Jennie Trout] The first woman licensed to practice medicine in Canada faces prejudice in the classroom (1871)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W5DgXqaRU0&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=57 Agnes Macphail] The first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons in 1921 fights for penal reform
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt9ZENZbe5w&list=PL1848FF9428CA9A4A&index=68 Jackie Robinson] Montréal Royals players and fans welcome the first African American player, marking the beginning of the end of major-league baseball's colour barrier (1946)
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUN8-8BUHXk John Humphrey] A Montréal lawyer drafts and wins support for the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights (1947)
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== Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms / Canadian Human Rights Act ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Youth Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Your Guide to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms'''</center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Understanding the Canadian Human Rights Act'''</center>
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|<!--col1-->Visit [https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/ Justice Canada’s webpage] dedicated to the Charter for a wealth of information including images and learning resources.<br />
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<center>[[File:R&F.jpg|300px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/06.html]]</center><br />
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|<!--col2-->Created by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, this guide discusses fundamental freedoms as well as democratic rights, mobility rights, legal rights and equality rights protected in the Charter. It also informs youth of how these rights and freedoms are enforced.<br />
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<center>[[File:Image Youth Guide Cdn Charter EN 275x197.png|200px|alt=Youth Guide Cdn Charter|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/9/92/Youth_Guide_to_Charter_John_Humphrey_Centre_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
|<!--col3-->This educational booklet, published by the [[Human Rights Community Portal/Human Rights Program|Human Rights Program]] at Canadian Heritage, explains the purpose and meaning of each of the Charter’s sections. Although the 2003 edition of the Guide is no longer available in print, it is available online at [https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/how-rights-protected/guide-canadian-charter-rights-freedoms.html Canada.ca].<br />
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<center>[[File:Your Guide EN.jpeg|185px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/4/43/Your_Guide_EN.pdf]]</center>
|<!--col4-->The Canadian Human Rights Commission's series of videos will help you to learn more about the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' and how to file a discrimination complaint. Information is provided in American Sign Language (ASL), captioning and voice-over.<br />
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<center>[[File:Comission EN.png|275px|alt=HR Act|link=https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/eng/content/asl]]</center>
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== Human Rights Basics ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Illustrated Version'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''Your Life, Your Rights'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Human Rights Playlist'''</center>
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|<!--col1-->Readers of all ages will enjoy this beautifully designed booklet<br />
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<center>[[File:UDHR Illustrated Version EN Image.png|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/b/bd/UDHR_Illustrated_Version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
|<!--col2-->This plain language booklet was produced by Estevan Diversified Services, Inc. with funding from the Government of Saskatchewan, to explain basic human rights in simple terms<br />
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<center>[[File:Your Life Your Rights Image.png|300px|alt=Your Life, Your Rights|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/5/51/Your_Life_Your_Rights.pdf]]</center><br />
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|<!--col3-->The ''Canadian Human Rights Act'' passed by Parliament in 1977 prohibits discrimination against a person or persons based on their race, ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, family status or disability. This curated playlist from the National Film Board of Canada explores some of the best films dealing with these inalienable, fundamental rights to which all persons are entitled.<br />
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<center>[[File:Logo NFB.png|200px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/playlist/human-rights//]]</center>
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== Rights of Children ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''UNICEF - Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''UNICEF - CRC Poster'''</center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Interdepartmental Working Group on Children's Rights'''</center>
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|<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly booklet that explains the CRC</center>
<center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly version image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/3/3b/UNICEF_CRC_child-friendly_version_EN.pdf]]</center><br />
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|<!--col1--><center>A child-friendly poster version of the CRC</center>
<center>[[File:CRC UNICEF Child Friendly Language Poster 2007 image-EN.jpg|250px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/c/c6/CRC_UNICEF_Child_Friendly_Language_Poster_2007_EN.pdf]] </center><br />
|<!--col3-->This WG provides a forum for communication and collaboration to:
* promote a whole of government approach to child rights
* encourage linkages among departments and agencies with policies affecting children.
