Canadians pride ourselves on our global commitments to human rights. Yet here in Canada, a number of communities face long term violations of some of those basic rights.

Indigenous communities, low income people, migrant workers and refugees are all communities that are a vital part of Canada’s past and present economy and culture. Yet each of these groups faces discrimination and unjust laws even as they push Canada and Canadians to take our treaty and human rights commitments seriously.

KAIROS strives to accompany these communities in their struggle, to help build respectful relationships, offer education to wider Canadian society and decision-makers, and advocate for changes to both policies and attitudes.

We believe that the local is the global, and that taking action for justice in our own backyard is a contribution to the world’s urgent need for justice and peace.

Take a look at our pages on Indigenous (Aboriginal) rights; anti-poverty action and the KAIROS Anti-Poverty Fund; justice for migrant workers;  refugee rights; and a links page on HIV-AIDS.

See also our network page, which can put you in touch with other people working for right relationship in communities across Canada. Have a look at our human rights training page and consider getting your community involved.