Legislative overview of #AcademicFreedom: Fabian Salvioli pointed out its ties to #UniversityAutonomy, #Democracy & #HumanRights. Vannie Lau noted AF is not protected by Canada’s Charter. Moderated by @sherencia77.bsky.social, a long-standing HRREC member and Legal Advisor (CAFA).

#BizHumanRights: This new book, "Contested Consultation in the Extractive Industries", addresses theorical and practical challenges to consultation around the world. I co-wrote a chapter on consultation in the case law of the IACtHR. Book is open-access, here: www.taylorfrancis.com/books/oa-edi...

Canada must respect Indigenous self-determination in Guatemala & support closing the Escobal mine. Join us to hear directly from Xinka leaders visiting Ottawa ➡️ September 23rd, 5:30-7:30pm FSS Building, uOttawa RSVP ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/canada-mus... 🚫 #PuebloXinkaDijoNo #XinkaPeopleSayNo

#DDHH: Es un placer compartir este artículo analizando la OC de emergencia climática de la Corte IDH. Aquí me centro en la importante sección sobre el d° a la ciencia y la necesidad de políticas basadas en evidencias empíricas. Pueden leer el artículo, aquí: agendaestadodederecho.com/la-opinion-c...

#DDHH: Es un placer compartir este artículo en el que analizamos los principales desarrollos de la Opinión Consultiva de la Corte IDH sobre emergencia climática y DDHH, centrándonos en #BizHumanRights y acuerdos internacionales de inversión. Link: agendaestadodederecho.com/la-opinion-c...

#HumanRights: The landmark Advisory Opinion on Climate Emergency and Human Rights of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights is now available in English and Portuguese. It looks like, soon, it will also be available in French. You can download the Opinion, here: corteidh.or.cr/tablas/OC-32...

#HumanRights: The IACtHR has released its Advisory Opinion on Climate Emergency and Human Rights. AO focuses on state duties to adapt and mitigate impact of climate change under a human rights and environmental lens. Read the Opinion, in Spanish, here: jurisprudencia.corteidh.or.cr/es/vid/10849...

I, along with 412 colleagues from Canada, signed this letter calling the Canadian government to do its part to enforce international law. Bombing schools, hospitals, and targeting children is illegal. No exceptions. www.alexneve.ca/blog/prime-m...

#AcademicFreedom: This is a powerful piece, published a few weeks ago @nature.com, about the role of states to protect scientists fleeing from their home countries. www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Chile: "Es cierto que este problema de incompetencia burocrática y ministerial se viene arrastrando desde hace tiempo, lo que está impactando en el financiamiento de todos los instrumentos y proyectos." #ciencia #libertadacademica

Last week, I got a chance to attend a workshop hosted by the Oñati International Institute for the Sociology of Law, Spain. We discussed the regression of rights and democracy, including attacks to academic freedom. We look forward to publishing our research next year.

#Canada: Agradecido con el programa "Primera Página" del canal Globovisión por haberme invitado a comentar las elecciones federales canadienses y mencionar algunos de los retos de un cuarto gobierno consecutivo del Partido Liberal. Pueden ver la entrevista, aquí: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMty...

2nd day of the Academic Freedom conference hosted by UQAM, with @sherencia77.bsky.social and Amy Kapit from @scholarsatrisk.bsky.social. @uottawahrrec.bsky.social

One of the greatest Latin American writers of all time has passed away. Vargas Llosa, a Peruvian native, leaves a vast amount of work, ranging between novels, plays, and essays. He won the Nobel Prize of Literature in 2010. Descanse en Don Mario y gracias por todo.

#HigherEd: Interesting piece focusing on political pressure by the U.S. federal government to silence protests on U.S. universities. foreignpolicy.com/2025/03/21/t...

Very enriching exchanges during today’s event. Thank you to our partners at @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social and the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) for your engagement and continued interest in this work. #academicfreedom @uottawahrrec.bsky.social @sherencia77.bsky.social

Constitutional lawyers, including our own David Rabban say: “The government may not threaten funding cuts as a tool to pressure recipients into suppressing First Amendment–protected speech.” www.nybooks.com/online/2025/...

#HigherEd: It will be a pleasure to participate in this workshop, as a member of the HRREC, and discuss int'l developments for the protection of academic freedom. More information, here: www.uottawa.ca/faculty-law/...

La universidad de Columbia, quien por 40 años tuvo a Edward Said como profesor y creó el primer Centro de Estudios Palestinos en USA, ha expulsado a estudiantes que participaron en protestas contra la Guerra en Gaza el año pasado. Medios indican que lo hicieron para no perder fondos del gobierno.

#DDHH: Ayer, la Corte IDH publicó su primera sentencia sobre los derechos de los pueblos indígenas en aislamiento voluntario. Este es la primera vez que Corte IDH desarrolla el ámbito de protección de los grupos indígenas más vulnerables. Link del fallo: jurisprudencia.corteidh.or.cr/es/vid/10496...

This is my first Blue Sky post. I'm a Peruvian-Canadian academic lawyer working on #humanrights, #BizHumanRights, TWAIL, academic freedom and public interest litigation. Main focus is Latin America and the Inter-American System. I believe in the power of law and the healing power of metal music.