HR-research-centres May 2022

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Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas

by Viviana Fernandez

Dear colleagues, I am writing to share information about a project within the context of our Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa Program: the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas. As some of you may know, the University of Ottawa is a member of the SAR Network<https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/> and our Centre is the engine behind this engagement. The Coalition is an initiative jointly led by the Universidad de Monterrey, Scholars at Risk and our Centre. The goals are to create links with new partners and other SAR members, and to deepen our advocacy actions in the region. We hope that you will find interesting content on the new website (links are below) and we invite you to follow the Coalition on twitter (@CAFACLAA). Should you have questions or would like to discuss further, do not hesitate to contact me. Also please feel free to share this message with other colleagues, students and allies in your networks. English follows ¿Consideras que la protección de la libertad académica debe ser una prioridad? Conoce más sobre la Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas visitando nuestro nuevo sitio web: Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) | UDEM<https://www.udem.edu.mx/en/institutional/coalition-academic-freedom-america…> Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas | UDEM<https://www.udem.edu.mx/es/institucional/coalicion-por-la-libertad-academic…> La Coalición es una red de universidades, académicos, estudiantes y activistas que trabajan para proteger la libertad académica y responder a las amenazas a la educación superior en las Américas. Infórmate sobre las acciones de incidencia, los próximos eventos y los casos que afectan a la libertad académica en la región. Descubre recursos, publicaciones e informes de países. Infórmate sobre cómo contribuir a nuestro trabajo colectivo y ¡únete a este movimiento! -------------------- Do you believe that protecting academic freedom should be a priority? Learn more about the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas by visiting our new website: Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) | UDEM<https://www.udem.edu.mx/en/institutional/coalition-academic-freedom-america…> Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas | UDEM<https://www.udem.edu.mx/es/institucional/coalicion-por-la-libertad-academic…> The Coalition is a network of universities, scholars, students and activists, working to protect academic freedom and respond to threats to higher education throughout the Americas. Inform yourself about advocacy actions, upcoming events and cases affecting academic freedom in the region. Discover resources, publications and country reports. Learn about ways to contribute to our collective work and join this movement! Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne / Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa Twitter: @vafi1217 Fêtons le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/CREDP40HRREC> / Celebrate the 40th anniversary of HRREC<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/CREDP40HRREC> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). [cid:8ed2f871-24a6-4041-a108-e429285b32c8]<https://twitter.com/CafaClaa>

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CJHR turns 10!

