Examines the current state of equality under the law for women. Discusses shortfalls illustrated in legal cases, and the special circumstances of women in remote communities.
Outlines issues surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace, including recent legal decisions and their ramifications for workplace harassment policy.
Provides a legal resource for women's organisations and individuals working on issues relating to justice and violence against women and children. Works to demystify the legal system.
Forms a specialty legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality-rights of persons with disabilities. Provides free, confidential, basic legal information as it relates to disability. Engages in test case litigation on behalf of groups and individuals, primarily in higher courts. Provides public legal education to persons with disabilities regarding legal rights and new developments in the law. Provides a library and resource centre dealing with human rights, employment, social assistance and accessibility, among other areas of interest to persons with disabilities.
Internal Notes :
Multiple Fax found: "416-482-2981 and 866-881-2723"
Multiple TTY found: "416-482-1254 and 866-482-2728"
Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC)
Highlights the issues facing women who are considering mediation as a means of resolving their family law disputes, particularly in the context of family violence.
Reviews how, historically, gay men and lesbians have suffered persistent patterns of discrimination and persecution, and how the advent of HIV and AIDS has intensified and extended discrimination against them. Provides a detailed analysis of how, in 1998, Canadian law treats gay men and lesbians, as well as some examples of discrimination in two other areas, behavioural research and health and social services. Assesses the impact of stigma and discrimination in the context of HIV/AIDS.
Provides general information on child custody and access issues. Includes reviews of current legal decisions and advice on applying for custody under specific circumstances.
Discusses emotional abuse as a factor in divorce and custody cases. Advocates for changes that would cause emotional abuse to be treated with the same seriousness as physical abuse.
