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Forum on implementing UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Jan. 18-19
by Helen Fallding 21 Nov '18

21 Nov '18

Register today for Kiskinohamatowin: an international research forum on implementing the UN Declararation on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Registration link: http://law.robsonhall.com/kiskinohamatowin-forum/ Please forward to your networks. [cid:image001.jpg@01D48185.C8765A20]

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Master of Human Rights degree is first-of-its-kind in Canada
by Helen Fallding 05 Nov '18

05 Nov '18

The first Master of Human Rights graduate degree program to be offered in Canada will be housed at the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law. [University of Manitoba News Release]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> [Media Release] Master of Human Rights: first-of-its-kind DEGREE in Canada November 5, 2018 The Faculty of Law of the University of Manitoba is pleased to announce the first Master of Human Rights (MHR) graduate degree program to be offered in Canada. This interdisciplinary professional program will train students both practically and academically for careers in human rights work, in collaboration with the faculties of Arts, Education, and Social Work and the Centre for Human Rights Research, the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice in St. Paul’s College, and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Dr. Jonathan Black-Branch, Dean of Law says, “The fragility of human rights protection requires trained professionals to monitor and enforce such protections, without which individuals are vulnerable. This new master’s degree represents a monumental development for the faculty in bringing together a wide range of disciplines under this exciting professional degree. Indeed, it is a significant opportunity for the university, the Province of Manitoba and for Canada as a whole.” Dr. David Barnard, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manitoba states, “Protecting human rights and ensuring social justice requires vigilance; it requires careful study, critical thinking, open minds, and bold ideas. We can provide that here at the University of Manitoba.” According to the Director of Peace and Conflict Studies, Dr. Adam Muller, who helped design the new program, students wanting well-rounded training in human rights law, theory and human-rights-specific quantitative and qualitative research methods have often needed to go to the U.S. or Europe. This kind of training is typically expected for positions with organizations like the Red Cross and the United Nations, Muller explains. “As a result, Canada was losing a chance to educate generations of students in a domestic context marked by distinct (and emulated) legal traditions, memory cultures, and mechanisms of historical redress.” “For all kinds of reasons, it makes sense to house the program in Law,” says Muller, pointing to scholars in the Faculty of Law already pursuing work in human rights. He noted that the Dean of Law worked in the United Kingdom prior to assuming his position at the U of M in 2016, so he is “very familiar with the kind of program we have proposed, and with the kind of students it will attract.” “We believe that this arrangement will be win-win for all of the parties concerned,” Muller says. “For the University of Manitoba to offer this kind of program,” Black-Branch says, “demonstrates academic leadership in having such a degree that will focus on professional development and promote the importance of protecting human rights globally.” The MHR program will soon begin accepting applications for its first intake of students in the fall of 2019. More information is available at the Master of Human Rights page<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> on the Robson Hall, Faculty of Law website. [Read More on UM Today]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> Share this story: [Facebook]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> [Twitter]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> [LinkedIn]<http://news.umanitoba.ca/mailster/83620/00000000000000000000000000000000/aH…> For more information: Christine Mazur, Communications Officer, Robson Hall Faculty of Law, U of M, 204-480-1452<tel:2044801452>, or email: Christine.Mazur(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Christine.Mazur@umanitoba.ca>

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Tenure-track position in human rights
by Helen Fallding 09 Oct '18