by Shayna Plaut

Canadian Journal of Human Rights celebrates publication of 10th anniversary edition MAY 26, 2022 — The only Canadian peer-reviewed academic journal dealing exclusively with human rights research is still staying true to its original mandate 10 years later. Founded in 2012 by Faculty of Law professor, Dr. Donn Short, the Canadian Journal of Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Law and Policy remains a publication of the Law Faculty Council at the University of Manitoba. Each year, about 20 law students cut their teeth on academic research working for the CJHR as Assistant Editors, Editors, and as Senior Editor, all under the guidance of Dr. Short who remains Editor-in-Chief. Produced with funding from the Legal Research Institute, the Law Foundation of Manitoba, and with assistance provided by Carmen Roberge, Faculty of Education and Professional Studies, Université de Saint-Boniface, the CJHR is an internationally recognized journal that attracts scholarship from respected human rights scholars around the world. Publications have included immigration and refugee law, freedom of expression, equality, sexuality and gender rights, international law, criminal law and numerous other issues related to domestic and international human rights. In the 10th Anniversary edition’s forward, Dr. Richard Jochelson, Dean of the Faculty of Law, recognizes the CJHR’s singularity and the critical role it plays in fostering the exploration of human rights issues, especially with so much more work to be done. “Disability injustice maintains, as Canada continues to lag even the United States in legislative responses to inaccessibility,” he writes. “Members of the LGBTQ2S*+ communities continue to be othered and excluded from institutions and opportunities across the globe. Hate crimes and anti-Semitic speech appear to be on the rise over the last several years in Canada and globally. Trumpism, the rise of strong men and movements to the fascistic right have increased around the world.” “It has never been more important to explore these vital issues, and this journal continues to be an international thought leading vehicle in the complicating of human rights discussions.” – Dr. Richard Jochelson, Dean of Law, Forward, (2021) 10:1 Can J Hum Rts “The CJHR is one of the few groups in the law school who do what we do twelve months during the year,” said Dr. Short. “There is no season to what we do – it’s an ongoing cycle. We work through the entire school year and we don’t stop during the summer. As those cycles have turned, ten times now, I have been cognizant of two overriding principles or goals that define our mission of public education. First, our task is to contribute to the growing awareness of human rights, generally, and, second, our charge to present scholarship that results in the actual respecting of human rights.” Senior Editor Jack Powles graduates from the Juris Doctor program this spring after having been involved with the CJHR in multiple capacities since the end of his first year of law school. He describes his time spent with the journal as one of the highlights of his law school experience. “It offers a unique experience during law school in being a part of an ongoing project throughout the entire academic year,” he said. “Each volume of the journal is a culmination of the work other student editors have done in preceding years, and it is both a rewarding and memorable experience to have each year culminate in publishing a volume of the CJHR with that year’s editorial team. I know the CJHR will continue to be a success for all of those involved, and pass all my thanks to Editor-in-Chief Dr. Donn Short for this invaluable mentorship throughout these past 2 years.” Editor Rhiannon Swan finishes her second year of law this spring and has learned much from her experience working on the journal. “I have really enjoyed being able to work with peers who share an interest in the promotion and discussion of human rights,” she said. “The CJHR has allowed me insight into topics that I might not have otherwise considered, and more importantly how the law might be used to protect the rights of vulnerable communities. I think this is something that is very important for professionals in the legal field to remember.” Articles contained in the 10th Anniversary edition include “The Final Refugee Paradigm: A Historical Warning” by J. Mauricio Gaona, “Managing Campus Expression and Equality Rights: Contemporary Considerations for Canadian Universities” by Arig al Shaibah and Sophie Poinar, and “Towards Developing a Non-ableist and Non-cisnormative Taxonomy of Bodily Integrity Identity and Expression in Canadian Human Rights Law” by Daniel W. Dylan. The full volume is available for download on the CJHR website<https://cjhr.ca/vol-10-no-1-2021/>, along with past volumes. This year’s editorial board consists of the following individuals: Editor-in-Chief Donn Short Senior Editor Jack Powles Editors Brandon Gray Brayden Gray Rhiannon Swan Prachi Sanghavi Lewis Waring Next year, students Rhiannon Swan and Brayden Grey will take on the roles of co-senior editors working with Dr. Short to continue the CJHR’s mission of producing outstanding human rights scholarship. Shayna Plaut, PhD Acting Manager for the Centre for Human Rights Research Working Days: Monday - Thurs 930am-330pm. PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS ON FRIDAYS Office number: 204 474 6156 Cell number: 604 817 0311

1 year, 11 months

CAHRI annual meeting 2022

by Viviana Fernandez

Viviana Fernandez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/j/91757431439?pwd=OVRMM3hISUxJb2Jqd2xrMUhBaUJ0QT… Meeting ID: 917 5743 1439 Passcode: wAf1xr One tap mobile +13017158592,,91757431439#,,,,*674653# US (Washington DC) +13126266799,,91757431439#,,,,*674653# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 917 5743 1439 Passcode: 674653 Find your local number: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/u/acSUntru4 Join by SIP 91757431439(a)zoomcrc.com Join by H.323 162.255.37.11 (US West) 162.255.36.11 (US East) 115.114.131.7 (India Mumbai) 115.114.115.7 (India Hyderabad) 213.19.144.110 (Amsterdam Netherlands) 213.244.140.110 (Germany) 103.122.166.55 (Australia Sydney) 103.122.167.55 (Australia Melbourne) 149.137.40.110 (Singapore) 64.211.144.160 (Brazil) 69.174.57.160 (Canada Toronto) 65.39.152.160 (Canada Vancouver) 207.226.132.110 (Japan Tokyo) 149.137.24.110 (Japan Osaka) Meeting ID: 917 5743 1439 Passcode: 674653 ......................................................................................................................................... Join Teams Meeting en-US https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmJmNzgwZDUtZjM5Ny00… If you need a local number, get one here. And if you've forgotten the dial-in PIN, you can reset it. Learn More https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting | | Meeting options: https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=cd28f45d-40a4-480b-… | .........................................................................................................................................

