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Call for Artists | MAGES of JUSTICE 2021: Right to Housing
by Viviana Fernandez 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Dear colleagues, We are delighted to share this new call for artists from the 3rd edition of “Images of Justice” focusing on the Right to Housing. All the information is below. Thank you in advance for sharing this across potentially interested colleagues and students. 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 http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> 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> English follows. [Des gratte-ciel dessinés sur un fond mauve pour l'initiative Images de la justice sur le droit au logement. Skyscrapers drawn on a purple background for the initiative Images of Justice on the Right to Housing.] Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureux de participer, en partenariat avec CONTEKST, la Faculté de droit, Section de Common Law, l'École de droit Lincoln Alexander (Ryerson) et la Fondation du droit de l'Ontario, à la troisième édition d'IMAGES de la JUSTICE : Le droit au logement! Cette édition exposera des dessins satiriques et critiques qui exploreront les diverses facettes et les défis du droit humain à un logement adéquat. Les images de cette série mettront en lumière les défis, les incohérences et les failles du cadre actuel du droit humain au logement et de sa pleine réalisation. Nous invitons les dessinateurs et les illustrateurs à soumettre leur œuvre avant le 1er NOVEMBRE 2021 à info(a)contekst.education<mailto:info@contekst.education>. ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to participate, in partnership with CONTEKST, The SHIFT, the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, the Ryerson Lincoln Alexander School of Law, and The Law Foundation of Ontario, in the third edition of IMAGES of JUSTICE: The Right to Housing! This edition will exhibit satirical and comic visualization of various facets and challenges of the human right to adequate housing. The images of this series will shed light upon challenges, inconsistencies, and flaws within the current framework of the human right to housing and its full realization. We invite cartoonists and illustrators to submit their work by NOVEMBER 1st, 2021 to info(a)contekst.education<mailto:info@contekst.education>. Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uOttawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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CAHRI news - information needed
by Viviana Fernandez 02 Sep '21

02 Sep '21

Dear CAHRI representatives, I hope you had a lovely summer and will have the chance to enjoy a few additional days before the start of classes next week. Here are some elements related to the institutional set up for CAHRI, mentioned in the last minutes (May 2021 meeting) so you can follow up. Please note that Dr. Shannonbrooke Murphy will be Acting Director of the AHRC (St. Thomas University) over the next year while Christina Szurlej is on sabbatical so send your updates for the CAHRI webpage<https://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/> to her at sbmurphy(a)stu.ca<mailto:sbmurphy@stu.ca>. Welcome and thank you in advance, Shannonbrooke! 1. Each member should identify one representative. This person will appear as the contact for the institution in the CAHRI webpage. 2. Each member can promote initiatives (programmes, courses, competitions, publications, etc.) on the CAHRI webpage. 3. Each member can use the listserv (write to hr-research-centres(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:hr-research-centres@lists.umanitoba.ca>) to share information about research initiatives, events and advocacy actions, etc. Lastly, just a reminder that if you know of other academic groups that could be a part of CAHRI, you can send me suggestions to vfernand(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:vfernand@uottawa.ca> . Very best wishes for a good academic year 2021-22, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa).

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Reaching out from Kakuma - Education partnership opportunity
by Anna Purkey 25 Aug '21

25 Aug '21

Greetings all, My mother has been involved in education and refugee advocacy for years and recently she received the attached message from one of her contacts in Kakuma refugee camp. They are looking for academic institutions that might be willing to partner with them to offer online courses to refugee students. If there is any interest at any of your institutions, please feel free to reach out directly to Pascal, or I can put you in touch. Thanks very much! Anna Anna Lise Purkey, DCL, LLM, BCL/LLB, Barreau du Quebec Program Director & Assistant Professor of Human Rights St. Paul's University College, at the University of Waterloo apurkey(a)uwaterloo.ca<mailto:apurkey@uwaterloo.ca> 613-606-4076 [1601913230775]Refugee Dignity in Protracted Exile: Rights, Capabilities and Legal Empowerment<https://www.routledge.com/Refugee-Dignity-in-Protracted-Exile-Rights-Capabi…>, Routledge 2019 Our College is situated on lands deeply connected to Indigenous peoples who have historically lived, and who currently live, in this territory. These groups include the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. We recognize that these lands have always been the source of learning for Indigenous peoples. As an educational institution, we are committed to respecting the traditional knowledge that Indigenous peoples have derived from these lands and to learning from their experiences on them. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Zigashane Pascal <zigashanepascal(a)gmail.com<mailto:zigashanepascal@gmail.com>> Date: Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:48 AM Subject: Reaching out from Kakuma To: Mary Purkey <marypurkey(a)gmail.com<mailto:marypurkey@gmail.com>> Dear Mary, I hope that you are doing well. I have been thinking about inquiring from you or your network in Canada if there might be a way for some Educational Institutions to offer or partner with us here in Kakuma so that together we can offer online studies to my fellow refugees or other institutions or companies that might be open to supporting refugee initiatives. If this might be possible within your network, we shall appreciate the connection. Thank you. Best regards, Pascal -- Pascal Zigashane Executive Director at Action pour le Progres (CBO) Assistant IT at Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascal-zigashane-9ba2b5142/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActionProgres +254796221245 zigashanepascal(a)gmail.com<mailto:zigashanepascal@gmail.com>

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AHRI CONFERENCE 2021 Maastricht University | Register Now
by Pauline Tennent 03 Aug '21

03 Aug '21

[https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/sites/all/themes/unimaas/logo.png]Maast… University<https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/forward/emailref?path=%3Cfront%3E> AHRI CONFERENCE 2021<https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/forward/emailref?path=node/409017> Friday, August 27, 2021 - 00:00 to Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 00:00 INFO The theme of the 2021 AHRI Conference opens up the possibility to study and discuss all kinds of strategies that are being used by a plethora of actors who wish to further the cause of human rights. This topic is not only interesting from a human rights perspective (both from the point of view of victims and alleged perpetrators), but it is also a thought-provoking issue for criminologists, sociologists, anthropologists, and political scientists. * Thursday 26 August: PhD workshop * Friday 27 August: AHRI conference * Saturday 28 August: AHRI conference * Download the programme here<https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/file/programmeahriconference20211pdf> ORGANISERS The AHRI 2021 conference is a joint effort by the Maastricht Centre for Human Rights and the Association of Human Rights Institutes. The Maastricht Centre for Human Rights<http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/MCfHR> is based at the Faculty of Law of Maastricht University. There is great diversity among the members as regards nationalities and cultural and scientific backgrounds. Research conducted at the centre is interdisciplinary, with a focus on public international law, criminal law, criminology and other relevant social sciences. The Centre favours research themes that contribute to a better society within the context of the process of globalisation and that raise fundamental questions about human rights (as opposed to mere technicalities). The Association of Human Rights Institutes<http://www.ahri-network.org/> (AHRI) is a network of almost 80 member institutions that carry out research and education in the field of human rights across every continent. The objective of AHRI is to promote research, education and discussion in the field of human rights. [Image] Contact: Ingrid Westendorp <https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/contact/i.westendorp/maastrichtuniversi…> (content) Elke Hundhausen<https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/contact/elke.hundhausen/maastrichtunive…> (practicalities) -- Pauline Tennent, PhD (she/her/hers) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research 442 Robson Hall University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 [um_logo_email_signature] Tel: 204.474.6156 Pauline.Tennent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pauline.Tennent@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice
by Helen Fallding 29 Jul '21

