	The B’nai Brith Canada Institute for International Affairs has a mandate to protest the abuse of human rights throughout the world and advocate on behalf of worldwide Jewish communities in distress. The Institute has a special focus on pro-Israel advocacy and education.
Rochelle Wilner President	Frank Dimant Chief Executive Officer	Amos Sochaczevski National Chair	Ruth Klein National Director

Recent Institute Publications

COMBATTING TERROR: Submission to the Justice Committee on Bill C-36 ~ Anti-Terrorism Act
SUBMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE: In preparation for the 59^th session
of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights; A Critique of Canadian Foreign Policy in the Middle East — February 2002; Prepared for the annual consultations with Canadian non-governmental organizations prior to the 57^th session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights; In preparation for the 56^th session
of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights
FROM IMMIGRATION TO INTEGRATION:: The Canadian Jewish Experience: A Millennium Edition
Edited by Ruth Klein and Frank Dimant
WORLD CONFERENCE AGAINST RACISM: CIVIL SOCIETY SMASHES UP
by David Matas, LL.B., M.A. Senior Legal Counsel, B’nai Brith Canada.
DOCUMENTS CONCERNING ISRAEL: CRISIS IN ISRAEL — Resources for breaking news, media monitoring and in-depth information and analysis.; HEART TO HEART is an initiative of B’nai Brith Canada in partnership with individuals and families across Canada who are committed to strengthening and supporting our brothers and sisters in Israel.; ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIANS: Myths and Realities
by David Matas, LL.B., M.A. Senior Legal Counsel, B’nai Brith Canada.; ZIONISM IS NOT A CRIME
by David Matas, LL.B., M.A. Senior Legal Counsel, B’nai Brith Canada.; Not All Poets Are Peacemakers — Is Palestinian literature and culture conducive to peace?
by Ruth Klein, National Director, Institute for International Affairs
IRANIAN JEWISH CAPTIVES: 13 Jewish Iranian Captives Document Index

The Institute accomplishes its goals through:

Advocacy and Community Mobilization
Public Education
Media Liaison
Fact Finding Missions
Briefs and Consultations with Government and Non-Government Organizations

Government Relations

Our Government Relations Office in Ottawa is B’nai Brith Canada’s liaison with members of parliament, civil servants, and the world’s ambassadors. This office advocates on behalf of social issues and concerns of B’nai Brith Canada and has coordinated a number of successful lobbying campaigns. The Government Relations Office also facilitates B’nai Brith Canada’s appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada, parliamentary committees, and departmental consultations.

B’nai Brith Canada understands that the security of Israel and the security of the Jewish people worldwide are eternally linked. Through its Israel Affairs Committee, a primary focus of B’nai Brith’s work is Israel education and advocacy.

The Israel Affairs Committee is part of the Institute for International Affairs. An impressive Public Lecture Program has been developed to better inform Canadians about Middle East developments. Educational programs focusing on Israel are cosponsored in association with various other organizations in the community.

Consisting of volunteer experts in international relations and professional staff, the Institute functions as a distinguished think tank. Through its committee structure, the Institute has a grass roots membership which mobilizes to address issues of concern. If you have any questions concerning the Institute for International Affairs, contact us at institute@bnaibrith.ca.