1 year, 11 months

CAHRI annual meeting. Thursday 16 at 2pm EST @uOttawa

by Viviana Fernandez

Dear colleagues, Following on John Packer's note from May 1st (see below), we wanted to propose a time for the CAHRI annual meeting on June 16th. You will receive an invitation for a one hour meeting at 2pm EST and the session will take place in our offices, Fauteux Hall room 559. We will also offer the possibility to join virtually through zoom, if travelling is not an option at this time. We know that some of you are coming to Ottawa to participate in the gathering to mark the 40th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedom (June 16-17) we are organizing and we look forward to seeing you. I have added the draft programs for the main events for your information. More details will be posted on our website shortly. In terms of an agenda, please feel free to send suggestions for our meeting. Should you be unable to participate, please share this invitation with a colleague who may attend in your institution's behalf. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne / Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa Twitter: @vafi1217 Fêtons le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/CREDP40HRREC> / Celebrate the 40th anniversary of HRREC<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/CREDP40HRREC> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). ________________________________ From: Frederick John Packer <John.Packer(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:John.Packer@uottawa.ca>> Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2022 12:05 PM To: Shayna Plaut <Shayna.Plaut(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Shayna.Plaut@umanitoba.ca>>; Shannonbrooke Murphy <sbmurphy(a)stu.ca<mailto:sbmurphy@stu.ca>>; Barrett, Nicole <barrett(a)allard.ubc.ca<mailto:barrett@allard.ubc.ca>>; Kyle Matthews <kyle.matthews(a)concordia.ca<mailto:kyle.matthews@concordia.ca>>; l.kornelsen(a)uwinnipeg.ca<mailto:l.kornelsen@uwinnipeg.ca> <l.kornelsen(a)uwinnipeg.ca<mailto:l.kornelsen@uwinnipeg.ca>>; Nandini Ramanujam, Prof. <nandini.ramanujam(a)mcgill.ca<mailto:nandini.ramanujam@mcgill.ca>>; Barnali Choudhury <bchoudhury(a)osgoode.yorku.ca<mailto:bchoudhury@osgoode.yorku.ca>>; Mona Paré <Mona.Pare(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:Mona.Pare@uottawa.ca>>; Virginia Caputo <VirginiaCaputo(a)Cunet.Carleton.Ca<mailto:VirginiaCaputo@Cunet.Carleton.Ca>>; fannie.lafontaine(a)fd.ulaval.ca<mailto:fannie.lafontaine@fd.ulaval.ca> <Fannie.Lafontaine(a)fd.ulaval.ca<mailto:Fannie.Lafontaine@fd.ulaval.ca>>; duhaime.bernard(a)uqam.ca<mailto:duhaime.bernard@uqam.ca> <duhaime.bernard(a)uqam.ca<mailto:duhaime.bernard@uqam.ca>>; Stephanie Scott <stephanie.scott(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:stephanie.scott@umanitoba.ca>>; trilsch.mirja(a)uqam.ca<mailto:trilsch.mirja@uqam.ca> <trilsch.mirja(a)uqam.ca<mailto:trilsch.mirja@uqam.ca>>; ibhawoh(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:ibhawoh@mcmaster.ca> <ibhawoh(a)mcmaster.ca<mailto:ibhawoh@mcmaster.ca>>; nathansoncentre(a)osgood.yorku.ca<mailto:nathansoncentre@osgood.yorku.ca> <nathansoncentre(a)osgood.yorku.ca<mailto:nathansoncentre@osgood.yorku.ca>>; Anna Purkey <annapurkey(a)uwaterloo.ca<mailto:annapurkey@uwaterloo.ca>> Cc: Viviana Fernandez <Viviana.Fernandez(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:Viviana.Fernandez@uottawa.ca>> Subject: CAHRI annual meeting, CYHR and "Our Charter - Our Rights" gathering 16-17 June uOttawa - three questions Caution: This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear CAHRI member representatives/supporters, Happy May Day - at last! (I shouldn't jinx things, but it's finally a beautiful spring day at least in Ottawa... despite snowing again LAST WEEK!) I hope you are well and have survived (or are near to completing tasks arising from) the academic year - a second COVID-affected one with many challenges. I am addressing you with regard to a few matters as follows: First, we should have an Annual Meeting to catch-up, exchange views and perhaps decide one or two things. I am taking the liberty of suggesting we meet on Thursday 16 June. We/HRREC would happily arrange and host the meeting. Second, one important subject is to make progress with the Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights (CYHR). For various reasons, it has been a struggle to get it done during the pandemic... but I am pleased to say the third issue is very near to publication (and includes a Special Section on COVID, guest edited by Alex Neve, and another Special Section profiling a handful of Canadian human rights advocates... of whom too little is known or as examples of careers). The immediate need now is to take steps for the next issue (2022-2023). We/HRREC are prepared to offer a modest honorarium for a Managing Editor and we will continue to cover production costs. The previously expressed hope is that CAHRI member entities would each nominate someone for the Editorial Board and that CAHRI would take up the publication as a more fully cooperative endeavour. We are aware that, previously, a few of you did respond positively and even identified a representative for an intended CYHR Editorial Board, but most did not respond. The time seems good to complete this task and move the initiative forward if there is sufficient interest. Third, on 16-17 June we/HRREC are hosting at uOttawa Faculty of Law a youth-oriented gathering around the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, There will be parallel sessions on Thursday 16 June and a larger plenary and public day on Friday 17 June. There are some associated initiatives - including political cartoon and photo-journalism competitions with which we're working with various partners and intend an online and physical exhibition. For the parallel meetings on 16 June, we will have one group of Law students and Human Rights students from across Canada, while students of journalism will be meeting in parallel as well as a group of our own "alumni". Friday, 17 June, will include representatives of government, implementing institutions, some who contributed to elaboration of the Charter 40 years ago, and a panel looking ahead at gaps and contemporary pressing issues. As we are hosting this gathering, we would be pleased to include a representative from each CAHRI member for whom we would cover the costs in Ottawa; there is no fee, so it is only transportation costs which we are not covering. If enough CAHRI members would be represented, then we could hold CAHRI's Annual Meeting bi-modally (some in-person and others joining online). Do please let us know the following: 1. Does your centre/institute/programme support holding the CAHRI Annual Meeting on Thursday, 16 June? 2. Does your centre/institute/programme wish to name a representative to the CYHR Editorial Board and, if so, whom? 3. Does your centre/institute/programme wish to send someone to attend our gathering in Ottawa on 16-17 June "Our Charter - Our Rights"? [If so, we will provide all relevant follow-up information.] Thanks for your attention, consideration and response. Best wishes, John Prof. John Packer Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Directeur | Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) Director | Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Pavillon Fauteux Hall | 57 Louis-Pasteur | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 | Canada +1 613-562-5800 (3462) | Téléc./Fax: +1 613-562-5124 Fêtons le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdp-hrc.u…> | Celebrate the 40th anniversary of HRREC<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdp-hrc.u…> Twitter @JP_Peacemaking<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdp-hr…>