09 Oct '18

Dear friends and colleagues, We're hiring! Applications are invited for a Tenure Track Position in Human Rights (Assistant Professor). We're a small dynamic unit offering Western Canada's only undergraduate human rights program. More information about us is available here: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/global-college/. Please circulate far and wide. Sincerely, Kristi Kristi Heather Kenyon Assistant Professor, Human Rights Program CIFAR-Azrieli Scholar, Successful Societies Program Global College, University of Winnipeg Tenure Track Position Assistant Professor of Human Rights Applications are invited for a tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a specialization in human rights. Candidates are expected to hold a doctoral degree in human rights or a related discipline, including but not limited to, history, political science, law or philosophy. A background in human rights law, business, or Indigenous rights would be considered an asset. Candidates should also have a strong research record, and a demonstrated commitment to excellent and innovative undergraduate teaching. The successful candidate will have expertise to teach undergraduate human rights courses related to both Canadian and international contexts. Applied work experience in human rights is an asset, as is cross-cultural or international work or teaching experience. Human Rights is an interdisciplinary B.A. program housed in The University of Winnipeg Global College. The program places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, as well as creating opportunities for students to gain experience outside the classroom through field courses, practicum placements, community engagement initiatives and doing research with faculty members. The effective date of appointment is anticipated to be July 1, 2019. The University of Winnipeg, (http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/) located in the heart of the city, has an enrollment of over 10,000 students from diverse cultures in more than 40 programs across undergraduate and graduate levels. Winnipeg is home to over 810,000 people from around the world with a rich array of cultural, educational and recreational opportunities, including the new Canadian Museum of Human Rights. Reasonable housing costs make Winnipeg an affordable place to live and work. The University of Winnipeg is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional information on the University of Winnipeg is available at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/. Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, the names of three referees, a statement of research and teaching interest, samples of two publications under 50 pages each, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2018, and continue until the position is filled. We appreciate all applicants' interest but please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications should be submitted electronically to: ke.lambert(a)uwinnipeg.ca<mailto:ke.lambert@uwinnipeg.ca> For further information, contact Dr. Lloyd Kornelsen, Program Director for Human Rights, The University of Winnipeg 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3B 2E9 Tel. 204-988-7532 Email. L.kornelsen(a)uwinnipeg.ca<mailto:L.kornelsen@uwinnipeg.ca> Kristi Heather Kenyon, PhD Assistant Professor, Human Rights, Global College, University of Winnipeg CIFAR-Azrieli Global Scholar, Successful Societies Program Tel: +1 (204) 988-7107

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Webinar - Gene editing and human rights
by Viviana Fernandez 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Dear colleagues, Next Thursday, 4 October, OpenGlobalRights (co-organised by uOttawa's David Petrasek) will host a 1-hour webinair on "Gene editing and human rights". They've teamed up with the scientists at the Centre for Genetics and Society in San Francisco. The talk will aim to provide a non-specialist introduction to the issues, with both human rights and genetic specialists. Details here: https://www.openglobalrights.org/gene-editing/ Thought this may be of interest to some of our and your Centres' Members and associates. Please do share. Best wishes, John

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Invitation to take part in the 16-Days Campaign / Invitation pour participer à la campagne des 16 jours
by Viviana Fernandez 21 Sep '18

