The Canada Committee seeks to increase awareness of local and global human rights issues and enlist the public and governments to support basic rights for all. Committee members meet regularly to learn about human rights crises and policies and support Human Rights Watch through outreach, education and fundraising initiatives.

Membership in the Human Rights Watch Canada Committee provides an inside perspective on one of the most exciting and effective international organizations. Founded in 2002, the Canada Committee is composed of more than 50 opinion leaders from a variety of backgrounds. It was launched out of the belief that an informed and engaged constituency is essential for the defense of fundamental freedoms.

Canada Committee members have access to regular briefings by Human Rights Watch investigators, senior government officials, and informed observers. These sessions provide a unique and sophisticated perspective on breaking news and today’s most serious global problems. Canada Committee members strengthen Human Rights Watch and its global defense of essential liberties by contributing financially, attracting potential supporters, and promoting the organization’s message and concerns.

Canada Committee

Suresh Bhalla, Co-Chair
Nancy Hamm, Co-Chair
Jasmine Herlt, Director

Marion Annau
Lloyd Axworthy
David Baker
Rob Barbara
Sally Bongard
Deane Collinson
Judy Collinson
Gerry Conway
Kathryn Cottingham
Brenda Dinnick, Founding Chair
Sarah Dinnick
Colleen Duggan
Atom Egoyan
Jennifer Egsgard, Co-Chair- Toronto Network
Isabelle Fish
Gabrielle Free
Kathleen Freeman
Marcy Gerstein
Marc Giacomelli
Helen Graham
Judith Hinchman
Paul Heinbecker
Morag Humble
Wendy Keys, Founding Member
Raja Khouri
Elske Kofman
Merle Kriss
Linda Kristal
Ann Levitt
Elizabeth Levitt
Louise Levitt
Karin Lippert
Margaret MacMillan
Michael MacMillan
Judy McLean
Ziyaad Mia
Emma Naughton
Jennifer Pagnutti
Valerie Percival
Susan Reisler
Allan Rock
James Ron
Myra Sable
Kim Samuel-Johnson
Poonam Sarin
Vinay Sarin
Allan Shiff
Helaine Shiff
Bruce Simpson
Helga Stephenson, Founding Chair
Nalini Stewart
Kathryn Trevenen