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next CAHRI meeting - Doodle poll
by Viviana Fernandez 06 Jun '25

06 Jun '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear all, Following up on our last exchanges, I created a Doodle poll to decide on the best date for the next CAHRI meeting. Please indicate your availabilities by next Thursday June 12. https://doodle.com/group-poll/participate/egMOpxYb Thank you and enjoy the weekend! Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate 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 Bluesky: @vfernand1217.bsky.social Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa).

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CAHRI - last meeting and Terms of Reference for review
by Viviana Fernandez 02 Jun '25

02 Jun '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear all, Thank you to those who attended Wednesday's CAHRI meeting. Participants included Anna Purkey, Adele Perry, Virginia Caputto, Christina Szurlej, Shannonbrooke Murphy, Erick Sullivan and me (HRREC/uOttawa). Our last virtual meeting was in June 2022, so there were several aspects in the agenda, such as to review the purpose for CAHRI, type of desired collaborations, degree of formality for the organization (idea to create an affiliate or association under the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences?), website and promotion, and the Canadian Human Rights Yearbook. To tackle the first two points, we agreed to work on terms of reference. After going through notes from previous meetings since the creation of CAHRI and incorporating content from similar groups, I am happy to propose a draft (enclosed). The document contains information about how CAHRI was created and what we have done so far. It also goes through aspects of our operations. Please feel free to review and make comments. N.B. we intend to finalize the ToRs during our next meeting (see below). Adele will send a reminder about the listserv (how to use it to share information), recognizing that this remains an appropriate way to share information among CAHRI members. Shannonbrooke's Centre will continue to host our webpage, so please send her any updates that have to do with your representatives, websites or joint initiatives of interest. We look forward to discussing about these and other aspects during our next meeting on May 14th (invitation to follow). Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate 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 Bluesky: @vfernand1217.bsky.social Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa).

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Programme international conjoint de micro-certifications : Arts, droits de la personne & justice sociale | Joint International Microcredentials Program: Arts, human rights & social justice
by Viviana Fernandez 20 May '25

20 May '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Thanks for sharing to your networks! Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate 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 Bluesky: @vfernand1217.bsky.social Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). English follows. [Cours d'été | Programme international conjoint de micro-certifications sur les arts, les droits de la personne & la justice sociale Summer School | Joint International Microcredentials Program on The Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice] Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureux de s'associer à cette initiative, en partenariat avec l'Université de Séville : Programme international conjoint de micro-certifications sur les arts, les droits de la personne & la justice sociale<https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/sensibilisation/arts-droi…> 23 au 27 JUIN 2025 Campus de l'Université de Séville (Séville, Espagne) Cours d'été dispensé en anglais. Ce cours est destiné aux étudiant.es de troisième cycle ou aux artistes ayant démontré un engagement dans le domaine des arts et des droits de la personne. Il a pour objectif d'explorer les liens entre les arts et les droits humains, ainsi que leur rôle dans la promotion de ces droits et de la justice sociale. Les étudiants découvriront des outils et des cadres permettant d'identifier les moyens de renforcer les initiatives en faveur des droits humains et de la justice sociale à travers les arts. Ils échangeront également leurs points de vue sur les manifestations artistiques qui captent l'attention du public et celles qui, au contraire, peinent à communiquer des messages fondamentaux. Seul.es les participant.es sélectionné.es pourront participer à l'école d'été. Pour que les candidatures soit prises en considération, il faut remplir le formulaire d'inscription disponible en cliquant sur le lien plus haut. ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is delighted to be joining this initiative in partnership with the University of Seville: Joint International Microcredentials Program on the Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice<https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/outreach/arts-human-rights…> June 23 to 27, 2025 University of Seville Campus (Seville, Spain) Summer course delivered in English. This course is intended for graduate students or artists who have demonstrated a commitment to the arts and human rights. Its objective is to explore the links between the arts and human rights, as well as their role in promoting these rights and social justice. Students will discover tools and frameworks for identifying ways to strengthen initiatives for human rights and social justice through the arts. They will also exchange views on artistic expressions that capture public attention and those that struggle to communicate fundamental messages. Only selected participants will be able to attend the summer school. To be considered for the program, please complete the application form available by clicking on the link above. Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981-2021)<https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/a-propos/CREDP40HRREC> | HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981-2021)<https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/about/CREDP40HRREC>

