April 2023 - HR-research-centres - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

CBA Constitutional & Human Rights Online Symposium tomorrow - MAID Panel 1pm ET, Noon CDT
by Pauline Tennent 17 Apr '23

17 Apr '23

Tomorrow is the CBA Constitutional and Human Rights Law Online Symposium Presented by the CBA Constitutional and Human Rights Law Section<https://www.cba.org/Sections/Constitutional-and-Human-Rights> Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:00 am - 4:30 pm (times listed in Eastern Time) Session 2: MAID, MAID MD-SUMC, and the Charter: Emerging Constitutional & Human Rights Issues * Twitter<https://twitter.com/CBA_News/status/1645763722017746944> * LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:share:7051598308644933632/> In the eight years since the Carter v. Canada (Attorney General) decision, Canada’s medical assistance in dying (“MAID”) framework has evolved significantly. With the passage of Bill C-7, many Canadians with disabilities and organizations representing these communities have expressed concern about the expansion of MAID, arguing that the law violates substantive equality. Bill C-7 also extended MAID eligibility to include Canadians whose sole underlying medical condition is a mental disorder ("MAID MD-SUMC"), although implementation of this expanded eligibility will not occur until March 17, 2024. Concerns have been raised about Canadians who reportedly would not have sought access to MAID but for poverty, homelessness, or lack of supports. And UN experts have questioned whether Canada’s MAID framework is in compliance with Canada’s international human rights obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities. On the other hand, arguments have been raised that existing restrictions on MAID violate the Charter rights of those seeking access to it, and that further expansions are needed. This timely panel will focus on unpacking some of the nuanced constitutional law and human rights concerns that continue to emerge surrounding MAID in Canada. Panelists will explore the following questions, among others: Has the Supreme Court’s decision in Carter been properly understood and implemented? Does Canada’s current MAID framework pass constitutional scrutiny, particularly under s. 7 and s. 15 of the Charter? How should contentious cases or compliance concerns be reviewed and addressed? How do professional and conscientious objections fit in Canada’s MAID framework? What are the government's obligations in relation to MAID, MAID MD-SUMC, providing healthcare supports and alternatives, and ensuring oversight of MAID cases? Speakers: Professor Kerri Froc, University of New Brunswick (Fredericton, NB) Professor Daphne Gilbert, University of Ottawa (Ottawa, ON) Professor Mary Shariff, University of Manitoba (Winnipeg, MB) Professor Jonas-Sébastien Beaudry, McGill University (Montréal, QC) Moderator: Garifalia Milousis, The Acacia Group (Ottawa, ON) -- Pauline Tennent, PhD (she/her/hers) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research 442 Robson Hall University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 [um_logo_email_signature] Tel: 204.474.6156 Pauline.Tennent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pauline.Tennent@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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INVITATION | INVITACIÓN --- 26.04.2023 @11:00 (EDT) --- Attacks on academic freedom in the US & lessons learned from Orbán's Hungary | Ataques a la libertad académica en Estados Unidos y lecciones aprendidas de la Hungría de Orbán
by Viviana Fernandez 14 Apr '23

