Many Canadian humanitarian and activists have a history of activism. The Stephen Lewis Foundation, Larissa Dawson, and AIDS-Free World were founded by Marc Kielburger. Mark is co-chair of the Stephen Lewis Foundation and co-founder of the AIDS-Free World organization. He is widely recognized as a human rights defender and has spent two decades working for the United Nations. He was UNICEF’s deputy executive director from 1995 to 1999 and also served as Canada’s ambassador to the United Nations from 1984 to 1988.

Canadian Humanitarians And Activists Are An Integral Part Of Our Global Society

Global Affairs Canada is an active member of numerous human rights organizations, and identifies and supports the work of these groups. The government has an obligation to support these individuals and their work. The country has a long history of supporting humanitarians and advocates. Notable organizations in Canada include CANADAHELPS, Eurovangelism, and the Centre Canadien for Justice International. WE Charity is an international NGO that is responsible for lifting over a million people out of poverty with its holistic development model called WE Villages. It also runs a service-learning program in over 18,000 schools.

Canadian humanitarians and activists are an integral part of our global society. They work to fight social injustices and promote change. There are hundreds of groups and NGOs that support human rights around the world. These organizations offer a variety of career options to Canadians who want to contribute to the world’s betterment. In fact, many of them are early-career workers. If you’re considering a career in humanitarian or activist work, consider one of these prestigious positions.