29 Jul '21

Offer No : 16931 Job : Assistant or Associate Professor <https://viprecprod.ad.umanitoba.ca/default.aspx?REQ_ID=16931&Language=1> Location : Dean's Office, Law, University of Manitoba Full Time : Yes Permanent : Yes Posting Start Date : Jul 28, 2021 Posting End Date : Oct 01, 2021 Expected Start Date : Jan 01, 2022 Expected End Date : Job Description : Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice (Position Number: 30862) Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position (Position Number: 30863) Winnipeg, University of Manitoba The Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for the Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice in the Master of Human Rights (MHR) program. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Mauro Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice will play a key role in building the MHR. The appointment will commence on January 1, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible. The MHR program helps students address human rights challenges of the 21st century. While in the Faculty of Law, the MHR is an interdisciplinary program involving three other faculties (Social Work, Arts, Education) and three centres (Centre for Human Rights Research, Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice, and National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation). The program emphasizes critical engagement with the conception, practice and institutionalization of human rights. This position is supported by an endowment from the Mauro Family Foundation. The chair is renewable after five years. The University is a leading centre of excellence for human rights education and research. Responsibilities : - Conduct research on emerging human rights and social justice issues, contributing to knowledge and scholarship in the area. - Teach in the MHR core credit courses and elective courses and create new MHR elective courses/programs/opportunities across a variety of fora. - Work with the MHR director to shape/implement the program. - Supervise and advise graduate students' research principally in the MHR. - Oversee student practicums with local, national and international organizations, allowing students to gain practical experience in human rights and social justice while providing valuable service to the host agencies. - Assist with the organization and delivery of professional seminars intended to provide grounding in the practical skills, knowledge and ethics required to undertake human rights work. - Collaborate with the university's social justice degree programs (Peace and Conflict Studies, Disability Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, etc.) and with organizations that support human rights/social justice. - Participate in faculty/university service responsibilities. Qualifications : Applicants will: - have completed/neared completion (ABD) of a PhD in a relevant human rights and social justice area (including but not limited to human rights programs, law, sociology, politics, justice studies, social work or rights related fields); - be able to teach in the MHR; and - have a demonstrated profile or potential in human rights and social justice research. The candidate will: - have expertise in human rights and social justice theory and practice; - have or be capable of developing capacity in teaching human rights research methods (both qualitative and quantitative); - be familiar with international, regional, national, provincial and local human rights systems and enforcement mechanisms; - have worked as a scholar, teacher or practitioner in the field of human rights or social justice (including universities and/or agencies); - have experience or the potential to be actively involved in international, regional, national, provincial or local human rights networks and advocacy; - have potential or an existing record of high-quality publications in innovative, multidisciplinary and/or interdisciplinary research related to human rights or social justice; - be a collaborative team player and strong collaborator; - have potential or demonstrated ability to engage students from a variety of disciplines, as well as the public, in critical debate and action on human rights and social justice issues; and - engage in public-facing human rights and social justice education and discussion. Experience in governmental, inter-governmental and/or non-governmental human rights organizations will be an asset. Additional Information : Application Process: Candidates should submit electronic application packages to: Mauro Chair Search Committee, c/o lawdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:lawdean@umanitoba.ca>. Applications must include: * a cover letter; * a curriculum vitae; * a research plan (maximum 750 words); * a statement of teaching philosophy (maximum 300 words); * applicable evidence of teaching excellence; * copies of official transcripts from graduate degrees/certificates and any other degrees; and * three reference letters, including at least one from an academic institution and at least one from a human rights/social justice organization/professional, sent directly to lawdean(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:lawdean@umanitoba.ca> by the letter writer. The closing date for applications is October 1, 2021. UM is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, people of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca> or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curricula vitae and other documentation may be provided to participating members of the search process. ________________________________ [https://secureimages.mcafee.com/common/affiliateImages/mfe/logo.png]<https://home.mcafee.com/utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-e…> Scanned by McAfee<https://home.mcafee.com/utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-e…> and confirmed virus-free.

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Tomorrow's live on-line debate of whether or not China's treatment of the Uyghurs constitutes genocide
by Frederick John Packer 05 Jul '21

05 Jul '21

Dear all, I take the liberty to draw to your attention that tomorrow (6 July 2021) I will debate 'live' on-line Professor William Schabas (renowned legal scholar and specialist on genocide) on the topic of whether or not the situation of Uyghurs in China constitutes genocide. I believe it does; he believes it does not. Of course, people of sincere intention may reasonably disagree. The debate will be introduced by the Executive Director of the Stop Uyghur Genocide Campaign who will explain why the debate matters. You may register for the debate here: https://www.renecassin.org/event/uyghur-repression-systematic-brutal-but-is… Especially in the light of discussions across our own country about past or ongoing genocides, this debate may hold interest. Please disseminate widely the notice. Best regards, John Packer Prof. John Packer Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Directeur, Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Director, Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Et/and Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Pavillon Fauteux Hall 57 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 Canada Tél. | Tel: +1 613-562-5800 (3462) Téléc. | Fax: +1 613-562-5124 jpacker(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:jpacker@uottawa.ca> @JP_Peacemaking www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca>

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Narrating Transitional Justice Conference, McMaster, 29-30 July 2021
by Adele Perry 14 May '21

14 May '21

Greetings from the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice at McMaster University. The Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice at McMaster University invites you to join us for an online international conference: Narrating Transitional Justice: History, Memory, Poetics and Politics A 2-day conference of expert scholars, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders examining narratives of human rights and transitional justice at the intersections of literary culture, history, law, and politics. Keynote talks are free and open to the public. Juan Gabriel VÁSQUEZ , July 29,2021 at 11am – 12pm EDT registration link: www.bit.ly/narratingjustice1<http://www.bit.ly/narratingjustice1> Dr. Zakes MDA , July 30,2021 at 10am -11am EDT registration link: www.bit.ly/narratingjustice2<http://www.bit.ly/narratingjustice2> Could you please share this announcement widely? For more events, please visit our website<https://chrrj.humanities.mcmaster.ca/>, and follow us on Twitter: @McMaster_CHRRJ We look forward to seeing you in our upcoming events. Thank you. Best Regards, Melike Yilmaz, PhD Research Coordinator Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of History McMaster University Hamilton, ON, CANADA https://chrrj.humanities.mcmaster.ca/ [cid:ca61bb9d-6d38-445f-89aa-e7a0a57bec69]

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Academic Freedom in a Plural World conference - June 9 & 10
by Adele Perry 13 May '21

13 May '21

Greetings from the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism, Co-Directors Nandini Ramanujam and Frédéric Mégret invite you to join the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at McGill University in Montreal for a two half-day online conference: Academic Freedom in a Plural World: Global Critical Perspectives June 9, 8:00am-12:00pm EDT June 10, 10:00am-2:00pm EDT Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/85114784769 A poster and the draft program are attached; event description<https://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/channels/event/academic-freedom-plural-wo…> Free, and open to all This conference will bring together over 20 scholars from a variety of regions and disciplines to discuss current challenges to academic freedom, emphasizing transnational developments. Four panels will discuss the following themes: Panel 1 (June 9, 8:00 am EDT): Imagining, Defending, Critiquing Academic Freedom will endeavor to get the conference discussions launched by articulating different visions and conceptualizations of academic freedom. Panel 2 (June 9, 10:15 am EDT): Diversity and the Democratization of Academic Freedom will explore the need to increase diversity and to decolonize higher education, and to what extent academic freedom can belong to certain groups or communities. Panel 3 (June 10, 10:00 am EDT): Between Authoritarianism and Populism: State Interference with Academic Freedom will discuss threats to academic freedom by states, both traditional authoritarian and new populists. Panel 4 (June 10, 12:15 pm EDT): Emerging Threats and Responses will discuss challenges to academic freedom stemming from the corporatization of universities, private funding, ideological monitoring, as well as other emerging threats. It will also explore possible avenues to address these issues. We hope you will be able to join us for these important and timely conversations. Please share this announcement widely. Best regards, Nandini Ramanujam, Frédéric Mégret, and the team at the CHRLP Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism McGill University, Faculty of Law Montreal, Canada

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Academic Freedom in a Plural World conference - June 9 & 10
by Sharon Webb, Ms 13 May '21

13 May '21

Hello Justin, Best wishes in your new role. On behalf of McGill, could you kindly share this event announcement with the CAHRI network? Helen Fallding directed me to you just before she left. Thank you. Sharon Webb Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism McGill University ________________________________ Greetings from the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism, Co-Directors Nandini Ramanujam and Frédéric Mégret invite you to join the Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism at McGill University in Montreal for a two half-day online conference: Academic Freedom in a Plural World: Global Critical Perspectives June 9, 8:00am-12:00pm EDT June 10, 10:00am-2:00pm EDT Zoom link: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/85114784769 A poster and the draft program are attached; event description<https://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/channels/event/academic-freedom-plural-wo…> Free, and open to all This conference will bring together over 20 scholars from a variety of regions and disciplines to discuss current challenges to academic freedom, emphasizing transnational developments. Four panels will discuss the following themes: Panel 1 (June 9, 8:00 am EDT): Imagining, Defending, Critiquing Academic Freedom will endeavor to get the conference discussions launched by articulating different visions and conceptualizations of academic freedom. Panel 2 (June 9, 10:15 am EDT): Diversity and the Democratization of Academic Freedom will explore the need to increase diversity and to decolonize higher education, and to what extent academic freedom can belong to certain groups or communities. Panel 3 (June 10, 10:00 am EDT): Between Authoritarianism and Populism: State Interference with Academic Freedom will discuss threats to academic freedom by states, both traditional authoritarian and new populists. Panel 4 (June 10, 12:15 pm EDT): Emerging Threats and Responses will discuss challenges to academic freedom stemming from the corporatization of universities, private funding, ideological monitoring, as well as other emerging threats. It will also explore possible avenues to address these issues. We hope you will be able to join us for these important and timely conversations. Please share this announcement widely. Best regards, Nandini Ramanujam, Frédéric Mégret, and the team at the CHRLP Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism McGill University, Faculty of Law Montreal, Canada

