Social Justice

Social justice is based on right relations, and these relations must be rooted in respect for individuals and their communities. Work for human rights, then, is a key aspect of The United Church of Canada’s work for justice.

Together with our partners around the world, we understand human rights not only in terms of defending the inherent dignity of each person, but also as a way of expressing our mutual responsibility to care for the well-being of each person and to create and sustain healthy communities. While most nations around the world recognize the need to protect human rights and international standards have been established, the abuse of human rights continues to be a major problem—especially for people who have been marginalized by the dominant systems of power.