- 16.01.2026 — Call for papers for the CAFA Conference 2026
- 12.01.2026 — Congratulations to Théo Viltakis, recipient of the Tokmakjian Humanitarian Award
- 09.01.2026 — Humboldt Research Award for Professor Lori Beaman
- 08.01.2026 — HRREC student member's artwork wins the OVPRI Holiday Greeting Card Contest
- 04.01.2026 — Comments | Read the article in La Presse in which Professor Marie-Christine Doran is interviewed about the American offensive in Venezuela: What will happen next? (in French)
- 04.01.2026 — Interview | Marie-Christine Doran and her colleague Yoletty Bracho on Radio-Canada’s Tout Terrain discussing about the situation in Venezuela (in French)
HRREC Newsletter | 04.02.2026
We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC).
Feb 6
HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN
Iran: Freedom of peaceful assembly, state violence & the death penalty
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
Business & human rights: The international advisory opinions on climate change
The HRREC and ILA Canada are pleased to be collaborating on a webinar series on Business & Human Rights.
Feb 17
IHL
Navigating violence in contested territories
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
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Feb 19
YOUTH DIGITAL RIGHTS SUMMIT
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
Medical assistance in dying in Canada
We are pleased to present this event with Fulbright Canada Research Chair Professor Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld!
Mar 19
WORKING FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Mark your calendar!
Laïla Demirdache, a refugee lawyer, has accepted our invitation to share her professional experience. Stay tuned!
May 31
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Jun 5
IHL 2026
Summer School | International Humanitarian Law
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
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Jun 16
ARTS + HUMAN RIGHTS
Summer School | Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice
We are currently planning the 2nd edition of the Joint International Microcredentials Program on The Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice.