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REMINDER: CAHRI meeting
by Viviana Fernandez 14 May '25

14 May '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Viviana Fernandez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/j/99576644352 Meeting ID: 995 7664 4352 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,99576644352# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,99576644352# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by your location . +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) . +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) Meeting ID: 995 7664 4352 Find your local number: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/u/a1gbs6nlg --- Join by SIP . 99576644352(a)zoomcrc.com ---

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INVITATION -- 21.05.2025 @ 10:00 (EDT) --- Célébrer le LRIDE : Bilan & perspectives d'avenir | Celebrating the IRLRC: Looking back & looking forward
by Viviana Fernandez 02 May '25

02 May '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) a le plaisir de vous inviter à un événement bimodal pour célébrer le LRIDE : Célébrer le LRIDE : Bilan & perspectives d'avenir<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/evenements/celebrer-…> Conçu en 2007 et lancé en 2009, le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) représente plus de 15 ans de travaux et de collaborations entre des chercheur.es universitaires et d'autres partenaires représentant un large éventail de disciplines et de domaines de recherche liés aux droits de l'enfant. Alors que le LRIDE entame un nouveau chapitre en tant que réseau de chercheur.es, le moment est venu de faire le point sur les travaux du laboratoire et de discuter des opportunités pour l'avenir. Mona Paré, professeure à la Faculté de droit (section de droit civil) et directrice du LRIDE, présentera l'évolution de ce laboratoire au fil des ans, ainsi que les points forts des initiatives entreprises par le laboratoire et ses membres. Cette présentation sera suivie d'une partie plus prospective avec une conférence du professeur Karl Hanson de l'Université de Genève et directeur du Centre d'études sur les droits de l'enfant, qui discutera de l'importance d'une approche critique dans ce domaine de recherche interdisciplinaire et présentera les thèmes émergents dans le domaine des droits de l'enfant. Mercredi le 21 mai 2025 10 h à 12 h | Présentations bimodales suivies d'une discussion (FTX202 + ZOOM) 12 h à 13 h | Lunch cocktail pour les personnes présentes sur place (FTX202) INSCRIPTION REQUISE en personne et en ligne.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sdof1BV-_Uy1-nIA5U3ra1G…> ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) is pleased to invite you to a bimodal event celebrating the IRLRC: Celebrating the IRLRC: Looking back & looking forward<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/events/celebrating-irlrc…> Conceived in 2007 and launched in 2009, the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) represents over 15 years of work and collaboration between university researchers and other partners representing a wide range of disciplines and research areas around children's rights. As the IRLRC enters a new chapter as a network of researchers, it is time to take stock of the lab's work and discuss opportunities for the future. Mona Paré, Professor at the Faculty of Law (Civil Law Section) and Director of the IRLRC, will present the evolution of this laboratory over the years, as well as highlights of initiatives undertaken by the IRLRC and its members. This presentation will be followed by a more forward-looking part with a lecture by Professor Karl Hanson of the University of Geneva and Director of the Centre for Children's Rights Studies, who will discuss the importance of a critical approach in this interdisciplinary field of research and present emerging themes in the area of children's rights. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Bimodal presentations on Zoom followed by a discussion 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Cocktail lunch for those attending in person (Fauteux Hall | FTX202) REGISTRATION REQUIRED in person and online.<https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sdof1BV-_Uy1-nIA5U3ra1G…> ____________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:LRIDE@uOttawa.ca>

