Canadian Centre for International Justice Information

The Canadian Centre for International Justice works with survivors of genocide, torture and other atrocities to seek redress and bring perpetrators to justice. We also assist people with close relationships to victims who died as a result of human rights violations or who are unable to contact us on their own. In particular, working through appropriate domestic, foreign and international courts, and other mechanisms, the CCIJ's mandate is to help ensure that individuals with a strong connection to Canada who experienced serious human rights violations are able to pursue justice against those who may have been responsible. This includes survivors of atrocities as well as family or those with close relationships to victims. The CCIJ seeks to ensure that individuals present in Canada who are accused of responsibility for serious human rights violations are held accountable and their victims recognized, supported and compensated. The CCIJ carries out this work in close cooperation with, and for the benefit of, affected communities and individuals in Canada and abroad, and endeavours to contribute to the success of the international justice system as a whole. The CCIJ also works collaboratively with domestic and international organizations and experts from a variety of fields in the fulfillment of its goals.