21 Sep '18

French message follows, Dear colleagues, From November 25th to December 10th of 2018, the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign will take place around the world and thousands of individuals and organizations will raise awareness about gender-based violence as a truly global issue. In Canada, Women in International Security Canada (WIIS-Canada) and its partners - Atlantic Human Rights Centre (St. Thomas University), Canada Federation of University Women, Canadian Labour Congress, DisAbled Women's Network Canada, Grandmothers Advocacy Network, Immigration Women Services Ottawa, Native Women Association of Canada, New Brunswick Multicultural Council, Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women, Women’s Shelters Canada and Zonta Club of Ottawa - are leading the effort to create a national campaign and wish to invite your organization to participate by hosting an event or spearheading an advocacy initiative. The goal of the 16 Days campaign in Canada this year is to promote a nation-wide series of events and activities under the theme “End Gender-Based Violence in the World of Work.” Your event can take different formats, from a panel discussion or debate, a vigil, a fundraiser to a film screening. You can also organize social media events, for example, webinars and Twitter “Teach-ins,” during which facts on and information about gender-based violence will be shared with each tweet bearing the campaign hashtags. You can view past event calendars on the WIIS Canada’s 16 Days website<http://www.wiiscanada.org/16days/> for ideas. Attached to this email you will find the 2017 Campaign report. In order to submit an event/initiative to be featured on the campaign’s calendar, you need to fill out a short online form<http://www.wiiscanada.org/submit-an-event-2018/>. On our website, you will also find general guidelines, additional information about the campaign as well as resources. All events in the calendar will be promoted through our website and social media platforms. Participation in the campaign has no cost to your organisation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 16Days(a)wiiscanada.org<mailto:16Days@wiiscanada.org>. On behalf of the 16 Days Canada Campaign Steering Committee, we sincerely hope that you will join us and share this invitation widely. In solidarity, Viviana Fernandez Vice-Chair Women in International Security - Canada ________________ Chers collègues, Du 25 novembre au 10 décembre 2018, la campagne « 16 jours d’activisme contre la violence de genre » aura lieu autour du monde. Des milliers d’individus et d’organisations participeront à la campagne de sensibilisation sur la violence de genre, un enjeu réellement global. Au Canada, Femmes en sécurité internationale Canada (FESI-Canada) et ses partenaires - Atlantic Human Rights Centre (St. Thomas University), Fédération canadienne des femmes diplômées des universités, Congrès du travail du Canada, Réseau d'Action des Femmes Handicapées Canada, Mouvement de soutien des grands-mères, Services pour femmes immigrantes d’Ottawa, Association des femmes autochtones du Canada, Conseil multiculturel du Nouveau-Brunswick, Coalition d'Ottawa contre la violence faite aux femmes, Hébergement femmes Canada et Zonta Club of Ottawa - travaillent pour créer une campagne nationale et, dans ce cadre, nous aimerions vous inviter à participer en organisant un événement ou en menant une initiative de sensibilisation. L’objectif de la Campagne des 16 jours au Canada cette année est de promouvoir une série d’événements et d’initiatives au niveau national sous le thème «mettre fin à la violence basée sur le genre dans le monde du travail ». Votre événement peut prendre la forme d’une table-ronde ou d’un débat, une veillée, une activité de levée de fonds ou même de projection d’un film. Votre événement peut aussi prendre la forme d’un webinaire ou d’une campagne sur les médias sociaux durant laquelle des faits et de l’information sur la violence de genre sera partagées sur Twitter, et chaque tweet portera les mot-dièses de la campagne. Vous pouvez consulter les calendriers d’événements des années précédentes sur le site de WIIS Canada<http://www.wiiscanada.org/16days/> pour d’autres idées. Vous retrouverez en pièce jointe le rapport de la Campagne pour 2017. Pour soumettre un événement ou une initiative qui sera ajoutée au calendrier de la campagne, vous devez remplir un formulaire en ligne<http://www.wiiscanada.org/fr/submit-an-event-2018/> très court. Sur notre site, vous trouverez des renseignements généraux sur la campagne, des ressources et des conseils. Notre site internet et nos réseaux sociaux feront la promotion de tous les événements au calendrier. Votre participation à cette campagne n’a aucun coût pour votre organisation. Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec nous à 16Days(a)wiiscanada.org<mailto:16Days@wiiscanada.org>. Au nom du comité organisateur de la Campagne de 16 jours Canada, nous espérons que vous vous joindrez à nous et que vous partagerez cette invitation parmi vos contacts. Sincères salutations. Viviana Fernandez Vice-Présidente Femmes en sécurité internationale - Canada

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Sign-on to letter to PM Trudeau re Rohingyas?
by Frederick John Packer 15 Sep '18

15 Sep '18

Dear colleagues, I trust this finds you well and happily/busily engaged in the new academic year! See attached a self-explanatory open letter to PM Trudeau. It has over 100 signatories including many notables - including a few members of our network (Hooray!). There are scores of Profs from 19 Universities across Canada. We'd like to get over 20 Universities indicated :) and especially to include Human Rights Centres! Might you sign-on (either in your personal capacity or for your Centre)? Grateful for your consideration. Sorry for the very short notice, but we need a response by Monday morning at 10am Ottawa-time because there will be a Press Conference at Parliament on Monday afternoon. If you are willing to sign-on, please indicate your preferred title. Thanks and Cheers! 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> www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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Open Letter to PM Trudeau on Rohingya Genocide
by Helen Fallding 23 Jul '18

