- 25.07.2025 - Congratulations to Professor Lori G. Beaman of the Faculty of Arts who received the title of Distinguished University Professor 2024-2025 for her outstanding scholarly achievement at the uOttawa!
- 23.07.2025 - Blog | Read the article by Fellow Olha Chernovol in the York Centre for Public Policy and Law: The legal obligations of individuals and citizens concerning prospective improvements in Ukraine
- 23.07.2025 - Blog | Read the article by Fellow Olha Chernovol in the York Centre for Public Policy and Law: The concept of military duty for individuals and citizens in Ukraine
- 22.07.2025 - Article | Read the article by Professor Anne Levesque in Policy Options : Carney government cuts unfairly hit First Nations
- 21.07.2025 - Blog | Read the article by Gordon F. Henderson Postdoc Fellow Jane Ezirigwe in OpinioJuris: Double standards in international law: Critical reflections for an academic lens for teaching and research
- 17.07.2025 - Grant | Professor Christina Clark-Kazak receives major grant to advance equitable research and education access for displaced individuals
- 17.07.2025 - Article | Read the article by Professors Penelope Simons and Sara Seck in the PKI Global Justice Journal's special issue on Human rights and the ICJ - The ICJ advisory opinion on climate change: Potential implications for the business and human rights normative framework
- 15.07.2025 - Grant | Professor Pascale Fournier leads a new partnership addressing the Indian Act’s legacy of discrimination
- 04.07.2025 - Nomination | Professor Pacifique Manirakiza appointed Vice-Dean of the French Common Law Program (PCLF)
- 26.06.2025 - Blog | Read the article by Professor Marie-Christine Doran in the CIPS Blog - Drawing the line between left-wing and right-wing populism in the Americas: The case of reproductive rights under Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency in Mexico
- 20.06.2025 - Award | Congratulations to Professor Christina Clark-Kazak who received the International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) Service Award 2025
- 19.06.2025 - Advancing human rights: HRREC Fellow at inaugural global workshop
- 18.06.2025 - Article | Read the article by Professor Christina Clark-Kazak in The Conversation: World Refugee Day: Prolonged refugee separation is harming families — and Canada’s economy
- 18.06.2025 - Article | Read Pierre-Gilles Bélanger's thoughts in the special issue of Revue générale de droit: Criminal libel—a long history where the rule of law intrudes into the private sphere (in French)
- 17.06.2025 - Article | Read the article by Professor Anne Levesque in The Conversation: B.C.’s mental health law is on trial — and so is our commitment to human rights
- 17.06.2025 - Blog | Read the article by Professor Christina Clark-Kazak and her co-authors in the CIPS Blog: Protecting the right to asylum in a closing world
- 15.05.2025 - Viviana Fernandez represented CAFA in the SAR International Advisory Committee
- 14.05.2025 - Canada’s migration diplomacy: Launch of the University Research Chair on Migrant Protection and International Law
HRREC Newsletter - 07.08.2025
We are pleased to bring you news and upcoming events from the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC).
HRREC events
Sep 20
Capital punishment & Islam with a focus on the Iranian Legal System
"Towards the Abolition of the Death Penalty" is a series that explores legal, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and political perspectives.
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!
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. More details soon!
HRREC news
Global opportunities, local impact: HRREC student experiences
From Paris to Scotland to Toronto, HRREC student members have participated in conferences and training programs.
HRREC student member's art featured in new Arts District
New technology uOttawa’s Art District brings student artwork to life in fresh, tangible ways!
HRREC members participate in Harvard’s Global Scholars Academy
Two HRREC members were among 76 scholars from 42 countries selected for the highly competitive Global Scholars Academy in South Africa.
uOttawa names Marie-Eve Sylvestre new president and vice-chancellor
The University of Ottawa has selected Marie-Eve Sylvestre as its 31st president and vice-chancellor!
Professor Penelope Simons named next Director of the HRREC
Professor Penelope Simons brings decades of experience in human rights scholarship, leadership, and advocacy to the role.
Appointment of Professor Anne Levesque to the GFH Chair in Human Right
Anne Levesque will lead an ambitious research program to mark the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Human Rights Act in 2027.
