DEFENCE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL-CANADA (ANGLOPHONE SECTION)

Defence for Children International-Canada's Anglophone Section protects children's rights through legal advocacy, policy reform, and education across Canada. Based in Toronto, the organization works to strengthen laws and systems that safeguard young people from exploitation, abuse, and neglect. Their team provides training to professionals who interact with children, conducts research on child protection issues, and advocates for legislative changes that reflect international child rights standards. The organization partners with other agencies to ensure children have access to justice and support when their rights are violated. By focusing on systemic change rather than individual cases alone, Defence for Children International-Canada aims to create lasting improvements in how Canadian institutions recognize and protect vulnerable youth.