Invitation to the March 19th Panel Discussion on Human Rights in Zimbabwe

You are invited to a panel discussion on human rights in Zimbabwe on Friday, March 19^th, 2010. The event will be held from 11:30-1:30 at the Moot Court in McGill’s Faculty of Law (Chancellor Day Hall, 3644 Peel Street).

Panelists will represent a wide variety of perspectives.

-          Zuwa Matado, Zimbabwean Law Student

-          Dr. John Galaty, professor of Anthropology, McGill University

-          Dr. Frédéric Mégret, specialist in International Human Rights Law, McGill University

-          Karim Laz (Africa Regional Officer, The International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development)

Following the discussion, a light luncheon will be served in the atrium. We hope to see you there!

EU extends Zimbabwe sanctions for another year: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-16-eu-extends-zimbabwe-sanctions-for-another-year

Zimbabwe ‘failing to stop rights abuses’: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-10-zimbabwe-failing-to-stop-rights-abuses

MDC wants fresh elections for Zimbabwe: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-09-mdc-wants-fresh-election-for-zimbabwe

Private schools sprout in Zim as public system struggles: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-07-private-schools-sprout-in-zim-as-public-system-struggles

EU gives Zim $13-million for smallholder farmers: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-11-eu-gives-zim-13million-for-smallholder-farmers

Hunger threatens Zimbabwe: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-02-01-hunger-threatens-zimbabwe

HRW: EU must maintain sanctions on Mugabe: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-29-hrw-eu-must-maintain-sanctions-on-mugabe

Zanu-PF: No concessions until sanctions lifted: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-28-zanupf-no-concessions-until-sanctions-lifted

Zim limps down road to reform: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-11-zim-limps-down-road-to-reform

SA sees slow progress in Zimbabwe talks: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-01-05-sa-sees-slow-progress-in-zimbabwe-talks 

Zim rivals announce breakthrough: http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-12-22-zim-rivals-announce-breakthrough

La délégation de McGill organise un évènement régional intitulé « Celebrating Innovations in Human Rights», en collaboration avec les autres délégations à Montréal. L’évènement se tiendra le vendredi 19 mars, 2010, de 11h30 à 13h00.

Pour contribuer à l’organisation de l’évènement, ou pour y assister, veuillez communiquer avec nous à l’adresse suivante: mcgillrdnetwork@gmail.com

On Friday, March 19^th, 2010, from 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.,  the McGill network will host the Rights and Democracy Network Eastern Regional Event, in collaboration with the other delegations in Montreal. The event will be dedicated to « Celebrating Innovations in Human Rights ».

During the event, McGill’s delegation hopes to engage a panel of speakers to discuss the human rights situation in Zimbabwe and initiatives that have been undertaken to address human rights violations. We will also be showcasing our Books Without Borders project.

For more information about the event or on how to get involved, please contact the delegation at: mcgillrdnetwork@gmail.com

The McGill Delegation organized a presentation by Rights & Democracy’s Africa Regional Officer Karim Laz on the human rights situation in Zimbabwe, a film screening, and a book drive to collect law and human rights textbooks for students at the University of Zimbabwe.

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In collaboration with the McGill Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, a discussion on the current human rights situation in Zimbabwe and reception was held for the 2008 John Humphrey Freedom Award recipients.

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Exposition artistique sur la violence : ‘Bring Human Rights Home: An exhibition of Voices Against Violence’

Violations de droits humains au Zimbabwe: que pouvez-vous faire?

“Let’s Teach Human Rights” (Enseignons les droits humains!) : Un événement pour les enseignants et les étudiants

“In Children’s hand” (Entre les mains des enfants) : une exposition sur la Convention relative aux droits de l’enfant,

Montreal Matters : The Right/Rite to Eat (Les droits / Les rites et l’alimentation)

Let’s Teach Human Rights!

Burma, Human Rights and Democracy