14 Apr '23

English and Spanish follow. Español y Inglés a continuación. Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et la Coalition pour la liberté académique dans les Amériques (CLAA) sont heureux de présenter cet événement en ligne : Attaques contre la liberté académique aux États-Unis & leçons tirées de la Hongrie d'Orbán<https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/evenements/attaques-liber…> Selon l'indice de liberté académique (Academic Freedom Index - AFi), un outil développé conjointement par le Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), la Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), le V-Dem Institute et Scholars at Risk (SAR), les pays du monde entier souffrent d'un recul du respect de la liberté académique. Ce recul inquiétant s'est produit aux États-Unis, où les législateurs des États ont cherché à restreindre le discours universitaire, notamment par le biais de lois qui interdisent aux établissements d'enseignement supérieur d'enseigner ou d'accueillir des discussions sur les « concepts qui sèment la discorde ». Ces lois soulèvent de sérieuses questions en matière de liberté académique et d'autonomie institutionnelle, notamment parce qu'elles interfèrent directement avec la conduite académique et qu'elles auront probablement un effet dissuasif sur l'élaboration des programmes d'études et les discussions en classe sur toute une série de sujets. Rejoignez-nous pour une discussion sur la manière de répondre aux attaques contre la liberté académique aux États-Unis et sur les leçons tirées d'autres contextes similaires, y compris la Hongrie de Viktor Orbán. Mercredi le 26 avril 2023 11 h - 12 h 30 (HAE) Webinaire ZOOM | Inscription requise pour recevoir le lien. Événement en anglais et en espagnol. | Gratuit et ouvert à toutes et à tous. ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) are pleased to present this online event: Attacks on academic freedom in the US & lessons learned from Orbán's Hungary<https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/attacks-academic-fr…> Countries around the world are suffering declines in respect for academic freedom, according to the Academic Freedom Index (AFi), a tool co-developed by the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), the V-Dem Institute, and Scholars at Risk (SAR). These concerning declines in respect for academic freedom have occurred in the United States, where state lawmakers have sought to restrict university discourse in part through legislation that restricts higher education institutions from teaching or hosting discussions of so-called "divisive concepts." Such laws raise serious academic freedom and institutional autonomy concerns, notably that they directly interfere in academic conduct and will likely have a severe chilling effect on curriculum development and classroom discussions on a range of topics. Join us for a discussion on responding to attacks on academic freedom in the United States, and for lessons learned from other, similar contexts, including Viktor Orbán's Hungary. Wednesday, April 26, 2023 11:00 - 12:30 (EDT) Zoom Webinar | Registration required to receive the link. Event in English and Spanish. | Free and open to all. ________________________________ El Centro de Investigación y Educación en Derechos Humanos (HRREC) se complace en unirse a la Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas (CLAA) en la organización de este evento en línea: Ataques a la libertad académica en Estados Unidos y lecciones aprendidas de la Hungría de Orbán<https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/attacks-academic-fr…> Según el Índice de Libertad Académica (AFi), una herramienta desarrollada conjuntamente por el Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), la Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), el V-Dem Institute y Scholars at Risk (SAR), países de todo el mundo están sufriendo un retroceso en el respeto a la libertad académica. Este es el caso de los Estados Unidos, donde los legisladores estatales han intentado restringir el discurso universitario, en parte mediante leyes que restringen a las instituciones de enseñanza superior de enseñar o permitir debates sobre "ideas divisivas". Estas leyes plantean serios problemas de libertad académica y autonomía universitaria, sobre todo porque interfieren directamente en la conducta académica y probablemente tendrán un grave efecto amedrentador en el desarrollo de los planes de estudio y los debates en el aula sobre un serie de temas. Acompáñenos en un debate sobre la respuesta a los ataques a la libertad académica en Estados Unidos, y sobre las lecciones aprendidas de otros contextos similares, incluida la Hungría de Viktor Orbán. Miércoles, 26 de abril de 2023 11:00 - 12:30 (EDT) Webinar Zoom | Es necesario registrarse para recibir el enlace. Evento en inglés y español. | Gratuito y abierto a todos. Coalition pour la liberté académique dans les Amériques (CLAA) | Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) | Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas (CLAA) & Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre | Centro de Investigación y Educación en Derechos Humanos Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa | Universidad de Ottawa

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Human Rights Cities Leadership Summit in Atlanta Georgia-May 18-21, 2023
by Pauline Tennent 13 Apr '23

13 Apr '23

[cid:image001.png@01D96E0F.98804C10]We believe that cities can lead the way to a more people-centered politics that will generate lasting solutions to deep-seated problems of structural racism, housing and food insecurity, gender discrimination, climate change, and other injustices. We call on community and municipal leaders, policy practitioners, and others ready to help make our cities places where everyone can thrive to join us in Atlanta May 18-21. Human Rights Cities Leadership Summit in Atlanta Georgia-May 18-21, 2023 The Human Rights Cities Leadership Summit will take place in downtown Atlanta Georgia from May 18-21. Following the city's recent passage of a resolution naming Atlanta the newest U.S. Human Rights City, Atlanta civil society and partners, along with supportive City Council members invite community activists, policy practitioners, legal experts, youth, and municipal leaders to come together to share ideas, lessons, and tools for promoting human rights in cities and communities. Now more than ever, cities need innovative ideas and strategies to address problems of affordable housing, community safety, climate change, racial and gender inequities, and reparatory justice. Learn how cities around the world are using international human rights law and institutions to shape local policies, with powerful impacts at the local level. Plenaries and breakout sessions will provide opportunities to learn, exchange and network. (Register at bit.ly/atlsummit23<http://bit.ly/atlsummit23>). *Featured plenary speakers include: Leilani Farha, former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing and Global Director, The Shift<https://make-the-shift.org>/Right to Housing & Justin Hansford, Member of the UN Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, Professor of Law and Executive Director of the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center at Howard University *Preliminary Schedule<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2Gmcj37PNbw6hXZfF8TRnk9KmxzjTTetAr7geD…> *Breakout Session Topics<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V_oUT3fpw0T_h43RqwXjWnLjzYlPCIPQ7bHAuMj…> Co-hosts: The Human Rights Cities Alliance<http://ushumanrightscities.org/>, Southern Center for Human Rights, Southern Poverty Law Center, Organization for Human Rights and Democracy, American Friends Service Committee-South Region, in cooperation with Atlanta civil society and supportive members of Atlanta City Council. Sponsors & Supporters: Ronald J. Freeman Chapter of the Black Law Students Association at Georgia State University College of Law, (Others TBA) *Sign up here for further information and updates:<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1W4AGgmPdLLZb9wi0axP6HFR9Ex7v3O4…> (bit.ly/atlsummit23<http://bit.ly/atlsummit23>). Email contact: hrcities1(a)mail.mayfirst.org<mailto:hrcities1@mail.mayfirst.org> Website: ushumanrightscities.org<http://ushumanrightscities.org/> -- Pauline Tennent, PhD (she/her/hers) Manager, Centre for Human Rights Research 442 Robson Hall University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB Canada R3T 2N2 [um_logo_email_signature] Tel: 204.474.6156 Pauline.Tennent(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Pauline.Tennent@umanitoba.ca> The University of Manitoba campuses are located on the original lands of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation.

