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Newsletter | 06.10.2023
We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC).
HRREC upcoming events
IL SPEAKER SERIES
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IL SPEAKER SERIES
Oct 12
Canada before the International Court of Justice
HRREC is pleased to partner with the International Law Group to present this event.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
![Volker Türk, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights](/research-innovation/sites/g/files/bhrskd326/files/styles/max_width_l_1470px/public/2023-10/2023-10-16_UNHCHR_VolkerTurk_798x531.jpg?itok=nOsc9dhJ)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Oct 16
Address of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
HRREC is honoured to welcome Mr. Volker Türk at the University of Ottawa for his first and only public address in Canada.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
![Ms. Chen Chu](/research-innovation/sites/g/files/bhrskd326/files/styles/max_width_l_1470px/public/2023-10/2023-10-17_Freedom%20and%20human%20rights%20in%20Taiwan_798x531.jpg?itok=sEXaHTrL)
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Oct 17
From authoritarianism to democracy: Freedom & human rights in Taiwan
HRREC & the Research Chair in Taiwan Studies are pleased to partner with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Canada in welcoming Ms. Chen Chu.
More events
HYBRID EVENT
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HYBRID EVENT
Oct 23
Challenges & opportunities of business and human rights developments
Event as part of the Gordon F. Henderson Chair Business & Human Rights Speakers Series.
EVENT IN PERSON
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EVENT IN PERSON
Oct 30
Environmental, social, governance v. business and human rights frameworks
Event as part of the Gordon F. Henderson Chair Business & Human Rights Speakers Series.
CAFA CONFERENCE 2023
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CAFA CONFERENCE 2023
Nov 9
to
Nov 10
2nd Conference on academic freedom in the Americas
HRREC is a member of the Coalition on Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) and one of the organizers of this conference.
HRREC news
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Welcome to Fulbright Canada Research Chair Cher Weixia Chen!
Professor Cher Weixia Chen will serve as Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice this Fall 2023.
SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2023
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SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2023
Call for papers for the Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The Canadian Yearbook of Human Rights (CYHR) invites submissions for its next issue.
AUGUST 29, 2023
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AUGUST 29, 2023
CAFA is seeking a Regional Director and/or a host institution
The Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas invites applications for the position of Regional Director.
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