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Canadian Council for Refugees
Working together on Working together on behalf of refugees and behalf of refugees and
immigrantsimmigrantswww.ccrweb.ca
The CCR believes The CCR believes in…in…
Welcoming refugees in our communitiesWelcoming refugees in our communities Investing in settlement servicesInvesting in settlement services Not deporting to torture or persecutionNot deporting to torture or persecution Canada honouring its international Canada honouring its international
commitmentscommitments
The CCR’s missionThe CCR’s mission Committed to refugee rights and Committed to refugee rights and
protectionprotection Committed to refugee and Committed to refugee and
immigration settlement in Canadaimmigration settlement in Canada Networking and information-Networking and information-
exchangeexchange AdvocacyAdvocacy
Who is the CCR?Who is the CCR? Over 170 organizations
involved in refugee protection and sponsorship and in newcomer settlement
A reliable and accurate voice on breaking refugee issues
A key advocate for refugee and immigrant rights in Canada since 1978
Networking and Networking and Information ExchangeInformation Exchange
CCR consultations CCR working and core
groups ccrlist (listserve)
To sign up, send an email to: [email protected]
CCR Chronicle, a monthly e-newsletterTo sign up, send an email to: [email protected]
And much more…
AdvocacyAdvocacy
Dialogue with the Canadian government
Public education Legal interventions Reports to
international bodies
What the CCR calls for…
Speedy family Speedy family reunificationreunification
Cancellation of the Cancellation of the Canada-US Safe Third Canada-US Safe Third Country AgreementCountry Agreement
Implementation of the Implementation of the Refugee Appeal Refugee Appeal DivisionDivision
What the CCR calls for… (continued)
Private sponsorship of Private sponsorship of refugeesrefugees
Protection for Protection for trafficked personstrafficked persons
ProfessionalizatioProfessionalization of the n of the settlement sectorsettlement sector
The CCR works on…The CCR works on… Refugee protection in Refugee protection in
Canada and around Canada and around the worldthe world
Canada’s refugee Canada’s refugee determination systemdetermination system
Refugee resettlementRefugee resettlement Immigration detentionImmigration detention Integration of Integration of
immigrants and immigrants and refugeesrefugees
Newcomers’ access to Newcomers’ access to servicesservices
People without statusPeople without status
Family reunificationFamily reunification Rights of children Rights of children
and youthand youth Anti-racismAnti-racism Survivors of tortureSurvivors of torture Trafficking in Trafficking in
women and girlswomen and girls Impacts of the Impacts of the
security agendasecurity agenda Gender equality for Gender equality for
refugees and refugees and immigrantsimmigrants
Organization of the CCROrganization of the CCRInternational Affairs
CommitteeFundraising Committee
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEelected by the membership
MEMBERSHIPmore than 170 organizations
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CCR YOUTH NETWORK
Resolutions Committee
OVERSEAS PROTECTION & SPONSORSHIP
Working Group
INLAND PROTECTIONWorking Group
IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENTWorking Group
GENDER ISSUESCore Group
made up of representatives of working groups and executive
ANTI-RACISMCore Group
made up of representativesworking groups and
executive
IMMIGRATION & SETTLEMENT
Core Groupmade up of representatives of
provincial/regional associations
Overseas Protection and Overseas Protection and Sponsorship Working Sponsorship Working GroupGroup
looks at issues relating to the selection of refugees overseas (refugees sponsored by either the government or private groups) and the programs for them here in Canada.
interested in protection issues for refugees around the world.
Inland Protection Inland Protection Working GroupWorking Group
is concerned for the protection of refugee claimants in Canada or seeking to come to Canada.
Immigration and Immigration and Settlement Working Settlement Working GroupGroup
looks at all issues relating to refugee and immigrant settlement in Canada (e.g. language training, access to employment, counselling).
is served by a core group made up of representatives of provincial, regional and national organizations.
Core GroupsCore Groups Ensure that specific
issues receive a high profile within the CCR
Made up of representatives from each Working Group and members-at-large
Core groups exist for:- Gender- Anti-racism
Legal Affairs CommitteeLegal Affairs Committee
Seeks opportunities to promote through the courts better protection of the human rights of refugees, immigrants and other non-citizens
Works on cases such as the legal challenge of the Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement
International Refugee International Refugee Rights NetworkRights Network
To advance the rights of refugees by facilitating effective ongoing cross-border networking among NGOs.
To support in particular grassroots NGOs working in situations where they have limited opportunities for networking on refugee rights.
To strengthen the global voice advocating for refugee rights.
www.ccrweb.ca – www.ccrweb.ca – ‘International’ section‘International’ section
CCR Youth NetworkCCR Youth Network Offers a network for
youth involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants.
Influences CCR policy by providing a collective voice through which youth can bring their ideas, objectives, and concerns.
Promotes and supports youth engagement in advocating for refugee and immigrant rights.
What you can do…What you can do… Welcome refugees to your community. Join in the work of a CCR member organization in your
area. Encourage your organization to become a member of
the CCR. Consult the CCR website at www.ccrweb.ca to find out
about CCR activities and campaigns and take action. Subscribe to receive the CCR Chronicle monthly or daily
emails on the CCR listserve to stay up-to-date on the latest issues affecting refugees and immigrants.
Bring CCR concerns to the media, politicians, potential allies and the general public. Information tools are available on the CCR website to help you do this.
Attend a CCR national consultation. Make a charitable donation to the CCR through the
CanadaHelps website: www.canadahelps.org. Become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ (a monthly donor
program).
Why become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ with a Why become a ‘Friend of the CCR’ with a monthly donation?monthly donation?
Joining Friends of the CCR is one of the best ways to support the CCR financially because:
Monthly donations provide stable and regular funding for the CCR to continue its work.
Donations are deducted automatically each month from your bank account or credit card, saving on postage and processing costs.
How do I become a ‘Friend of the CCR’?How do I become a ‘Friend of the CCR’?
To join, please complete the ‘Friends Form’ available:
Online at www.ccrweb.ca From the CCR office - email: [email protected];
phone: (514) 277-7223