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INVITATION | INVITACIÓN --- 14.04.2023 @15:00 (CST) | 17:00 (EDT) --- Academic Freedom in Mexico & the Science Law Project | Libertad Académica en México y el proyecto de la Ley de Ciencias
by Viviana Fernandez 11 Apr '23

11 Apr '23

English and Spanish follow. Español y Inglés a continuación. Le Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne (CREDP) et la Coalition pour la liberté académique dans les Amériques (CLAA) sont heureux de présenter cet événement en ligne : La liberté académique au Mexique & le projet de loi sur la science<https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/evenements/liberte-academ…> Ces dernières années, la liberté académique et l'autonomie des universités ont été attaquées au Mexique. Les accusations criminelles portées contre d'anciens fonctionnaires du Conseil national de la science et de la technologie (CONACYT), l'ingérence dans la gestion du Centre de recherche et d'enseignement économiques (CIDE) et les attaques du président contre l'Université nationale autonome du Mexique (UNAM) en sont des exemples. Compte tenu de ce qui précède, il est nécessaire d'analyser de manière critique l'initiative de la loi générale sur les sciences humaines, la science, la technologie et l'innovation. Cette analyse se fera à travers le prisme de la liberté académique et de l'autonomie des universités. Vendredi le 14 avril 2023 15 h - 16 h 30 (CST) | 17 h - 18 h 30 (HAE) Webinaire ZOOM | Inscription requise pour recevoir le lien. Événement en espagnol et en anglais. | Gratuit et ouvert à toutes et à tous. ________________________________ The Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) and the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) are pleased to present this online event: Academic Freedom in Mexico & the Science Law Project<https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/academic-freedom-me…> In recent years, academic freedom and university autonomy have been under attack in Mexico. Examples of this are the criminal procedures against former National Council of Science and Technology (CONACYT) officials, the interference in the management of the Centre for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE) and the President's attacks on the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). In view of the above, it is necessary to critically analyze the initiative of the General Law on Humanities, Science, Technology and Innovation. This analysis will be made under the prism of academic freedom and university autonomy. Friday, April 14, 2023 15:00 - 16:30 (CST) | 17:00 - 18:30 (EDT) Zoom Webinar | Registration required to receive the link. Event in Spanish and English. | Free and open to all. ________________________________ El Centro de Investigación y Educación en Derechos Humanos (HRREC) se complace en unirse a la Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas (CLAA) en la organización de este evento en línea: Libertad Académica en México y el proyecto de la Ley de Ciencias <https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/academic-freedom-me…> En los últimos años, la libertad de cátedra y la autonomía universitaria han sido objeto de ataques en México. Ejemplo de ello son las denuncias penales en contra de ex funcionarios del CONACYT, la injerencia en el manejo del CIDE y los ataques del presidente a la UNAM. En virtud de lo anterior es necesario analizar críticamente la iniciativa de la Ley General en Materia de Humanidades, Ciencias, Tecnologías e Innovación. Dicho análisis se hará bajo el prisma de la libertad académica y la autonomía universitaria. Viernes, 14 de abril de 2023 15:00 - 16:30 (CST) | 17:00 - 18:30 (EDT) Webinar Zoom | Es necesario registrarse para recibir el enlace. Evento en español y inglés. | Gratuito y abierto a todos. Coalition pour la liberté académique dans les Amériques (CLAA) | Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) | Coalición por la Libertad Académica en las Américas (CLAA) & Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne | Human Rights Research and Education Centre | Centro de Investigación y Educación en Derechos Humanos Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa | Universidad de Ottawa

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