23 Jul '18

As the latest reports demonstrate inescapable pre-planning for the attacks on the Rohingyas last year (and still ongoing almost a year later!), it seems clear that a more focused and determined response from the IC, including Govt of Canada, is needed. The authors of the letter (myself amongst them) are seeking a wide range and array of organisations and individuals to sign-on - hopefully with strong HR participation and cross-Canada geographic representation. Responses to sign-on should be addressed to Mr Fareed Khan at the email address indicated below. We hope to get this submitted in early August, hold a Press Conference and rally support for cross-Canada demonstrations on 25 August - the one-year anniversary of the last year's spate of egregious attacks. Thanks in advance! Best wishes, John ________________________________ From: Fareed W. Khan <fareed-khan(a)rogers.com<mailto:fareed-khan@rogers.com>> Sent: July 22, 2018 4:23 PM Subject: Re: Open Letter - Revised Draft Attached is the final draft. Fareed

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CAHRI Call June 12, 2018 - some notes
by Viviana Fernandez 12 Jun '18

12 Jun '18

Dear all, Thank you to those who were able to join us this afternoon. Here is a short summary of the main points we discussed and next steps: - Canadian Human Rights Yearbook<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/publications/canadian_yearbook_human_rights>: This publication was relaunched by HRREC at uOttawa a couple of years ago and John Packer proposed it as a possible publication vehicle for our group. He will send more details about an invitation to appoint a member of each of our institutions to the editorial board of the journal and ways in which we can collaborate going forward. - CAHRI web page<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/publications/canadian_yearbook_human_rights>: the group agreed to add information about special programs/courses/summer schools organized by our institutions. In order to do so, please send the name of the activity with a link to Christina Szurlej cszurlej(a)stu.ca<mailto:cszurlej@stu.ca> who hosts the page. In order to raise awareness about CAHRI, we commit to post information about the group and the page a few times a year on our own social media platforms. - Listserv and sharing information: the group agreed to share information about upcoming events and special programs, job opportunities/internships/scholarships/etc. through the listserv to facilitate the promotion in our own communities. Invitations to sign petitions or letters can be shared on the listserv but institutions will decide according to their own policies. Members are asked to share only a limited number of such petitions every year. Joint actions on key files of national importance can be considered. - Discounted rates for CAHRI members: members can consider offering discounts to other CAHRI institutional representatives, if appropriate. We look forward to reading about your news and updates. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana 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 613-562-5800 (1985) www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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Description of the WM/NLC
by Chartrand, Larry 17 May '18

17 May '18

Dear Institute Colleagues: Please find attached a short description in English and French of Wiyasiwewin Mikiwahp / Native Law Centre as promised quite some time ago. My apologies for the delay. Larry In the Homeland of the Metis Nation and Treaty 6 Territory Larry Chartrand, Director Native Law Centre University of Saskatchewan 160.2 - 15 Campus Drive Saskatoon SK S7N 5A6 Ph: (306) 966-5806 Larry.Chartrand(a)usask.ca<mailto:Larry.Chartrand@usask.ca> www.usask.ca/nativelaw/<http://www.usask.ca/nativelaw/>

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Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes - call at 2pm EST
by Viviana Fernandez 14 May '18

14 May '18

To join the conference you need to dial 613-683-3450 or 1-866-490-2326 and enter pass code 9512 followed by the pound(#) key. Once in the conference you can mute your audio by pressing Star(*) 6 and unmute with pound(#) 6. Viviana

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Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes - call
by Viviana Fernandez 14 May '18

14 May '18

To join the conference you need to dial 613-683-3450 or 1-866-490-2326 and enter pass code 9512 followed by the pound(#) key. Once in the conference you can mute your audio by pressing Star(*) 6 and unmute with pound(#) 6. Viviana

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Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes - call
by Viviana Fernandez 11 May '18

11 May '18

Thank you to those who participated in the Doodle poll. I will send a 1-800 number in the coming days. Viviana

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New member of our group
by Viviana Fernandez 10 May '18

10 May '18

Good afternoon, I am pleased to let you know that the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child <http://droitcivil.uottawa.ca/interdisciplinary-research-laboratory-rights-c…> (LRIDE) at uOttawa would like to join our group. The Steering Committee met today and approved the idea. I will send the login information for the listserv to Prof. Mona Pare (CC), who founded the laboratory and who will likely be their representative in our group. Thank you in advance for adding LRIDE to the website with the list of our members. Viviana Viviana 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 613-562-5800 (1985) www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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annual meeting
by Helen Fallding 07 May '18

07 May '18

Hi Viviana, Our director, Prof. Karen Busby, has decided not to attend RightsCon. However, I will be attending the CASHRA conference in Whitehorse June 26-27 and would be happy to connect with anyone else from the Canadian Association of Human Rights Institutes<http://wp.stu.ca/ahrc/association-of-canadian-human-rights-institutes/> who plans to be there. Helen Fallding, MA, BSc (Hons) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research University of Manitoba Room 442, Robson Hall Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-6156 Fax: 204-480-1084 fallding(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fallding@umanitoba.ca> chrr.info<http://chrr.info/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D3BD30.0681DC10]<http://law.robsonhall.com/chrr/other-resources/critical-conversations/right…> From: hr-research-centres-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca <hr-research-centres-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca> On Behalf Of Viviana Fernandez Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2018 12:46 PM To: hr-research-centres(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: [HR-rsch] Seeking Applications for Director of Human Rights Practice Dear colleagues, John Packer and I are planning to attend the conference RightsCon<https://www.rightscon.org/program/> in Toronto (May 16-18) and we were wondering if this could be an opportunity to hold a group meeting if some of you are planning to go? Happy to discuss with those interested. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana 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 613-562-5800 (1985) www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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ÉCOLE D'ÉTÉ DU CREDP --- ARTS + Droits de la personne | HRREC SUMMER SCHOOL --- ARTS + Human Rights
by Viviana Fernandez 05 Apr '18

05 Apr '18

Dear colleagues, I hope you are doing very well and enjoyed the long weekend. I am sending information about our upcoming Arts and Human Rights Summer School that could be of interest to your colleagues and students. Registration for for-credit students is open until Monday April 16th but outside of that category, people can apply until the end of May. The capacity for the course is 40 participants and the theme is "Indigenous Arts and Culture", to contribute and address the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. Thank you in advance for your help in this regard. Best wishes, Viviana Subject: ÉCOLE D'ÉTÉ DU CREDP --- ARTS + Droits de la personne | HRREC SUMMER SCHOOL --- ARTS + Human Rights [cid:image002.jpg@01D39B78.698D8720] Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne est fier de vous présenter la 3e édition du Cours d'été sur les Arts et les Droits de la personne (AHR)<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/courses/dcc3113> (DCC3113 | CML4109) qui se tiendra du 18 au 22 juin 2018. L'objectif du cours est d'explorer les problématiques liées aux arts comme manifestation des droits de la personne et comme instrument pour la promotion des droits de la personne. Le cours est ouvert aux étudiants (avec ou sans crédit), académiciens, employés du gouvernement, personnes qui travaillent dans des ONG et des organisations internationales, représentants autochtones ou communautaires, activistes, artistes et travailleurs culturels. Le thème sera l'Art et la culture autochtones et le cours sera offert seulement en anglais. Le nombre d'inscriptions est limité à 40 participant(e)s. Les personnes qui termineront la formation avec succès recevront un certificat de reconnaissance du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne. Les animateurs du cours sont des universitaires reconnus, des praticiens et des artistes. La direction académique du cours sera assurée par les Professeurs John Packer, Directeur du CREDP, et Chantal Rodier, Faculté des arts. Si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez surtout pas à communiquer avec nous à l'adresse arthrrec(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:arthrrec@uottawa.ca>. ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre is pleased to present the 3rd edition of the Summer School on The Arts and Human Rights (AHR)<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/courses/dcc3113> (DCC3113 | CML4109) that will be held from June 18 to 22, 2018. The goal of this course is to explore issues around the Art as a manifestation of human rights and as an instrument for the promotion of human rights. The course is open to students (for credit or not) as well as academics, government employees, NGO and IO staff, indigenous and community representatives, artists, activists and cultural workers. The theme will be Indigenous Arts and Culture and the course will be offered only in English. Enrolment is limited to 40 participants. Those who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate of recognition from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre. The Course features leading scholars, practitioners and artists. Academic direction will be provided by Professors John Packer, HRREC Director, and Chantal Rodier, Faculty of Arts, uOttawa. The Connection between the Arts and Human Rights In recognition of the Arts as an integral medium of learning and expression, the HRREC launched the Arts and Human Rights Program. This powerful initiative seeks to raise awareness and engage individuals in a multidisciplinary interrogation of human rights issues framed through various forms of creative artistic expression such as visual, performance, media, cinematography, musical and literary arts. The AHR summer course brings to life the teaching component of the program and explores areas of study directly related to the foci of the HRREC. The curriculum blends traditional and artistic pedagogical methods. If you have questions about the summer school, do not hesitate to contact us at arthrrec(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:arthrrec@uottawa.ca>. ________________________________ Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 613-562-5775 www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca> | HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>

