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Sep 20

Capital Punishment & the Iranian Legal System

"Towards the Abolition of the Death Penalty" is a series that explores legal, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and political perspectives.
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Sep 23

A new chapter at HRREC

We are pleased to have this special gathering to mark a moment of transition and celebration at the HRREC!
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Sep 25

Not forgotten: Genocide and creative resistance

We will explore how art and creativity helps survivor communities resist erasure, preserve memory, and seek justice after genocide.

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Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld

HRREC welcomes Fulbright Canada Research Chair

Pleased to welcome Professor Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld, Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Human Rights and Social Justice 2025!
Ratana Ly

HRREC welcomes Ratana Ly

Peased to welcome Ratana Ly as the Gordon F. Henderson Postdoctoral Fellow for 2025–2026.
Group of instructors and students at the Summer school on Arts and Human Rights in Seville.

Exploring Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice: Student Experience

Student members took part in the inaugural edition of the Joint International Microcredentials Program on The Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice.

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Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation