Description:
Join us at our virtual commemoration on the importance of refugee rights.
Refugee Rights Day is celebrated each year in Canada on April 4th. It is the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1985 Singh decision, recognizing that refugee claimants have the right to fundamental justice in Canada.
Featuring:
- Refugee Speakers and Musicians
- Refugee Rights Day Proclamation by Toronto Mayor John Tory
Event organizers include:
- Afghan Women's Organization Refugee and Immigrant Services
- Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
- City of Toronto Newcomer Office
- FCJ Refugee Centre
- Matthew House
- OCASI - Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
- Quaker Committee for Refugees
- Toronto South Local Immigration Partnership
Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Location: Zoom / Virtual
ASL Interpretation will be provided
If you have any questions or for more information, please contact rrd@ocasi.org
