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Panel Discussion on Human Rights in Zimbabwe: March 19th, 2010, 11:30 a.m.

delegation_mcgill — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:40:15 +0000

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!

Recent articles on the situation in Zimbabwe

delegation_mcgill — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:32:39 +0000

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

Eastern Regional Event

delegation_mcgill — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:46:26 +0000

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

Books Without Borders Extension 2009-2010

delegation_mcgill — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:32:14 +0000

On March 26^th2009, the Rights & Democracy Network Delegation at McGill University completed a book drive which succeeded in collecting 46 textbooks for law students at the University of Zimbabwe. During the summer of 2009, the McGill delegation was awarded a grant of 12,500 USD from the Oak Foundation to continue its work in solidarity with the University of Zimbabwe and the law students.

The delegation has decided to extend this project in 2009-2010. The supply of student textbooks at the University of Zimbabwe is insufficient, making it difficult for law students and lawyers in Zimbabwe to fulfill their roles in defending the Zimbabwean population against human rights abuses.

Our goal this year is to continue to purchase and provide key human rights and law textbooks to the University of Zimbabwe law school and library. We would like to develop a sustainable partnership between the law faculties of McGill University and the University of Zimbabwe.

To get involved, please contact the delegation at mcgillrdnetwork@gmail.com

En 2009-10, la délégation de McGill continuera à fournir des manuels sur le droit international et les droits humains à la faculté de droit à l’université du Zimbabwe. Nous aimerions développer un partenariat durable entre la faculté de droit à l’université McGill et celle à l’université du Zimbabwe.

Pour vous impliquer, n’hésitez pas à communiquer avec la délégation en écrivant à l’adresse suivante: mcgillrdnetwork@gmail.com

Books Across Borders: A Fundraiser for the Students at the University of Zimbabwe

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:20:25 +0000

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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2008 John Humphrey Freedom Award Speaking Tour: Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR)

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:31 +0000

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.

Projects 2006-2007

admin — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:30:54 +0000

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?

Projects 2005-2006

admin — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 18:29:15 +0000

“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,

Projects 2004-2005

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 18:30:00 +0000

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

Let’s Teach Human Rights!

Projects 2003-2004

admin — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 17:41:06 +0000

Burma, Human Rights and Democracy