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Seeking Applications for Director of Human Rights Practice
by Viviana Fernandez 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear colleagues, I hope winter is treating you well so far. I am writing to share a job opportunity from the Pozen Family Center for Human Rights, Director of Human Rights Practice position, that could be of interest to you and/or your associates. I would also mention that the deadline to apply for the Gordon F. Henderson Post-doctoral Fellow<http://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/gordon-f-henderson-post-doctoral-fellow-2018-2…> (2018-2019) hosted by our Centre is March 15th. Please share these announcements widely. On another note, John Packer and I are planning to attend the conference RightsCon<https://www.rightscon.org/program/> in Toronto (May 16-18) and we were wondering if this could be an opportunity to hold a group meeting if some of you are planning to go? Happy to discuss with those interested. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana 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 613-562-5800 (1985) www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Subject: Now Seeking Applications for Director of Human Rights Practice Sent on behalf of Mark Bradley: Dear John, It is with great enthusiasm that we invite applications for the Pozen Center’s new Director of Human Rights Practice position. The Director will establish a problem-based Human Rights Laboratory designed to engage students (undergraduate and graduate) in offering solutions to real world human rights problems. The responsibilities of the Director of Human Rights Practice include: • working on a specific human rights problem through the development of a curriculum in human rights practice, including the teaching of two small clinic style courses per year of your own design; • organizing and overseeing short term practitioner residencies related to the work of the Laboratory; • establishing new linkages between the Pozen Center and civil society and government-supported human rights entities globally, nationally and locally; • ensuring the Laboratory-based project has impact in its field beyond the university; and assisting in the operation of the Pozen Center’s current human rights internship program. More information and application details are available online: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/… Would you share with your networks and any individuals who may be good candidates? Sincerely yours, [cid:image003.png@01D3A50A.74CCA120] Mark Philip Bradley Bernadotte E. Schmitt Professor of International History and the College Faculty Director, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights Deputy Dean, Social Sciences Division [cid:image004.jpg@01D3A50A.74CCA120] Susan Gzesh Senior Lecturer in the College Executive Director, Pozen Family Center for Human Rights

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Gordon F. Henderson Post-doctoral Fellow 2018-2019 | Bourse postdoctorale Gordon F. Henderson 2018-2019
by Viviana Fernandez 21 Dec '17