1 year, 11 months

Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events ---> 19.05.2022

by Viviana Fernandez

English follows. [Dark and pale blue green and off-white circles for the 40th anniversary of the uOttawa Human Rights Research and Education Centre. Cercles vert foncé, vert pâle et blanc cassé pour le 40e anniversaire du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne de l'Université d'Ottawa.] Ensemble pour un meilleur futur Depuis 40 ans, le CREDP réunit des communautés pour explorer et promouvoir les droits de la personne dans notre monde complexe et interconnecté. Nous avons une vision de renforcer l'impact de nos activités de recherche, d'éducation et de promotion des droits, tout en contribuant aux progrès nationaux et aux développements mondiaux en matière de droits de la personne. Nous demandons l'aide de notre communauté pour renforcer notre fondation et à étendre nos capacités. Merci de prendre quelques minutes pour en savoir plus sur notre vision de l'avenir grâce à l'Appel pour le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/sites/cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/files/hrrec-credp_casef…> et envisagez de faire un don au Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne<https://alumni.uottawa.ca/formulaire-don?fid=Qu4aOAYCyl4%3d&fdesc=SwRBSZHoH…> dès aujourd'hui. #CREDP40HRREC Événements 26 MAI | Webinaire 11 h 30 (HAE) - 17 h 30 (CET) | Inscription requise pour recevoir le lien vers l'événement. * Violations commises pendant la guerre en Ukraine : Un cas évident?<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/26-mai-2022-violations-commises-guerre-ukrain…> - Le professeur Marco Sassòli, l'un des trois experts d'une mission d'enquête sur les violations du droit international humanitaire et du droit international des droits de l'homme en Ukraine pour l'OSCE, passera en revue les conclusions de la mission d'enquête de l'Organisation pour la sécurité et la coopération en Europe (OSCE) sur les violations du droit international humanitaire et des droits de l'homme en Ukraine au cours des cinq premières semaines qui ont suivi l'invasion russe du 24 février 2022. 31 MAI | Webinaire 17 h à 18 h 30 | Inscription requise pour recevoir le lien vers l'événement. * Étude de cas : Canadiens détenus arbitrairement dans le nord-est de la Syrie pour des liens présumés avec l'État islamique<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/31-mai-2022-etude-cas-canadiens-detenus-arbit…> - avec Farida Deif, directrice pour le Canada de Human Rights Watch. Cet événement en ligne est organisé en partenariat avec la Croix-Rouge Canadienne. 2 & 3 JUIN | Conférence | Événement hybride (nombre de places en personne limité). * Le défi de la Chine : Protéger les droits humains et la démocratie dans les institutions mondiales du 21e siècle<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/2-3-juin-2022-defi-chine> - La République Populaire de Chine impose à la communauté internationale un de ses défis les plus importants en matière de défense des droits humains depuis la fondation du système des Nations-Unies et d'autres institutions mondiales. Que peut faire la communauté internationale, et notamment le Canada, pour encourager la Chine à se conformer aux normes internationales des droits humains? Quelles leçons pourrions-nous apprendre de l'expérience de Taïwan en matière de la gestion des défis posés par la Chine au-delà de ses frontières? Des juristes et des experts en sciences sociales venus de Taïwan, la France, les E-U, le Canada, et l'Université d'Ottawa vont discuter des enjeux pour le Canada et ses partenaires dans la région Indo-Pacifique. L'Université d'Ottawa accueille deux chercheurs invités L'Université d'Ottawa, le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et le Comité Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa sont ravis d'accueillir deux nouveaux chercheurs invités! Shabnam Salehi<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/personnes/salehi-shabnam> est accueillie à l'École supérieure d'affaires publiques et internationales (ÉSAPI) et Faisal Al-Kamali<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/personnes/al-kamali-faisal> qui est accueilli à l'École d'ingénierie électrique et d'informatique de la Faculté d'ingénierie. Veuillez vous joindre à nous pour leur souhaiter la bienvenue à l'Université d'Ottawa! Read the full story on our website!<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/university-ottawa-welcomes-two-scholars-risk> Bourse postdoctorale Gordon F. Henderson La date limite pour le concours est le 31 mai 2022! Le concours est ouvert pour la bourse postdoctorale Gordon F. Henderson! Cette dernière est offerte à un·e chercheur·e qui profitera d'un séjour d'un an au sein du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa pour développer un axe de recherche s'inscrivant dans le mandat du Centre et qui promeut une perspective innovante. La multidisciplinarité et l'interdisciplinarité seront privilégiées. Apprenez-en davantage sur le concours et les conditions pour poser sa candidature.<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/research/scholarships/gordon_f_henderson_post…> N'hésitez pas à partager auprès de vos réseaux! Nouvelles * Le professeur João Velloso crée un forum voué à l'étude des réponses juridiques aux problèmes sociaux <https://www2.