Do you have extensive knowledge of federal and/or provincial human rights legislation? CFIC is looking for someone with a background in human rights law who can help direct us to take action when we hear of human rights abuses relating to our mandate.
Note that we are not seeking “legal council” but advice and guidance about how we might address specific human rights violations.
Often, CFIC hears about human rights concerns from individuals seeking assistance. Our goal is to be able to meet with these individuals and provide them with information about where they can go for help. From time to time, CFIC might champion a case and seek funding to make the challenge ourselves.
We often hear about Canadian institutions enforcing Christianity and/or rejecting secularism. For example: we have concerns about enforced participation in prayer in the military and at least one police force. We had a request to assist in a prison where the only book permitted for individuals on suicide watch was the bible. Recently we have heard from a university student who was told that her Master’s thesis was “offensive to people of certain religious faiths (i.e. Christianity) was unacceptable.”
This position requires occasional meetings and possibly some homework creating recommendations. If the volunteer is interested in remaining involved in a situation, they are welcome to do so; however, our primary need is for someone with the academic and/or career background to provide initial direction.
If this sounds like you, please complete a volunteer application and/or contact us at info@centreforinquiry.ca