Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine

What Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine does

CDHAL (Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine) is a Montreal-based, CRA-registered charitable non-profit (charity number 11886 8868 RR0001) founded in 1976 by four Christian pastors in response to the coups d'état in Argentina and Chile. Originally named 'Comité chrétien pour les droits humains en Amérique latine', the organization evolved from refugee support work in the 1970s-80s into a solidarity, human rights documentation, and global citizenship education body focused on extractivism, neo-colonialism, militarization, and the criminalization of dissent across Latin America (Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Guatemala, Ecuador, Honduras, Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, El Salvador, Venezuela).

The organization's core offerings are programmatic rather than technology-based: the Caminando bilingual bimonthly review (published continuously since 1980); Civil Observation Brigades (BriCOs) in Chiapas deployed since 1995 in collaboration with Frayba; urgent action campaigns and petitions; audiovisual productions including the 'Voix de la terre' podcast series; and pedagogical publications on Canadian mining in Latin America available in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Its digital infrastructure is modest: a WordPress website with WooCommerce e-commerce, WPML for French/Spanish content, and Sourcebuster JS analytics; there is no proprietary technology platform, AI capability, or app product. Governance is via an elected board of directors (Conseil d'administration), an annual general assembly, approximately 30 active volunteers, and a small staff headed by named responsables for urgent actions, communications, global citizenship education, Caminando, and administration.

Revenue is generated through tax-deductible individual donations, annual memberships ($10-$30 CAD for 1-3 year terms), publication and audiovisual product sales via the WooCommerce boutique, and presumed institutional funding (government grants and coalition partners). The go-to-market motion is community-led: mobilizing Quebec civil society through educational events, petitions, press releases, solidarity campaigns, and the bimonthly magazine, with field operations in Chiapas complementing domestic advocacy. Strategic positioning includes leadership of the Permanent Peoples' Tribunal Canada Session (2014-2016) on Canadian mining impacts and integration into coalitions such as AQOCI, MiningWatch Canada, COICA, COPINH, CSN, and OCMAL.

Name

Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine

Legal name

Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine

Website

https://cdhal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CDHAL (Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine) is a Montreal-based, CRA-registered charitable non-profit founded in 1976 that operates as a solidarity and human rights advocacy organization serving Quebec civil society in partnership with Latin American social movements, delivering educational publications, the Caminando bilingual review, civil observation brigades in Chiapas, and urgent action campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: CDHAL accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support their work in solidarity with Latin American communities fighting for their rights and dignity. Donations are tax-deductible as the organization is a registered charity with the Canada Revenue Agency (charitable registration number 11886 8868 RR0001).
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from $10 to $30 CAD, available for 1, 2, or 3-year terms. Membership provides information rights (annual activity reports, financial statements, budget forecasts), participation in annual general assemblies, and voting rights to elect board representatives.
3. Publication Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of the Caminando review magazine and other publications including 'Énergie, pour qui et pour quoi?', 'Récits de saccages et de résistance', and 'Mythes et réalités de l'industrie minière canadienne'. The Caminando review has been published since 1980.
4. Educational Materials and Audiovisual Content: Sale of educational tools and audiovisual materials produced by the organization on topics including Canadian mining in Latin America, extractivism, and human rights violations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CDHAL is a Montreal-based solidarity organization that delivers human rights advocacy, global citizenship education, and international accompaniment to Latin American social movements. Its core offerings include the Caminando bilingual review, Civil Observation Brigades (BriCOs) in Chiapas, urgent action campaigns, and educational publications on Canadian mining impacts.

Product overview

CDHAL operates as a solidarity organization offering a membership program for annual support ($10-$30/year for 1-3 years), a donation platform for direct contributions, and the Caminando publication (since 1980) as its core offerings. Supporting programs include Civil Human Rights Observation Brigades in Chiapas, urgent action alerts, audiovisual productions, and educational publications on Canadian mining impacts. An online boutique enables purchases of publications. The organization focuses on human rights advocacy, solidarity with Latin American movements, and citizen education.

