Provides culturally-sensitive services to immigrant and visible minority women, children, and families who are experiencing family violence. Bilingual/bicultural workers provide individual and group counselling women in situations of family violence prior to, during, and after their stay in a transition house; supportive services for interactions with the legal and social systems; and volunteer training to develop organizational and leadership skills. Also provides supportive counselling and referral for women who are victims of sexual assault or adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Seeks the promotion of social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. Formulates international labour standards in the form of Conventions and Recommendations setting minimum standards of basic labour rights: freedom of association, the right to organize, collective bargaining, abolition of forced labour, equality of opportunity and treatment, and other standards regulating conditions across the entire spectrum of work related issues.
Works to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations.
Forme un site Web qui sert de lieu d'échange et de documentation sur la sécurité des femmes. / Forms a website that provides a forum for discussions and documentation on women's safety.
Works globally to improve women's lives through a focus on reproductive health. Concentrates on preventing unsafe abortion, improving treatment of its complications, and reducing its consequences. Strives to empower women by increasing access to services that enhance their reproductive and sexual health.
Forms an informal coalition of persons, groups and networks committed to working for the health and rights of disadvanted people. It's vision is to advance toward health for all - viewing health in the broad sense of physical, mental, social, economic, and environmental well-being.
Forms an international trade union federation for public sector workers. Works towards quality services that everyone can afford, as well as better pay and working conditions of public sector workers.
Bereavement support groups for children, adolescents and young adults who have lost a sibling or parent to death, for bereaved parents who have lost a child to death. Provides support information to the bereaved, thier ommunity and the professional community.
