Who We Are
STUDENTS
HRGS Students in Action
Students of the Global College Human Rights and Global Studies Major are action-oriented, humanitarians, with the drive to achieve positive change. Opportunities to engage in multifaceted research and comprehensive dialogue provided in HRGS courses cultivates students' ability to analyze, develop and orchestrate meaningful action within our global communities.
Learn more about HRGS students, student opportunities, and the student advisory council!
Global College Students
FACULTY & STAFF
Marilou McPhedran, Principal
Dean Peachey, Vice Principal
Lloyd Kornelsen, Professor
Flavio Fonseca, Program Manager
Alex Gachanja, Office Manager
Brianne Hellrung, Knowledge Facilitator
Student Assistants and Interns
ADVISORS
Our Global College Advisory Council are highly respected, globally minded community members. The council provides strategic advising that assists the Global College in achieving their mandate.
Our Global College Global Advisors are established leaders in the global community who have made significant contributions to advancing human rights internationally. Global Advisors primarily assisted in the Global Colleges initial policy development.
Denise Ommanney, Dr. Mohinder Singh Dhillon (Chair of the Global College Advisory Council), Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, Devi Sharma
Photo by Cory Aronec, Studio 448
DIRECTORS
The Global College includes seven active Institutes which are the foundation of academic learning through the College. Each Institute helps to fulfill the mandate of the Global College by offering summer institutes, teach-ins, symposia, conferences, and lecture series, as well as by encouraging trans-disciplinary education. The Institutes offer a forum for dialogue on international issues that may include local implications.
The Global College is currently preparing a Call for Proposals for new Directors of Institutes and/or new Institutes. Please stay tuned.
Institute for Health & Human Potential
Director: Dr. Michelle Owen
204.786.9973
Institute for Human Rights & Global Studies
Acting Director: Dr. Dean Peachey
204.988.7106
Institute for Literacy, Diversity and Identity
Director: Dr. Jennifer Clary-Lemon
204.786.9281
Institute for Political and Cultural Studies of the Americas
Director: Dr. Ross McCormack
204.786.9365
Institute for International Women's Rights
Acting Director: Dr. Marilou McPhedran
204.988.7101
The Ridd Institute for Religion and Global Policy
Director: Dr. James Christie
204.786.9247
Institute for War Affected People
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Students like YOU!
Visit our High School Student Page to learn about collaborative opportunities!
OUR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMUNITY
Making a difference
Dr. Francis M. Awah
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The Global College works in cooperation with many organizations to support the human rights community. Some of these organizations include:
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Established by Parliament through amendments to the Museums Act on March 13, 2008, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is envisioned as a national and international destination-a centre of learning where Canadians and people from around the world can engage in discussion and commit to taking action against hate and oppression. The purpose of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public's understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada's leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country. The work of the Foundation is premised on its desire to create and nurture an accepting society based on mutual respect and human dignity. Its underlying principle in addressing racism and racial discrimination emphasizes human rights, harmony, equality, social justice and Canadian identity. On the International Day Against Racial Discrimination in 2011, in cooperation with the CRRF, the Global College hosted guest lecturer Art Miki for the presentation: "Recalling the Racist Past; Naming the Racist Present".
Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan (MB Chapter)
The Manitoba Chapter of Canadian Women for Women is a growing group of women in Winnipeg and the surrounding area, composed from all walks of life who share a common passion: improving the conditions for women and children in Afghanistan. By providing humanitarian and education solutions for women and children, CW4WAfghan empowers their sisters, mothers and daughters, providing hope for the future of Afghanistan. The Global College has works in partnership with the CW4WAfghan Manitoba Chapter, co-sponsoring events such as An Evening with Fawzia Koofi and the Afghan Film Festival at the University of Winnipeg.
The Kaicombey Foundation For Sustainable Development is a not-for-profit, non-political, and nongovernmental organization, established to fight and reduce child and maternal mortality by providing free and affordable medical facilities, and also public health education and training, in post war Sierra Leone and its African sub regions.
The Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan have been working with The University of Winnipeg Global College to develop capacity building mechanisms, and promote awareness about their cause.
National Committee for UN Women - Canada (Winnipeg Chapter)
The Winnipeg Chapter is a group of volunteers who work to raise the awareness and to educate ourselves and others about the many challenges and achievements of women today. UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.