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Atlantic Human Rights Centre 2025 Spring Newsletter
by Shannonbrooke Murphy 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/5235f192-bb89-60…] 2025 SPRING NEWSLETTER Table of Contents (click on title to read) [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/0a91fa94-c966-89…] Lodhi Memorial Lecture in Human Rights [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/824cee90-3059-34…] AHRC Affiliate Book Launch [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/d6c5cf74-5239-bc…] AHRC Fellow to give Massey Lectures [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/78d93cfd-0aca-92…] Meet the AHRC Project Manager [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/26cbbf35-c7e7-ef…] Meet the AHRC 2025 Intern [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/058608d1-e01e-cd…] Board Member Profiles [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/37ddcade-ffa7-b9…] New Interdisciplinary Major [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/b32a1b19-3d46-9d…] Moot Court Update [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/6391d537-9704-72…] Profile of the STU Human Rights Initiative [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/b2f507c8-a478-e9…] HMRTs Grads: Where are they now? [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/7e2164d8-52dd-d2…] HMRTs Grads: Making a Difference at UNB Law [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/820d051a-719a-dc…] Thank you to guest speakers for 2024-25 [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/414ac039-d745-e4…] Plan Ahead: Fall 2025 HMRTs Schedule Tariq Ali Delivers 2025 Lodhi Memorial Lecture in Human Rights [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/7765d261-42ff-1a…] [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/26763194-7a45-80…] [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/4bb0e26a-e228-a4…] [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/f688f31b-95f7-ca…] World renowned public intellectual Tariq Ali delivered the 2025 Dr. Abdul Lodhi Memorial Lecture in Human Rights on February 4 at the St. Thomas University Kinsella Auditorium. Titled “The Frailties of Western Civilization,” the lecture explored themes of colonialism and imperialism, tracing their historical roots and connecting them to contemporary global crises. Speaking to a standing-room only audience which included people who had travelled from the far corners of New Brunswick, the human rights problem he addressed was this: “Civilizations are mortal. Is the current dominant civilization on its death-bed and if so, what is likely to replace it?” Mr. Ali is an Oxford-trained historian, novelist, and filmmaker. He has authored over fifty books on world history and politics, as well as six novels, including The Islam Quintet. His most recent books include Winston Churchill: His Times, His Crimes, and You Can't Please All: Memoirs 1980-2024. He is a longstanding editor at New Left Review and the Chair of Verso Press. The lecture was hosted by the Atlantic Human Rights Centre and co-sponsored by the Departments of Political Science, History, English, and Sociology. See the NB Media Co-op feature HERE<https://stu.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc&id…> Listen to Tariq Ali’s CBC interview HERE<https://stu.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc&id…> Watch the full 2025 Lodhi Lecture HERE<https://stu.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc&id…> AHRC Faculty Affiliate Book Launch [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/4f855fa1-ac79-92…] The February launch of Dr Shannonbrooke Murphy’s first research monograph, The Human Right to Resist in International and Constitutional Law, published by Cambridge University Press, was attended by faculty and staff colleagues, Dr Murphy’s current and former students, colleagues from the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission and STU Human Rights Internship Community Partners, and family members from Ireland and Ontario. (Dr. Murphy is seen here at the event with former student and Research Assistant Emilia Gutierrez.) The book addresses the perennial question of who has a ‘right’ to resist – and what, when, why and how – from a legal perspective. In her remarks introducing the event, fellow STU legal theorist Dr Karla O’Regan (Criminology and Criminal Justice), called the work “a formidable exposition of the right to resist … showcasing more than a decade of research Dr Murphy has dedicated to the question”, resulting in a book that is “brilliant, thoughtful, conceptually adventurous, fiercely pragmatic, and yet somehow, amidst a landscape of human rights atrocities, quite hopeful.” Dr Murphy said, “I am grateful to St Thomas University and to my talented Human Rights student Research Assistants for the support that made it possible to translate this research into a finished book. I hope my work inspires other scholars to do more research in this area, and that activists and advocates will find the material useful in their practice.” [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/32d3fcfd-eaaa-7a…] ORDER NOW<https://stu.