Backgrounder/Booklet
40th Anniversary of Canada signing the Refugee Convention
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A two-page factsheet recognizing successes and calling for change to improve refugee protection in Canada.
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Pathways to Gender Justice Handbook: A practical tool for working with newcomers
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The Pathways to Gender Justice Handbook aims to enhance the capacity of organizations to use a gender-based approach in their work with newcomers. It is a practical guide that can be used in different areas of an organization, such as governance, management and direct services, 49 pages. 2009.
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Pathways to Gender Justice: A toolkit for people working in the refugee and immigrant serving sector in Canada
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A training resource guide for individuals and groups who wish to incorporate a gender analysis when serving refugees and immigrants. 2006.
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State of Refugees in Canada
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General overview of Canada’s role in protecting and resettling refugees, the rights of non-citizens, settlement and integration issues, the need for speedy family reunification, and protection for trafficked persons. Illustrated with photos and peppered with facts to bust myths about refugees and immigrants. 8 pages, 2008.
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Statelessness and Canada: An introduction
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This introduction to statelessness offers recommendations to the Canadian government on statelessness issues. 4 pages, 2009.
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Lives in the Balance: Understanding current challenges to the refugee claim process
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Canada’s refugee determination system has been the subject of recent
public commentary, much of it focusing on “abuse” and alleged
problems in the system.
The realities of refugees in the system have received less attention.
Refugee determination is complex and challenging. It is not easy to
decide who needs protection and who does not.
'Lives in the Balance' provides some answers to current questions and concerns about
the system, as well as information about a few of the individuals in the
system.
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Factsheet for nationals of moratoria countries without permanent status in Canada
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A set of answers to frequently asked questions regarding the rights of people from moratorium countries without permanent status in Canada, applying for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds and available resources. 2007. Only available electronically.
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End the burden of transportation loans
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The burden of repaying refugee transportation loans is about more than money; it is about people who are facing tough realities. For a glimpse into some of their lives, read the profiles of individuals and families affected by the repayment of transportation loans and share them with others.
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