Political / Social Justice

Amnesty International - University of Ottawa Chapter

Email: amnesty.uo@hotmail.com
Amnesty International is a NGO that fights for the respect of human rights throughout the world. In the group’s university chapters, members are called upon to raise awareness of multiple human rights violation as well as making different fundraising activities.

Bloquists, University of Ottawa

Email : bloc.uo@gmail.com
University of Ottawa Bloquists promote the values of sovereign state Québec. This club sees to the promotion of the Québec sovereignist state cause on campus by informing the student population on Bloc Québécois political party initiatives.

C.L.A.P. - la Collective des luttes pour l'abolition de la prostitution

Email: clap_ottawa@yahoo.ca
Website: www.sisyphe.org
We are local NGO whose purpose is to fight against sexual oppression, particularly prostitution and the mistreatment of human beings. We oppose to any form of oppression, whether it be towards women, the poor or ethnic minorities. A fairer world is possible!

Campus Conservatives, University of Ottawa

Email: uofoyc@yahoo.ca
We seek to promote universal Canadian values like freedom, democracy and the rule of law. We question the size and role the government should play in our lives. On campus we facilitate like-minded students to be activists, participate in the political process, and get together for a good time.

Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy, Ottawa University Chapter

Email: nmich082@uottawa.ca
Website: www.cssdp.org
CSSDP advocates for the reform of drug policy in accordance with common sense, medical science, and human rights. We seek to educate the community on all aspects of drugs: legal, political, economic, social, ethical, and medical- so that they may critically evaluate official misinformation and affect changes in drug policy. 

Cinema Academica

Email: gripoactiongroups@gmail.com
Website: see www.opirg-gripo.ca
Cinema Academica offers Friday film nights and discussion on topics such as peace, the environment and human rights.  All are invited to attend and there is no charge.

Equal Voice: National Capital Youth Chapter

Email: equalvoice.uottawa@gmail.com
Website: www.equalvoice.ca ; www.evncyc.wordpress.com
The EV: NCYC is a chapter of Equal Voice, a multi-partisan NPO that aims to foster an environment in which more women are elected to all levels of government in Canada. Our club provides opportunities for young women to gain political experience while actively promoting the mandate of EV.

Go Green, Go Social!

Email: egood032@uottawa.ca
Go Green, Go Social is a student group interested in promoting sustainable development within the local community. Our goal is to work on one community project from the developmental stages straight up to its realization. We will educate ourselves and work in collaboration with other organizations in Ottawa.

Green Campus

Email: greencampusottawa@gmail.com
Website: web5.uottawa.ca/green 
Green Campus is an environmentally-minded club that has multiple working groups who tackle important issues on campus with relation to sustainable development.

Greens, Unviersity of Ottawa

Email: uottawagreens@gmail.com 
Website: http://uottawagreens.googlepages.com/
This club is the University of Ottawa chapter of the Green Party of Canada. The purpose of this club is to educate and engage students in “green” issues and to take an active role in “greening” the community in preparation for a more sustainable future.

Human Rights Review

Email: humanrigthsreivew@gmail.com   
Website: www.humanrightsreview.org
Human Rights Review is a student publication aimed at increasing student awareness on human right issues within Canada and abroad. Our goal is to educate students and the community at large on international political and humanitarian crises.

International Affairs Association

Email: uottawamun@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/uottawauna/
The International Affairs Association teaches students about global issues and the dynamics of international negotiations through Model United Nations (MUN) conferences worldwide. The IAA also hosts a MUN conference for high school students. The IAA attends numerous prestigious conferences, at varying levels of competition, throughout Canada, the USA, and overseas.

International Socialists

Email: gosocialists@yahoo.ca 
Website: www.socialist.ca
The International Socialists is a revolutionary socialist organization based in Canada and Quebec. We are dedicated to promoting human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic justice as we strive to build a left alternative to a world of war, racism, poverty, imperialism and exploitation.

