Human rights groups call for increased welfare rates, protection of the right to food
October 20, 2016 For Immediate Release Vancouver BC, Coast Salish Territories – Five Vancouver human rights groups – many of them participating in this week’s Welfare Food Challenge – are […]
Social Science Evidence, Charter Litigation & Policy Change – Workshop
Background Since the advent of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, courts have become a focal point for policy change in Canada. Faced with litigation and court rulings, governments […]
Health and Human Rights in Prison: The Need for Prison-Based Needle and Syringe Programs
During the prison law seminar I took in law school, professor and prison justice expert Michael Jackson said something I’ll never forget. People are sent to prison as punishment, he […]
Coalition Calls Federal Plan for National Inquiry too Vague
(Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – August 3, 2016) Today a Coalition on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls responded to the Federal Government’s announcement of the national Inquiry. The […]
BCCLA Statement on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Inquiry
As organizations and human rights experts, we are deeply concerned by the draft Terms of Reference for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada, […]
Volunteer Event: Thank You card writing parties!
Media Release: Coroner’s inquest begins into death in solitary confinement
July 18, 2016 For immediate release Burnaby, BC—A coroner’s inquest begins today into the death of Christopher Robert Roy, who committed suicide in his prison cell after spending two months […]
Vancouver Pride 2016
Drop by our booth as we celebrate the unique spirit of the LGBTQ2+ community and to learn more about our work to protect human rights and civil liberties.
Seeding the Future – An Evening with Vandana Shiva
Don’t miss the internationally renowned physicist, ecofeminist, and food activist Dr. Vandana Shiva July 14 as part of Indian Summer 2016. In this rare Vancouver appearance, Dr. Shiva will speak on food security, food sovereignty, and the fight for a democratic and sustainable food system.
Water is Life
110. That’s how many people died in the Lower Mainland during a one-week heat wave in 2009 – a 40% increase in mortality compared to an average week. And […]
