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Call For Papers: July 2025 Workshop on Democratizing Human Rights
by Yilmaz, Melike 18 Nov '24

18 Nov '24

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 15.11.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Le concours pour la Chaire Gordon F. Henderson sur les droits de la personne 2025-2028 est ouvert aux professeurs de l’Université d’Ottawa! La date limite de candidature est fixée au 15 décembre 2024. Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 20 & 21 NOV | Troisième conférence de la CLAA sur la liberté académique dans les Amériques – La conférence, qui aura lieu à Washington D.C., sera diffusée sur Zoom (avec interprétation simultanée en anglais, en espagnol et en portugais). * 2 DÉC | Nous recevrons M. Chile Eboe-Osuji, ancien juge et président de la Cour pénale internationale qui abordera le thème de son livre End of Immunity. TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-15112024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! The competition for the Gordon F. Henderson Chair in Human Rights 2025-2028 is open for Professors at the University of Ottawa! Deadline to apply is December 15, 2024. Don't miss our upcoming events: * NOV 20 & 21 | Third CAFA Conference on academic freedom in the americas - The conference, to be held in Washington D.C., will be presented on Zoom (with simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish and Portuguese). * DEC 2 | We will be welcoming Chile Eboe-Osuji, former judge and President of the International Criminal Court, who will talk about his book End of Immunity. ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-15112024 Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne – Université d’Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre – University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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Invitation | Our Third CAFA Conference is coming up
by Viviana Fernandez 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Attention : courriel externe | external email 20 y 21 de noviembre - Nuestra Tercera Conferencia CLAA se acerca | 20-21 November - Our Third CAFA Conference is coming up [https://cafa-claa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Imagen1-1024x576.jpg] ¡Saludos de la Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas! Nuestra Tercera Conferencia CLAA se acerca, los días 20 y 21 de noviembre, ¡y queremos recordarle que todavía hay tiempo para inscribirse y acompañarnos en esa jornada! La Conferencia será hibrida. La Conferencia está organizada conjuntamente por la CLAA y el Instituto Pulte para el Desarrollo Global<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256o&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> - que forma parte en la Escuela Keough de Asuntos Globales de la Universidad de Notre Dame - con el apoyo de la Alianza Centroamericana de Investigación (CARA)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256p&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d>, Scholars at Risk (SAR)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256x&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d>, la Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256r&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> y el Centro de Investigación y Educación en Derechos Humanos (HRREC)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256s&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> de la Universidad de Ottawa. En medio del rápido retroceso democrático y el empeoramiento de las amenazas a las comunidades educativas, la Conferencia es una oportunidad crítica para reunirse y reflexionar sobre el estado de la libertad académica en el hemisferio, para interactuar y aprender unos de otros y, para explorar posibles estrategias y acciones colectivas que ayuden a avanzar en el respeto, la protección y el cumplimiento de este derecho humano. Pueden registrarse en el siguiente enlace: https://cafa-claa.org/es/event/iii-conferencia-de-la-coalicion-por-la-liber…<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=255u&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> Esperamos que nos encontremos pronto, en línea o presencialmente! [https://cafa-claa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Imagen2-1024x576.jpg] Greetings from the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas! Our Third CAFA Conference is coming up on 20-21 November, and we want to remind you that there is still time to register and join us for the two days! The Conference will be hybrid. The Conference is jointly organised by CAFA and the Pulte Institute for Global Development<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256o&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> - part of the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame - with the support of the Alianza Centroamericana de Investigación (CARA)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256p&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d>, Scholars at Risk (SAR)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256x&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d>, the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256r&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)<https://cafa-claa.org/?ns_url=256s&mid=4691&fch=bd94fb7d> at the University of Ottawa. In the midst of rapid democratic backsliding and worsening threats to educational communities, the Conference is a critical opportunity to come together to reflect on the state of academic freedom in the hemisphere, to interact and learn from each other, and to explore possible strategies and collective actions to help advance respect, protection and fulfilment of this human right. You can register at the following link: https://cafa-claa.org/event/iii-conference-of-the-coalition-for-academic-fr… We hope to meet you soon, online or in person! The Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA), Click here to unsubscribe<https://cafa-claa.org/?fluentcrm=1&route=unsubscribe&ce_id=4691&secure_hash…> or Manage email subscriptions<https://cafa-claa.org/?fluentcrm=1&route=manage_subscription&ce_id=267&secu…>

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INVITATION -- 19.11.2024 @ 11:30 (EST) --- Spiritualité, équité en matière de santé & justice structurelle : Quelques réflexions sur les droits de l'enfant | Spirituality, health equity & structural justice: Some reflections on children's rights
by Viviana Fernandez 04 Nov '24

04 Nov '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) et la Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil sont heureux de vous inviter à cet événement hybride en anglais dans le cadre des Ateliers de la recherche de la Section de droit civil : Spiritualité, équité en matière de santé & justice structurelle : Quelques réflexions sur les droits de l'enfant<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/evenements/spiritual…> Au Canada, les ressources nécessaires pour jouir d'une bonne santé sont inégalement réparties. Dans les populations d'enfants, cela inclut des besoins tels que le revenu, le logement et la sécurité alimentaire, qui sont des indicateurs fondamentaux de l'équité en matière de santé. Pourtant, les enfants peuvent avoir leurs besoins matériels de base satisfaits et être encore loin de vivre une vie épanouie. Les ressources immatérielles, comme la spiritualité, sont également essentielles à l'épanouissement. Le terme « spiritualité » est souvent associé à un « bagage conceptuel », qui peut être l'une des raisons pour lesquelles la dimension spirituelle de la santé est largement ignorée par les programmes de santé traditionnels et n'est pas souvent prise en compte dans les discussions sur les droits de l'enfant. La spiritualité est pourtant un indicateur important de l'équité en matière de santé, et le 35e anniversaire de la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, qui reconnaît la spiritualité à quatre reprises, est un moment opportun pour examiner la relation entre la spiritualité, la justice structurelle et l'épanouissement. Rejoignez la conférencière invitée, Valerie Michaelson, professeure associée en sciences de la santé à l'Université Brock. Ses recherches collaboratives et porteuses de changement se concentrent sur l'équité en matière de santé, les droits de l'enfant et les droits spirituels. Outre l'étude de la manière dont les contextes sociaux, structurels et culturels façonnent la santé et le bien-être, la professeure Michaelson explore également les façons complexes dont la culture, la religion et la spiritualité façonnent les croyances, les attitudes et les comportements humains, y compris en relation avec la colonisation. La majorité de ses recherches transdisciplinaires et collaboratives se concentrent sur les populations d'enfants et d'adolescents. Mardi le 19 novembre 2024 - 11 h 30 à 13 h ZOOM + FTX202 (nombre de places limité à 25 participants en personne) Pavillon FAUTEUX (57, Louis-Pasteur privée, Université d'Ottawa) INSCRIPTION OBLIGATOIRE en personne et en ligne. ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) and the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section are pleased to invite you to a webinar as part of the Civil Law Section Research Workshops: Spirituality, health equity & structural justice: Some reflections on children's rights<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/events/spirituality-heal…> In Canada, the resources needed to enjoy good health are unequally distributed. In child populations, this includes needs such as income, housing and food security, which are fundamental indicators of health equity. Yet, children can have their basic tangible needs met and still be far from living fulfilling lives. Intangible resources-such as spirituality-are also essential to flourishing. The term spirituality often carries with it "conceptual baggage", which may be one of the reasons that the spiritual dimension of health is essentially ignored by mainstream health agendas and not often considered in a robust manner in children's rights discussions. This is short sighted. Spirituality is an important indicator of health equity, and the 35-year anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which recognizes spirituality four times, is an opportune time to consider the relationship between spirituality, structural justice, and flourishing. Join our guest speaker, Dr. Valerie Michaelson, Associate Professor in Health Sciences at Brock University. Her collaborative and change-generating research focuses on health equity, children's rights and spiritual rights. In addition to studying how social, structural and cultural contexts shape health and well-being, Dr. Michaelson also explores the complex ways that culture, religion and spirituality shape human beliefs, attitudes and behaviours, including in relation to colonization. The majority of her transdisciplinary and reciprocal research focuses on child and adolescent populations. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 11:30 am to 1:00 pm ZOOM + FTX202 (limited to 25 participants in person) FAUTEUX Hall (57 Louis-Pasteur Private, University of Ottawa) REGISTRATION REQUIRED in person and online. ____________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa LRIDE(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:LRIDE@uOttawa.ca>

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Fall 2024 Newsletter of the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice
by Centre for Human Rights & Restorative Justice 31 Oct '24

31 Oct '24

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/32698315e4af/fall-2024-newsletter-of-the-centre-for-huma…) Welcome to the Fall 2024 edition of the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) newsletter. In this issue, we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the Centre’s members and others affiliated with CHRRJ, both in Canada and abroad. Their research and related activities support and advance the Centre’s goal of expanding our understanding of human rights’ issues, today and in the past. The CHRRJ brings together a multi-disciplinary network of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners who study human rights and restorative justice. This newsletter shows that the conferences, publications, and other activities that our members and collaborators have undertaken since Winter 2024 advance the Centre’s mandate in diverse and creative ways. Events such as the launch marking the publication of Dr. Proscovia Svard and Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh’s new book Documentation from Truth and Reconciliation Commissions (resulting from a conference that the Centre organized) is just one example. Another is the Participedia conference and summer school held in South Africa this past June. As Nnamdi Nnake shows in his description of this event, engaging students in activities like this is a key part of the Centre’s mandate. Through their involvement in these and other events, the Centre’s members contribute to scholarly understandings of human rights and restorative justice and to efforts to advance public conversations on these important subjects. The Centre itself provides important logistical and financial assistance for these activities. Through its support for conferences and its collaborative book series with McGill-Queens University Press (“Confronting Atrocity: Human Rights and Restorative Justice”), it helps disseminate the results of its members’ research. The Centre’s new speakers’ series (established last year) provides yet another venue that members and collaborators can use to engage with colleagues and members of the wider community. For our Winter 2025 Speakers’ Series, we look forward to the upcoming talk by Dr. Antonio Paez (March 2025) on his work with the “Mobilizing Justice” project which addresses transportation equity policies. During the year ahead, the members and associates of the Centre will have many opportunities to build on these accomplishments by continuing to pursue their research and other activities and by developing new and exciting projects. The Book Launch of Documentation From Truth and Reconciliation Commissions The book Documentation from Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, edited by Dr. Proscovia Svard and Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh and published by Routledge in 2024, was launched on September 17th with an in-person event at Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi, alongside a simultaneous event at McMaster University in Canada. This book originated from a virtual conference titled “Truth Commissions: Issues of Access and Ownership”, which was co-organized in October 2022 by the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ), Sorbonne University in Abu Dhabi, the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation at the University of Manitoba (Canada), the Social Science Research Council’s African Peacebuilding Network Program (USA), and the Nelson Mandela Foundation (South Africa). The book launch was hosted in a forum that encourages scholarly dialogue, and it featured contributions from prominent experts who discussed the significance of documentation in the reconciliation process. Dr. Trudy Peterson of the International Council on Archives, Human Rights Section was the commentator at the book launch. Dr. Tunde A. Abioro of Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria and Mr. Daniel Ospina Celis of Dejusticia, Colombia, briefly commented on their chapters. The book itself compiles a diverse range of case studies and critical analyses from various truth commissions worldwide. The authors emphasize the importance of documentation as a means of preserving historical memory and as a tool for fostering accountability and promoting restorative justice. During the launch, speakers underscored the role of truth commissions in confronting past atrocities and the challenges faced in ensuring that the voices of victims are heard and validated. The discussions also touched upon the broader impact of such commissions on policy-making and societal attitudes towards justice and reconciliation. Book Discussion on “Democracy and the Legacies of Truth and Reconciliation” The 2024 Participedia Partners Conference was hosted at the University of the Western Cape (Cape Town, South Africa) between June 6-7, 2024. The conference program included a capstone panel on “Democracy and the Legacies of Truth and Reconciliation,” organized by the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) and the Participedia Partners Conference. The panellists were Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh (McMaster University, Canada), Dr. Serges Kamga (University of the Free State, South Africa) and Dr. Jasper Ayelazuno (University of Development Studies, Ghana). The panel was moderated by Dr. Fiona Anciano (University of Western Cape, South Africa). The panel’s discussion centred on the book Truth Commissions and State Building. The panellists commented on the contributions of the book to the scholarship on democracy and transitional justice. During the Question and Answer session, panellists reflected on the context and legacies of commissions in various countries. After the panel, the editors signed copies of the book and donated copies to local civil society organizations represented at the event. The hybrid event was open to the public, drawing in-person participants from Cape Town as well as online listeners from around the world. The reception that followed provided a welcoming atmosphere for dialogue on the issues raised in the book. Participants at the event included academics, policymakers, community leaders, and representatives of NGOs and activists. A Conversation with Dr. Michele Johnson An interview conducted by Matthew Monrose and Dr. Juanita De Barros with York University’s Dr. Michele Johnson as part of the Centre’s Speakers’ Series was recently published in the Canadian Journal of Latin American and Caribbean Studies (vol. 49, no. 2). Dr. Johnson is the former coordinator of the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at York University and the former director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and Its Diasporas. Titled “Reflections on Researching the Caribbean and Black Canadian History: An Interview with Michele Johnson,” the article (and the CHRRJ interview on which it was based) focused on Dr. Johnson’s work on Caribbean history and her recent, award-winning co-edited publication, Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History. The interview covered historical methodology (including the use of oral sources), the history of gender, and Black Canadian history, including the West Indian Domestic Labour Scheme. Katie Lewis, Nnamdi Nnake and Nadim Al Nakhl helped shape it into an article. Members News New Book by Dr. Ingrid Waldron We are excited to share the cover and description of Dr. Waldron’s forthcoming book From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter: Tracing the Impacts of Racial Trauma in Black Communities from the Colonial Era to the Present. The book will be published on November 25, 2024. You can pre-order the book at Emerald Publishing starting on October 26, 2024, here (https://bookstore.emerald.com/from-the-enlightenment-to-black-lives-matter-…) . “Ingrid Waldron has done something truly remarkable: authored a definitive exploration of the effects of racism on Black mental health.” - Jonathan M. Metzl, Author of What We’ve Become: Living and Dying in a Country of Arms Since the Age of Enlightenment, Black bodies have been sites of trauma. Drawing on anti-colonial theory, From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter interrogates how this has shaped understandings of Black life, Black trauma and Black responses to trauma within psychiatry and other mental health professions. Focusing on the impact of racism on the mental health of Black communities in Canada, the UK and the US, author Ingrid R.G. Waldron examines the structural inequities that have contributed to the legacy of racial trauma in Black communities. Drawing on existing literature, as well as the voices of Black Canadians who participated in recent studies conducted by the author, Waldron uses an intersectional analysis to pinpoint how the intersections of race, culture, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, age and citizenship status shape experiences of racial trauma, mental illness and help-seeking in Black communities. Tracing the ideological representations of Black people within psychiatric and other mental health institutions that influence the diagnoses applied to them, chapters also highlight the beliefs and perceptions Black communities hold about mental health and help-seeking. A timely challenge to the colonial and imperial legacy of psychiatry, From the Enlightenment to Black Lives Matter demonstrates how the politics of race and psychiatric diagnosis collide when diagnosing Black people and what this means for our current public health crisis. Ingrid R.G. Waldron is Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health in the Global Peace and Social Justice Program in the Department of History, Faculty of Humanities at McMaster University, and an active member of the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice. New Edited Book by Dr. Jorge Fabra-Zamora We are excited to share the cover and description of Dr. Jorge Fabra-Zamora’s forthcoming volume, co-edited with Gonzalo Villa-Rosas and Jorge Nunez, Kelsen’s Legacy: Legal Normativity, International Law and Democracy. This volume offers a comprehensive examination of Hans Kelsen's legal and political philosophy, focusing on four central themes. The first part analyses Kelsen's theory of norms, including its periodisation and concepts of validity and coercion. The second part explores his perspectives on international law, addressing its structural analysis, primitive law characterisation, and teleology. The third part examines Kelsen's theory of democracy, its relationship with the pure theory of law, collective will, and democratisation of the administration. The final part discusses Kelsen's influence on the Vienna School of Legal Theory and its impact on case law and jurisprudence beyond Europe. This collection is essential for scholars and practitioners seeking to understand Kelsen's legacy. Jorge Fabra-Zamora is currently an Associate Professor of Law at the University at Buffalo School of Law, State University of New York, and an active member of the Center for Human Rights and Restorative Justice. Grant and Research Support at CHRRJ The Centre can provide support for its members’ research projects, conferences, and workshops. The Director, Dr. De Barros, can also provide letters of support detailing the Centre’s assistance when members apply for grants. The Centre provided support for the following international conferences and workshops organized by its members in 2024/25. “Austin Clarke, Black Studies and Black Diasporic Memory Conference”, September 26-27, 2024 Conference Co-convenor: Dr. Ronald Cummings “Transnational feminist dialogues: Intersecting struggles in the wake of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprising in Iran Conference”, December 14, 2024 Conference Co-convenor: Dr. Paula Gardner “Air India Flight 182: A 40th Anniversary