21 Dec '17

Dear colleagues, I am writing on behalf of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre at the University of Ottawa to share this call for applications for our Gordon Henderson Post-doctoral Fellowship 2018-2019. Please feel free to share with your contacts and Ph.D. students. Thank you in advance for your help on this and very happy holidays. Viviana Viviana 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 613-562-5800 (1985) www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> ________________________________ English follows. Le concours pour la Bourse postdoctoral Gordon F. Henderson 2018-2019 est maintenant ouvert. La Bourse postdoctorale Gordon F. Henderson est offerte à un-e chercheur-e qui profitera d'un séjour d'un an au sein du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne<http://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr> (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa pour développer un axe de recherche s'inscrivant dans le mandat du Centre<http://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/about_us/mandate> et qui promeut une perspective innovante. La multidisciplinarité et l'interdisciplinarité seront privilégiées. Plus de détails sur le processus de demande ici<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/bourse-postdoctorale-gordon-f-henderson-2018-…>. ________________________________ The competition for the Gordon F. Henderson Post-doctoral Fellow 2018-2019 is now open. The Gordon F. Henderson Post-Doctoral Scholarship is offered to a researcher with a promising and innovative research project which falls within the mandate<http://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/about_us/mandate> of the Human Rights Research and Education Centre<http://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en> (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa and who will benefit from developing that project at the HRREC. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to the proposed research project will be given preference. More details on the application process here<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/gordon-f-henderson-post-doctoral-fellow-2018-…>. ________________________________ Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 613-562-5775 www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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by Helen Fallding 10 Jul '17

10 Jul '17

Hi fellow members of the Association for Canadian Human Rights Institutes/Association canadienne des instituts des droits de la personne, At our founding meeting at the Realizing Rights conference in Ottawa in June, participants expressed interest in learning a bit about each other's organizations without having to wade through a long annual report. Below is a nutshell description of our research centre. We would be interested in reading similar summaries of your organizations. Centre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba Founding director: Law Prof. Karen Busby Established: 2012 Mandate: The Centre for Human Rights Research brings together people and organizations - both within and outside the University of Manitoba - to enhance interdisciplinary and collaborative research capacity, create richer training opportunities for students, and facilitate the fusion of research-driven knowledge, public policy and intellectual debate on issues related to human rights and social justice. The centre aims to facilitate research that is both academically rigorous and accessible to the public. Current research themes: sexual and reproductive rights, drinking water and sanitation as a human right, documenting human rights, rights of adolescents. Governance: the director reports to the VP Research. The deans of Arts, Law, Social Work and Education appoint professors to the advisory board. Annual budget: about $187,00 core funding from VP Research + research grants (SSHRC, NSERC, CIHR, Health Canada, international, etc.) Staff: full-time manager and half-time office assistant. Director receives one course release per year. Main annual events: 1) Research workshop bringing together 20 experts, often from across Canada or beyond, on an emerging human rights issue. This generates special journal issues, co-authored books and new collaborative research projects. 2) Semester-long seminar series on an emerging human rights topic that is available to law and graduate students for credit but also open to the general public for free and podcast/summarized online. Publications: director co-edits a Human Rights and Social Justice book series for the University of Manitoba Press. Other ongoing activities: law student speakers bureau for high school classes, media training for professors. Public profile: director and other CHRR-supported researchers were quoted in or wrote more than 50 print and broadcast news stories about human rights issues last year. Degree programs: director will be a non-voting member on the program committee of a new interdisciplinary Master of Human Rights program expected to launch at the University of Manitoba in 2020. Website: chrr.info<http://law.robsonhall.com/chrr> Annual report: http://law.robsonhall.com/chrr/about-us/annual-reports/ Helen Fallding, MA, BSc (Hons) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research University of Manitoba Room 442, Robson Hall Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Phone: 204-474-6156 Fax: 204-480-1084 fallding(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:fallding@umanitoba.ca> chrr.info<http://chrr.info/> [twitter-logo med]<https://twitter.com/CHRRmanitoba>

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by Helen Fallding 13 Jun '17

13 Jun '17

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