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Products and services

• Annual Membership (Adhésion annuelle) Annual membership program available for 1, 2, or 3 year terms at $10 to $30 CAD, granting access to annual reports, financial statements, voting rights at general assemblies, and the ability to elect board representatives.
• Donations (Don) Tax-deductible donation platform (charitable registration 11886 8868 RR0001) allowing individuals and organizations to financially support Latin American communities and social movements in their struggle for rights and dignity.
• Caminando Magazine (Revue Caminando) Bimonthly bilingual magazine (since 1980) publishing alternative information on Latin American social struggles and human rights, available via paper and digital subscription.
• Civil Observation Brigades (BriCOs) Civil human rights observation brigades operating in Chiapas, Mexico since 1995, in collaboration with Frayba to provide international observers to Zapatista and other communities affected by militarization, requiring a minimum two-week commitment.
• Urgent Actions (Actions urgentes) Rapid-response advocacy alerts and petitions mobilizing supporters to contact Canadian government officials and amplify specific human rights cases in Latin America.
• Pedagogical Publications Educational publications including 'Myths and Realities of Canadian Mining Industry', 'Energy for Whom and For What?', and 'Tales of Destruction and Resistance' documenting Canadian mining impacts in Latin America, available in French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Audiovisual Productions (including 'Voix de la terre' podcast) Video productions and podcast series documenting human rights violations and stories of women human rights defenders, including the 'Voix de la terre: récits de femmes défenseures de la vie et de l'environnement' series.
• Online Boutique WooCommerce-based online store enabling purchases of Caminando magazine subscriptions and CDHAL publications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 active volunteers and members supporting human rights monitoring and solidarity actions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Association québėcoise des organisations de coopération internationale (AQOCI)coreOthersAQOCI is the umbrella organization for Quebec international cooperation organizations. CDHAL is a member and participates in its network of solidarity organizations working on international development and human rights.
• Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Bartolomé de las Casas (Frayba)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrayba is based in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. CDHAL collaborates with Frayba to train and deploy civil observation brigades (BriCOs) in Zapatista and other communities affected by militarization since 1995.
• Coalición de Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil para la Observación Electoral (COPINH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOPINH (Consejo Cívico de Organizaciones Populares e Indígenas de Honduras) is a Lenca indigenous rights organization in Honduras. CDHAL has supported COPINH following the assassination of Berta Cáceres and ongoing land rights struggles.
• Fonds de solidarité FTQminorOthersListed among Canadian partners on the CDHAL website. FTQ is one of Quebec's largest labour confederations.
• Caisse solitaire DesjardinsminorOthersListed among Canadian partners on the CDHAL website.
• MiningWatch CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMiningWatch Canada is a key ally in monitoring and documenting the impacts of Canadian mining companies abroad. The organizations collaborate on research, advocacy, and public education about Canadian mining sector responsibilities.
• Plateforme de référence des centres de recherche canadiens (CNCA-RCRCE)coreOthersCanadian research center reference platform. CDHAL participates in this coalition focused on corporate accountability.
• Réseau de vigilance pour une politique de矿产资源 responsable (RQGE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuebec network focused on responsible mining policy. CDHAL participates in coalition work on Canadian mining accountability.
• Réseau de justice et de Paix (ROJEP)minorOthersJustice and Peace network in Quebec. Listed among CDHAL network and coalition partners.
• Réseau québėcois pour l'intégration continentale (RQIC)minorOthersQuebec network on continental integration issues. Listed among CDHAL network partners.
• Common FrontiersminorOthersToronto-based organization working on trade and investment issues. Listed among Canadian partner organizations.
• Actions pour lajustice internationale (CISO)minorOthersMontreal-based organization for international justice. Listed among CDHAL's Canadian partner organizations.
• Mouvement autonome des peoples autochtones (CNCA)minorOthersIndigenous peoples autonomy movement. Listed among CDHAL network partners.
• Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN)minorOthersMajor Quebec labour confederation. Listed among CDHAL's Canadian partner organizations.
• Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indigenas de la Cuenca Amazonica (COICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOICA is the umbrella organization for indigenous peoples of the Amazon Basin. CDHAL supports their work defending Amazon territories from extractive industries.