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/common-law/nouvelles/le-professeur-jo…> * Viviana Fernandez a commenté l'impact de la guerre en Ukraine dans le milieu universitaire canadien dans un article dans Affaires universitaires<https://www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/actualites/actualites-article/lagress…> * Blog | Sukhchain Singh et le professeur John Packer dans les Blogs du CÉPI : Qu'est-ce qui a motivé les manifestations des agriculteurs indiens? (en anglais)<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2022/03/28/what-was-behind-the-indian-farmers-prot…> * Appel aux dessinateurs | Les droits & les libertés de chacun - Un bulletin de la caricature éditoriale par Contekst et le CREDP (Date limite : 15 Juin)<https://contekst.education/everyones/> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ REACHing for a brighter future, together For 40 years, the HRREC has brought together communities to explore and promote human rights in our complex, interconnected world. We have a vision to elevate the impact of our research, education and advocacy while adding value to national progress and global developments on human rights. We are looking to our community to help strengthen our foundation and expand our capacity. Please take a few minutes to learn more about our vision for the future through our HRREC 40th Anniversary Appeal<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/sites/cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/files/hrrec-credp_casef…> and consider making a gift to the Human Rights Research and Education Centre today<https://alumni.uottawa.ca/donation-form?fid=Qu4aOAYCyl4%3d&fdesc=UxeTQd0%2f…>. #CREDP40HRREC Events MAY 26 | Webinar 11:30 a.m. (EDT) | 5:30 p.m. (CET) | Registration required to receive the link to the event. * Violations Committed in the War in Ukraine: A Clear Case?<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/may-26-2022-violations-committed-war-ukraine-…> - Professor Marco Sassòli, one of three experts appointed on a mission to investigate violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Ukraine for the OSCE, will review the findings of the enquiry during the first five weeks following the Russian invasion of 24 February 2022. MAY 31 | Online 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Registration required to receive the link (the link will be available soon on the event's webpage). * Case Study: Canadians Arbitrarily Detained in Northeast Syria for Suspected Islamic State Ties<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/may-31-2022-case-study-canadians-arbitrarily-…> - with Farida Deif, Canada Director at Human Rights Watch. This event is organized in partnership with the Canadian Red Cross. JUNE 2 & 3 | Conference | Bimodal event (in-person places limited). * The Challenge of China: Protecting Human Rights and Democracy in the Global Institutions of the 21st Century<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/june-2-3-2022-challenge-china> - The People's Republic of China (PRC), without a doubt, poses the most pressing human rights challenges since the creation of the United Nations and global institutions that were built to end war and protect human rights for all. What can the international community, specifically Canada, do to encourage China to conform to international human rights standards? How can we learn from Taiwan about how to deal with the human rights challenges posed by the PRC beyond its borders? Legal experts and social scientists from Taiwan, France, the US, Canada, and uOttawa will discuss what is at stake for Canada and its partners in the Indo-Pacific region. The University of Ottawa Welcomes Two Scholars The University of Ottawa, the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa Committee are delighted to welcome two new Visiting Researchers! Shabnam Salehi<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/people/salehi-shabnam> is being hosted by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA) and Faisal Al-Kamali<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/people/al-kamali-faisal> is currently working in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in the Faculty of Engineering. Please join us in welcoming them to the University of Ottawa! Lisez la nouvelle complète sur notre site web!<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/research/scholarships/gordon_f_henderson_post…> Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline for application is May 31, 2022! The competition is open for the Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellowship! This fellowship is offered to a researcher who will take advantage of a one-year stay at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) of the University of Ottawa to develop a research axis that is in line with the Centre's mandate and that promotes an innovative perspective. Multidisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity will be given preference. Learn more about the competition and how to apply.<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/research/scholarships/gordon_f_henderson_post…> Do not hesitate to share with your networks! 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Human Rights in Ukraine course