Conference”, May 23-24, 2025 Conference Convenor: Dr. Chandrima Chakraborty “Workshop on Democratizing Human Rights: Towards an Inclusive and Participatory Human Rights Agenda”, July 2025 Conference Convenor: Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh From September 21-23, Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, UN human rights expert on the Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, participated in the United Nations Summit of the Future held at the UN Headquarters in New York. The summit brought together 142 world leaders, marking a critical moment for global governance and multilateralism. At the summit, three pivotal outcome documents were adopted: the Pact for the Future and its two annexes—the Declaration on Future Generations and the Global Digital Compact. These documents represent a collective commitment to reinvigorate multilateral cooperation in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change, inequality, and technological governance. Dr. Ibhawoh engaged in high-level consultations and bilateral discussions with state delegates, focusing on practical strategies for operationalizing these principles in the context of global development goals. The UN Pact for the Future serves as a foundational framework for McMaster University’s Global Dialogues on Global Challenges, aligning local and international efforts to address some of the most urgent issues of our time. Sara Abdella We’re excited to share that Zeynep Yilmaz, the host of the Just Participation podcast series, whom I co-founded the podcast with, represented the series at the Participedia Partners Conference 2024, held from June 6-7 in Cape Town, South Africa. During the conference, Participedia’s director, Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh and other presenters highlighted the podcast as a key initiative within the Participedia project. During the conference, Zeynep engaged with numerous attendees, exploring their work and projects to identify potential guests for upcoming podcast seasons. Upon her return to Canada, she brought back a diverse lineup of potential guests. The team is currently researching their backgrounds, exploring how best to pair them for upcoming episodes, and crafting topics. The next season seeks to spotlight grassroots work, blending academic insights with real-world applications in the field of democratic innovations. The actual theme of the season will be a surprise! Stay tuned for what’s to come! Grants Awarded Congratulations to Dr. Paula Gardner, who was awarded the SSHRC Connection Grant for “Transnational feminist dialogues: Intersecting struggles in the wake of the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' uprising in Iran.” Congratulations to Dr. Melike Yilmaz, who was awarded McMaster’s International Initiatives Micro Fund Grant (IIMF) for the “The Voices of Refugees and Displaced Persons Project.” Awards We are happy to share that Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh's edited book Truth Commissions and State Building, which emerged from a series of conferences organized by the centre, has been awarded the ASA Best Africa-focused Anthology or Edited Collection Prize. (https://africanstudies.org/asa-news/african-studies-review-2024-prize-winne….) https://bookstore.emerald.com/from-the-enlightenment-to-black-lives-matter-… Reflections on the 2024 Participedia Partner's Conference and Summer School Over a two-week period this summer, I joined a global cohort of scholars, political scientists and policy makers, to partake in the 2024 Partner's Conference and Summer School hosted by Participedia in conjunction with the Politics and Urban Governance Research Group at the University of the Western Cape. The Partner’s Conference was held from June 6-7 and consisted mostly of expert panels which examined the past work and future plans of Participedia’s different clusters within thematic frames of: (1) accountability within and beyond the State; (2) charting new paths for representation, rights and new materialisms; (3) digital democracy; and (4) theories, practices and traditions of deliberation and transparency. One major part of the Conference was the book launch for a collection of essays titled, Democracy and the Legacies of Truth and Reconciliation, co-edited by Professor Bonny Ibhawoh, the Director of Participedia. The Participedia School on Transnational Democratic Innovations (Summer School), opened in a hybrid format on June 10, joining attendees at two in-person campuses; one situated at Memorial University of Newfoundland and the other at the University of the Western Cape. For the next week, Summer School attendees reflected on citizen participation and tested new ways of deepening democracy. Its fourfold objectives were to facilitate exchange between early career scholars and experts in the field; enable knowledge sharing through co-design and co-learning; knowledge synthesis; and professional development. The Summer School encompassed several highlights, including a panel discussion titled, “Challenges and Possibilities in Global Democratic Governance”, which featured Vijay Prashad of the Tricontinental Institute, and Ambassador Keisha McGuire of the Present and Future Institute. Another panel examined questions of global governance through hot topics like genome editing, as well as AI and algorithms. Participants also applied the principles of Design Thinking to brainstorm on problems of democratic innovation and transnational governance. These included case studies on truth and reconciliation commissions, sanitation, and renewable energy. By applying the Participedia Design Project and Canvas, Summer School students critically analyzed these issues and developed recommendations. As a graduate student, the opportunity to network with experts in the field of democratic innovation was a great addition to my professional development. I also received a diploma from the Coady Institute for participation in the Summer School. What a feeling...! Nnamdi Nnake PhD Candidate, History McMaster University Call for Papers for Workshop on Democratizing Human Rights: Towards an Inclusive and Participatory Human Rights Agenda A Project of the Participedia Human Rights Cluster Date: July 2025 | Venue: Hamilton, Canada | Format: In-Person & Virtual Background The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, set forth fundamental rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled. However, the implementation and protection of these rights have often been uneven, as international human rights laws are frequently shaped by geopolitical dynamics and interests, questions of national sovereignty, and assertions of cultural particularities. Over 75 years later, the universality of human rights remains both a foundational ideal and a source of ongoing tension, as the practical application of these rights often reflects imbalances in power and privilege. The challenges of universal human rights lie in the gap between theoretical principles and the diverse realities of global populations. International human rights frameworks are frequently shaped by a top-down approach, with little room for local voices—particularly those from marginalized or vulnerable communities—to influence how rights are defined and upheld. This imbalance has prompted calls for the democratization of human rights: a process that invites broader participation in the interpretation and implementation of human rights, allowing for the voices of ordinary people to play a more central role in shaping the global rights agenda. The democratization of human rights also seeks to transform local and international institutional practices to have the capacity to apply rights equitably. Two key elements of this democratization process are democratic innovations—comprising new forms of participatory governance—and deliberative democracy—centered on reasoned discussion and collective decision-making Both have emerged as critical frameworks for revitalizing democracy. These approaches offer pathways to deepen citizen engagement, enhance the quality of decision-making, and overcome some of the limitations inherent in traditional democratic models. Yet, democratic practices alone are inadequate to ensure the protection of marginalized or vulnerable populations. To foster truly just and equitable societies, democracy must be mediated by human rights principles, ensuring that political systems not only reflect the will of the majority but also protect the rights of all individuals, particularly those who might otherwise be marginalized or silenced. The relationship between democracy and human rights is thus fundamentally symbiotic. Democracy reinforces the inclusive and universalist ethos of human rights, while human rights principles serve as a critical check against the potential "tyranny" of majoritarian rule. We invite scholars, policymakers and practitioners in the fields of human rights, democracy and related disciplines to submit paper proposals for a workshop on democratizing human rights. This workshop will explore how participatory processes can address the tensions between majority rule and minority rights, and between the universality of human rights and the particularities of local contexts. Proposals should draw connections between democracy and human rights. We are also interested in proposals to examine how democratic innovation and mechanisms of deliberative democracy can help actualize the core principles of human rights—such as dignity, equality, and justice—by making them responsive to the needs and voices of all people, especially those who have historically been marginalized, both within states and transnationally. We welcome proposals that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes, and consider diverse theoretical and empirical perspectives: 1. Democracy and the Philosophical Foundations of Human Rights 2. Universal Human Rights and Democracy in the International Political Order 3. The Sociopolitical Implications of Deliberative Democracy for Human Rights 4. Democratic Innovations, Deliberative Technologies and Human Rights 5. Majority Rule, Minority Rights and Democracy in the Information Age 6. Human Rights, Democracy, and Environmental Sustainability Interested participants should send a proposal, including the title of their paper, a 300-word abstract, and a 100-word biography, to participediahumanrightscluster(a)gmail.com Proposals are due on January 15, 2025. Selected papers will be announced in February 2025. The workshop is scheduled for July 2025. Format and Funding The workshop will be held in-person, with a selection of sessions conducted in hybrid format. We are in the process of securing sponsorships and cannot currently guarantee that funding will be available. Where possible, Global South and Early Career Scholars will be prioritized for funding opportunities. Conveners Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh - Professor, Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice, McMaster University (Co-Chair, Participedia Human Rights Cluster) Dr. Melissa Levin - Assistant Professor, African Studies Program, University of Toronto (Co-Chair, Participedia Human Rights Cluster) Sponsors Participedia (https://participedia.net) Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) (https://chrrj.humanities.mcmaster.ca) ============================================================ ** Twitter (http://www.x.com/McMaster_CHRRJ) ** Website (https://chrrj.humanities.mcmaster.ca/) ** YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@centreforhumanrightsandres9661?app=desktop) ** Email (mailto:chrrj@mcmaster.ca) Copyright © *2024 Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: McMaster University | Chester New Hall 613 | 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8S 4L9 Want to change how you receive these emails? 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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 25.10.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 25 Oct '24

