JOHN HUMPHREY CENTRE FOR PEACE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Engage children and young people in peace-building and human rights education. Foster adult learning and build community collaboration through education and dialogue on peace and human rights. Work with government businesses and organizations to strengthen their application of a human rights lens. Stride Advocacy - Since 2017 Stride Advocacy has supported community human rights issues. JHC has been a place of last resort for many over the years and Stride evolved as an effort to ensure we don’t just 'refer' people and ensure they are connected to what they need to move forward. The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) is proud to work in partnership with Righting Relations Canada a heart-led pan-Canadian network of adult educators and community organizers working for social change. Human Rights Commission Research - Thanks to the support of Gurcharan Bhatia JHC initiated a research project examining the human rights mechanism at the federal level by the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. The project identified barriers experienced by complainants and how the Commission needs to be strengthened to be accessible to marginalized community members. JHC wants to contribute to improving GBV services for at-risk groups by using an intersectional lens to understand and collect community-based best practices for delivering GBV services and support. We will also combine the experiences of clients workers and sector leaders to collectively think and implement. Edmonton Activism Project Inspiring Change: Learning Activism from Older Generations In 2024 the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights launched an impactful initiative documenting the life’s work of 22 senior activists who championed human rights in Edmonton since the 1960s. This project spotlighted diverse forms of activism addressing topics like immigrant women’s rights racism and discrimination queer rights Indigenous knowledge in addressing injustice houselessness disability rights peace education and anti-war efforts. Rural Youth Anti-Racism Celebrating Educating & Acting on Rights The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) achieved significant milestones through its 2024-2025 Youth-Led Rural Anti-Racism Initiative aimed at equipping young leaders with the knowledge tools and opportunities to address systemic racism and build more inclusive rural communities. Centered on youth empowerment.

Youth Online Harms and Digital Literacy Project In 2024 the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) advanced its Online Harms and Digital Literacy Project focusing on equipping rural youth with tools and resources to address online discrimination and advocate for safe online spaces. The project aligned with the rural anti-racism work and engaged diverse youth from rural Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba fostering their capacity to create arts-based digital content and influence policy development particularly regarding Canada’s Bill C-63 (Online Harms Act). Intersections of Identity Arts-Based Approaches to Informing Systems Change on Poverty and Homelessness In 2024 the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC) launched the Intersections of Identity project focusing on using arts-based community research to highlight the connections between racism discrimination and homelessness in Alberta. Funded by Canadian Heritage and the Johansen Larsen Foundation the project aims to amplify the voices of marginalized individuals and inform systemic policy change through creative outputs and community engagement. Peace and Unity Festival A Celebration of Diversity Resilience and Unity In 2024 the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights proudly hosted the Peace and Unity Festival a vibrant cultural gathering that exemplified our commitment to fostering inclusive and intercultural connections. Spanning two major dates—June 29 and August 30—the festival showcased the beauty of multicultural expression while addressing systemic challenges and promoting collective healing. Justice4Reel - Film Screenings and Community Engagement Justice4Reel (J4R) was a central component of the Peace and Unity Project contributing to a series of impactful film screenings and discussions. This initiative brought together diverse audiences to explore critical issues intersecting with human rights disability justice migration food security colonization and community resilience. Justice4Reel Education Toolkit Igniting Change on Canada’s Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence in the Prairies Action on Ableism Amplifying Food Justice Work in the Prairies John Humphrey Centre (JHC) advanced food justice initiatives across the Prairies creating meaningful spaces for collaboration education and advocacy in Edmonton Regina and Winnipeg. Through locally and regionally tailored activities. Storytelling Tools & Public Sector Training