Arthur V. Mauro Institute for Peace and Justice News Archive
Faculty of Law
Congratulations Master of Human Rights Graduates of Fall 2024 Convocation
November 18, 2024 —
The Faculty of Law congratulates the newest graduates of the University of Manitoba’s Master of Human Rights Program. Six students crossed the stage on October 23, 2024 to receive this unique interdisciplinary graduate degree supported by the four faculties of Arts, Education, Law and Social Work.
Faculty of Graduate Studies
UM appoints a New Director of Peace and Conflict Studies
July 2, 2024 —
UM appoints a New Director of Peace and Conflict Studies
Faculty of Law
Master of Human Rights program 2024 Symposium showcases research on important topics
February 9, 2024 —
The Master of Human Rights program’s annual Symposium took place on Wednesday, January 25, 2024 at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The symposium gives students enrolled in both the interdisciplinary graduate degree’s practicum and thesis streams an opportunity to present their research and share field experience gained from their respective placement sites.
CBC Manitoba: How does Canada fare when it comes to our record on human rights?
December 11, 2023 —
How does Canada fare when it comes to our record on human rights?
CBC Manitoba: How do universities maintain academic freedom in a time of highly polarized politics?
November 23, 2023 —
How do universities maintain academic freedom in a time of highly polarized politics?
CTV Winnipeg: Manitoba government to include Holocaust education in curriculum
November 22, 2023 —
Manitoba government to include Holocaust education in curriculum
Faculty of Arts
CBC News: Amid on-campus tensions brought on by Israel-Hamas war, experts worry about free expression
October 30, 2023 —
Amid on-campus tensions brought on by Israel-Hamas war, experts worry about free expression
Faculty of Arts
The Canadian Press: Canadian universities face challenges navigating Israel-Hamas war
October 13, 2023 —
Canadian universities face challenges navigating Israel-Hamas war
Faculty of Law
Master’s program introduces Winnipeg Human Rights Tour
October 6, 2023 —
The Winnipeg Human Rights Tour began in 2022 as a way to introduce new Master of Human Rights program students to some of the many Human Rights aspects of Winnipeg. Beginning in St. Boniface at the grave of Louis Riel, founder of Manitoba, the tour has now been successfully delivered to two generations of Master of Human Rights students and has grown in content, scope and recognition.