📢 CONCOURS | #Postdoc Gordon F. Henderson au CREDP à @uottawa.ca! Pour un·e chercheuse/chercheur qui développera un projet de recherche sur les #Entreprises & #DroitsHumains. 📆 31.05.2026 🔗https://www.uottawa.ca/recherche-innovation/credp/recherche/concours-postdoc-gordon-henderson-2026-2027

📢 COMPETITION | Gordon F. Henderson #Postdoc at @uottawa.ca HRREC! For a researcher who will develop a research project on #Business & #HumanRights. 📆 May 31, 2026 🔗 www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

"While universities are clearly drivers of economic & innovative engines, they are also places for the public good. Our universities enhance our cities & communities, address societal challenges, foster creativity, and open up debate. Universities are at the core of our democracy."

📢 NOW OPEN: Applications for the 2026-27 Scholars at Risk Academic Freedom Fellowships! 🔹 Remote 10-month program 🔹 US$8k stipend 🔹 2 Tracks for Global & US-focused research 💻 Q&A Webinar: May 7 📅 Deadline: May 29 All details: https://tinyurl.com/2phdvzy6 🎓✨ #AcademicFreedom

Our member Nina Potarska is sailing to Gaza with the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian-led mission bringing together activists, lawyers, doctors, parliamentarians, and civil society actors from multiple countries calling for the protection of civilians.

Notre membre Nina Potarska fait route vers Gaza avec la flottille Global Sumud, une mission civile qui rassemble des militants, des avocats, des médecins, des parlementaires et des représentants de la société civile de nombreux pays, tous unis pour réclamer la protection des civils.

🗣️ #WPSWednesday: “For me, this is a mission — but not in the usual sense. It is also an attempt to be present, & to build a living bridge of solidarity between #Ukraine & #Palestine.” #WASL partner Nina Potarska joins the Global Sumud Flotilla. icanpeacework.org/2026/04/nina...

As ICAN & WASL, we stand in solidarity with Nina & all those aboard the flotilla, & with the people of #Gaza whose survival & freedom demand our attention & action. Read Nina's story & messages of support from #WASL partners: icanpeacework.org/2026/04/nina... @freedomflotilla.bsky.social

Deeply honoured to count Nina Potarska as a member of our Centre, @uottawahrrec.bsky.social. #HumanRights are universal!

The United States now has the most government restrictions on academic freedom of any high-income country. www.chemistryworld.com/news/academi... Raw data from @vdeminstitute.bsky.social —> academic-freedom-index.net/research/Aca...

Very insightful training course on Business and Human Rights today! Looking forward to more @uottawahrrec.bsky.social programming on this topic. To learn more, subscribe to our newsletter by writing to [email protected].

A few more days to register. Join us in Seville to talk about arts, social justice and human rights!

Derniers jours, inscrivez-vous!

@uottawahrrec.bsky.social members contributed to the second day of the Civil Society Forum for #HumanRights in Canada with good ideas and energy!

Delighted to join new and old colleagues at the Civil Society Forum for Human Rights in Canada. @uottawahrrec.bsky.social

Joint International Microcredentials Program on The #Arts, #HumanRights & #SocialJustice offered by the @uottawa.ca HRREC & the @unisevilla.us.es' Faculty of #FineArts! 🗓️ June 11 to 16, 2026 📍 Sevilla, Spain 💲 210 Euros ❗️ Deadline: April 30, 2026 🔗 www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

Programme international conjoint de micro-certifications sur les #Arts, #DroitsHumains & #JusticeSociale offert par le CREDP (@uottawa.ca) & la Faculté des beaux-arts (@unisevilla.us.es). 🗓️ 11 - 16 juin 2026 📍 Seville, Espagne 💲 210 Euros ❗️ Date limite: 30 avril 🔗 www.uottawa.ca/recherche-in...

Registrations for the Joint Intl Microcredentials Program on Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice are open! The course will be held on June 11-16, 2026 at the University of Seville, Spain, and will be offered in English. FEES: 210 euros. Deadline: APRIL 30. www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

📢FORMATION #EDP 🗓24 AVRIL 🌐En ligne Le CREDP propose une formation d'une journée sur les #Entreprises + #DroitsHumains, avec des sessions sur la diligence raisonnable sensible au genre et les liens entre les EDP et les #ChangementsClimatiques. ➡️ www.uottawa.ca/recherche-in...

📢TRAINING #BHR 🗓APRIL 24 🌐Online HRREC is offering a one-day online training on #Business + #HumanRights, featuring expert sessions on gender‑responsive due diligence and the links between BHR and #ClimateChange. More details➡️ uottawa.ca/research-inn...

Israel launched its largest wave of strikes in Lebanon yet today, with more than 100 airstrikes in 10 minutes. Dozens of people have reportedly been killed so far today, and more than 1500 people have been killed since March 2. Civilians, who continue to pay the highest price, must be protected.

🗓8 AVR 🕦11:30 Le CREDP & @ila-canada.bsky.social sont heureux de présenter ce webinaire sur les #Entreprises & #DroitsHumains: Le point sur la situation en #Europe et ailleurs RSVP➡️ www.uottawa.ca/recherche-in... @uocommonlaw.bsky.social @business-humanrights.org @unwgbhr.bsky.social

Join us today. Still time to register! #Business and #HumanRights

Looking forward to joining this event.

Join us tomorrow for an informative discussion on #HumanRights in #Sudan & #Ethiopia.

Inscrivez-vous au Cours d'été sur l’Art et les Droits de l’Homme organisé par @uottawa et @unisevilla.us.es Étudiez et profitez à #Séville. www.uottawa.ca/recherche-in...

