Ontario Human Rights Code protections. The Ontario Human Rights Code took effect on June 15, 1962, and it was the first Human Rights Code of its kind in Canada. June 15 was chosen as the proclamation date for the Human Rights Code because it was the 747th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta. The Ontario Human Rights Code of 1962 replaced the province’s existing anti-discrimination legislation, including: At the same time that the Ontario Human Rights Commission was created, the government of the day, led by Premier Leslie Frost introduced an amendment to the "Fair Accommodation Practices Act" to prohibit discrimination because
Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation of good governance byempowering rural and urban communities in Malawi to increase awareness of and exercise their rights through research, education, advocacy and networking in order to realize human development. -Raising awareness and understanding of human rights, democracy, and good governance among Malawians -Enhancing community awareness of safety issues -Acquiring information that is of national importance -Providing mediation to marginalized groups in Malawi -Lobbying for the repeal of laws that infringe on the rights of men, women, and children of Malawi. -Networking with other organizations with similar objectives on a national, regional, and international level. •Community Mobilization and Empowerment •Human