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc&id…> Use discount code MURPHY24 for 20% off until May 31, 2025. AHRC Fellow to give Massey Lectures for 2025 Alex Neve, a New Brunswick-born leading Canadian human rights activist, former Secretary General of Amnesty International Canada, and AHRC Fellow, will deliver the CBC Massey Lectures for 2025, entitled “UNIVERSAL: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World.” [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/d6c5cf74-5239-bc…] The Massey Lectures, co-sponsored by CBC Radio, House of Anansi Press, and Massey College in the University of Toronto, “provide a forum on radio where major contemporary thinkers address important issues of our time.” Alex Neve’s forthcoming lectures “will lay out the unprecedented and daunting challenges humanity faces and offer a vision, both aspirational and pragmatic, that is grounded in the vital truth enshrined over 75 years ago in the first article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” The lectures will be recorded live in venues across Canada in September and October, and will be broadcast on CBC Radio in November 2025. Final broadcast details forthcoming. They will also be published as a book. Congratulations, Alex! Meet the AHRC Project Assistant [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/e3e36bdb-4f92-9e…] Jazmyne LeBel is a third-year student at St. Thomas University pursuing a double major in Human Rights and Law, Politics, and Society, with minors in Criminology and Political Science. She is also an executive member of the STU Pre-Law Society, a Moot Court competitor, and an active member of the STU Human Rights Initiative. Last year, Jazmyne was recognized as a Top Third Oralist at the University of Toronto Moot Court Cup. She recently completed an internship with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission through the STU Human Rights Internship course, and will shortly embark on a summer internship with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association in partnership with the AHRC. Currently, Jazmyne serves as the Project Assistant with the AHRC. Her work with the AHRC focuses on conducting an environmental scan of New Brunswick’s human rights sector including its academic, legal, civil society, governmental, and civil service components, as well as the relevant provincial legislation and jurisprudence. Through this research, she aims to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the human rights sector challenges and opportunities in the province. She says, “working with the AHRC has reinforced my passion for human rights advocacy and research, equipping me with the knowledge and skills necessary for my future career in human rights law. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the Centre’s work and to collaborate with peers dedicated to advancing human rights in the region.” Meet the AHRC 2025 Intern Majd Mowahed is an international student from Syria currently in his third year of an Honour's degree in Human Rights. His commitment to human rights has been shaped by personal experiences, particularly through volunteering in Syria where he has contributed to various human rights initiatives. [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/26cbbf35-c7e7-ef…] Motivated by these experiences, Majd is currently working on a research project exploring the role of human rights commissions in Canada and internationally. His research involves conducting an extensive literature search on human rights commissions, national human rights institutions, and the Paris Principles, with the goal of creating an annotated bibliography under the guidance of the AHRC Director. Majd says that through this internship he is gaining valuable experience in human rights research and advocacy. “The opportunity to work with Dr. Murphy has been incredibly enriching, and I am learning a great deal about the practical application of human rights law,” Majd says. “Working with the