News and Events

Francisco Rico-Martínez Award

The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture (CCVT) is announcing the establishment of the Francisco Rico-Martínez Award. This distinguished award is a tribute to Francisco who was an unwavering champion of refugees and marginalized communities. We are excited to share this opportunity with you, and we believe that your commitment to social justice aligns perfectly…

“This is a shame”: Advocates demand urgent response to Toronto shelter crisis impacting refugee claimants and migrants

African groups, groups working with refugees —including FCJ Refugee Centre—, people experiencing homelessness, and other civil society groups gathered this morning on 129 Peter Street, the City of Toronto Referral and Assessment Centre, to call on all levels of government to urgently provide emergency housing and support, in order to address the current shelter system…

Our Summer Newsletter is Ready!

Here is our Summer 2023 Newsletter! In this issue you will find information about our latest street party, the World Refugee Day march (in which we took part), and the FCJ Refugee Centre Annual General Meeting, together with an in-depth article on labour trafficking, how this problem is reflected in the news, the work FCJ…

Summer activities for children

Registration for these activities is now closed Summer Book Club The FCJ Youth Network invites yo to the 2023 Summer Book Club. Pairing kids 6-12 with youth 13-30 to practice reading English, while developing their interpersonal confidence through discussions. When: Where: Summer Arts and Crafts Workshop The FCJ Refugee centre invistes you to join the…

A Call for Settlement Supports

The Ontario Coalition of Service Providers for Refugee Claimants calls on the Government of Canada and all of the Provincial Governments to ensure that refugee claimants housed in federal accommodations have adequate access to legal and settlement supports.

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