Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada

Dozens of scholars, researchers and feminists gathered at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law from March 27 – 29, 2009 to participate in a conference entitled “Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada” which was organized by Professor Lucie Lamarche, the Gordon F. Henderson Chair in Human Rights. Lire la suite...

Radical Readers Presents Jameel Jaffer

Radical Readers will present “Torture, Secrecy, and the Rule of Law” featuring Jameel Jaffer, a litigator for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Faculty of Law, FTX 202. Lire la suite...

Prof. Manirakiza to Speak at Law Society’s Human Rights Forum

Professor Pacifique Manirakiza will present “A Legal Perspective on the (non)Enforcement of the R2P Principle” at a panel discussion entitled, Reconciling State Sovereignty with the Global Responsibility to Protect, on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto. Lire la suite...

The G-20 and the Reform of the International Economic System: An Op-Ed by Prof. Steger

Professor Debra Steger wrote an op-ed entitled “The G-20:  Is it up to the challenge of reforming the international economic system?” prior to the G-20 meeting of industrial countries in London on April 2, 2009. Lire la suite...

Prof. Manirakiza to Speak at Law Society’s Human Rights Forum

Professor Pacifique Manirakiza will present “A Legal Perspective on the (non)Enforcement of the R2P Principle” at a panel discussion entitled, Reconciling State Sovereignty with the Global Responsibility to Protect, on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Law Society of Upper Canada, 130 Queen Street West, Toronto. Lire la suite...

Upcoming Conference: Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada

On the weekend of March 27-29, 2009, the Faculty of Law will host a conference entitled “Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada,” marking the importance of international human rights law in the support and affirmation of women’s rights in Canada. Lire la suite...

Upcoming Conference: Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada

On the weekend of March 27-29, 2009, the Faculty of Law will host a conference entitled “Feminist Perspectives on International Human Rights in Canada,” marking the importance of international human rights law in the support and affirmation of women’s rights in Canada. Lire la suite...

Refugee Law Night: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Refugee Law

On Thursday, March 19, 2009, a new documentary film by Karen Cho, "Seeking Refuge", will be shown at 5:00 p.m. in Lafleur Amphitheatre in Fauteux Hall (FTX 147A).  The film will be followed by an open panel discussion on any topic on refugee law of interest to the audience. Lire la suite...

“We call it equality”: The Faculty of Law’s Jane Doe 2009 Conference

On March 6 and 7, 2009, men and women from across Canada and around the world gathered at the Faculty of Law to illuminate and scrutinize issues of sexual assault at a ground-breaking conference entitled “Sexual Assault Law, Practice and Activism in a Post-Jane Doe Era.” Lire la suite...