25 Oct '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Le concours pour la Chaire Gordon F. Henderson sur les droits de la personne 2025-2028 est ouvert aux professeurs de l'Université d'Ottawa! La date limite de candidature est fixée au 15 décembre 2024. Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 30 OCT | Les droits de la personne dans les traités d'investissement du Canada - Événement dans le cadre de la Série de conférences sur les entreprises et les droits de la personne de la Chaire Gordon F. Henderson. * 20 & 21 NOV | Troisième conférence de la CLAA sur la liberté académique dans les Amériques - La conférence, qui aura lieu à Washington D.C., sera diffusée sur Zoom (avec interprétation simultanée en anglais, en espagnol et en portugais). TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-25102024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! The competition for the Gordon F. Henderson Chair in Human Rights 2025-2028 is open for Professors at the University of Ottawa! Deadline to apply is December 15, 2024. Don't miss our upcoming events: * OCT 30 | Reading human rights in Canada's investment treaties - Event as part of the Gordon F. Henderson Chair Business & Human Rights Speakers Series. * NOV 20 & 21 | Third CAFA Conference on academic freedom in the americas - The conference, to be held in Washington D.C., will be presented on Zoom (with simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish and Portuguese). ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-25102024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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Concours de rédaction du LRIDE sur les droits de l'enfant 2024-2025 | IRLRC Essay competition on children's rights 2024-2025
by Viviana Fernandez 21 Oct '24

21 Oct '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [cid:image001.jpg@01DB1332.F2111560] Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride> (LRIDE) lance son un concours annuel de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant! Concours 2024-2025 | Date limite : 15 mai 2025 à 23 h 59 Les candidat.es doivent être inscrit.es 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 candidat.es 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, recevront un prix de 500 $ et 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 site web.<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/concours-redaction> Bonne chance aux participants et participantes! ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc> (IRLRC) is launching its annual essay contest on children's rights! 2024-2025 Competition | Deadline: May 15, 2025 at 11:59 pm 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 receive a price of $500 and 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://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/essay-competition> Best of luck to the participants! ______________________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 57 Louis-Pasteur Private | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 Twitter @LRIDEuOttawa<https://twitter.com/LRIDEuOttawa>

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Reach Higher!
by Rahani Kumari 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 09.10.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 09 Oct '24