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INVITATION ---> DIH MAINTENANT 2021: Une série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne | IHL NOW 2021: A Special Online Learning Series ---> 31.05.2021 - 04.06.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 13 May '21

13 May '21

English follows. [A picture containing graphical user interface Description automatically generated] Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa et la Croix-Rouge canadienne sont à nouveau partenaires dans la création de la série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne DIH MAINTENANT 2021 qui traitera des défis pressants du droit international humanitaire (DIH) tels que les situations au Yémen et en Éthiopie, la protection de l'environnement et le DIH ainsi que la violence sexuelle dans les conflits. La série comprendra également une session d'introduction au DIH et un panel sur les carrières dans le domaine. Cette série de cours GRATUITS, d'une durée de 90 minutes chacun et qui seront offerts en français et en anglais, aura lieu du 31 mai au 4 juin 2021. Les présentations seront données par des universitaires, praticiens et experts canadiens et internationaux. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes : www.redcross.ca/dihmaintenant2021<http://www.redcross.ca/dihmaintenant2021>. Si vous avez des questions, merci de contacter Nicolas Leistenschneider (nicolas.leistenschneider(a)redcross.ca<mailto:nicolas.leistenschneider@redcross.ca>). ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Red Cross are once again partnering in the creation of the special IHL NOW 2021 e-learning series that will address pressing challenges issues in international humanitarian law (IHL) such as the situations in Yemen and Ethiopia, as well as environmental protection and IHL, and sexual violence in conflict. The series will also features an introductory session on IHL and a panel on careers in the domain. This series of FREE courses, each 90 minutes long and offered in English and French, will take place from May 31 to June 4, 2021. Presentations will be given by leading Canadian and international scholars, practitioners and experts. Registration is open: www.redcross.ca/ihlnow2021<http://www.redcross.ca/ihlnow2021>. If you have questions, please contact Nicolas Leistenschneider (nicolas.leistenschneider(a)redcross.ca<mailto:nicolas.leistenschneider@redcross.ca>). Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (uOttawa) | Human Rights Research and Education Centre (uOttawa) Croix-Rouge Canadienne | Canadian Red Cross

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Minutes CAHRI call - May 12, 2021
by Viviana Fernandez 12 May '21

12 May '21

Dear all, Thank you to those who were able to attend today's call. Here are some notes from our conversation. Please feel free to add if I forgot something important. In attendance: Kyle Matthews (Concordia U.); Melike Yilmaz and Bonny Ibhawoh (McMaster U.); Adele Perry (U. Manitoba); Virginia Caputo (Carleton U.); Anna Purkey (U. Waterloo); Nandini Ramanujam (McGill U.); Mirja Trilsch (UQAM); John Packer and Viviana Fernandez (uOttawa). Excused: Justin Rasmussen, Christina Szurlej and Mona Paré. The meeting began with a short introduction round and a review of institution members not in attendance. Adele Perry will connect with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation since there was a change of leadership and the new Director may not be aware of CAHRI. Topics discussed: 1. Joint activities and initiatives: * Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/publications/canadian_yearbook_human_rights>. This will continue as a joint initiative of CAHRI. i. Need to establish an Editorial Advisory Board (initial interest from Karen Busby (U. Manitoba), Anna Purkey, Nandini Ramanujam, Virginia Caputo and John Packer) and hire a Managing Editor (ideally a graduate student). HRREC has some funding to support this. ii. Current edition of the Yearbook (2019-20) is expected to be published this summer, including a Covid-19 special section edited by Alex Neve. Some members have already committed policy contributions. A fall event is also planned to showcase the contributions from members. John will follow up on this separately. iii. Could create multimedia materials (podcasts) to accompany the different volumes of the Yearbook, like other publications do. iv. Need to start planning next edition (2021 alone or 2021-22). * Research projects and initiatives: i. Consider producing shadow reports for UNSR visits and reports, UPR reviews, etc. * HRREC will organize a conference on the Charter and Human Rights in early 2022 to mark the 40th anniversary of the Charter and the Centre. CAHRI members will be invited to participate/contribute. * Advocacy on issues of national importance (letters, petitions, statements, etc.). The idea seems natural for a body like CAHRI but there may process related problems for members to endorse such actions. This issue should be explored further by every member in case their particular rules do not allow them to join group actions. 1. Institutional set up for CAHRI: * Proposals to identify one representative per CAHRI member and to list joint initiatives on the webpage<https://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/> - approved. Please send the information to Christina Szurlej cszurlej(a)stu.ca<mailto:cszurlej@stu.ca> at your convenience. * Consider creating an Executive Board/Committee for CAHRI and establish a constitution which could incorporate issues like how to deal with joint statements/letters. Members are invited to share options to consider as possible models. * Use the listserv to share information about research initiatives, events and advocacy actions, etc. Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa).

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Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events --- 11.05.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 11 May '21

