- HR-research-centres - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

CAHRI meeting
by Viviana Fernandez 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

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

1 0

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

21 Apr '21

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

2 1

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

19 Apr '21

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

1 0

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

08 Apr '21

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

1 0

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

08 Apr '21

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

1 0

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

31 Mar '21

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

1 0

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

19 Mar '21

Dear colleagues, You will find below news and upcoming events from our Centre. Have a great weekend. Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d'Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa). English follows. L'équipe du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements 26 MARS 12 h à 13 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNg8ytmuZS7h04u4nAMomKlEsJ1LKOXV0…>. * L'Holocauste n'a pas commencé à Auschwitz : Discours haineux et atrocités à l'ère des médias sociaux<https://droittech.uottawa.ca/evenements/un-report-minorities-hate-speech-so…> - Rejoignez-nous pour une conversation virtuelle sur les discours haineux sur les réseaux sociaux avec le Rapporteur spécial des Nations Unies, Fernand de Varennes autour de son dernier Rapport au Conseil des droits de l'homme des Nations Unies dans lequel il considère que les discours haineux sur les réseaux sociaux présentent le plus grand risque d'atteinte aux minorités. Événement organisé par le Centre de recherche en droit, technologie et société et le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l'Université d'Ottawa. 31 MARS 11 h à 13 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire : HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * 10 ans de changement politique en Tunisie : Défis constitutionnels et promotion des droits de la personne<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/31-mars-2021-10-ans-changement-politique-tuni…> - Le professeur Jabeur Fathally, cofondateur et directeur exécutif de JuriGlobe, présidera l'événement avec les intervenant.e.s, Professeur Yadh Ben Achour, Mme Najet Zammouri et Monsieur Yousseff Chahed. La doyenne de la Section de droit civil de la Faculté de droit, professeure Marie-Ève Sylvestre, prononcera le mot de bienvenue et le mot de clôture sera fait par le professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer, directeur du CREDP. Vous trouverez le programme de l'événement sur le site web du CREDP. Événement organisé par JuriGlobe - Groupe de recherche sur les systèmes juridiques dans le monde, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et la Faculté de droit, Section de droit civil de l'Université d'Ottawa. À VOS AGENDAS! | DIH Maintenant : Une série spéciale d'apprentissage en ligne En raison de la COVID-19, notre Centre et la Croix-Rouge canadienne seront à nouveau partenaires dans la création d'une série de cours gratuits en ligne sur plusieurs enjeux du droit international humanitaire (DIH) qui auront lieu du 31 mai au 4 juin 2021. L'objectif de cette série de cours sera d'enseigner les principes fondamentaux du DIH aux étudiants et aux professionnels. Les cours seront dispensés par des experts canadiens et internationaux provenant du milieu académique, des Forces armées canadiennes et d'organisations internationales. Réservez ces dates! Plus de détails suivront sous peu. Nouvelles * Article | Jamie Liew dans La Conversation : Les attentats d'Atlanta n'étaient pas seulement racistes et misogynes, ils reflètent douloureusement la société dans laquelle nous vivons<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | David Hughes, boursier postdoctoral Alex Trebek et de son co-auteur publient dans le Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> * Opinion | Gloria Song dans CBC News : Brisons le silence sur la violence et les abus familiaux au Nunavut, ensemble<https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/opinion-lets-break-the-silence-on-fami…> * Opinion | Éditorial de Gloria Song dans le Nunatsiaq News : Agir contre le harcèlement sexuel sur le lieu de travail à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme<https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/op-ed-taking-action-against-sexual-ha…> * Blog | Scott Simon dans le blog du CÉPI - Accusation de génocide : Un point de basculement dans les relations internationales de la Chine?