Atlantic Human Rights Centre has been a particularly rewarding experience. The Centre’s commitment to advancing human rights, both locally and globally, aligns with my own values and aspirations. I am excited to contribute to the Centre’s mission and to continue expanding my knowledge of human rights law and practice. I am eager to learn from the talented team and to contribute to ongoing projects that make a real impact in the world.” Board Member Profiles Recently reappointed to the AHRC Advisory Board, Dr. Jamie Gillies connects Human Rights to Canadian Politics and Public Policy [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/2eeedb4d-9391-c3…] Dr. Jamie Gillies is Professor of Journalism and Communications, Chair of the Department of Journalism and Communications, and Executive Director of the Frank McKenna Centre for Communications and Public Policy. He is the editor of five books on political marketing in the recent Canadian and US elections. Dr. Gillies’s research focuses on executive leadership in Canada and the United States, political marketing and branding, and New Brunswick politics. He also writes about television, film and music. He has served on the board of the Atlantic Human Rights Centre since 2019. Dr. Gillies said, “The Atlantic Human Rights Centre is such an important space for discussion and exchange of ideas in these disruptive times. So many themes cross over between our respective disciplines and the AHRC provides a venue for these needed debates here at St. Thomas.” Meet the AHRC Vice-Chair, Dr. Kim Fenwick [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/b3dd92d3-c009-02…] Dr. Kim Fenwick has served as Vice-Chair (ex-officio) of the Atlantic Human Rights Centre Board since 2016. She holds a BSc from Acadia University, and an MA and PhD in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario. Dr. Fenwick joined the Department of Psychology at St. Thomas University in 1995 after teaching at the University of Western Ontario, and later served as Department Chair. She is also a past recipient of the University’s Excellence in Teaching Award and the author of numerous scholarly publications including her contribution to Witnesses and the Law. In 2012, she became Dean of Social Sciences, and was appointed Vice-President (Academic and Research) in 2016. She also served a 6-month term as Acting President and Vice-Chancellor of STU. Throughout her service to the AHRC she has ensured consistent high-level institutional support for our work. She says, “The Atlantic Human Rights Centre is an important resource not only for students and faculty at St. Thomas University, but also for the greater Fredericton community and the Atlantic Region. The Centre hosts two annual public lectures in human rights, the Dr. Bernie Vigod Memorial Lecture and the Dr. Abdul Lodhi Memorial Lecture. Through these lecture series, speakers of outstanding calibre have spoken on campus on topics such as the status of refugees, state brutality, government and corporate ethics, environmental ethics, the ‘deep state’, equality, individual rights, disarmament, profiling, racism, Indigenous law, among others. These lectures and other work undertaken by the Centre provides our students with outstanding learning opportunities in the classroom and engagement with society.” STU HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM UPDATES New Interdisciplinary Major: Reimagining Disability In the 2025-26 academic year, a new interdisciplinary major on human rights, ageing, and disability titled “Reimagining Disability” will be offered. Given New Brunswick's aging population, this interdisciplinary major will equip students and graduates with the skills needed to address the complex intersections of aging, disability, and human rights. Students will develop a deep understanding of policy, accessibility, and social inclusion, while gaining practical skills in research, advocacy, and community engagement. As part of this new major, a new course titled "Exploring Disability (HMRT-2113)" will be offered. The course will examine the history of disability and societal constructions of disability, including in media, workplaces, family, and environmental barriers. By examining ableism and ageism in society and how visible and invisible disabilities, including mental health and neurodiversity, intersect with our culture and institutions, this course will challenge cultural representations of disability in society by reframing disability as an issue of oppression, access, inclusion, and equality. Moot Court Update In- House Moot Court Competition [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/f4f9d961-4417-9b…] In November, STU Moot hosted an in-house tournament for the new Moot Court competition team. The case R. v. Hills asked whether a mandatory minimum sentence violated Hill’s Section 12 right to be protected against cruel and unusual punishment under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Students Grace Cunningham and Cameron Rouse (shown here left and centre) placed first out of their colleagues. Grace said, “Getting to compete in the in-house moot competition at STU was a great way to gain experience with mooting in a familiar environment while learning the ropes of effective oral advocacy.” Their prize for placing first included attending the Osgoode Cup at York University with the upper-year Moot Court team. Grace said, “The opportunity to compete at the Osgoode Cup with our team and against undergraduates who have been competing much longer than I have allowed me to get better with every round and have essential feedback from students and judges.” University of Toronto [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/89796783-3815-4d…] In February, six STU Moot Court competitors travelled to Toronto to compete in the University of Toronto’s Moot Court Competition to argue the case Canada (Attorney General) v. Power. Ellie Namit described it as “an amazing experience. The case was challenging for an undergraduate competition, as it dealt with intricacies of constitutional law. Where most competitions deal with rights violations this was more concerned with government functions, which took a lot of work to understand. But it also gave us insight into the workings of constitutional law and we learned a lot.” Ellie and Nicholas Reis moved on to the second day of the competitions. Together they beat out the first team and placed in the top eight. Nicholas. When asked how it felt to compete on the second day, Nicholas said “It was thrilling! It was an awesome feeling to have our work be recognized and move on to day two.” Profile of the STU Human Rights Initiative [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/672fa723-231a-da…] The STU Human Rights Initiative is a new student-led effort to promote human rights. This includes, but is not limited to, providing information, support, opportunities, and partnerships to the student body through engaging, motivating, and meaningful activities. Their goal is to offer everyone the opportunity to become human rights leaders and advocates for the issues that matter to them. Social issues and human rights are deeply interconnected, and human rights violations often serve as the root of deeply troubling societal problems that students may encounter in their life. The future of the Human Rights Initiative is to be recognized as a central avenue for addressing human rights issues both on campus and in the community. It aims to structure the initiative to foster collaboration and create projects that are acknowledged by the community. Meet the executive team (left to right): Faith Lalonde Steeve (Secretary-Treasurer), Emma Peters (Communications Officer), Sebastien Doucet (Co-President), Alex Ryan (Co-President), Edyn Clowater (Vice-President). Get involved by following them on Instagram @stu.hri<https://stu.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc&id…> or emailing them at humanrightsinitiative(a)stu.ca<mailto:humanrightsinitiative@stu.ca?subject=&body=> STU HMRT Grads: Where are They Now? Manuel Garcia Manuel Garcia (BA Hons, Class of 2020) is a Consultation Advisor at the Department of Indigenous Affairs for the Government of New Brunswick. In this role, he is part of a team responsible for leading consultation with First Nations regarding private industry project proposals and provincial government initiatives. Garcia provides guidance to [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/f934b393-c9a8-b1…] both government and private sector proponents on their obligations under the duty to consult and accommodate First Nations. He strives to integrate a human rights lens into the insights he shares with decision-makers. Since graduating, Garcia has remained actively involved with the Human Rights Department at STU in various capacities. He has worked as a Research Assistant, Internship Supervisor and Grant Officer for the AHRC, and as a Teaching Assistant for Dr. Shannonbrooke Murphy. Additionally, he is also a mentor in the Study and Succeed in NB program, a project led and organized by Immigration NB. As a former international student himself, Garcia supports newcomers by offering