by Shayna Plaut

perhaps of interest? I am on the board of the University of Arizona's Masters of Human Rights Practice and received this email from them. Their classes are always of high quality. Dear Shayna. We have put together a pretty unique course about human rights in Ukraine that will run from mid-May until the end of June. This is a course open to students for credit, as well as for community members (for a very low price). It will consist of a number of guest lecturers from the regions and on the ground, and address important and timely issues relevant to us all in all fields and walks of life. Please if you can spread the word about this course and please send the document attached to this email to your list servs and mailing lists - that would be a huge help! Many thanks, as always, Sincerely, Leonard

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CAHRI annual meeting, CYHR and "Our Charter - Our Rights" gathering 16-17 June uOttawa - three questions

by Viviana Fernandez

Dear colleagues, Apologies if you already received the note below from John Packer over the weekend. Thank in advance for sending your responses to jpacker(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:jpacker@uottawa.ca> at your earliest convenience. Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne / Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa Twitter: @vafi1217 Fêtons le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/CREDP40HRREC> / Celebrate the 40th anniversary of HRREC<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/CREDP40HRREC> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). From: Frederick John Packer <John.Packer(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:John.Packer@uottawa.ca>> Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2022 1:05 PM Subject: CAHRI annual meeting, CYHR and "Our Charter - Our Rights" gathering 16-17 June uOttawa - three questions Importance: High Dear CAHRI member representatives/supporters, Happy May Day – at last! (I shouldn’t jinx things, but it’s finally a beautiful spring day at least in Ottawa… despite snowing again LAST WEEK!) I hope you are well and have survived (or are near to completing tasks arising from) the academic year – a second COVID-affected one with many challenges. I am addressing you with regard to a few matters as follows: First, we should have an Annual Meeting to catch-up, exchange views and perhaps decide one or two things. I am taking the liberty of suggesting we meet on Thursday 16 June. We/HRREC would happily arrange and host the meeting. Second, one important subject is to make progress with the Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights (CYHR). For various reasons, it has been a struggle to get it done during the pandemic… but I am pleased to say the third issue is very near to publication (and includes a Special Section on COVID, guest edited by Alex Neve, and another Special Section profiling a handful of Canadian human rights advocates… of whom too little is known or as examples of careers). The immediate need now is to take steps for the next issue (2022-2023). We/HRREC are prepared to offer a modest honorarium for a Managing Editor and we will continue to cover production costs. The previously expressed hope is that CAHRI member entities would each nominate someone for the Editorial Board and that CAHRI would take up the publication as a more fully cooperative endeavour. We are aware that, previously, a few of you did respond positively and even identified a representative for an intended CYHR Editorial Board, but most did not respond. The time seems good to complete this task and move the initiative forward if there is sufficient interest. Third, on 16-17 June we/HRREC are hosting at uOttawa Faculty of Law a youth-oriented gathering around the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, There will be parallel sessions on Thursday 16 June and a larger plenary and public day on Friday 17 June. There are some associated initiatives – including political cartoon and photo-journalism competitions with which we’re working with various partners and intend an online and physical exhibition. For the parallel meetings on 16 June, we will have one group of Law students and Human Rights students from across Canada, while students of journalism will be meeting in parallel as well as a group of our own “alumni”. Friday, 17 June, will include representatives of government, implementing institutions, some who contributed to elaboration of the Charter 40 years ago, and a panel looking ahead at gaps and contemporary pressing issues. As we are hosting this gathering, we would be pleased to include a representative from each CAHRI member for whom we would cover the costs in Ottawa; there is no fee, so it is only transportation costs which we are not covering. If enough CAHRI members would be represented, then we could hold CAHRI’s Annual Meeting bi-modally (some in-person and others joining online). Do please let us know the following: 1. Does your centre/institute/programme support holding the CAHRI Annual Meeting on Thursday, 16 June? 2. Does your centre/institute/programme wish to name a representative to the CYHR Editorial Board and, if so, whom? 3. Does your centre/institute/programme wish to send someone to attend our gathering in Ottawa on 16-17 June “Our Charter – Our Rights”? [If so, we will provide all relevant follow-up information.] Thanks for your attention, consideration and response. Best wishes, John Prof. John Packer Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Directeur | Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) Director | Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Pavillon Fauteux Hall | 57 Louis-Pasteur | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 | Canada +1 613-562-5800 (3462) | Téléc./Fax: +1 613-562-5124 Fêtons le 40e anniversaire du CREDP<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdp-hrc.u…> | Celebrate the 40th anniversary of HRREC<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdp-hrc.u…> Twitter @JP_Peacemaking<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.c…> www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdp-hr…>

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