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

05 Nov '18

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

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

09 Oct '18

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

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

01 Oct '18

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

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

21 Sep '18

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

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

15 Sep '18

Dear colleagues, I trust this finds you well and happily/busily engaged in the new academic year! See attached a self-explanatory open letter to PM Trudeau. It has over 100 signatories including many notables - including a few members of our network (Hooray!). There are scores of Profs from 19 Universities across Canada. We'd like to get over 20 Universities indicated :) and especially to include Human Rights Centres! Might you sign-on (either in your personal capacity or for your Centre)? Grateful for your consideration. Sorry for the very short notice, but we need a response by Monday morning at 10am Ottawa-time because there will be a Press Conference at Parliament on Monday afternoon. If you are willing to sign-on, please indicate your preferred title. Thanks and Cheers! John Prof. John Packer Neuberger-Jesin Professor of International Conflict Resolution Professeur Neuberger-Jesin sur la résolution de conflits internationaux Directeur, Centre de recherche et d'enseignement sur les droits de la personne Director, Human Rights Research and Education Centre Université d'Ottawa | University of Ottawa Et/and Faculté de droit | Faculty of Law Pavillon Fauteux Hall 57 Louis-Pasteur, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 6N5 Canada Tél. | Tel: +1 613-562-5800 (3462) Téléc. | Fax: +1 613-562-5124 jpacker(a)uottawa.ca<mailto:jpacker@uottawa.ca> www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca<http://www.cdp-hrc.uottawa.ca/>

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

23 Jul '18

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

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

12 Jun '18

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

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

17 May '18

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

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

14 May '18

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

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

14 May '18

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

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