Today, coalition of legal clinics in Brazil, Canada, and the US made a submission to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (UNWG) on the challenges faced by Indigenous Mura communities in Brazil to their right to FPIC in connection with a Canadian owned mining project.

🚨 New report released at #COP30: “Resistance: Mura Struggle Against Canadian Potash Mining in Brazil’s Amazon” investigates the environmental and human rights concerns surrounding Canadian mining company Brazil Potash’s Autazes Potash Project.

This week IHRP clinic student Iryn McMechan spoke at an event on the rights of incarcerated individuals organized by the Institute for Human Rights at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, highlighting the possible links between the U.S. prison labour system and the Canadian economy.

On Oct 21, 2025 (6:30-8:30pm) IHRP Director, @sandrawisner.bsky.social, will participate in the Canada-Caribbean Institute’s virtual screening of Madan Sara, to speak to the role & responsibilities of Canada wrt the rights of Haitians, incl. those of Madan Saras. Register here: bit.ly/48H1Gsc

Join us at U of T Law for a lecture by Dr. Raz Segal on Palestine, International Law, and Canada. 📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6–7:30 PM 📍 Jackman Law Building, Room P120 Register here: cvent.me/bAD0OA

🚨 New IHRP report: “Exports & Exploitation” shows goods made by incarcerated U.S. workers – from auto parts to food – may be entering Canadian markets despite a forced and prison labour ban. READ THE FULL REPORT HERE: ihrp.law.utoronto.ca/news/immedia...

Join us at U of T Law for the launch of our new report: Exports & Exploitation: US Prison Labour Hidden in Canadian Supply Chains 📅 Sept 25, 2025 | 12:30–2 PM 📍 Jackman Law Building, Room P105 Registration required: cvent.me/mgvrgZ Lunch provided.

Come work with us! Full-time International Human Rights Program Coordinator opportunity with @ihrp.bsky.social based in Toronto. The closing date is August 10th. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-...

We welcome back @IHRP_UofT Director Sandra Wisner and extend a heartfelt thanks to @jamesyap.bsky.social for stepping in and seamlessly supporting our work to advance the field of international human rights —stay tuned for more!

For the third year in a row, the UN is calling on Canada and the US to decommission Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, citing its grave threat to the Great Lakes and Indigenous rights.

Last month, our students joined #UNPFII in NYC to discuss global challenges, incl. impact of extractive industries on Indigenous rights & domestic implementation of #UNDRIP. They engaged w/ Forum members, UN experts, Indigenous leaders, and met Cdn UN Ambassador & @uoftlaw.bsky.social alum, Bob Rae!

“3 choices… disappear, go into exile, or stay silent.” Last month, Dr. Maximilienne Ngo Mbe joined us at @UofTLaw to speak about the threats faced by human rights defenders in Cameroon—and her unwavering fight for justice. #HumanRights #Cameroon #AnglophoneCrisis

Our IHRP Clinic students recently journeyed into the #BrazilianAmazon to meet Indigenous communities impacted by proposed Canadian mining—reflecting the heart of human rights advocacy—working alongside and standing in solidarity with those on the frontlines of struggles against systemic injustice.

📢*BREAKING* UN Committee Slams Canada on Arms Exports Following IHRP report, UN Disability Rights Committee highlights the role of Canada’s arms exports to Israel in human rights violations against persons with disabilities in Gaza.🔗uoft.me/CRPDreport

Last week, we were honored to host Diane Goodman & Barbara Jackman, two incredible U of T Law grads in international human rights law! Diane shared her journey from Bay Street lawyer to @unhcr.org roles in Tanzania, Nepal & Europe. Barb sparked a discussion on addressing climate refugees in Canada.

This week, the IHRP team went to the UN in Geneva to present our important work on the harms of Canadian arms exports to people with disabilities in Gaza. IHRP student Raphaella Ayina delivered a powerful presentation to the UN CRPD Committee! ihrp.law.utoronto.ca/news/70-organi…

Last week, our IHRP Clinic student Sara Maqsood spoke on a panel at the 2025 PDAC Convention about the impact of mining in northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire on First Nations communities. The panel was hosted by our partner Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA). #FPIC

"Many believe that mining in the #RingofFire is essential for the green transition… but we need to ensure that the green transition is also a just transition." IHRP Research Associate Nabila Khan tells CBC News: cbc.ca/news/canada/... #FPIC #accountability In collaboration with Jason Rasevych, ABPA.

Last week, IHRP Acting Director @jamesyap.bsky.social addressed the Senate of CA's Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade #AEFA to testify on the human rights impacts of Canadian companies operating in Africa - and what Canada can do about it. Watch here: sencanada.ca/en/committee...

Pleased to announce our latest advocacy win! UN Committee admonishes Canada for inaction on arms exports to Israel. Read more at ihrp.law.utoronto.ca/UN_Committee...

Join us next Monday, Nov. 25th, 12:45-2pm, @uoftlaw.bsky.social for a conversation with Kate Kempton and Professor John Borrows as they discuss an upcoming landmark case confronting proposed mining in the Ring of Fire and the effects of colonialism in Canada. No registration required.