11 May '21

English follows. L’équipe du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements 13 MAI 10 h à 12 h | En ligne | Ouvert à tous et à toutes. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire. Exploiter la terre tout en préservant l'Iiyiyiuituwin<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mining-the-land-while-sustaining-iiyiyiuituwin…> – Avec Karine Vanthuyne (professeure agrégée, École d’études sociologiques et anthropologiques, Faculté des sciences sociales, uOttawa) et à l’animation, Sophie Thériault (professeure titulaire et vice-doyenne aux études, Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil, uOttawa), toutes deux membres du CREDP. Événement organisé par le Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les territoires de l’extractivisme (GRITE) et la Chaire conjointe de recherche UOttawa-UdL sur l’urbain anthropocène, avec le soutien du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa. 19 MAI 10 h à 12 h | En ligne | Ouvert à tous et à toutes. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire.<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5vCwHF-ZRWGDuhi8BGu6mA> Développements actuels en Crimée occupée par la Russie : La situation des droits de la personne et le renforcement militaire de la Russie<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/19-mai-2021-developpements-actuels-crimee-occ…> – Avec Emine Dzhaparova (Première vice-ministre des affaires étrangères de l'Ukraine), Anton Korynevych (Ph. D., Représentant permanent du président de l'Ukraine dans la République autonome de Crimée) et à l’animation, John Packer (Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux & directeur, CREDP, uOttawa). Événement organisé par le Congrès ukrainien-canadien (UCC National) et l'Ambassade d'Ukraine au Canada, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa. 31 MAI au 4 JUIN 2021 En ligne | Ouvert à tous et à toutes. | Inscription obligatoire avant le 28 MAI 2021. * DIH MAINTENANT: Une série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne<https://www.croixrouge.ca/nos-champs-d-action/le-droit-international-humani…> – Série de 6 COURS GRATUITS EN LIGNE sur plusieurs enjeux du droit international humanitaire (DIH) qui auront lieu quotidiennement du 31 MAI au 4 JUIN 2021. L’objectif de cette série de cours est d’enseigner les principes fondamentaux du DIH. Les cours seront dispensés par des experts canadiens et internationaux provenant du milieu académique, des Forces armées canadiennes et d’organisations internationales. Série organisée par le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa et la Croix-Rouge canadienne. 15 JUIN 9 h à 10 h | En ligne | Ouvert à tous et à toutes. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire. * Apatridie et COVID-19 : Études de cas dans le monde<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/statelessness-covid-19-case-studies-around-the-…> – L'événement présente 5 essais qui discutent des défis auxquels les apatrides ont été confrontés pendant la pandémie COVID-10 et qui seront publiés par la Statelessness and Citizenship Review. Avec des organisateurs de terrain et des chercheurs de cinq pays (Bangladesh, Brésil, Canada, Koweït et Malaisie), le panel, animé par la professeure Jamie Liew (Faculté de droit, Section de Common Law, uOttawa), donne un aperçu des défis auxquels les apatrides sont confrontés mais propose également des recommandations politiques pour ces contextes et pour une considération plus large. Événement organisé par le Centre de droit public, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa. 15 au 18 JUIN En ligne | Ouvert à tous et à toutes. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir les liens vers les webinaires. * #RightsCity2021 : Les droits de la personne à l'ère numérique<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rightscity-2021-tickets-152396821997> – #RightsCity est la première conférence canadienne à l'intersection des droits de la personne et de la technologie. Cet événement se déroulera sur quatre jours et comprendra des discours-programmes et des discussions en panel de la part d'experts mondiaux de premier plan travaillant à l'intersection de la technologie et des droits de la personne. Événement organisé par l’Institut montréalais d’études sur le génocide et les droits de la personne (Université Concordia) en partenariat avec le Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne, le ministère de la Défense nationale du Canada, le Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa, l'Ambassade des Pays-Bas au Canada, le GAAMAC, l'Ambassade des États-Unis au Canada, et la Commission canadienne pour l'UNESCO. Nouvelles * La Clinique sur les droits de la personne du CREDP contribue à la création d'une réserve indigène en Amazonie péruvienne<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/clinique-droits-personne-du-credp-contribue-c…> * Blog | Justine Monette-Tremblay dans le blog du droit international Pénal - Violences sexuelles : Les limites de la rhétorique de la « violence sexuelle comme méthode de guerre » dans une perspective post-conflit<https://www.blogdip.org/symposia/violence-sexuelle-methode-de-guerre> * Ballado | Écoutez l'entrevue réalisée par notre membre Amira Maameri avec Julia Santo, psychologue, sur les mineurs non accompagnés<https://podcast.app/podcast-interview-de-julia-santo-par-amira-maameri-p211…> * Blog | Scott Simon dans le blog du CÉPI - La science et la technologie dans les relations Canada-Japon : Relever ensemble les défis de la COVID-19 et au-delà<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/24/science-and-technology-in-canada-japan-…> * Entrevue | Scott Simon et ses collègues Awi Mona et Jolan Hsieh dans un entretien de Libération sur les droits autochtones : À Taiwan, les peuples indigènes en quête de justice<https://www.liberation.fr/international/asie-pacifique/a-taiwan-les-peuples…> * Article | Nouvel article de David Hughes, boursier postdoctoral Alex-Trebek dans le Michigan Journal of International Law - Différenciation de corporation : Responsabilité et DIH<https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3784256> * Article | Jamie Liew dans La Conversation : Les attentats d'Atlanta n'étaient pas seulement racistes et misogynes, ils reflètent douloureusement la société dans laquelle nous vivons<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | David Hughes, boursier postdoctoral Alex Trebek et de son co-auteur publient dans le Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events MAY 13 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Online | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar. * Mining the Land While Sustaining Iiyiyiuituwin<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mining-the-land-while-sustaining-iiyiyiuituwin…> – With Karine Vanthuyne (Associate Professor, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, uOttawa), chaired by Sophie Thériault (Full Professor and Vice-Dean (Academic), Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, uOttawa), both HRREC Members. Event organized by the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Territories of Extractivism (GRITE) and the UOttawa-ULyon Joint Research Chair on Urban Anthropocene, in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MAY 19 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | Online | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar.<https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5vCwHF-ZRWGDuhi8BGu6mA> * Current Developments in Russian-Occupied Crimea: Human Rights Situation and Russia's Military Buildup<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/may-19-2021-current-developments-russian-occu…> – With Emine Dzhaparova (First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine), Dr. Anton Korynevych (Permanent Representative of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea), and moderating the panel, John Packer (Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution & Director, HRREC, uOttawa). Event organized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada, in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MAY 31 to JUNE 4 Online | Free | Open to all. | Registration required before MAY 28, 2021. * IHL NOW: A Special Online Learning Series<https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/international-humanitarian-law/conferen…> – A series of 6 FREE ONLINE LECTURES on International Humanitarian Law that will be held daily from MAY 31 to JUNE 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Series organized by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Red Cross. JUNE 15 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar. * Statelessness & COVID-19: Case Studies Around the World<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/statelessness-covid-19-case-studies-around-the-…> – The event features 5 essays that discuss the challenges stateless people have faced during the COVID-10 pandemic that will be published by the Statelessness and Citizenship Review. Featuring grassroots organizers and researchers from five countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, Kuwait and Malaysia) the panel, moderated by Professor Jamie Liew (Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, uOttawa), provides insights into the challenges stateless persons experience but also proposes policy recommendations for these contexts and for wider consideration. Event organized by the uOttawa Public Law Centre in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. JUNE 15 to 18 Online | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the links to the webinars. * #RightsCity2021: Human Rights in the Digital Age<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rightscity-2021-tickets-152396821997> – #RightsCity is Canada's premier conference at the intersection of human rights and technology. This event will take place over four days and will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions from leading global experts working at the intersection of technology and human rights. Event organized by the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (Concordia University) in partnership with the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, the Department of National Defense Canada, the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Canada, GAAMAC, the Embassy of the United States in Canada, and the Canadian Commission for UNESCO. News * HRREC Human Rights Clinic Contributes to the Creation of Indigenous Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/hrrec-human-rights-clinic-contributes-creatio…> * Blog | Justine Monette-Tremblay in the Droit International pénal's Blog - Sexual Violence: The Limits of the Rhetoric of "Sexual Violence as a Method of War" in a Post-Conflict Perspective<https://www.blogdip.org/symposia/violence-sexuelle-methode-de-guerre> * Podcast | Listen to the Interview Conducted by Our Member Amira Maameri with Psychologist Julia Santo, on Unaccompanied Minors<https://podcast.app/podcast-interview-de-julia-santo-par-amira-maameri-p211…> * Blog | Scott Simon in the CIPS Blog - Science and Technology in Canada-Japan Relations: Facing Together the Challenges of COVID-19 and Beyond<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/24/science-and-technology-in-canada-japan-…> * Interview | Scott Simon and Colleagues Awi Mona & Jolan Hsieh in a Liberation Interview about Indigenous Rights: In Taiwan, Indigenous Peoples Seek Justice<https://www.liberation.fr/international/asie-pacifique/a-taiwan-les-peuples…> * Article | Alex Trebek Postdoc Fellow David Hughes' New Article in the Michigan Journal of International Law - Differentiating the Corporation: Accountability and IHL<https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3784256> * Article | Jamie Liew in The Conversation: The Atlanta attacks were not just racist and misogynist, they painfully reflect the society we live in<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | Alex Trebek Postdoc Fellow David Hughes' and his coauthor's published in Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law – Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> Follow Us on Social Media! 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REMINDER: CAHRI meeting
by Viviana Fernandez 11 May '21

11 May '21

Thank you to those who answered the Doodle poll. We look forward to seeing you soon. Viviana ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTI2YTRmZTktOTNmOC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=cd28f45d-40a4-480b-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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Student advocacy initiatives in the spotlight: Experiences from four Canadian Universities - May 5 - 12:30 PM Eastern Time
by Justin Rasmussen 27 Apr '21

27 Apr '21

Student advocacy initiatives in the spotlight: Experiences from four Canadian Universities May 5th, 2021, 12:30 - 2:00 PM Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/88091858215 The webinar offers members of the SAR Canada network a better idea of the student advocacy initiatives established by Scholars at Risk. These initiatives allow researchers and students to partner with SAR and directly engage in advocacy on behalf of threatened scholars, all the while providing students with the opportunity to develop relevant skills in human rights research and advocacy strategies. During this webinar, you will learn more about two initiatives: the Academic Freedom Monitoring Project, and the Scholars in Prison Project. Version française : Les initiatives de plaidoyer des étudiant.e.s mises en valeur : Les expériences de quatre universités canadiennes Webinaire Scholars at Risk Canada 5 mai 2021, 12h30 - 14h Zoom: https://mcgill.zoom.us/j/88091858215 Le webinaire offre aux membres du réseau SAR Canada une meilleure idée des initiatives étudiantes de plaidoyer développées par Scholars at Risk. Ces initiatives permettent aux chercheur.e.s et aux étudiant.e.s de s'associer à SAR et de s'engager directement dans la défense des intérêts d’universitaires menacé.e.s, tout en donnant aux étudiant.e.s l'occasion d'acquérir des compétences pertinentes en matière de recherche sur les droits de la personne et de stratégies de plaidoyer. Au cours de ce webinaire, vous en apprendrez davantage sur deux initiatives : the Academic Freedom Monitoring Project, et le Scholars in Prison Project.

