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Rights and Democracy / Droits et Démocratie
1001 de Masonneuve East, Suite 1100 Montreal, Québec H2L 4P9 phone: 514-283-6073 fax: 514-283-3792 e-mail: ichrdd@ichrdd.ca web site address: www.ichrdd.ca
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Language of correspondence: English and French
Purpose: Created by Canada's Parliament in 1988, the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, now known as Rights and Democracy, is a non-partisan organization with an international mandate. It officially opened its doors in October 1990 and works with individuals, organizations and governments in Canada and abroad to defend and promote human rights as defined in the International Bill of Human Rights.
Scope of activities: International
Year founded: 1985
Staff: 30
Publication: Libertas, regular and electronic newsletter
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Activities:
Rights and Democracy is a unique instititon, bridging the gap between non-governmental organizations and governments, fostering dialouge between civil society and the State. It also initiates and supports projects that advocate human rights and democratic development and strengthen the capacity of its partners to do the same.
While its mandate is wide-ranging, Rights and Democracy currently focuses on four themes: democratic development, women's rights, the rights of indigenous peoples, and the globalization and human rights. Funded by government of Canada and other donors, Rights and Democracy provides financial, political, and technical support to its partners, which include human rights groups, indigenous peoples' organization, women's right groups, and democratics movements.
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Main issues:
conflict and conflict resolution
international law and peace/security
human rights and democratic development