09 Oct '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Joignez-vous à nous pour accueillir Jane Erizigwe, Ph.D., nouvelle boursière postdoctorale Gordon F. Henderson 2024-2025! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 10 OCT | RSVP requis pour la présentation sur l'état global des connaissances sur les parcours complémentaires et le parrainage communautaire en dehors du Canada avec la professeure Jenny Phillimore, entre autres. * 30 OCT | Les droits de la personne dans les traités d'investissement du Canada - Événement dans le cadre de la Série de conférences sur les entreprises et les droits de la personne de la Chaire Gordon F. Henderson. TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-09102024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Join us in welcoming Jane Erizigwe, Ph.D., as our new Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellow 2024-2025! Don't miss our upcoming events : * OCT 10 | RSVP required for the presentation on the global state of knowledge on Complementary Pathways and Community Sponsorship outside of Canada with Professor Jenny Phillimore. * OCT 30 | Reading human rights in Canada's investment treaties - Event as part of the Gordon F. Henderson Chair Business & Human Rights Speakers Series. ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-09102024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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Register for the III Conference of the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the America
by Viviana Fernandez 26 Sep '24

26 Sep '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear colleagues, I am pleased to share with you an invitation to participate, in person or virtually, in the 3rd annual conference of the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas which is a project our Centre has co-led since 2021. Please feel free to share the news with interested academics, research partners and graduate students. Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate Director Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne / Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa Twitter: @vafi1217 Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). Attention : courriel externe | external email [https://cafa-claa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-08-19-at-0…]<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> [https://cafa-claa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/REGISTER-FOR-THE-III-CONFE…]<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> 26 September, 2024 Greetings from the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA)<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>! We are delighted to invite you to our 2024 Conference<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>, to be held in Washington D.C., United States, on 20-21 November 2024. It will convene advocates, researchers, teachers and students from across the hemisphere at the University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Global Affairs. Registration is now open, and we would be honoured to have you join us, noting that participation will be hybrid. Amid rapid democratic backsliding and increasing threats to educational communities, the Conference is a critical opportunity to gather and reflect on the state of academic freedom in the hemisphere, to interact and learn from each other, and to explore possible strategies and collective actions that will help advance the respect, protection and fulfilment of this human right. The Conference is co-hosted by CAFA and the Pulte Institute for Global Development<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>-part of the Keough School of Global Affairs-with support from the Central America Research Alliance (CARA)<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>, Scholars at Risk (SAR)<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>, the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM)<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…>, and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> at the University of Ottawa. About CAFA CAFA is a non-governmental and not-for-profit network, created in 2021, headquartered at the UDEM, Mexico. It was founded by SAR, UDEM, and HRREC. CAFA seeks the promotion, protection, and respect for academic freedom and university autonomy, with the goal of developing relevant human rights standards that serve to protect educational spaces, leverage human rights and strengthen democratic principles in the Americas. For more information, click here<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> | Access the agenda here<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> REGISTER NOW<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> The Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA), Don't like these emails? Unsubscribe<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> or Manage Email Subscriptions<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.yllybW070cHC1ooQQAxK-2F…> Powered By FluentCRM<https://u44691215.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.IxkoDxccE8HJToIyI8XL-2B…>

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Tomorrow - Book Launch for "Documentation from Truth and Reconciliation Commissions"
by Yilmaz, Melike 16 Sep '24

16 Sep '24

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 04.09.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 04 Sep '24

04 Sep '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Chères, chers membres, Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Joignez-vous à nous pour féliciter notre chercheuse associée Olha Chernovol pour son élection au Collège des nouveaux chercheurs de la Société Royale du Canada! Bravo! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements d'ici la mi-septembre! * 5 SEPT | La pertinence des conventions de Genève, 75 ans après (événement en personne); * 10 SEPT | Droit au logement et lutte concertée contre les expulsions massives au Nigeria (événement en personne); * 13 SEPT | Temps de cription & travailleurs en situation de handicap : Vers une nouvelle obligation d'accommodement (webinaire). TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-04092024. ________________________________ Dear members, We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Please join us in congratulating our Fellow Olha Chernovol on her election to the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars! Congratulations! Don't miss our upcoming events between now and mid-September! * SEPT 5 | The relevance of the Geneva Conventions, 75 years later (Event in person); * SEPT 10 | Housing rights & a multi-pronged struggle against mass forced evictions in Nigeria (Event in person); * SEPT 13 | Crip time & workers with disabilities: Toward a new duty to accommodate (Webinar) ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-04092024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l'Université d'Ottawa. *You have received this email because you are a HRREC member or a friend of the University of Ottawa.

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Book Launch for "Documentation from Truth and Reconciliation Commissions" published by Routledge Publishing
by Yilmaz, Melike 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 23.08.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 26 Aug '24

26 Aug '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Nous espérons que vous avez passé un bel été! Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 5 SEPT | La pertinence des conventions de Genève, 75 ans après (événement en personne); * 13 SEPT | Temps de cription & travailleurs en situation de handicap : Vers une nouvelle obligation d'accommodement (webinaire). TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-23082024. ________________________________ We hope you had a nice summer! We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Do not miss our next events: * SEPT 5 | The relevance of the Geneva Conventions, 75 years later (event in person) * SEPT 13 | Crip time & workers with disabilities: Toward a new duty to accommodate (Webinar) ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-23082024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l'Université d'Ottawa. *You have received this email because you are a HRREC member or a friend of the University of Ottawa.

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FW: AHRI
by Viviana Fernandez 21 Jun '24

21 Jun '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. Dear colleagues, I am sharing this announcement from the Association of Human Rights Institutes (AHRI). As you can see the next conference is in September and there is also information about the annual gathering in 2025. You will also find a call for institutes/centres who may be interested in becoming members. If this is the case of your organization, please let me know as the application requires a sponsor and HRREC could play this role. Our Centre has been a member since 2015 and I am currently serving in their Executive board. Happy to answer any questions you may have to decide on this point. Of course, you can also register to receive their newsletter which will give you an idea of activities and information shared. Very best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice associée / Associate Director Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne / Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa Twitter: @vafi1217 Le CREDP a célébré ses 40 ans (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp> / HRREC celebrated its 40 years (1981 - 2021)<https://www2.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec> Vous pouvez aussi communiquer avec moi via Teams (uOttawa). | You can also contact me via Teams (uOttawa). Attention : courriel externe | external email Dear AHRI representatives, Registration for the 2024 AHRI conference in Lund, Sweden, 12-14 September 2024 on the theme 'Human rights in a polarized world - Realizing human rights in the green and just transition' is now open. For information about the conference and registration see https://rwi.lu.se/ahri-conference-2024/ We hope to see you there. The AHRI General Assembly will be held in connection with the Lund conference in hybrid format on Friday 12 September, 12.30-14.00. Please indicate how your institute will be represented here: https://forms.gle/csPuzM4sfm9HfG2o7 The 2015 AHRI conference will be on organised crime and human rights and held in Lima, Peru, in September 2025. If your institute is interested in hosting the AHRI conference in 2026 please submit an expression of interest by 26 August 2024 and let me know if you have any questions about hosting the conference. AHRI makes a financial contribution (currently 8000 euro) to the conference host. Do you know a human rights institute that you think may be interested in joining AHRI? Ask them to check out the membership informaiton on the AHRI website (https://new.ahri-network.org/membership-application-guidelines/) and contact me for any questions they may have about membership. New members are admitted at the General Assembly so encourage any prospective new member to apply by 26 August. A prospective new member should include a support letter from an existing member with their application. Please subscribe to the AHRI newsletter if you don't already do so: https://new.ahri-network.org/newsletter/ Also encourage staff and students at your institute to subscribe to the newsletter. We have had technical problems with delivery of the monthly newsletter in some months but they are all available in the archives On AHRIs website you can view the statement issued by the AHRI Executive Board in April on the Gaza war. On a related issue see the request from Rachel Murray below. Regards, Magnus ---- Dear AHRI colleagues In light of on-campus demonstrations regarding the situation in Palestine, a team of students in the Human Rights Law Clinic, which operates under the Human Rights Implementation Centre at the University of Bristol, are involved in drafting reports on freedom of expression, and assembly in these contexts, as well as other rights issues impacting on the students who participate. We would like to reach out to see if there are other similar student groups in any AHRI centre or institute with whom our team could connect. Please reach out to me if such a group exists within your institution or if you require any further information. With regards Rachel Murray (Director, Human Rights Implementation Centre, University of Bristol, UK): rachel.murray(a)bristol.ac.uk<mailto:rachel.murray@bristol.ac.uk>