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CAHRI meeting
by Viviana Fernandez 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

Thank you to those who answered the Doodle poll. We look forward to seeing you soon. Viviana ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTI2YTRmZTktOTNmOC00…> Learn More<https://aka.ms/JoinTeamsMeeting> | Meeting options<https://teams.microsoft.com/meetingOptions/?organizerId=cd28f45d-40a4-480b-…> ________________________________________________________________________________

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CAHRI and CDN Yearbook of Human Rights
by Frederick John Packer 21 Apr '21

21 Apr '21

Dear all, I hope this finds everyone well, keeping safe in face of COVID's 'third wave', and managing to get through the end of academic year. I am writing about a few matters, as follows: First, it has come to our attention that colleagues from U of Winnipeg had been for some time interested in joining CAHRI but, upon consulting the CAHRI webpage<https://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/>, were unsure about how to do this, who to contact and whether the organization was even still active. Of course, we are a 'loose' organisation. Still, to avoid this kind of problem, we would like to propose two ideas. First, each CAHRI member entity should nominate one person who will be the contact for CAHRI and whose address will be posted on the webpage at the end of the intro section. Second, we could list joint activities such as the Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/publications/canadian_yearbook_human_rights> and initiatives for CAHRI members like the recently launched Essay Competition on the Rights of the Child<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/interdisciplinary-research-laboratory-rights-…> from LRIDE. I imagine that there could be additional initiatives to list in the future like conferences/events and others. This can be done using lists and links, like we have done for the section Academic Programs. If we are in agreement on this, then my colleague Viviana Fernandez could provide the updates. Second, regarding the Yearbook, we should soon hold a meeting of Editors (those who expressed interest - one per CAHRI Member entity permitted). The 2019-2020 issue is shaping up with a view to publication this summer. We should also then look toward the next (fourth) volume for 2021 or 2021-2022. Third, it strikes us as of immediate shared interest that 2022 will be the 40th anniversary of the 1982 Constitution including the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this respect, we/HRREC will be holding some events (as it also coincides - 2021-2022 - with the 40th anniversary of our Centre which was created in close connection with the work on the Charter). In these regards, we believe the Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights (2021 or 2021-2022) should focus on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and we also wish to organise a conference including CAHRI members. We would like to discuss this idea. One unexpected development in yesterday's Federal budget appears to be the resurrection of the Law Commission of Canada - and institution we should embrace. In follow-up to the above, and any other issues, it would be good to hold a CAHRI meeting soon (perhaps in early or mid-May). We will send a Doodle to propose dates and times. Your feedback and in-puts would of course all be welcome. Thank you for your attention. Best regards and wishes, John Prof. John Packer Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Directeur, Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Director, Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Et/and Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Pavillon Fauteux Hall 57 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 Canada Tél. | Tel: +1 613-562-5800 (3462) Téléc. | Fax: +1 613-562-5124 jpacker(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:jpacker@uottawa.ca> @JP_Peacemaking www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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Americas Regional Forum 2021- Call and Outline Programme of Work
by Viviana Fernandez 19 Apr '21

19 Apr '21

Dear all, Veuillez trouver ci-joint l'appel à participer et les grandes lignes du programme du Forum régional des Amériques qui aura lieu les 27 et 28 avril prochains. Please, find attached the Call and the Outline of the Programme for the Americas Regional Forum that will be held next April 27 and 28. https://tom-lantos-institue.events.idloom.com/americas-regional-forum-on-mi… Au plaisir, | Best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa).

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INVITATION --- Colloque en ligne du LRIDE | IRLRC Online Conference --- 20.05.2021 + 27.05.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

English follows. [A picture containing text Description automatically generated] Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) de la Faculté de droit, section de droit civil à l'Université d'Ottawa vous invite à son Colloque international virtuel 2021 sous le thème : Accès et participation des enfants à la justice : Bilan critique Jeudis 20 + 27 mai 2021 8 h 30 à 12 h 30 (heure de l'Est) EN LIGNE | ZOOM Programme et conférenciers.<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/laboratoire-recherche-interdisciplinaire-droi…> Inscrivez-vous ICI.<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sdof1BV-_Uy1-nIA5U3ra1G…> Questions ou commentaires : LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:LRIDE@uOttawa.ca>. Ce colloque vient appuyer les efforts en faveur des initiatives d'accès à la justice des enfants, tels que l'appel à l'action pour l'application aux enfants de l'objectif de développement durable no. 16. Ce colloque cherche à circonscrire l'accès des enfants à la justice d'une manière globale, en répondant aux défis actuels, en soulevant des questions qui n'ont pas encore été posées et en apportant des nouvelles réponses aux problématiques existantes. L'interprétation simultanée sera assurée tout le long du colloque. Le LRIDE remercie ses commanditaires pour leur généreuse contribution : * Accès au Droit et à la Justice (ADAJ) * Ambassade de France au Canada * Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines (CRSH) * Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil * Université d'Ottawa ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) in the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa invites you to its International Online Conference 2021 under the theme: Children's Access to and Participation in Justice: Critical Assessment Thursdays, May 20 + 27, 2021 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) ONLINE | ZOOM Program and speakers.<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/laboratoire-recherche-interdisciplinaire-droi…> Register HERE.<https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=sdof1BV-_Uy1-nIA5U3ra1G…> Questions or comments: LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:LRIDE@uOttawa.ca>. This conference supports efforts in favour of children's access to justice, such as the Call for Action to achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 16 for children. This conference seeks to define children's access to justice in a global way, by addressing current challenges, asking questions that have not yet been asked and by bringing new answers to existing problems. Simultaneous interpretation will be provided throughout the online conference. The IRLRC wishes to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: * Accès au Droit et à la Justice (ADAJ) * Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section * French Embassy in Canada * Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) * University of Ottawa

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À vos AGENDAS | SAVE the DATE --- DIH Maintenant 2021 | IHL Now 2021 --- 31.05.2021 > 04.06.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 08 Apr '21

08 Apr '21

English follows. [A picture containing graphical user interface Description automatically generated] En raison de la COVID-19, le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et la Croix-Rouge canadienne sont à nouveau partenaires dans la création de la série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne DIH MAINTENANT 2021, une série de cours GRATUITS sur plusieurs enjeux du droit international humanitaire (DIH) qui auront lieu du 31 mai au 4 juin 2021. L'objectif de cette série de cours sera d'enseigner les principes fondamentaux du DIH aux étudiants et aux professionnels. Les cours seront dispensés par des experts canadiens et internationaux provenant du milieu académique, des Forces armées canadiennes et d'organisations internationales. Réservez ces dates! Plus de détails suivront sous peu. https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/dih-maintenant-2021-serie-speciale-dapprentis… ________________________________ Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross are partners again in the creation of IHL NOW 2021, a series of FREE online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/ihl-now-2021-special-online-learning-series#<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/ihl-now-2021-special-online-learning-series> Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (uOttawa) | Human Rights Research and Education Centre (uOttawa) Croix-Rouge Canadienne | Canadian Red Cross

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Concours de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant / Essay contest on children's rights
by Viviana Fernandez 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

[A picture containing graphical user interface Description automatically generated] English message follows Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/laboratoire-recherche-interdisciplinaire-droi…> (LRIDE) lance son un concours annuel de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant ! ________________________________ Concours 2020-2021 Les candidats doivent être inscrits dans un programme d’études dans les institutions qui accueillent les membres du réseau CAHRI, Association canadienne des instituts sur les droits de la personne / Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes,<https://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/> c’est-à-dire : Université St. Thomas, Université McGill, Université du Manitoba, Université Laval, UQAM, Université de la Saskatchewan, Université de la Colombie Britannique, Université de Toronto, Université Carleton, Université McMaster, Université Concordia, Université York et Université d’Ottawa. Le concours comprend deux catégories : Premier cycle et Études supérieures. Les candidats doivent soumettre une étude portant sur une question reliée aux droits de l’enfant. Le texte doit avoir été préparé dans le cadre d’un cours ou pour les fins de l’obtention d’un diplôme et doit comprendre toutes les citations et les notes. Les textes peuvent être rédigés en français ou en anglais. Les soumissions gagnantes dans les deux catégories, Premier cycle et Études supérieures, seront publiés dans la Revue canadienne des droits de l’enfant<https://ojs.library.carleton.ca/index.php/cjcr>. Lisez les règles du concours sur notre page internet<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/laboratoire-recherche-interdisciplinaire-droi…>. Les soumissions doivent être envoyées par courriel à LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:lride@uOttawa.ca> au plus tard le 15 mai à 23 h 59. Bonne chance aux participants et participantes ! ---------------------------- The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/interdisciplinary-research-laboratory-rights-…> (IRLRC) is launching its annual essay contest on children's rights! ________________________________ 2020-2021 Competition Applicants must be enrolled in a program of study at institutions hosting Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes (CAHRI)<https://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/> members, i.e.: St. Thomas University, McGill University, University of Manitoba, Université Laval, UQAM, University of Saskatchewan, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Carleton University, McMaster University, Concordia University, York University and University of Ottawa. The competition has two categories: Undergraduate and Graduate. Applicants must submit a paper on an issue related to children's rights. The paper must have been prepared as part of a course or for degree requirements and must include all citations and notes. The texts can be written in French or English. The winning submissions in both categories, Undergraduate and Graduate, will be published by the Canadian Journal of Children’s Rights<https://ojs.library.carleton.ca/index.php/cjcr/index>. Read the competition rules on our website<https://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/interdisciplinary-research-laboratory-rights-…>. Please send your submissions to LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:LRIDE@uOttawa.ca> no later than May 15 at 11:59 p.m. Best of luck to the participants! Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l’enfant / Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child 55 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa K1N 6N5 Twitter @LRIDEuOttawa

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Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events --- 19.03.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 19 Mar '21

19 Mar '21

Dear colleagues, You will find below news and upcoming events from our Centre. Have a great weekend. Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa). English follows. L'équipe du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements 26 MARS 12 h à 13 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNg8ytmuZS7h04u4nAMomKlEsJ1LKOXV0…>. * L'Holocauste n'a pas commencé à Auschwitz : Discours haineux et atrocités à l'ère des médias sociaux<https://droittech.uottawa.ca/evenements/un-report-minorities-hate-speech-so…> - Rejoignez-nous pour une conversation virtuelle sur les discours haineux sur les réseaux sociaux avec le Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies, Fernand de Varennes autour de son dernier Rapport au Conseil des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies dans lequel il considère que les discours haineux sur les réseaux sociaux présentent le plus grand risque d'atteinte aux minorités. Événement organisé par le Centre de recherche en droit, technologie et société et le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa. 31 MARS 11 h à 13 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire : HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * 10 ans de changement politique en Tunisie : Défis constitutionnels et promotion des droits de la personne<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/31-mars-2021-10-ans-changement-politique-tuni…> - Le professeur Jabeur Fathally, cofondateur et directeur exécutif de JuriGlobe, présidera l'événement avec les intervenant.e.s, Professeur Yadh Ben Achour, Mme Najet Zammouri et Monsieur Yousseff Chahed. La doyenne de la Section de droit civil de la Faculté de droit, professeure Marie-Ève Sylvestre, prononcera le mot de bienvenue et le mot de clôture sera fait par le professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer, directeur du CREDP. Vous trouverez le programme de l'événement sur le site web du CREDP. Événement organisé par JuriGlobe - Groupe de recherche sur les systèmes juridiques dans le monde, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et la Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil de l'Université d'Ottawa. À VOS AGENDAS! | DIH Maintenant : Une série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne En raison de la COVID-19, notre Centre et la Croix-Rouge canadienne seront à nouveau partenaires dans la création d'une série de cours gratuits en ligne sur plusieurs enjeux du droit international humanitaire (DIH) qui auront lieu du 31 mai au 4 juin 2021. L'objectif de cette série de cours sera d'enseigner les principes fondamentaux du DIH aux étudiants et aux professionnels. Les cours seront dispensés par des experts canadiens et internationaux provenant du milieu académique, des Forces armées canadiennes et d'organisations internationales. Réservez ces dates! Plus de détails suivront sous peu. Nouvelles * Article | Jamie Liew dans La Conversation : Les attentats d'Atlanta n'étaient pas seulement racistes et misogynes, ils reflètent douloureusement la société dans laquelle nous vivons<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | David Hughes, boursier postdoctoral Alex Trebek et de son co-auteur publient dans le Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> * Opinion | Gloria Song dans CBC News : Brisons le silence sur la violence et les abus familiaux au Nunavut, ensemble<https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/opinion-lets-break-the-silence-on-fami…> * Opinion | Éditorial de Gloria Song dans le Nunatsiaq News : Agir contre le harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme<https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/op-ed-taking-action-against-sexual-ha…> * Blog | Scott Simon dans le blog du CÉPI - Accusation de génocide : Un point de basculement dans les relations internationales de la Chine?<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/11/accusations-of-genocide-a-tipping-point…> * John Packer contribue à un rapport montrant que la Chine porte la responsabilité de l'État pour les violations de la Convention sur le génocide de 1948<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/john-packer-contribue-rapport-montrant-que-ch…> * Lisez la puissante déclaration de Rasha Jarhum, membre du CREDP, appelant l'ONU à défendre la norme de participation des femmes et à faire de la participation des femmes la norme dans tous les processus de paix qu'elle soutient<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events MARCH 26 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNg8ytmuZS7h04u4nAMomKlEsJ1LKOXV0…>. * The Holocaust Did Not Begin at Auschwitz: Hate Speech and Atrocities in the Age of Social Media<https://techlaw.uottawa.ca/events/un-report-minorities-hate-speech-social-m…> - Join us for a virtual conversation on hate speech and social media with UN Special Rapporteur Fernand de Varennes about his latest Report to the United Nations Human Rights Council in which he argues hate speech in social media poses the world's greatest risks of atrocities against minorities. Event organized by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MARCH 31 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar: HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * 10 Years of Political Changes in Tunisia: Constitutional Challenges and Promotion of Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/march-31-2021-10-years-political-changes-tuni…> - Professor Jabeur Fathally, Co-Founder and Executive Director of JuriGlobe, will chair the event with the speakers, Professor Yadh Ben Achour, Ms. Najet Zammouri and Mr. Yousseff Chahed. The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, Professor Marie-Ève Sylvestre, will give the welcoming remarks and the closing remarks will be made by Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, HRREC Director. The program of the event is available on the HRREC website. Event organized by JuriGlobe - World Legal Systems Research Group in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre and the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | IHL Now: A Special Online Learning Series Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross will partner again in the creation of a series of online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. News * Article | Jamie Liew in The Conversation: The Atlanta attacks were not just racist and misogynist, they painfully reflect the society we live in<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | Alex Trebek Postdoc Fellow David Hughes' and his coauthor's published in Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> * Opinion | Gloria Song's Article in CBC News: Let's Break the Silence on Family Violence and Abuse in Nunavut, Together<https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/opinion-lets-break-the-silence-on-fami…> * Opinion | Gloria Song's Article in Nunatsiaq News: Taking Action Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on International Women's Day<https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/op-ed-taking-action-against-sexual-ha…> * Blog | Scott Simon in the CIPS Blog - Accusation of Genocide: A Tipping Point in China's International Relations?<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/11/accusations-of-genocide-a-tipping-point…> * John Packer Contributes to Report Showing Evidence that China Bears State Responsibility for Breaches of the 1948 Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/john-packer-contributes-report-showing-eviden…> * Read HRREC Member Rasha Jarhum's Powerful Statement Calling on the UN to Defend the Standard for Women's Participation and Make Women's Participation the Norm in All Peace Processes It Supports<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> Follow Us on Social Media! Twitter: @uOttawaHRREC Facebook: @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn: HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube: HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l'Université d'Ottawa ou parce que vous 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 as a HRREC member or friend of the University of Ottawa, or because you have subscribed to our distribution list. 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Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events --- 10.03.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Dear colleagues, I am sharing below our most recent newsletter for your information. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa). English follows. L’équipe du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements 12 MARS 11 h 30 à 12 h 30 | Conférence en ligne * Défis pour une mise en œuvre efficace de la Convention sur le génocide<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/12-mars-2021-panel-defis-mise-oeuvre-efficace…> – Panel organisé dans le cadre de la Conférence virtuelle mondiale « Commémorer les génocides passés et apprendre à prévenir les crimes d'atrocité » avec le Professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer, Yonah Diamond (Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne) et Mustafa Chowdhury (Auteur). Le panel sera animé par Kyle Matthews (Institut montréalais d'études sur le génocide et les droits de la personne (MIGS), Université Concordia) 12 MARS 14 h à 16 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire. * La réponse du Canada à la crise ouïghoure<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-response-to-the-uyghur-crisis-tickets-1…> – Apprenez ce qui arrive au peuple ouïgour, découvrez ce que le rapport qualifiant les actions de génocide signifie pour la réponse canadienne, et comment se mobiliser en solidarité avec les Ouïgours. Événement (en anglais) organisé par le Centre multiconfessionnel de l’Université de Toronto, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa, le Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne et le Jewish Movement for Uyghur Freedom. Nouvelles * John Packer contribue à un rapport montrant que la Chine porte la responsabilité de l'État pour les violations de la Convention sur le génocide de 1948<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/john-packer-contribue-rapport-montrant-que-ch…> * Lisez la puissante déclaration de Rasha Jarhum, membre du CREDP, appelant l'ONU à défendre la norme de participation des femmes et à faire de la participation des femmes la norme dans tous les processus de paix qu'elle soutient<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> * Lisez l'article de Scott Simon dans la publication 2021 Policy Perspectives de l'ICAM : Comment le Canada peut-il contribuer à faciliter la participation significative de Taïwan à l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale, basée à Montréal?<https://www.cgai.ca/how_can_canada_help_facilitate_taiwans_meaningful_parti…> * Commentaires du Professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer et du candidat au doctorat Slava Balan sur la réglementation des langues en Moldavie<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/commentaires-du-professeur-neuberger-jesin-jo…> * Écoutez l'entrevue avec le professeur Packer sur la réaction à la motion du Parlement qualifiant de génocide la persécution des Ouïghours par la Chine dans l'émission de radio All in a Day avec Alan Neal<https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/15826341-reacti…> * Félicitations à notre membre Penelope Simons qui a reçu un Annual Reviewer Award du Business and Human Rights Journal en reconnaissance de son inestimable travail de révision<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/business-and-human-rights-journal/i…> * Le CREDP et John Packer, Professeur Neuberger-Jesin, ont signé la lettre ouverte aux dirigeants fédéraux : N'élargissez pas les lois antiterroristes au nom de la lutte contre le racisme<https://iclmg.ca/letter-federal-leaders-terrorist-entities-list/> * Notre Centre et son directeur John Packer, Professeur Neuberger-Jesin, se sont joints à des avocats et des experts en génocide pour contester l'article publié par The Economist : "Génocide" n'est pas le bon mot pour décrire les horreurs du Xinjiang<https://genocideresponse.org/2021/02/how-the-economist-got-it-this-wrong/> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events MARCH 12 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Online Conference * Challenges for Effective Implementation for the Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/march-12-2021-panel-challenges-effective-impl…> – Panel organized as part of the Global Virtual Conference on “Commemorating Past Genocides and Learning to Prevent Atrocity Crimes” organized by the Liberation War Museum (LWM) with Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, Yonah Diamond (Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights) and Mustafa Chowdhury (Author). The panel will be moderated by Kyle Matthews (Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), Concordia University). MARCH 12 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar. * Canada's Response to the Uyghur Crisis<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-response-to-the-uyghur-crisis-tickets-1…> – Learn what is happening to the Uyghur people, breaking down what the report deeming the actions as Genocide means for the Canadian response, and how to mobilize in solidarity with the Uyghurs. Event (in English) organized by the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre, in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and the Jewish Movement for Uyghur Freedom. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | IHL Now: A Special Online Learning Series Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross will partner again in the creation of a series of online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. News * John Packer Contributes to Report Showing Evidence that China Bears State Responsibility for Breaches of the 1948 Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/john-packer-contributes-report-showing-eviden…> * Read HRREC Member Rasha Jarhum's Powerful Statement Calling on the UN to Defend the Standard for Women’s Participation and Make Women’s Participation the Norm in All Peace Processes It Supports<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> * Read Scott Simon's Article in the CGAI's Publication 2021 Policy Perspectives: How Can Canada Help Facilitate Taiwan's Meaningful Participation in the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization?<https://www.cgai.ca/how_can_canada_help_facilitate_taiwans_meaningful_parti…> * Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer and Ph.D. Candidate Slava Balan Commented on the Regulation of Languages in Moldova<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/neuberger-jesin-professor-john-packer-and-phd…> * Listen to Professor Packer's Interview on the Reaction to Parliament's Motion Labelling China's Persecution of Uighurs a Genocide on the Radio Show All in a Day with Alan Neal<https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/15826341-reacti…> * Congratulations to Our Member Penelope Simons Who Received an Annual Reviewer Award from the Business and Human Rights Journal to Recognise Her Invaluable Reviewer's Work<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/business-and-human-rights-journal/i…> * HRREC and Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer Signed the Open Letter to Federal Leaders: Do Not Expand Anti-Terrorism Laws in the Name of Anti-Racism<https://iclmg.ca/letter-federal-leaders-terrorist-entities-list/> * Our Centre and its Director, Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, Joined Lawyers and Genocide Experts to Challenge the Article Published by the Economist: 'Genocide' Is the Wrong Word for the Horrors of Xinjiang<https://genocideresponse.org/2021/02/how-the-economist-got-it-this-wrong/> Follow Us on Social Media! Twitter: @uOttawaHRREC Facebook: @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn: HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube: HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l’Université d’Ottawa ou parce que vous 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 as a HRREC member or friend of the University of Ottawa, or because you have subscribed to our distribution list. 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FW: Seeking Endorsements of Open Letter to Parliamentarians on C-15
by Frederick John Packer 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