Israel Awareness Committee

Email: israelaffairs@hillelottawa.ca
Website: www.hillelottawa.ca
Category: Political/Social Justice
The Israel Awareness committee is a non-denominational group dedicated to engaging in debate, discussion, and dialogue on Israeli society, culture, and politics. The IAC is dedicated to providing a balanced and honest perspective on Israel, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Middle East, in general to the campus community.

Lebanese Forces Student Association (LFSA)

E-mail: lfsa@uottawa.ca
The LFSA aims to solidify the internal relations of the Lebanese community as well as engage in the student body in general and in Canadian society as a whole, to promote its political vision of Lebanese sovereignty and diversity.

Men's Resource Group (MRG)

Email: mrguottawa@hotmail.com
The Men's Resource Group has a threefold focus: 1. Provide information to men facing crisis; 2. Provide advocacy for men; and 3. Raise awareness for men’s issues.

NDP, University of Ottawa

Email: uottawa.ndp@gmail.com
The University of Ottawa NDP supports the NDP at the provincial and federal levels, and promotes their work and views on campus. It provides a forum for individuals with like-minded political ideals to meet and exchange ideas, and supports its friends on the left in promoting progressive causes.

OxfamUO

Email: oxfamuottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://oxfamuottawa.wordpress.com/
The purpose of the OxfamUO club is to further the goals and principles of Oxfam Canada, which are to alleviate world suffering, poverty and injustice. As members of Canada’s University, we will work to bring together members of our campus, raise awareness and initiate campaigns on campus.

People's Republic of Delicious

Email: prdottawa@gmail.com
Website: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2249291613
The People's Republic of Delicious is a vegan food collective at the University of Ottawa. We are committed to offering students alternative, healthy vegan meals on a “pay what you can” basis.

RESULTS Youth Group, The

Email: sjama036@gmail.com
Website: www.resultsyouthgroup.webs.com
The RESULTS Youth Group is a group that shares the same values and mission as NGO RESULTS Canada, which is a citizens lobby group that urges elected representatives to create the political will to end hunger, eliminate poverty and debilitating disease, in essence to make a better world.

S.S.E.C.S.: Students for Sexual Empowerment and Consciousness of Self

Email: ssecs.uottawa@gmail.com
SSECS seeks to increase awareness of reproductive and sexual health rights on a global and local scale, while holistically addressing our own health and well-being. Through discussion, physical activity, and creative expression, we aim to empower and to raise a consciousness within ourselves and our communities.

Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights (SPHR)

Email: sphr.uofo@gmail.com 
Website: http://www.sphrottawa.blogspot.com
Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights University of Ottawa (SPHR) is a student run, non-profit organization that advocates on a strong social justice platform to uphold the rights of the Palestinian people in the face of human rights violations and all forms of racism, discrimination, misinformation and misrepresentation.

Student Coalition Against War (SCAW)

Email: scaw.ottawa@gmail.com
We aim to address the major social, economic and political issues that induce, promote and sustain contemporary war. SCAW focuses on public education and mobilization, non-violent activism, organizing, and advocacy. As a grassroots social movement, SCAW is fully democratic, decentralized and non-hierarchical in its structure and decision-making.

Ottawa Students for Life

Email: ottawastudentsforlife@gmail.com
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/ottawastudentsforlife
University of Ottawa Students for Life is committed to proclaiming, celebrating, and defending the dignity of all human beings from conception to natural death. We work to educate the University of Ottawa on current life issues including foetal rights, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, and reproductive technologies.

WUSC: Student Refugee Program (SRP) Committee

Email: srp.uottawa@gmail.com
Category: Philanthropic/Humanitarian
Our club is one of 70 chapters around Canada partaking in deepening students' understanding of international developing issues and sponsoring refugee students from around the world. Every year, our chapter supports and guides a refugee student through university life. We welcome anyone interested in international development and refugee matters.