Organisation for the Protection of Children's Rights (OPCR)

Contact data:	5167 Jean-Talon East #370, Montreal Quebec H15 1R8 Canada Tel: 011 1 514 593 4303 Fax: 011 1 514 593 4659 Email: Pascal Fischer - pfischer@osde.ca Website: www.opcr.org
Year established:	1983
No. Staff:	15
Main contact:	Pascal Fischer (pfisher@osde.ca)
Membership No:	2130

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Organisation aims and activities: Promote greater public awareness
on the importance of addressing the
problems of children worldwide.
Inform and educate the public.
Influence global, international and
national policies. Inspire and seek an
ongoing commitment among
governments of all countries. Protect
the rights of children. Promote
actions that ensure the well-being of
children.

Operational level: International

Works with age groups : Children 0 - 18

Organisation type: Other

Organisation mandate: Lobby governments and the United Nations, Provide training or education on child rights, Research child rights, Work directly with children, Work in partnership with organisations

Areas of expertise: Armed conflict, Children living with HIV/AIDS, Children working and living on the street, Economic rights, Education and cultural rights, Health and welfare, Justice, Reporting to and monitoring the CRC, Sexual exploitation and abuse

Countries in which this organisation works: Canada, Ghana, India, Italy, South Africa, United States

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