Dear all CAHRI associates/friends, Please see below and attached an appeal for support/endorsements regarding Bill C-15. Great if we could all support this – perhaps even as an association? In respect of the last idea (a shared endorsement), I hereby take the liberty to propose that, if no one objects by mid-day this Friday, I will inform the initiators of the letter that we/CAHRI, as an association, support it. I believe this is safe in so far as surely we all share the idea that Canada should respect and implement all UN human rights instruments (of course those we have expressly stated our intention to do so, like the UNDRIP). With a federal election likely later this year, and an uncertain outcome, God forbid that Bill C-15 would be the second and last opportunity for a while to bring UNDRIP into Canadian law. Please respond on your own individual and/or institution’s behalf as indicated below (to Craig Benjamin). Thanks for your attention and action. Best wishes, John Prof. John Packer Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Directeur, Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Director, Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Et/and Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Pavillon Fauteux Hall 57 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 Canada Tél. | Tel: +1 613-562-5800 (3462) Téléc. | Fax: +1 613-562-5124 jpacker(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:jpacker@uottawa.ca> @JP_Peacemaking www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca> From: Alex Neve <alexneve24(a)gmail.com> Sent: March 3, 2021 11:04 AM To: Alex Neve alexneve24(a)gmail.com<mailto:alexneve24@gmail.com> Friends, I expect that you, like me, are closely and anxiously following developments with respect to Bill C-15, the legislation tabled by the government in December which will lead to implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian law. While it is supported by the government, NDP and Bloc, its passage is not necessarily assured. Other Bills compete for attention in the House, there may be obstruction again in the Senate (remember the fate of C-262 in 2019) and there is always the uncertain looming possibility of an election before it is passed. I have, therefore, signed on to the attached Open Letter, which has been drafted by the coalition<https://www.declarationcoalition.com/> of Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups that have been working together on matters related to the UN Declaration for many years. It will be sent to the government soon, urging that passage of C-15 be a top priority for all MPs and Senators. If you individually and/or your organization would like to add your name, please follow up with my colleague Craig Benjamin at craig.s.benjamin(a)gmail.com<mailto:craig.s.benjamin@gmail.com> . Let Craig know how you would like your name/title/affiliation to appear. There is no need for electronic signatures. And please do share this with other colleagues or groups you think would be supportive. Thank you for considering this. It is so very important and is very much our collective responsibility. All the best, Alex Neve (pronouns, he/him) Honoured to live, work and advocate for human rights from the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa Adjunct Professor, Faculties of Law, University of Ottawa and Dalhousie University alexneve24(a)gmail.com<mailto:alexneve24@gmail.com> +1 613 852 3927 @alexneve24

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New CHRR manager, Dr. Justin Rasmussen
by Adele Perry 02 Mar '21