<center>[[File:WG image.jpg|300px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/wiki/Interdepartmental_Working_Group_on_Children%27s_Rights_-_Groupe_de_travail_interminist%C3%A9riel_sur_les_droits_des_enfants]]</center><br />
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Office national du film du Canada'''</center>
|<!--col2--><center>'''An Artist'''<br /></center>
|<!--col3--><center>'''Ex-child'''<br /></center>
|<!--col4--><center>'''Overdose'''<br /></center>
|<!--col5--><center>'''Every Child'''<br /></center>
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|<!--col1-->Watch these animated short films to learn more about children's rights <br />
<center>[[File:Logo NFB.png|150px]]</center>
<br />
<br />
|<!--col2--><center>[[File:NFB An Artist image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/artist/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col3--><center> [[File:NFB Ex-Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/ex-child/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col4--><center> [[File:NFB Overdose image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/overdose_en/]]<br /></center><br />
|<!--col5--><center>[[File:NFB Every Child image.jpg|300px|link=https://www.nfb.ca/film/every_child/]]</center><br />
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== Rights of Women ==
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|<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)'''
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|<!--col1-->This guide by [http://www.unwomen.org/en UN WOMEN] introduces and explains the Convention in plain language for young people<br />
<br />
[[File:CEDAW for Youth EN Image.png|200px|alt=Rights and freedoms|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/2/20/CEDAW_for_Youth_EN.pdf]]
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== Rights of Persons with Disabilities ==
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|<!--col1-->'''Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)'''
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|<!--col1-->This UNICEF publication explains the CRPD to children. It's main purpose is to empower children, with and without disabilities, to play their part in challenging discrimination and promoting the Convention's principles..<br />
<br />
[[File:CRPD Its About Ability image-EN.jpg|200px|link=http://www.gcpedia.gc.ca/gcwiki/images/f/f1/CRPD_Its_About_Ability_UNICEF-EN.pdf]]
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== Other Resources ==
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|<!--col1--><center>'''Gender Based Analysis (GBA)'''</center>
|<!--col2-->'''Civil Society Organizations'''
|-
|<!--col1--><br />
<center>'''GCpedia'''</center><br />
<center>'''Status of Women Canada'''</center><br />
<center>[[File:GBA Logo-EN.jpg|300px|link=https://cfc-swc.gc.ca/gba-acs/resources-ressources-en.html]]</center><br />
<br />
|<!--col2-->'''Canada'''<br />
* [http://www.sexualhealthandrights.ca/ Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights]<br />
* [http://www.amnesty.ca/ Amnesty International Canada]<br />
* [http://www.amnistie.ca/ Amnistie Internationale Canada francophone]<br />
* [http://www.cwp-csp.ca/ Canada Without Poverty]<br />
* [https://www.protectchildren.ca/app/en/ Canadian Centre for Child Protection]<br />
* [https://www.policyalternatives.ca/ Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives]<br />
* [https://ccla.org/ Canadian Civil Liberties Association]<br />
* [http://rightsofchildren.ca/ Canadian Coalition on the Rights of Children]<br />
* [http://ccrweb.ca/ Canadian Council for Refugees]<br />
* [http://www.aidslaw.ca/site/?lang=en Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network]<br />
* [http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/about/ Council of Canadians with Disabilities]<br />
* [http://www.dawncanda.net DisAbled Women's Network of Canada (DAWN Canada)]<br />
* [http://fafia-afai.org/en/ Feminist Alliance for International Action (FAFIA)]<br />
* [http://foodsecurecanada.org/ Food Secure Canada]<br />
* [http://hri.ca/ Human Rights Internet]
* [http://www.jhcentre.org/ John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.leaf.ca/ Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)]
<br />
'''International<br />
* [https://www.amnesty.org/en/ Amnesty International]<br />
* [https://www.hrw.org/ Human Rights Watch]<br />
* [https://www.fidh.org/en/ International Federation for Human Rights]<br />
* [http://www.omct.org/ World Organization Against Torture]<br />
*[https://www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/ Youth For Human Rights]
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