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 12.06.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 12 Jun '24

12 Jun '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Ne manquez pas notre prochain événement : * 19 JUIN | Inscrivez-vous à cet événement hybride (en anglais) - What's law got to do with it? Using international human rights mechanisms to combat gender-based violence. Bon été! Nous profitons de cette occasion pour vous souhaiter un bon été! Nous reprendrons nos activités en septembre prochain. TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-12062024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Do not miss our next event: * JUNE 19 | Register for this hybrid event - What's law got to do with it? Using international human rights mechanisms to combat gender-based violence. Have a nice summer! * We take this opportunity to wish you a great summer! We'll be back in action in September. ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-12062024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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EVENT! Hybrid option available! Dr. Sai Kyi Zin Soe on May 30th at 10:30am
by Pauline Tennent 29 May '24

29 May '24

The Department of Anthropology and the Centre for Human Rights Research (CHRR) look forward to hosting Dr. Sai Kyi Zin Soe (USydney) for a lecture titled Dancing with the fire in limbo: the consequences of Myanmar migrants' ambiguous legal status in Thailand on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 10:30 am CDT in 409 Tier Building. If you are unable to join in-person, you can register to attend the Zoom webinar at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vEHcxIfJRhG-J6YjWb1Nug Dr. Sai Kyi Zin Soe is a Research Affiliate at the Centre for Disability Research and Policy, Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Currently, he serves as a Senior Consultant at the Foundation for Education and Development (FED), dedicated to assisting Myanmar migrants in Thailand. Additionally, he provides support to the Karenni State Interim Parliament (KSIP) in the capacity of a Technical Advisor. Dr. Soe earned his PhD from the University of Sydney, completing his thesis in 2019 on "Influence of Donor Aid Policy on Disability Inclusion in Myanmar." This underscores his commitment to promoting inclusive practices within development sectors. He was the recipient of the Australia Awards Scholarship in 2014 and the Australia Leadership Award in 2014 and 2015. His areas of expertise encompass disability and social inclusion, human rights and minority rights, local governance, and federalism. Following the 2021 military coup in Myanmar, he actively contributes political analysis and commentary to media platforms, advocating for human rights, inclusion, and federalism. For more information, contact the CHRR at chrrman(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:chrrman@umanitoba.ca>. Please see below/attached. Please share with your networks. -- Pauline Tennent, PhD (she/her) 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. [A person wearing glasses and a checkered shirt Description automatically generated]

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EXTENSION: Concours de rédaction du LRIDE sur les droits de l'enfant 2023-2024 | IRLRC Essay competition on children's rights 2023-2024
by Viviana Fernandez 15 May '24

15 May '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English message follows. [Un rectangle jaune et bleu avec des photos d'enfants pour le concours de rédaction du LRIDE 2023-2024. A yellow and blue rectangle with pictures of children for the IRLRC Essay Competition 2023-2024.] Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride> (LRIDE) lance son un concours annuel de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant! Concours 2023-2024 | Date limite : 31 mai à 23 h 59 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 site web.<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/concours-redaction> Bonne chance aux participants et participantes! ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc> (IRLRC) is launching its annual essay contest on children's rights! 2023-2024 Competition | Deadline: May 31 at 11:59 pm 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://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/essay-competition> Best of luck to the participants! ______________________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 57 Louis-Pasteur Private | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 Twitter @LRIDEuOttawa<https://twitter.com/LRIDEuOttawa>

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Concours de rédaction du LRIDE sur les droits de l'enfant 2023-2024 | IRLRC Essay competition on children's rights 2023-2024
by Viviana Fernandez 13 May '24

13 May '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English message follows. [Un rectangle jaune et bleu avec des photos d'enfants pour le concours de rédaction du LRIDE 2023-2024. A yellow and blue rectangle with pictures of children for the IRLRC Essay Competition 2023-2024.] Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride> (LRIDE) lance son un concours annuel de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant! Concours 2023-2024 | Date limite : 15 mai à 23 h 59 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 site web.<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/concours-redaction> Bonne chance aux participants et participantes! ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc> (IRLRC) is launching its annual essay contest on children's rights! 2023-2024 Competition | Deadline: May 15 at 11:59 pm 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://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/essay-competition> Best of luck to the participants! ______________________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 57 Louis-Pasteur Private | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 Twitter @LRIDEuOttawa<https://twitter.com/LRIDEuOttawa>

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Hybrid Panel Event "Democracy and the Legacies of Truth and Reconciliation"
by Yilmaz, Melike 13 May '24

13 May '24

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 03.05.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 03 May '24

03 May '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 8 MAI | Un webinaire (en anglais) - Dépasser les frontières : Naviguer à la croisée de la pauvreté, de la vulnérabilité et de la migration. * ACFAS 2024 | Du 13 au 17 mai, l'Université d'Ottawa accueille le Congrès de l'ACFAS 2024 où le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) présentera deux colloques. Rappel important : * Lundi le 6 mai : C'est la date limite pour s'inscrire à la 16e édition du Cours d'été en droit international humanitaire 2024 qui aura lieu du 26 au 31 mai 2024! TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-03052024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Do not miss our next events: * MAY 8 | The webinar - Moving beyond borders: navigating the nexus of poverty, vulnerability and migration. * ACFAS 2024 | From May 13 to 17, the University of Ottawa will host the ACFAS 2024 Congress, where the Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) will present two colloquia. Important reminder: * Monday May 6: Deadline to register to the 16th edition of the Summer school on international humanitarian law 2024 that will be held from May 26 to 31, 2024! ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-03052024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 20.03.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 20 Mar '24