professional and personal guidance to help them navigate life in Canada and plan for their post-graduation future. Elizabeth Tuck [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/6eae31c9-dec9-4f…] Elizabeth Tuck (BA Hons, Class of 2020) is 1LJD/BCL Candidate at the McGill University Faculty of Law. After leaving STU, Elizabeth went on to pursue two master’s degrees: an MSc in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford, and an LLM (with distinction) in Human Rights Law from Oxford Brookes University. Her LLM thesis argued that incarcerated people in the United Kingdom should have the right to vote on the premise that the disproportionate disenfranchisement – removing one’s right to vote – of people of colour ultimately dilutes their overall voting strength, and therefore violates the group element of the right to vote contained in Article 1, Protocol 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Elizabeth also has a focus on human rights for 2SLGBTQIA+communities on a local level through her work with Healthy Minds Cooperative based in Dartmouth, NS. Elizabeth leads suicide prevention programming for queer, trans, and 2Spirit communities, including increasing access to name changes for trans and non-binary people. She is also a long-time volunteer with the Girl Guiding movement where, in addition to running programming for girls and gender-diverse youth in her local community, she holds a volunteer position with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts focused on challenging appearance-related anxiety. Are you a STU HMRTS grad and want us to profile your human rights field work? Get or keep in touch! Dispatches from Down the Hill: STU HMRTS Grads Making a Difference at UNB Law School [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/c4a5e594-acb0-1f…] In March, the University of New Brunswick’s newly established Feminist Legal Association (FLA) hosted the Law Needs Feminism Because conference—a compelling event that explored the intersections of law, gender, and social justice. One of the main organizers was STU HMRTs grad Julia Evans (BA Hons, Class of 2023). Conference attendees learned from a powerful lineup of speakers who challenged legal norms and underscored the need for feminist approaches within the justice system. The event created space for meaningful dialogue and encouraged participants to reflect on how feminist legal thinking can shape a more equitable future. Justice Sudaba Yameen shared insights on “Law Needs Feminism Because: Women in Afghanistan are still fighting for their basic rights.” Dr. Suzanne Zaccour (National Association of Women and the Law | L’Association nationale Femmes et Droit) presented on “Law Needs Feminism Because: Survivors deserve justice, not blame.” Dr. Rashmee Singh (University of Waterloo) spoke on “Law Needs Feminism Because: Only feminism can expose the law’s limits in countering domestic violence.” Are you a STU HMRTs grad making a difference at law school or in the legal profession? Contact us to keep us posted on your work. Thank you to HMRTs guest speakers for 2024-2025 [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/f58a4b0e-1e59-b9…] Reid Lodge AHRC Advisory Board Member, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Research Advisor, UNB Office of Research Services “2SLGBTQQIA+ Rights” (Intro. to HMRTs) [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/34972c0e-d60e-06…] Randy Dickinson Chair of the Premier’s Council on Disabilities and Member of the New Brunswick Human Eights Commission “New Brunswick Accessibility Act” (Intro. to HMRTs) [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/be376764-37cc-49…] Dr. Tracy Glynn Co-founder of the Madhu Verma Migrant Justice Centre “Temporary Foreign Workers and other Migrants with Precarious Status in New Brunswick” (Intro. to HMRTs) [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/ee0ebe6f-485a-6c…] Harini Sivalingam Equality Program Director, Canadian Civil Liberties Association “Strategic Charter Litigation” (Rights Revolution in Canada) [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/820d051a-719a-dc…] Chancellor Graydon Nicholas “Strategic Litigation for Indigenous Rights” (Rights Revolution in Canada) “UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples” (Intro. to HMRTs) Plan Ahead: Fall 2025 HMRT Course Schedule [https://mcusercontent.com/2c8a37d98a8af39d412d788dc/images/8a504b9e-1a88-43…] GRADUATING? 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CAHRI Listserv
by Pauline Tennent 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