<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/11/accusations-of-genocide-a-tipping-point…> * John Packer contribue à un rapport montrant que la Chine porte la responsabilité de l'État pour les violations de la Convention sur le génocide de 1948<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/john-packer-contribue-rapport-montrant-que-ch…> * Lisez la puissante déclaration de Rasha Jarhum, membre du CREDP, appelant l'ONU à défendre la norme de participation des femmes et à faire de la participation des femmes la norme dans tous les processus de paix qu'elle soutient<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events MARCH 26 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNg8ytmuZS7h04u4nAMomKlEsJ1LKOXV0…>. * The Holocaust Did Not Begin at Auschwitz: Hate Speech and Atrocities in the Age of Social Media<https://techlaw.uottawa.ca/events/un-report-minorities-hate-speech-social-m…> - Join us for a virtual conversation on hate speech and social media with UN Special Rapporteur Fernand de Varennes about his latest Report to the United Nations Human Rights Council in which he argues hate speech in social media poses the world's greatest risks of atrocities against minorities. Event organized by the Centre for Law, Technology and Society and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa. MARCH 31 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar: HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:HRREC@uOttawa.ca>. * 10 Years of Political Changes in Tunisia: Constitutional Challenges and Promotion of Human Rights<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/march-31-2021-10-years-political-changes-tuni…> - Professor Jabeur Fathally, Co-Founder and Executive Director of JuriGlobe, will chair the event with the speakers, Professor Yadh Ben Achour, Ms. Najet Zammouri and Mr. Yousseff Chahed. The Dean of the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, Professor Marie-Ève Sylvestre, will give the welcoming remarks and the closing remarks will be made by Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, HRREC Director. The program of the event is available on the HRREC website. Event organized by JuriGlobe - World Legal Systems Research Group in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre and the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section at the University of Ottawa. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | IHL Now: A Special Online Learning Series Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross will partner again in the creation of a series of online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. News * Article | Jamie Liew in The Conversation: The Atlanta attacks were not just racist and misogynist, they painfully reflect the society we live in<https://theconversation.com/the-atlanta-attacks-were-not-just-racist-and-mi…> * Article | Alex Trebek Postdoc Fellow David Hughes' and his coauthor's published in Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law - Something is Not Always Better than Nothing: Problematizing Emerging Forms of Jus Ad Bellum Argument<https://44a839cd-f0b7-445f-830a-1aa09cbd42c9.filesusr.com/ugd/c21e99_670a4b…> * Opinion | Gloria Song's Article in CBC News: Let's Break the Silence on Family Violence and Abuse in Nunavut, Together<https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/opinion-lets-break-the-silence-on-fami…> * Opinion | Gloria Song's Article in Nunatsiaq News: Taking Action Against Sexual Harassment in the Workplace on International Women's Day<https://nunatsiaq.com/stories/article/op-ed-taking-action-against-sexual-ha…> * Blog | Scott Simon in the CIPS Blog - Accusation of Genocide: A Tipping Point in China's International Relations?<https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2021/03/11/accusations-of-genocide-a-tipping-point…> * John Packer Contributes to Report Showing Evidence that China Bears State Responsibility for Breaches of the 1948 Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/john-packer-contributes-report-showing-eviden…> * Read HRREC Member Rasha Jarhum's Powerful Statement Calling on the UN to Defend the Standard for Women's Participation and Make Women's Participation the Norm in All Peace Processes It Supports<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> Follow Us on Social Media! Twitter: @uOttawaHRREC Facebook: @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn: HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube: HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l'Université d'Ottawa ou parce que vous vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email as a HRREC member or friend of the University of Ottawa, or because you have subscribed to our distribution list. 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>.

