GRAN Priorities
Ending Violence Against Women
From November 25th, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to December 10th, Human Rights Day, the United Nations' UNiTE Campaign:...
Child Hunger
GRAN believes that access to nourishing food is every child's human right. Children don't just need food. They have a right to it....
The Right to Food
GRAN recognizes access to adequate food as an inherent human right. The right to food is not about charity, but about ensuring that...
Health
Access to essential health care is a fundamental element of the Human Right to Health. Advocating for equitable access to health care, including prevention,...
Education
Education is a fundamental human right, and yet, 272 million children are out of school worldwide. We know the importance of education. It empowers...
Climate Justice and sub-Saharan Africa
The climate emergency disproportionately affects the disempowered and most marginalized across the world – the poor, the old, the very young, and women...
Mining Justice
Widespread well-documented human rights abuses have been associated with the activities of many Canadian mining companies abroad. Not surprisingly, women are disproportionately affected...
A Convention on the Rights of Older Persons (CROP)
A Convention on the Rights of Older Persons (CROP) sees older people as rights holders. It can combat ageism, guide policy making, improve...