• EDUCA (Oaxaca)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDUCA is a Mexican civil society organization working on social issues in Oaxaca. Listed as a Latin American ally organization.
• Otros Mundos ChiapasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexican organization in Chiapas working on environmental and social justice issues. Listed as a Latin American ally.
• Observatorio de Conflictos Mineros de América Latina (OCMAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American Mining Conflicts Observatory. CDHAL uses OCMAL data to document mining-related human rights violations in the region.
• Tribunal Permanent des Peuples (TPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDHAL serves as a coordinating organization for the Canada Session of the Permanent People's Tribunal, examining impacts of Canadian mining industry on human rights in Latin America (2014-2016). Coalition included environmental, feminist, indigenous, labour, and human rights organizations.
• Caminando ReviewcoreOthersCDHAL publishes the Caminando review magazine (bimonthly, since 1980) which provides alternative information on Latin American social struggles. Available in French and Spanish editions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Common Frontiers: Common Frontiers is a Toronto-based organization working on trade, investment, and corporate accountability issues affecting Canada-Latin America relations. Listed among CDHAL's Canadian partner organizations and directly comparable in policy advocacy focus, though its geographic base is Ontario.
• MiningWatch Canada: MiningWatch Canada is the most direct peer to CDHAL: both monitor and document the human rights and environmental impacts of Canadian mining companies operating abroad, and they are listed as core strategic partners. Comparable in mission, advocacy approach, and Canadian-based international scope, though MiningWatch operates nationally while CDHAL is Quebec-rooted.
• Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indigenas de la Cuenca Amazonica (COICA): COICA is the umbrella organization for indigenous peoples of the Amazon Basin, which CDHAL supports in defending territories from extractive industries. Direct peer in indigenous and environmental rights advocacy, though COICA operates as a regional indigenous confederation rather than a Canadian solidarity NGO.
• Centro de Derechos Humanos Fray Bartolomé de las Casas (Frayba): Frayba is CDHAL's longest-standing operational partner, co-running the BriCOs civil observation brigades in Chiapas since 1995. Directly comparable as a human rights documentation and advocacy organization in Latin America, though Frayba is Mexico-based and field-focused while CDHAL provides Quebec-side support and education.
• Association québécoise des organisations de coopération internationale (AQOCI): AQOCI is the umbrella network for Quebec international cooperation and solidarity organizations, of which CDHAL is a member. It is a direct peer given shared Quebec international solidarity focus, though AQOCI functions as a network/coordinator rather than a field-program operator like CDHAL.
• Réseau de vigilance pour une politique minière responsable / RQGE: RQGE is a Quebec network focused on responsible mining policy and corporate accountability that lists CDHAL as a coalition partner. Direct peer in scope and Quebec-based mining accountability advocacy, though RQGE is a network/coalition rather than a programmatic organization.
• Observatorio de Conflictos Mineros de América Latina (OCMAL): OCMAL is the Latin American Mining Conflicts Observatory, which CDHAL uses as a primary data source for documenting mining-related human rights violations. Direct peer in mission and methodology, though OCMAL operates regionally across Latin America while CDHAL anchors the Quebec-Canadian advocacy angle.
• Coalición de Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil para la Observación Electoral / COPINH: COPINH is a Lenca indigenous rights organization in Honduras that CDHAL has supported since the assassination of Berta Cáceres. Directly comparable in indigenous and environmental rights defense, though COPINH is a frontline Latin American organization while CDHAL provides solidarity support from Quebec.

Broad incumbents

• Amnesty International Canada (francophone section): Amnesty International Canada is a broad incumbent in human rights advocacy with comparable concerns for Latin American human rights and Canadian corporate accountability. It is far larger and broader in scope than CDHAL but operates in overlapping thematic space, particularly on Indigenous rights and extractivism.
• Canadian Council for International Co-operation (CCIC): CCIC is the national umbrella for Canadian international development and humanitarian organizations, comparable to AQOCI at the federal level. It is a peer in solidarity/international cooperation focus, though it functions as a coordination body rather than a direct program operator like CDHAL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CDHAL.montreal
• Xx.com/cdhal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/comit-pour-les-droits-humains-en-am-rique-latine

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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