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Lisa Campbell [ Profil ] |
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Refugee Rights Week
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Mar 24th, 2009 - 09:02:19 |
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Lisa Campbell
Digital Storytelling Coordinator
Refugee Youth Health Project
Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
lisa (at) youthactionnetwork.org
(647) 201-7436
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> Refugee Rights Week
> March 30 - April 4 2009
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> What is Refugee Rights Day in Canada?
> April 4, 1985 was a milestone for refugee rights in Canada. On that
> day, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Canadian Charter of
> Rights and Freedoms protects the right of refugee claimants in
> Canada to life, liberty and security of the person, and that
> claimants are therefore entitled to an oral hearing, in accordance
> with the principles of fundamental justice and international law.
> This ruling has become known as the Singh decision in recognition
> of Harnhajan Singh, Sadhu Singh Thandi, Paramjit Singh Mann, Kewal
> Singh, Charanjit Singh Gill, Indrani and Satnam Singh who brought
> their cases to the Court.
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> SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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> TORONTO CITY HALL
> Week-long events in the Rotunda
> Monday, March 30th Friday, April 3rd
> 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (6 p.m. on Friday)
>
> Refugee Rights Art Exhibition
> A diverse collection of art that speaks to issues of refugee
> rights or to other aspects of the
> refugee experience.
> Curator: Michelle Clarke
>
> Community Fair
> Displays and information from community organizations
> working with refugees.
>
> Special Events
> Thursday, April 2nd
>
> Meet the Artists & Reception
> 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
>
> Refugee Rights Week Proclamation
> Councillor Janet Davis
> 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
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> A panel discussion: Fortress Canada
> The impact of the Safe Third Country Agreement and
> Canada's treatment of refugees
> Perspectives from a lawyer, a refugee and a refugee advocate.
> Speakers: Andrew Brouwer and others t.b.c
> 7 8:30 p.m.
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>
> WORKSHOPS at City Hall
> Workshop 1
>
> Refugee Determination Process in Canada
> Presenter: Francisco Rico-Martinez
> When:Wednesday, April 8th, 1 - 4 p.m.
> Location: Committee Room #3
>
> Workshop 2
>
> Promoting the Sponsorship of Refugees
> Overseas
> An insightful look into Canadas private spon-
> sorship program including a comparison of the
> inland and overseas process as well as infor-
> mation on how to sponsor as a group of five or
> community sponsor.
> Presenters: Irmtraud Hutfless, Martin Mark,
> Yosief Araya
> When: Thursday, April 9th, 1:30-4:30 PM
> Location: Committee Room #4
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> ______________________________________
>
> COMMUNITY EVENTS
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> MARCH 31
>
> Youth and Adults Social Evening and Discussion in
> Celebration of Refugee Rights Day Snacks and
> Refreshments will be served.
> St. Christopher House, 248 Ossington Avenue
> March 31st
> from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
> In partnership with Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
> Contact: Mahassen Mahmoud at 416-532-4828 Ext 115
>
> APRIL 1
>
> Refugee Rights Week Prayer Service
> Coffee, tea, muffins to follow
> Romero House at 1558 Bloor St. W.
> April 1st
> from 7:30 -8 a.m.
> Contact: Sarah Fuller, Sarah Villiger or Esther at 416-763-1303
>
> Refugee Rights Day Celebration & Reflection:
> Community Fair and Panel Discussion
> No Right to Appeal (a rejected refugee claim)
> 1 Danforth Ave. (south side, just west of Broadview) - Cafeteria
> April 1st
> Commnunity Fair: 12:30 3:30 p.m. Panel: 1:30 3:30 p.m.
> Organizers: Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, TNO Youth Centre & CCR
> Youth Network
> Contact: Leo Zuniga at 647-296-7043 or lzuniga (at) thorncliffe.org
>
> APRIL 3
>
> New Era: New Change | Dialogue among youth as vital force for
> sustainable development
> 1 Danforth Ave. (south side, just west of Broadview) - Cafeteria
> April 3rd
> from 3:30 5:00 p.m.
> Organizers: Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office Youth Centre, Canadian
> Commission for UNESCO Youth Advisory Group, No One Is Illegal Stu-
> dent Network, Toronto Youth Cabinet & Youth Action Network
> Contact: Leonardo Zuniga 647-296-7043 or lzuniga (at) thorncliffe.org
>
> Here To Stay: A Celebration of Newcomer and Refugee Youth
> Youth-focused information on refugee rights, arts-based workshops for
> youth, and a showcase of newcomer youth artists.
> 1267 Weston Rd. at Ray Ave., N of Eglinton
> Saturday, April 4th
> from 5 to 7 or 8 p.m.
> Learning Enrichment Foundation
> Contact: Rodrigo Goller 647- 203-0664 or 416-760-2566
>
> APRIL 8
> International Romani Day
> April 8th
> For details, please visit the Roma Community Centre website:
> http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http://www.rcctoronto.org%2F
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> ________________________________________
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> Celebration in Solidarity!
> Refugee Rights Day Party
> Concord Café, 937 Bloor St. W.
> (Ossington & Bloor)
> Tuesday, April 7th at 7 p.m.
> Music, Food and a Friendly Welcome
> **This Party is an all-ages and wheelchair accessible event.
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