Reference
Your Reference Source for Human Rights
Rights & Democracy’s Documentation Centre
Since its creation in 1988, Rights and Democracy’s Documentation Centre has amassed a wide collection of over 20,000 documents on international human rights.
This unique collection has been built up over the years through research carried out by our staff and activities in the field.
The documents are available in print and in electronic form through a virtual library. A documentary collection (videos and CDs) is also accessible.
The Documentation Centre is over 20,000 documents
- Research studies and specialized magazines
- Reports and bulletins from
- National human rights commissions
- The United Nations and other international organizations
- NGOs working in the field around the world
- A multitude of conferences and symposia
- Training manuals and other educational tools on
- A collection of over 300 documentaries.
Resources close at hand...
Whether you are a student, researcher, rights defender, activist, journalist, or just interested in learning more about human rights around the world, the Documentation Centre is your reference source.
Come and consult our collection on the themes that concern us. Among them:
Democratic development
Civil society, democratization of institutions, impunity, consolidation of peace, reform of the electoral process in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
The rights of indigenous peoples
Their collective rights, the rights of indigenous women, intellectual property rights, racism and the right to self-determination.
Women's rights
Violations to women's rights in situations of armed conflict, gender-specific analysis, participation of women in the consolidation of peace and fundamentalisms.
Globalization and human rights
Economic, social and cultural rights, economic integration, international investment and corporate social responsibility.
Rights & Democracy's Documentation Centre is located at:
Suite 1100,
1001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East
(corner of Amherst)
Montreal , Quebec H2L 4P9
To consult our resources, simply call to make an appointment!
(514) 283-6073, extension 263 or by email at Document@dd-rd.ca
(Wireless access on site)
