What does it actually take to hold a state accountable? The answer is clear: It begins with data, but it survives on human rights education and capacity.
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A horse healing session that was more than just a gathering; it was an exploration of energy, land-based wisdom, and the quiet power of the horse spirit. Led by Patrick Buffalo and his son Mason.
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Join the conversation —drive the change! You’re invited to the Food Justice YEG Summit wrap-up celebration of a two year local food justice project and launch of a local resource map that will help folks find local free and low cost food resources!
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JHC’s longstanding Stride Human Rights Advocacy Training will be offered in Saskatchewan this fall.
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Hear from Lida, who spent her clinical placement as an advocate to help those experiencing homelessness document human rights violations experienced in emergency shelters.
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By mutual aid, we mean individuals who engage in often unpaid or underfunded community-based work to support vulnerable populations in meeting basic needs (such as food, shelter, healthcare, and safety) and seeking justice in the face of systemic inequities.
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Read how this Black History Month event proved that food is a powerful tool for bringing people together and resisting the erasure of culture.
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A takeaway of some of the learnings from the 2026 Youth Digital Rights Summit in Ottawa.
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A reflection on youth leadership in digital safety, mental health, and peer support.
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The deadline to nominate a Human Rights hero is approaching quickly!
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Grounded in community leadership, mutual aid, and systemic change, this document is not an advocacy strategy in itself, but represents a foundation for strategic focus around food justice and food security in Edmonton and beyond!
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Read reflections from the Nyeleni 3rd Global Forum, held in September 2025 and read the Kandy Declaration!
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On February 2, 2026, the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) submitted a shadow report to the United Nations Human Rights Committee ahead of its review of Canada under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).
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On February 5, 2026, the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) released new research documenting the lived experiences of mutual aid workers across the province.
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JHC hosted an online sharing circle celebrating nine food security initiatives funded by 2025 microgrants thanks to Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).
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