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| You are no doubt aware of the HIV/AIDS epidemic sweeping through much of Africa. This terrible disease is leaving millions of children orphaned. But what you probably did not know is that many children are also losing their family’s land. The reason for this injustice is that a parent’s will cannot be executed while a child is a minor. Lawyers Without Borders, in conjunction with Africare, is spearheading the Children Inheritance Research Project. This project is aimed at providing pro bono legal training and assistance to Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique to rebuild legal systems for the enforcement of wills and other inheritance contracts. |
| Children Inheritance Research Project |
| When you are concerned about something your government is doing it is important to let them know. When writing to your MP or your MPP it is best to send a handwritten or typed letter expressing your concerns. You should also suggest what you would like your representative to do. In addition you should send a copy of your letter to the responsible Minister as they have the power to change laws, regulations, policies or programs and need to hear from citizens directly.
If you send your letter to the House of Commons you can send it postage free. MP or Minister’s Name House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada, K1A 0A6 Click here to find your Member of Parliament or your Member of Provincial Parliament. To find the direct contact information for any Federal Cabinet Minister or Secretary of State (also known as "Junior Ministers"), click here. |
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