Dear CAHRI Members, If you would like to share information about events, projects and research initiatives, funding and career opportunities, publications, invitations to contribute, newsletters and annual reports, etc to the CAHRI listserv – please send an email as you would like it to appear to members to: hr-research-centres(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hr-research-centres@lists.umanitoba.ca> To ensure that you do not receive spam/junk mail, the email listserv is moderated, and the University of Manitoba will then approve the messages before it is circulated to all members. Thank you, -- Pauline Tennent, PhD (she/her) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research 442 Robson Hall University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 Treaty 1 and the Homeland of the Métis Nation [um_logo_email_signature] Tel: 204.474.6156 Pauline.Tennent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pauline.Tennent@umanitoba.ca>

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CAHRI meeting
by Viviana Fernandez 27 Mar '25

27 Mar '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Viviana Fernandez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/j/99576644352 Meeting ID: 995 7664 4352 --- One tap mobile +12532158782,,99576644352# US (Tacoma) +13017158592,,99576644352# US (Washington DC) --- Dial by your location * +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) * +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) Meeting ID: 995 7664 4352 Find your local number: https://uottawa-ca.zoom.us/u/a1gbs6nlg --- Join by SIP * 99576644352(a)zoomcrc.com ---

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#ResearchersVote campaign | Campagne #VotonsRecherche CORE•COEUR
by Viviana Fernandez 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear colleagues, I am sharing information about The Coalition for Research Excellence • La Coalition pour l'excellence en recherche (CORE•COEUR), which is an initiative co-led by one of the Fellows in our Centre. Feel free to share across your networks. Very best wishes, Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate 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 Bluesky: @vfernand1217.bsky.social Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 – 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 – 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). Attention : courriel externe | external email Welcome to the CORE | Bienvenue au COEUR [Un message en français suit.] The Coalition for Research Excellence • La Coalition pour l'excellence en recherche (CORE•COEUR) is a non-partisan, volunteer, umbrella initiative lighting a fire under researchers from Coast to Coast to Coast to unite, to flex our agency and declare our support for candidates who see the value of federal research funding, and to get out the vote in the upcoming 343 federal elections. Uniting and organizing around voting for research now is an action with impact we can take in this anxious moment—and it can help us avoid protesting for research later... Please join us. The web-site shares our Declaration of Voter Intention, and suggests steps you can take: https://core-coeur.ca/ • La Coalition pour l'excellence en recherche - The Coalition for Research Excellence (CORE-COEUR) est une initiative cadre non partisane et bénévole qui invite les chercheuses et les chercheurs d'un océan à l'autre à s'unir, à faire jouer leur pouvoir démocratique, à déclarer leur soutien aux candidat.e.s qui reconnaissent la valeur du financement fédéral de la recherche, et à aller voter lors des 343 prochaines élections fédérales. S'unir et s'organiser pour voter en faveur de la recherche maintenant est une action avec impact qu'on peut entreprendre dans ce moment d'angoisse - et ça peut aider à éviter de manifester en faveur de la recherche plus tard... Rejoignez-nous. Le site web présente notre déclaration d'intention de vote et suggère des mesures à prendre : https://core-coeur.ca/ Welcome to the CORE | Bienvenue au COEUR What can I do? Step 1: Sign up on the website : https://core-coeur.ca<https://core-coeur.ca/> Step 2: Follow us on X/Twitter<https://x.com/Core_Coeur/status/1898140550987235663> and/or Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/core-coeur.bsky.social>. LinkedIn forthcoming! Step 3: Spread the news about the campaign with both hashtags: #ResearchersVote #VotonsRecherche ! Political parties and candidates are paying attention and are moved by numbers of voters across ridings. Be counted in advance, vote, and inspire your students, colleagues, and community to vote! Step 4: Volunteer : core.coeur.vote(a)gmail.com<mailto:core.coeur.vote@gmail.com> Que puis-je faire ? Étape 1 : Inscrivez-vous sur le site Web : https://core-coeur.ca<https://core-coeur.ca/> Étape 2 : Suivez-nous sur X/Twitter<https://x.com/Core_Coeur/status/1898140550987235663> et/ou Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/core-coeur.bsky.social>. LinkedIn: à venir! Étape 3 : Partagez la campagne avec vos réseaux avec les deuxs mots-clics: #VotonsRecherche #ResearchersVote ! Les partis politiques et les candidat.e.s y prêtent attention et sont touchés par le nombre d'électeurs dans les différentes circonscriptions. Étape 4: Impliquez-vous : core.coeur.vote(a)gmail.com<mailto:core.coeur.vote@gmail.com>

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 18.03.2025
by Viviana Fernandez 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Les inscriptions pour la 17e édition du Cours d'été en droit international humanitaire 2025 sont ouvertes jusqu'au 5 mai 2025. Le concours pour le stage postdoctoral 2025-2026 est ouvert. La date limite de candidature est fixée au 31 mars 2025. Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 20 MARS | Mesurer l'impact du terrorisme : Lancement de l'Indice mondial du terrorisme 2025 (en anglais). * 26 MARS | La centralité des droits de l'homme devant la Cour internationale de Justice : Défis & perspectives (en français). TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-18032025. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Registration for the 17th edition of Summer school on international humanitarian law 2025 are open until May 5, 2025. The competition for the Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellow 2025-2026 is open! Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. Don't miss our upcoming events: * MARCH 20 | Measuring the impact of terrorism: Canada launch of the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (in English). * MARCH 26 | The centrality of human rights before the International Court of Justice: Challenges & prospects (in French). ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-18032025 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa BLUESKY @uottawahrrec.bsky.social<https://bsky.app/profile/uottawahrrec.bsky.social> | X @uOttawaHRREC<https://x.com/uOttawaHRREC> | 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> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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