Register for the Art and Human Rights Summer Course by @uottawa.ca @unisevilla.us.es — a unique opportunity to study and enjoy #Seville. www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

Il est encore temps de vous inscrire au webinaire! Rejoignez-nous aujourd'hui à 11 h 30!

There is still time to register for the webinar! Join us today at 11:30 a.m.!

Giving Day is here! Every gift—no matter the size—helps create lasting impact. Donate now and make a real impact on our students: give.uottawa.ca/givingday #uOttawa

C’est la Journée générosité! Chaque don, petit ou grand, compte pour beaucoup. Posez un geste durable pour aider la relève : donnez.uottawa.ca/journeegenerosite #uOttawa

🗓️MARCH 31 🕦11:30 HRREC & Prof. @anneslevesque.bsky.social, Gordon F. Henderson Chair in #HumanRights, present this webinar in French: Caring Society v. Canada, 10 years later: Overview of litigation on substantive equality for #FirstNations RSVP➡️ bit.ly/3PlF6hc @uocommonlaw.bsky.social

🗓️31 MARS 🕦11h30 Le CREDP & Prof. @anneslevesque.bsky.social, titulaire de la Chaire Gordon F. Henderson présentent ce webinaire : Société de soutien c. Canada, 10 ans + tard : Bilan des litiges portant sur l’égalité réelle des #PremièresNations RSVP➡️ bit.ly/3NgJlKt @uocommonlaw.bsky.social

Now available! ☁️ My latest report on clean air details why air pollution is a human rights crisis. But, most importantly, why it is a preventable and solvable crisis.🌳

Looking forward to hosting UNSR Mai Sato on March 30th for a timely conversation on human rights in Iran, the war and its consequences. Join us: www.uottawa.ca/research-inn... @uottawahrrec.bsky.social

#Iran: UN expert Mai Sato warns of deepening crisis. Authorities must end excessive use of force, release those detained for exercising fundamental freedoms, restore internet access & allow civil society to carry out human rights work. #HRC61 www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts warn of a rapidly escalating displacement crisis in #Lebanon, after intense #Israeli airstrikes & evacuation warnings leave more than 700,000 people displaced, of which 200,0000 are children, in flagrant violation of the UN Charter & int'l law. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

✍ Registrations are open! Join us and the @redcrosscanada.bsky.social at @uottawa.ca! ✨Apply #IHL through case studies and a full-day simulation ✨ Learn from leading Canadian and international experts ✨Join us for a dynamic week dedicated to #IHL #IHLuOttawa2026 #uOttawa ⬇️⬇️⬇️

✍️Les inscriptions sont ouvertes! Rejoignez-nous et @redcrosscanada.bsky.social à @uottawa.ca pour : ✨Appliquer le #DIH à travers des études de cas et une simulation ✨Apprendre auprès d’expert·es canadiens & internationaux ✨Passer une semaine dynamique consacrée au #DIH #DIHuOttawa2026 #uOttawa ⬇️

C'est un plaisir de collaborer avec la @croixrougecanada.bsky.social pour la 18e édition du Cours d'été en #DIH à @uottawa.ca! Inscrivez-vous maintenant! **** It is a pleasure to partner with the @redcrosscanada.bsky.social for the 18th Summer School on #IHL at #uOttawa! Register now!

Ahead of International Women’s Day, check out this collection on the rewards and challenges that face women in science, including news and research covering fresh approaches to women’s health, the motherhood penalty, and more. go.nature.com/3OKCfhE

✔️ Receive a certificate of recognition from the Canadian Red Cross and the University of Ottawa. Learn more and register today: www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

✔️ Apply IHL knowledge through realistic case studies and a full day of simulation exercise. ✔️ Learn from leading Canadian and international scholars and experts from the Department of National Defence and the Department of Justice Canada.

📣Calling all students and professionals interested in learning more about International Humanitarian Law (IHL). @uottawahrrec.bsky.social and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 2026 Summer School on IHL.

A new feature from the University of Ottawa highlights its decade-long commitment to hosting and supporting scholars through the Scholars at Risk (SAR) network. Learn more about the impact of the SAR uOttawa Program: https://ow.ly/yj9z50YoG5x #AcademicFreedom #ScholarsAtRisk #SARCAN

"Widening hostilities across the Middle East are putting civilian lives in grave danger. Without urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and respect the rules of war, further civilian lives will be lost." Mirjana Spoljaric, ICRC president: ms.spr.ly/63329QdvPP

Congratulations to our colleagues at @allard.ubc.ca and @uottawahrrec.bsky.social Human Rights Clinic for preparing this important report and sharing its insights! #academicfreedom

🇨🇦 must recognize #AcademicFreedom as an international #HumanRight protected by the #CanadianCharter. Read the Shadow Report we submitted w/ the International Justice & Human Rights Clinic (@allard.ubc.ca) to the #UN #HumanRights Committee ahead of Canada’s 7th review under ICCPR. 📕 bit.ly/4cLrXrg

Le 🇨🇦 doit reconnaître la #LibertéAcadémique comme un #DroitHumain protégé par la #CharteCanadienne. Le CREDP & la Clinique internationale pour la justice & #DroitsHumains à @allard.ubc.ca ont soumis un mémoire au Comité des droits de l’homme avant le 7e examen du Canada au PIDCP. 📕 bit.ly/4ceIT9y

Honoured to see the Scholars at Risk uOttawa Program featured in this article and amazed about the work done by many since it's creation in 2014. @uottawa.ca www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/...