20 Mar '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * AUJOURD'HUI 20 MARS | Entreprises et droits de la personne : Esclavage moderne & autres problèmes de conformité dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement mondiales. * 21 MARS | Rohingyas : Comment le Canada doit-il répondre à une crise humanitaire oubliée? * 26 MARS | Le Canada en retard dans ses efforts pour lutter contre les violations des droits humains dans les chaînes d'approvisionnement en produits de la mer. * 27 MARS | Le maintien de la paix à l'Anthropocène : Les effets du changement climatique et les obligations en matière de droits humains. Quelques rappels de dates limite à venir : * Concours pour le prochain stagiaire postdoctoral Gordon F. Henderson 2024-2025. La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 mars 2024 - Partagez! * Les inscriptions ont débuté le 1er mars pour la 16e édition du Cours d'été en droit international humanitaire 2024 qui aura lieu du 26 au 31 mai 2024! TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-20032024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Do not miss our next events: * TODAY MARCH 20 | Business & human rights: Modern slavery & other compliance issues in global supply chains. * MARCH 21 | Rohingya: How should Canada respond to a forgotten humanitarian crisis? * MARCH 26 | Canada lags behind on efforts to address human rights abuses in seafood supply chains. * MARCH 27 | Peacekeeping in the Anthropocene: The Effects of Climate Change and Human Rights Obligations. Some upcoming deadlines: * The competition for the next Gordon F. Henderson postdoctoral fellow 2024-2025. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024 - Share! * The registrations are open since March 1st for the 16th edition of the Summer school on international humanitarian law 2024 that will be held from May 26 to 31, 2024! ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-20032024 Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne - Université d'Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre - University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l'Université d'Ottawa! *You have received this email because you are a member of the HRREC or a friend of the University of Ottawa.

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Concours de rédaction du LRIDE sur les droits de l'enfant 2023-2024 | IRLRC Essay competition on children's rights 2023-2024
by Viviana Fernandez 14 Mar '24

14 Mar '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English message follows. [Un rectangle jaune et bleu avec des photos d'enfants pour le concours de rédaction du LRIDE 2023-2024. A yellow and blue rectangle with pictures of children for the IRLRC Essay Competition 2023-2024.] Le Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride> (LRIDE) lance son un concours annuel de rédaction sur les droits de l'enfant! Concours 2023-2024 | Date limite : 15 mai à 23 h 59 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 site web.<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculte-droit/droit-civil/lride/concours-redaction> Bonne chance aux participants et participantes! ________________________________ The Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child<https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc> (IRLRC) is launching its annual essay contest on children's rights! 2023-2024 Competition | Deadline: May 15 at 11:59 pm 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://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/civil-law/irlrc/essay-competition> Best of luck to the participants! ______________________________ Laboratoire de recherche interdisciplinaire sur les droits de l'enfant (LRIDE) | Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory on the Rights of the Child (IRLRC) Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa 57 Louis-Pasteur Private | Ottawa (ON) K1N 6N5 Twitter @LRIDEuOttawa<https://twitter.com/LRIDEuOttawa>

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Winter 2024 Newsletter of the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice
by Centre for Human Rights & Restorative Justice 27 Feb '24

