Human Rights News Archive
Sustainability
17 global goals to accomplish 3 big things
September 28, 2017 —
What are the biggest problems faced by people in our community, country and worldwide? The World’s Largest Lesson introduces the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to youth around the world and unites them in action.
Sculpture of former Czech president unveiled
June 13, 2017 —
On June 14, a sculpture of Havel was unveiled at the U of M. He was the last President of Czechoslovakia and first President of the Czech Republic, and an influential Czech playwright, poet, and political dissident
Social change: are you doing it right?
June 9, 2017 —
Katelin Neufeld [MA/14] is the inaugural recipient of the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship in Human Rights
From the lab to the reserve
June 6, 2017 —
Science and engineering students breaking out of the lab and heading for First Nation reserves to put their education into action got some tips from those who have walked that path before them
Faculty of Education
Shining light on a dark chapter in human history
May 11, 2017 —
Educators from across Canada took another step toward shining a light on a dark chapter in human history last weekend during the Holodomor Genocide Education Conference at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
A reminder of the precarious nature of rights in a changing world
March 10, 2017 —
Canadian Journal of Human Rights celebrates five years
Faculty of Education
Teacher shares power of reconciliation
September 27, 2016 —
Teacher and activist Lisa Howell knows firsthand the liberating and transformative power of education in reconciliation.
CBC: About 900 LGBT couples tied knot since same-sex marriage legalized in Manitoba
September 16, 2016 —
Twelve years ago, Manitoba became the fifth province or territory in the country to legalize same-sex marriage
Respectful work and learning environment policy changes
August 24, 2016 —
Frequently asked questions
Faculty of Education
Faculty to host ‘education for reconciliation’ conference
August 18, 2016 —
Education for reconciliation conference workshops hosted by educators from across the province who will share the various actions being taken in regards to reconciliation