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CCSL is a coalition that formed when individuals from all walks of life who were concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka came together in June 2009. They included leaders and activists from a variety of faith, labour, and community organizations.
Through civic engagement and appealing to politicians, CCSL hopes to conquer the following goals:
- Full Access of independent observers and international media to all refugee camps in Sri Lanka
- Allow delivery of food and humanitarian supplies by NGOs to refugees in camps
- Expedited process for refugees to Canada for family reunification.
- Expedited process for the protection and care of children affected by the war, that is consistent with the "Best Interests of the Child" principle articulated in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
- Develop international support and reach out to other international players
- Push for a just political solution based on full rights for all citizens including the genuine aspirations of the minorities of Sri Lanka
- Advocacy for the safety and security of Internally Displaced Persons, their right to free movement and timely resettlement to their homes
- Call for prosecution of all Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes committed by any parties during the war
Urban Alliance on Race Relations
Toronto based group with a mandate to promote a stable and healthy multiracial, multi-ethnic environment in the Metro Toronto community by undertaking educational, research, and advocative activities that promote racial and ethnic harmony
Toronto & York Region Labour Council
The Toronto and York Region Labour Council is a central labour body that combines the strength of hundreds of local unions representing 195,000 working men and women and their families. Its mandate is to organize and advocate on issues that are vital to working people throughout the region, and to carry out local campaigns for the Canadian Labour Congress
Canadian Tamil Congress
The CTC has avidly worked to integrate various community service organizations and individuals from coast to coast in an effort to better represent and serve its nationwide community. The congress’s main function is to systematize Tamil-Canadian concerns and act as the community’s spokesperson on a municipal, provincial, federal and international level.
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture aids survivors in overcoming the lasting effects of torture and war. In partnership with the community, the Centre supports survivors in the process of successful integration into Canadian society, works for their protection and integrity, and raises awareness of the continuing effects of torture and war on survivors and their families. The CCVT gives hope after the horror.
Canadian Peace Alliance
CPA member groups range from grassroots community groups to major pan-Canadian organizations. Our goals include redirecting funds from military spending to human needs; working toward global nuclear disarmament; making Canada a consistent leader for world peace; strengthening world institutions for the peaceful resolution of conflict; and protecting the rights of all people to work for peace, social & economic justice.
Canadians Human Rights Voice
The CHRV is an organization that is committed to the betterment of life for the millions of civilians around the world that suffer under human rights violations. By encouraging political diplomacy and utilizing mass media we hope to bring to light any injustice committed against innocent citizens from anywhere in the world.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
Canadian Council of Refugees
The Canadian Council for Refugees is a non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada.
OCASI
OCASI was formed to act as a collective voice for immigrant-serving agencies and to coordinate response to shared needs and concerns. OCASI is a registered charity governed by a volunteer board of directors. Its membership is comprised of more than 200 community-based organizations in the province of Ontario.
Canadian Federation of Students (Ontario)
The Canadian Federation of Students was formed to provide students with an effective and united voice, provincially and nationally in representing their collective interests to the federal and provincial governments.
Canadian Academics for Tamil Rights
A group of prominent academics who have come together to call on the Canadian Government to take a stand on the situation in Sri Lanka.
FCJ Refugee Centre
FCJ Refugee Centre serves refugees and others at risk due to their immigration status, and welcomes anyone asking for advice, counsel and support regarding these issues. We address systemic issues that newly arrived refugee claimants face in Canada including lack of resources, marginalization, and discrimination
Tamil Labour Alliance
UNITE HERE
Unite Here represents workers throughout the U.S. and Canada who work in the hospitality, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, laundry, and airport industries.
United Food & Commercial Workers
From job and life skills upgrading, to literacy and leadership training UFCW works not only improve the quality of their workplace but the quality of their lives. We’re there to give our members a political voice, to support them in their community and charity efforts, and to be refuge and resource in times of personal crisis or hardship
United Steelworkers Toronto Area Council
United Church of Canada, Toronto Conference
The Toronto Conference has a mandate to provide a supportive, empowering link joining Presbyteries, mission units, pastoral charges congregations, the Toronto United Church Council and General Council in working together to fulfill God’s purpose for the Christian church in response to God’s call to be obedient servants of Jesus Christ.
Canadian Auto Workers
Whether the issue is wages, job security, improved health care benefits and pensions, child care, legal services support, better working conditions or having a real voice in a democratic workplace, CAW works hard to make these gains is through solidarity and a strong union. |