27 Feb '24

View this email in your browser (https://mailchi.mp/9764a3f12a04/winter-2024-newsletter-of-the-centre-for-hu…) Welcome to the Winter 2024 edition of the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) newsletter. In this publication, we highlight the research accomplishments of the faculty members, students, and others affiliated with the Centre, both in Canada and internationally. Their efforts support the Centre’s work of expanding our understanding of human rights and restorative justice. The Centre’s recent collaboration with McGill-Queens University Press has resulted in a book series (“Confronting Atrocity: Human Rights and Restorative Justice”) which provides opportunities for CHRRJ members and their collaborators to disseminate their research on human rights and restorative justice, both in Canada and abroad. The series’ first publication is Truth Commissions and State Building, a collection of essays edited by Bonny Ibhawoh, Jasper Abembia Avelazuno, and Sylvia Bawa. This volume consists of articles produced at a recent CHRRJ-sponsored conference. In January 2024, the Centre held a book launch to celebrate the publication of this collection. Two more books are in the series’ pipeline, both of which resulted from CHRRJ-sponsored conferences. These manuscripts and the conferences on which they were based demonstrate the intellectual energy of the Centre’s members and collaborators and their engagement with pressing policy issues. The Centre’s new hybrid speakers’ series (which benefited from the generous support of McMaster University’s Research Centre and Institutes Engagement Fund) provides another forum for researchers to explore issues relating to human rights and restorative justice. Under the auspices of this series, the Centre co-sponsored a talk in October with McMaster University’s new Centre for Research on Community Oriented Entrepreneurs (CRCE). The CRCE’s director (and member of CHRRJ), Dr. Benson Honig, organized a talk by Dr. Arnon Degani titled “Still Processing: The Oslo Peace Process at 30.” The rich and lively discussion that followed this well-attended presentation demonstrates the value of the speakers’ series and indeed the willingness of CHRRJ members to facilitate important discussions about crucial current events. In the final event of our speaker’s series for 2023-2024, Dr. Michele Johnson joined us for a fascinating conversation about her research. Along with a PhD student from the History Department, Matthew Monrose, I talked to Dr. Johnson about her work on the Caribbean and the African diaspora, her experiences as the director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and Its Diasporas, and her new co-edited book, Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History. Those in attendance appreciated hearing about Dr. Johnson’s work over the years and responded with thoughtful questions. The faculty members, visiting scholars, and students affiliated with the Centre have accomplished a great deal to be proud of over this academic year, and I am delighted to have this opportunity to recognize their work. A Conversation with Dr. Michele Johnson On 13 February 2024, the Centre (CHRRJ) hosted Dr. Michele Johnson in a profound conversation about her work on African diaspora, Black Canadian, and Caribbean histories. Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in History from Johns Hopkins University and has taught in the Department of History at York University since July 2002. Amongst other eminent contributions, she has served as the former coordinator of York’s Latin American and Caribbean Studies Programme and was the Director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas from 2013 to 2018. This event was unique, both as the final episode in the Centre’s inaugural, hybrid speaker series that engages experts in diverse disciplines and geographies; and for its format which took the form of an informal conversation. Dr. Johnson was interviewed by Dr. Juanita De Barros, and PhD candidate, Matthew Monrose, both of the History Department at McMaster University. Their discussions centered Dr. Johnson’s research on the history of the Caribbean and the African diaspora and her recent co-edited collection, Unsettling the Great White North: Black Canadian History (University of Toronto Press, 2022). The conversation covered a range of topics, including gender and domestic work; oral history, archives, and research methodologies; diversity in the Black and African communities; the rhetoric and reality of Canadian multiculturalism. Guest Speaker Dr. Arnon Degani The Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ), in collaboration with the Centre for Research on Community-Oriented Entrepreneurship (CRCE) at McMaster University, hosted Dr. Arnon Degani as a guest speaker. Dr. Degani is a historian specializing in the history of Zionism, Palestinian nationalism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On November 23rd, 2023, Dr. Degani’s guest speaking appearance entitled “Still Processing: The Oslo Peace Processes at 30" focused on examining the Oslo Accords and contributes to the debate on if and how the settler-colonialism comparative framework benefits the study of Israel and Palestine. Dr. Degani’s professional background ranges from teaching courses in Middle East Studies, Jewish studies, and global histories of colonialism to being a member of the University of Pennsylvania's Middle East Studies regional scholars program and a Fellow at Hebrew University's Avraham Harman Center for Contemporary Jewry. His talk was met with interest across the campus. Book Launch & Discussion On January 25, 2024, the Centre (CHRRJ) hosted a hybrid launch event for the first volume of its book series, “Confronting Atrocity: Human Rights and Restorative Justice.” Co-edited by Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh, Dr. Jasper Abembia Avelazuno, and Dr. Sylvia Bawa, this inaugural volume is titled Truth Commissions and State Building and was published by McGill-Queens University Press. The book is a collection of essays written by experts and it permits comparative analysis via the application of varied lenses to examine truth commissions in various African countries. Speaking on its objectives and the target audience, Dr. Ibhawoh noted that the book would appeal to academics, policymakers, and practitioners as it engages the ongoing dialogue on truth commissions which act as both a measure for driving transitional and restorative justice, as well as a mechanism for rebuilding post-authoritarian and post-conflict states. Other highlights of the event included a keynote speaker, Dr. David Webster, an expert on truth commissions, and chapter summaries by Abena Asare, Jasper Ayelazuno, Roger Southall, and Sylvia Bawa. The book launch also featured a Q&A session that touched on the effectiveness of truth commissions, their importance for sustaining historical consciousness in post-conflict societies, and the tensions between interpreting truth commissions as legal or cultural phenomena, amongst others. With the successful launch of the first book in its series, the CHRRJ reflects the intellectual energy and commitment of the Centre’s members and collaborators. Discussion of Truth Commissions and State Building in South Africa Participedia’s Partners Conference will be held at the University of Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, on June 6 & 7, 2024. The conference program includes a discussion of Truth Commissions and State Building, the first book in the centre's series “Confronting Atrocity: Human Rights and Restorative Justice” with McGill-Queens University Press. Chapters in this book explore the possibilities and limitations of truth commission processes as democratic innovations - participatory, deliberative processes that can have transformative impacts on post-conflict and post-authoritarian societies. The chapters draw on data from the Global Truth and Reconciliation Commission Collection of Participedia, which analyzes Truth Commissions as innovative deliberative and dialogic processes and the Truth Commissions Report Database of the Confronting Atrocity Project, which is housed in the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice. Visiting Scholar Dr. Lin Sun, who has been a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice (CHRRJ) for the past year, returned to her University in China in February. Dr. Sun is an Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Gender Studies at the Center for American Studies, School of English Studies, Shanghai International Studies University, China, and was a visiting scholar at the Centre from Feb. 2023 to Feb. 2024. Her research and teaching focus on African American literature, motherhood studies, Black feminism, and intersectionality. She has just completed her research on “Identity Politics of American Black Motherhood” under the supervision of Dr. Bonny Ibhawoh. Her recent work has appeared in The Routledge Companion to Intersectionalities (2023). Visiting PhD Student Yeison Mauricio Cardenas Reyes is visiting McMaster to develop research on peace and pedagogy. Cardenas Reyes is a Colombian doctoral student at l’Université Grenoble Alpes in France, where he is working on peace pedagogies through language instruction. His research is interested in designing a system for teaching foreign languages (English and French) as a key pillar in providing training for teachers in rural, post-conflict areas. Through his project, Mauricio posits that these language initiatives are key components of the larger principles of peace education. He will be at McMaster University, working with colleagues in the Department of Global Peace and Justice Studies, the Department of History, and the CHRRJ, from March to July 2024. All Available on the Centre's YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@centreforhumanrightsandres9661) 2024 Book Launch & Discussion “ Truth Commissions and State Building” 2023 / 24 CHRRJ Speaker Series A Conversation with Dr. Michele Johnson Dr. Arnon Degani, “Still Processing: The Oslo Peace Processes at 30" Dr. Sascha Auerbach, “‘To Go and Look for Law’: Late-stage Slavery and Encounters with the Colonial State in the British Empire, 1823-1831” 2023 Colloquium on Narratives of Trauma and Memory: The Legacies of the Human Rights Violations Investigations Commission (The Oputa Panel) in Nigeria and National Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in Ghana Keynote Addresses 2022 Truth Commissions: Issues of Access and Ownership Conference Day 1 Keynote Address: Verne Harris, "Violation of a Truth Commission" Day 2 Keynote Address: Veronica Torras and Celina Flores, "Truth Commission Archives" 2021 Narrating Transitional Justice: History, Memory, Poetics and Politics Conference Day 1 Keynote Address: Juan Gabriel Vásquez, “The Invention of Past Truths” Day 2 Keynote Address: Zakes Mda, “A Storage Place of Memory” Book Launch and Discussion, "The Colombian Peace Agreement: A Multidisciplinary Assessment" Panel, "Beyond the Penal and the Carceral: Alternatives to criminalization to address social need" Introducing Participedia Project ============================================================ ** Twitter (http://www.x.com/McMaster_CHRRJ) ** Website (https://chrrj.humanities.mcmaster.ca/) ** YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@centreforhumanrightsandres9661/featured) ** Email (mailto:chrrj@mcmaster.ca) Copyright © 2024 Centre for Human Rights and Restorative Justice, All rights reserved. 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Bulletin du CREDP | HRREC Newsletter ---> 23.02.2024
by Viviana Fernandez 23 Feb '24

23 Feb '24

Caution! This message was sent from outside the University of Manitoba. English follows. [Gros plan sur une peinture colorée. A close up of a colorful painting.] Il nous fait plaisir de vous présenter les nouvelles et les événements à venir du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP)! Ne manquez pas nos prochains événements : * 26 FÉV | Travailler pour les droits de la personne avec notre conférencier invité, Jonas Mikkelsen. * 27 FÉV | La guerre en Ukraine et l’OSCE : L’ordre changeant de la sécurité paneuropéenne. Quelques rappels de dates limite à venir : * Concours pour le prochain stagiaire postdoctoral Gordon F. Henderson 2024-2025. La date limite pour les candidatures est le 31 mars 2024 – Partagez! * Les inscriptions débuteront le 1er mars pour la 16e édition du Cours d’été en droit international humanitaire 2024 qui aura lieu du 26 au 31 mai 2024! TOUS LES DÉTAILS ICI : https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/bulletin-23022024. ________________________________ We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)! Do not miss our next events: * FEB 26 | Working for human rights with our guest speaker Jonas Mikkelsen. * FEB 27 | The war in Ukraine & the OSCE: Changing orders in pan-European security. Some upcoming deadlines: * The competition for the next Gordon F. Henderson postdoctoral fellow 2024-2025. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2024 – Share! * The registrations will open on March 1st for the 16th edition of the Summer school on international humanitarian law 2024 that will be held from May 26 to 31, 2024! ALL THE DETAILS HERE: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-23022024 Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne – Université d’Ottawa | Human Rights Research and Education Centre – University of Ottawa TWITTER @uOttawaHRREC<https://twitter.com/uottawahrrec?lang=en> | FACEBOOK @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> | LINKEDIN HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre<https://ca.linkedin.com/company/human-rights-research-and-education-centre> | YOUTUBE HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email because you have subscribed to our distribution list. If you would prefer to no longer receive this kind of email, you may unsubscribe at any time at HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=Please%20remove%20my%20name%20from%20the%20distribution%20list>.

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