02 Mar '21

I am writing to extend a warm welcome to the Centre for Human Rights Research's new manager, Justin Rasmussen. Justin is Métis and grew up in Ile Des Chênes, Manitoba. In 2014, he received his PhD in biological sciences from the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Before joining the Centre for Human Rights Research, Justin worked as an Indigenous student advisor and co-ordinated the Indigenous Circle of Empowerment student leadership development program at the Indigenous Student Centre. You can reach him by email at justin.rasmussen(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:justin.rasmussen@umanitoba.ca>. I would also like to take a minute to thank outgoing CHRR manager Helen Fallding for her indispensable work. Helen has been with the CHRR since its founding in 2012, and has been critical to its success in every possible way. Helen will be available on email until 19 March. Sometime after that she will be moving to Australia, and we wish her all the best in this exciting next chapter. Adele Adele Perry, FRSC Director, Centre for Human Rights Research: https://chrr.info Distinguished Professor, History and Women’s and Gender Studies Senior Fellow, St John’s College University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Treaty One Manitoba, Canada, R3C 2C6 Adele.Perry(a)UManitoba.CA<mailto:Adele.Perry@UManitoba.CA>

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Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events --- 24.02.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

English follows. L’équipe du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements AUJOURD’HUI | 24 FÉVRIER 16 h à 17 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire, écrivez à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * Travailler pour les droits de la personne<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/24-fevrier-2021-serie-travailler-droits-perso…> – avec Samantha Peters, J.D., M.A. (Mentore Juridique pour la Communauté Noire, Faculté de droit, Section de Common Law, uOttawa). Événement (en anglais) organisé par le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa. 1er MARS 16 h à 17 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire : HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * QUIZ sur les droits de la personne!<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/1er-mars-2021-quiz-droits-personne> – Testez vos connaissance avec nos animateurs : John Packer (Professeur Neuberger-Jesin et directeur, CREDP, uOttawa), Karine Vanthuyne (Titulaire d'une Chaire d'enseignement universitaire et professeure agrégée, École d'études sociologiques et anthropologiques, Faculté des sciences sociales, uOttawa) et Pierre-Gilles Bélanger (Candidat au doctorat en droit et professeur à temps partiel, Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil, uOttawa). Événement (en français) organisé par le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa. 9 MARS 13 h à 14 h 30 | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire : HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * Cas et expériences documentées de violence de genre sur les campus d'Amérique Latine<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/9-mars-2021-cas-experiences-documentees-viole…> – L'un des défis auxquels sont confrontées les universités d'Amérique latine est de concevoir et de mettre en œuvre des stratégies institutionnelles suivant des cadres nationaux et internationaux fondés sur le respect des droits humains des femmes pour la promotion de sociétés exemptes de violence sexiste. Toutefois, avant cela, il est nécessaire de promouvoir une discussion ouverte sur les cas et les expériences documentées. Événement (en anglais) organisé par le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa et Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa. À VOS AGENDAS! | DIH Maintenant : Une série spéciale d’apprentissage en ligne En raison de la COVID-19, notre Centre et la Croix-Rouge canadienne seront à nouveau partenaires dans la création d'une série de cours gratuits en ligne sur plusieurs enjeux du droit international humanitaire (DIH) qui auront lieu du 31 mai au 4 juin 2021. L’objectif de cette série de cours sera d’enseigner les principes fondamentaux du DIH aux étudiants et aux professionnels. Les cours seront dispensés par des experts canadiens et internationaux provenant du milieu académique, des Forces armées canadiennes et d’organisations internationales. Réservez ces dates! Plus de détails suivront sous peu. Nouvelles * Regardez l'entrevue du professeur Packer avec Ginella Massa à l'émission Canada Tonight, sur le vote du Parlement en faveur d'une motion sur le génocide ouïgour<https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1864721987776> * Lancement du blog Critical éducation Critique (CéC)<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/lancement-du-blog-critical-education-critique…> * À lire dans la Gazette UO : Professeure Meredith Terretta, Chaire Gordon F. Henderson sur les droits de la personne, a récemment mis au jour le rôle majeur de juristes dans la décolonisation de l’Afrique<https://www.uottawa.ca/gazette/fr/nouvelles/decouvrez-juristes-gardistes-qu…> * Une nouvelle bourse de recherche accordée à John Packer, Professeur Neuberger-Jesin, et à David Hughes, boursier postdoctoral Alex Trebek<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/nouvelle-bourse-recherche-accordee-john-packe…> * Dans un livre sur l'impact de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/livre-limpact-declaration-universelle-droits-…> * Appel à une aide d’urgence aux Rohingyas<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/appel-aide-durgence-aux-rohingyas> * Le directeur du CREDP est l'un des signataires de la lettre ouverte appelant l'Iran à mettre fin aux persécutions des Bahá'ís<https://openletter-ivelbahais.ca/fr/> * Notre clinique sur les droits de la personne et des ONG péruviennes ont déposé une requête devant la CIDH<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/notre-clinique-droits-personne-ong-peruvienne…> * Navraj Kaushick, récipiendaire de la bourse d'études supérieures Jacques-Gaudreau<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/navraj-kaushick-recipiendaire-bourse-detudes-…> * Notre Clinique sur les droits de la personne a déposé un mémoire d'amicus curiae auprès de la Cour d'appel du Honduras<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/notre-clinique-droits-personne-depose-memoire…> * Déclaration sur la procédure judiciaire contre le professeur Jan Grabowski – 10.02.2021<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/declaration-procedure-judiciaire-contre-profe…> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events TODAY | FEBRUARY 24 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | To receive the link to the webinar, write us at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * Working for Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/february-24-2021-working-human-rights-series-…> – with Samantha Peters, J.D., M.A. (Black Legal Mentor in Residence, Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, uOttawa). Event (in English) organized by the by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MARCH 1st 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar: HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * Working for Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/february-24-2021-working-human-rights-series-…> – Test your knowledge with our hosts: John Packer (Neuberger-Jesin Professor and Director, HRREC, uOttawa), Karine Vanthuyne (Chair in University Teaching and Associate Professor, School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, uOttawa) and Pierre-Gilles Bélanger (Ph.D. Candidate in Law and Part-time Professor, Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, uOttawa). Event (in French) organized by the by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MARCH 9 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar: HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * Cases and Documented Experiences of Gender Violence on Latin American Campuses<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/march-9-2021-cases-and-documented-experiences…> – One of the challenges universities in Latin America face is to design and implement institutional strategies following national and international frameworks based on respect for the human rights of women for the promotion of societies free of gender violence. However, before that, it is necessary to promote an open discussion about the cases and the documented experiences. Event (in English) organized by the by the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa and Scholars at Risk (SAR) uOttawa. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | IHL Now: A Special Online Learning Series Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross will partner again in the creation of a series of online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. News * Watch Professor Packer's Interview on CBC Canada Tonight with Ginella Massa about Parliament Voting in Favour of a Uighur Genocide Motion<https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1864721987776> * Launch of the Blog Critical éducation Critique (CéC)<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/launch-blog-critical-education-critique-cec> * Read in the UO Gazette: Gordon F. Henderson Chair in Human Rights, Professor Meredith Terretta, Uncovered How Activist Lawyers Played a Major Role in the Struggle for Decolonization in Africa<https://www.uottawa.ca/gazette/en/news/uncovering-trailblazers-who-strove-d…> * New Research Grant Awarded to Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer and Alex Trebek Postdoctoral Fellow David Hughes<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/new-research-grant-awarded-neuberger-jesin-pr…> * In a Book on the Impact of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/book-impact-universal-declaration-human-rights> * Call for Urgent Action for the Rohingya<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/call-urgent-action-rohingya> * HRREC Director is one of the signatories to the Open Letter Calling Iran to end the persecutions of the Bahá'ís<https://openletter-ivelbahais.ca/> * Our Human Rights Clinic and Peruvian NGOs Filed a Request Before the IACHR<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/our-human-rights-clinic-and-peruvian-ngos-fil…> * Navraj Kaushick Awarded the Jacques Gaudreau Graduate Scholarship<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/navraj-kaushick-awarded-jacques-gaudreau-grad…> * Our Human Rights Clinic Filed an Amicus Brief to the Honduras Court of Appeals<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/our-human-rights-clinic-filed-amicus-brief-ho…> * Statement on Court Case Against Professor Jan Grabowski - 10.02.2021<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/statement-court-case-against-professor-jan-gr…> Follow Us on Social Media! Twitter: @uOttawaHRREC Facebook: @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn: HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube: HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l’Université d’Ottawa ou parce que vous 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 as a HRREC member or friend of the University of Ottawa, or because you have subscribed to our distribution list. 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