HRREC Newsletter - 04.02.2026 | Research and innovation

We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC).

HRREC events

Feb 6

HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN

HRREC is pleased to present this webinar on the human rights situation in Iran as part of the Developments in human Rights series.

Feb 12

BUSINESS + HUMAN RIGHTS

The HRREC and ILA Canada are pleased to be collaborating on a webinar series on Business & Human Rights.

Feb 17

IHL

The HRREC & the Canadian Red Cross are pleased to present this webinar and promote the registration for the Summer School in IHL 2026!

Feb 18 to Feb 19

YOUTH DIGITAL RIGHTS SUMMIT

Happy to partner with the John Humphrey Centre for Peace & Human Rights to connect young leaders across Canada for safer, more just digital spaces.

Feb 25

FULBRIGHT CANADA RESEARCH CHAI

We are pleased to present this event with Fulbright Canada Research Chair Professor Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld!

Mar 19

WORKING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Laïla Demirdache, a refugee lawyer, has accepted our invitation to share her professional experience. Stay tuned!

May 31 to Jun 5

IHL 2026

The HRREC and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 18th edition of the Summer School on IHL! Registrations will start on March 1st!

Jun 11 to Jun 16

ARTS + HUMAN RIGHTS

We are currently planning the 2nd edition of the Joint International Microcredentials Program on The Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice.