Human Rights News Archive
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
Faculty of Law
Robson Hall alum elected to UN Human Rights Committee
June 30, 2016 —
On June 23 2016, Marcia V. J. Kran, a Canadian lawyer and former international civil servant now living in Vancouver, was elected to the UN Human Rights Committee (HRC). She holds B.A. (1987) and law (1980) degrees from the University of Manitoba, and received the Celebrated Alumnus Award from the Faculty of Arts in 2006.
Free Press: Winnipeggers want Canada to acknowledge IS genocide
June 20, 2016 —
Professor Adam Muller says ISIS' treatment of the Yazidis should be considered genocidal
Students
The Accessibility for Manitobans Act at the U of M
May 20, 2016 —
A message from President and Vice-Chancellor David Barnard
Faculty of Law
The Idea of a Human Rights Museum shortlisted for Manitoba Book Award
April 29, 2016 —
A book co-authored by professors Karen Busby (Law), Adam Muller (English, Film and Theatre) and Andrew Woolford (Sociology) is up for a Manitoba Book Award.
Planning for accessibility: Beyond the law
March 29, 2016 —
Inclusive design specialist on how accessibility works for all
Panel Discussion: Got Water? Thank Shoal Lake No. 40
March 21, 2016 —
The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources invites you to a panel discussion on March 28