Claire Edwards Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Canada Area

As the fYrefly Program I oversee two programs, fYrefly in Schools and Camp fYrefly Edmonton.fYrefly in Schools is an educational initiative developed to help reduce discrimination against sexual and gender minority youth, increase awareness of the impacts of homophobia and transphobia, and equip students with the tools they need to become effective allies.

Greater New York City Area

Completed internship as part of CUNY's New York Union Semester program, a one of a kind full-time semester-long program that combines rigorous academic study with first-hand experience in the labor movement. As an intern, I'm learning first hand how unions and labor organizations fight for workers’ rights.In the Education and Leadership Development.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• NARAL Pro-Choice America is America's leading advocate for reproductive freedom and protecting a woman's right to choose her own reproductive destiny. NARAL is dedicated to mobilizing and building the base of.
• Developing, writing, copy editing, and submitting large grant applications
• Assisting with a long term research project to find new sources of funding
• Responding to inquiries from members via phone and e-mail
• Assisting with the preparation for, and execution of, special fundraising and political events
• Creating development materials, including collateral, newsletters, and annual reports

The City of Edmonton Youth Council represents the interest of youth between the ages of 13 and 23 to city council. By providing meaningful policy input on issues ranging from poverty elimination to sustainability, and facilitating participation in municipal politics, the Youth Council aims to create a better city for the next generation of Edmontonians. As.

The John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights envisions a world that manifests a culture of peace and human rights in which the dignity of every person is respected, valued and celebrated. We work to advance a culture of peace and human rights through educational programs and activities, community collaboration and relationship building guided by the.

In the spring of 2014 I was elected to the board of directors for the Downtown Edmonton Community League. Our board and committees are comprised of volunteers who live or work in the downtown area. We represent downtown residents in matters of development, parks, politics and other issues as well as planning and arranging community activities in the.

Edmonton, Canada Area

This position involved administration, casework, community outreach and organizing, and serving as a liaison for the MLA with community groups. Most importantly, I provided front line advocacy services to constituents navigating provincial government bodies and non-governmental agencies, including Service Alberta, AISH, Alberta Health Services, Income.

I have been involved with Amnesty International since I was a student in high school. Last year I served as an executive at the AI student group at the University of Alberta, dedicated to carrying out Amnesty International’s work of protecting human rights worldwide. The group had over 30 active members from various walks of life, united in their.

The Page Program is an opportunity for Alberta high school students to get involved in Alberta´s legislative process and learn about parliamentary democracy. It´s a chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environment. Legislative Pages find out firsthand how the Legislative Assembly works and gain leadership training, work experience and.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Women And Gender Studies

Certificate - Labor Studies, Certificate In Labour Studies

New York Union Semester is one of a kind full-time semester-long program that combines rigorous academic study with first-hand experience.

Politics And Public Policy

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is an independent, nonprofit organization serving hundreds of colleges and.

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