Summary Policy

Date
September 3, 2003

Reference Number
CSP - H08

Key Words
Human rights - Civil rights - Equality

Policy Statement

An organization established to advance civil rights by the promotion of legislation is pursuing a political cause (e.g., established for political purposes) and therefore does not qualify for registration as a charity.

However, an organization established to conduct research into the maintenance and observance of human rights, the results of which are disseminated to the public can qualify for registration as a charity under the following category of charitable purposes: advancement of education.

References

• Charitable Purposes, CSP - C01.
• Education, CSP - E01.
• Political Activities, CSP - P02.
• Research, CSP - R20.