It initiates and supports projects that advocate the protection of human rights and the strengthening of democratic development and facilitates the capacity of its partners to do the same. To inform public opinion and to call for policy changes with respect to the promotion and defence of human rights and democratic development. The financial year runs from April 1 to March 31 of the following year. The financial accounts and transactions are examined annually by the Auditor General of Canada. It also has observer status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
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