1 0

Nouvelles & événements du CREDP | HRREC News & Events --- 10.03.2021
by Viviana Fernandez 10 Mar '21

10 Mar '21

Dear colleagues, I am sharing below our most recent newsletter for your information. Best wishes, Viviana Viviana A. Fernandez Directrice adjointe / Assistant Director Human Rights Research and Education Centre / Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne Université d’Ottawa / University of Ottawa http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> Twitter: @vafi1217 Hors du bureau | Travail à distance : Je suis joignable par courriel ou sur Team (uOttawa). Out of the office | Working from home: You can contact me by email or on Team (uOttawa). English follows. L’équipe du Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) est heureuse de vous présenter quelques initiatives intéressantes, annonces, nouvelles et événements en ligne concernant le Centre! Événements 12 MARS 11 h 30 à 12 h 30 | Conférence en ligne * Défis pour une mise en œuvre efficace de la Convention sur le génocide<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/12-mars-2021-panel-defis-mise-oeuvre-efficace…> – Panel organisé dans le cadre de la Conférence virtuelle mondiale « Commémorer les génocides passés et apprendre à prévenir les crimes d'atrocité » avec le Professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer, Yonah Diamond (Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne) et Mustafa Chowdhury (Auteur). Le panel sera animé par Kyle Matthews (Institut montréalais d'études sur le génocide et les droits de la personne (MIGS), Université Concordia) 12 MARS 14 h à 16 h | Webinaire ZOOM | Ouvert à tous. | Inscription obligatoire pour recevoir le lien vers le webinaire. * La réponse du Canada à la crise ouïghoure<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-response-to-the-uyghur-crisis-tickets-1…> – Apprenez ce qui arrive au peuple ouïgour, découvrez ce que le rapport qualifiant les actions de génocide signifie pour la réponse canadienne, et comment se mobiliser en solidarité avec les Ouïgours. Événement (en anglais) organisé par le Centre multiconfessionnel de l’Université de Toronto, en partenariat avec le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) de l’Université d’Ottawa, le Centre Raoul Wallenberg pour les droits de la personne et le Jewish Movement for Uyghur Freedom. Nouvelles * John Packer contribue à un rapport montrant que la Chine porte la responsabilité de l'État pour les violations de la Convention sur le génocide de 1948<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/john-packer-contribue-rapport-montrant-que-ch…> * Lisez la puissante déclaration de Rasha Jarhum, membre du CREDP, appelant l'ONU à défendre la norme de participation des femmes et à faire de la participation des femmes la norme dans tous les processus de paix qu'elle soutient<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> * Lisez l'article de Scott Simon dans la publication 2021 Policy Perspectives de l'ICAM : Comment le Canada peut-il contribuer à faciliter la participation significative de Taïwan à l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale, basée à Montréal?<https://www.cgai.ca/how_can_canada_help_facilitate_taiwans_meaningful_parti…> * Commentaires du Professeur Neuberger-Jesin John Packer et du candidat au doctorat Slava Balan sur la réglementation des langues en Moldavie<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/fr/commentaires-du-professeur-neuberger-jesin-jo…> * Écoutez l'entrevue avec le professeur Packer sur la réaction à la motion du Parlement qualifiant de génocide la persécution des Ouïghours par la Chine dans l'émission de radio All in a Day avec Alan Neal<https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/15826341-reacti…> * Félicitations à notre membre Penelope Simons qui a reçu un Annual Reviewer Award du Business and Human Rights Journal en reconnaissance de son inestimable travail de révision<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/business-and-human-rights-journal/i…> * Le CREDP et John Packer, Professeur Neuberger-Jesin, ont signé la lettre ouverte aux dirigeants fédéraux : N'élargissez pas les lois antiterroristes au nom de la lutte contre le racisme<https://iclmg.ca/letter-federal-leaders-terrorist-entities-list/> * Notre Centre et son directeur John Packer, Professeur Neuberger-Jesin, se sont joints à des avocats et des experts en génocide pour contester l'article publié par The Economist : "Génocide" n'est pas le bon mot pour décrire les horreurs du Xinjiang<https://genocideresponse.org/2021/02/how-the-economist-got-it-this-wrong/> Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux! Twitter : @uOttawaHRREC Facebook : @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn : HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube : HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> ________________________________ The team at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) is pleased to present some interesting initiatives, announcements, news and online events concerning the HRREC. Events MARCH 12 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Online Conference * Challenges for Effective Implementation for the Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/march-12-2021-panel-challenges-effective-impl…> – Panel organized as part of the Global Virtual Conference on “Commemorating Past Genocides and Learning to Prevent Atrocity Crimes” organized by the Liberation War Museum (LWM) with Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, Yonah Diamond (Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights) and Mustafa Chowdhury (Author). The panel will be moderated by Kyle Matthews (Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (MIGS), Concordia University). MARCH 12 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. | ZOOM Webinar | Open to all. | Registration required to receive the link to the webinar. * Canada's Response to the Uyghur Crisis<https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/canadas-response-to-the-uyghur-crisis-tickets-1…> – Learn what is happening to the Uyghur people, breaking down what the report deeming the actions as Genocide means for the Canadian response, and how to mobilize in solidarity with the Uyghurs. Event (in English) organized by the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre, in partnership with the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa, the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights and the Jewish Movement for Uyghur Freedom. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! | IHL Now: A Special Online Learning Series Because of COVID-19, our Centre and the Canadian Red Cross will partner again in the creation of a series of online lectures on International Humanitarian Law that will be held from May 31 to June 4, 2021. The goal of the lecture series is to offer students and professionals the fundamentals of IHL. Lectures will be facilitated by leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Canadian Armed Forces and international organizations. Save the dates! More details will follow. News * John Packer Contributes to Report Showing Evidence that China Bears State Responsibility for Breaches of the 1948 Genocide Convention<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/john-packer-contributes-report-showing-eviden…> * Read HRREC Member Rasha Jarhum's Powerful Statement Calling on the UN to Defend the Standard for Women’s Participation and Make Women’s Participation the Norm in All Peace Processes It Supports<https://www.womenpeacesecurity.org/unsc-arria-womens-participation-statemen…> * Read Scott Simon's Article in the CGAI's Publication 2021 Policy Perspectives: How Can Canada Help Facilitate Taiwan's Meaningful Participation in the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organization?<https://www.cgai.ca/how_can_canada_help_facilitate_taiwans_meaningful_parti…> * Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer and Ph.D. Candidate Slava Balan Commented on the Regulation of Languages in Moldova<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/en/neuberger-jesin-professor-john-packer-and-phd…> * Listen to Professor Packer's Interview on the Reaction to Parliament's Motion Labelling China's Persecution of Uighurs a Genocide on the Radio Show All in a Day with Alan Neal<https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-92-all-in-a-day/clip/15826341-reacti…> * Congratulations to Our Member Penelope Simons Who Received an Annual Reviewer Award from the Business and Human Rights Journal to Recognise Her Invaluable Reviewer's Work<https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/business-and-human-rights-journal/i…> * HRREC and Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer Signed the Open Letter to Federal Leaders: Do Not Expand Anti-Terrorism Laws in the Name of Anti-Racism<https://iclmg.ca/letter-federal-leaders-terrorist-entities-list/> * Our Centre and its Director, Neuberger-Jesin Professor John Packer, Joined Lawyers and Genocide Experts to Challenge the Article Published by the Economist: 'Genocide' Is the Wrong Word for the Horrors of Xinjiang<https://genocideresponse.org/2021/02/how-the-economist-got-it-this-wrong/> Follow Us on Social Media! Twitter: @uOttawaHRREC Facebook: @uOttawaHRREC<https://www.facebook.com/uOttawaHRREC/> LinkedIn: HRREC - Human Rights Research and Education Centre YouTube: HRREC uOttawa<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCfldcVEEMX09Yg4x5HsaTA> Centre de recherche et d’enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d’Ottawa | University of Ottawa www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<https://cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/> *Nous vous avons fait parvenir le présent courriel parce que vous êtes membre du CREDP ou ami de l’Université d’Ottawa ou parce que vous vous êtes inscrit à notre liste de distribution. Si vous ne voulez plus obtenir ce genre de courriel, vous pouvez vous désabonner en tout temps à HRREC(a)uOttawa.ca<mailto:hrrec@uottawa.ca?subject=SVP,%20veuillez%20retirer%20mon%20nom%20de%20votre%20liste%20de%20distribution.>. *You have received this email as a HRREC member or friend of the University of Ottawa, or because you have subscribed to our distribution list. 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>.

1 0

FW: Seeking Endorsements of Open Letter to Parliamentarians on C-15
by Frederick John Packer 03 Mar '21

03 Mar '21

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

1 0

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

02 Mar '21

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

5 4