Human Rights and Social Justice:
Setting the Agenda for the UN Human Rights Council
February 23-25, 2007
The Complete Conference Podcast is available for download.
An international forum on:
War Affected Children
Gender Rights
Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Part of Human Rights Action Week at The University of Winnipeg
"Let no one be discouraged by the belief there is nothing one person can do against the enormous array of the world's ills, misery, ignorance, and violence. Few will have the greatness to bend history, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And in the total of all those acts will be written the history of a generation." (Robert Francis Kennedy, 1925-1968)
Learn how each of us can shape human rights policy, affect international agreements and participate in positive change on a global level. Join us for the conference of the year, Human Rights and Social Justice: Setting the Agenda for the UN Human Rights Council.
To develop and sustain a global human rights strategy for change will depend upon the active participation of an informed and engaged society. The Human Rights and Social Justice forum will lead interactive dialogue to shape policy, affect international agreements and increase awareness of three major human rights issues that demand notice and representation: war-affected children, gender rights and the rights of indigenous people. Individuals can make a difference and can change history.
February 23-25, 2007, the University of Winnipeg Global College and its partnering organizations will host this remarkable assembly of national and international academics, government representatives, NGO leaders, witnesses and advocates in the human rights arena to frame a proactive approach to the education and awareness of these major human rights issues. The conference workshops and panels will demonstrate how we can work together to influence and set the agenda for the UN Human Rights Council.
As a culturally diverse city, rich in history and renowned for setting global human rights standards, Winnipeg is proud to host this significant forum.
The three-day Human Rights and Social Justice forum, the main event of the University of Winnipeg’s Human Rights Action Week, is hosted by University of Winnipeg President, Dr. Lloyd Axworthy. The event boasts 40 well-known and influential speakers which include Canadian Ambassador the UN Human Rights Council, Paul Meyer, Senator Lois Wilson and former Lieutenant General of the Canadian Forces, Romeo Dallaire. Click here for an conference overview and speaker list, or a complete agenda . As well as participation (Conference Blog)
in intense discussion addressing the manner and methods for creating coalitions for change, the three-day forum will host an introductory reception, networking luncheons and breaks.
The University of Winnipeg’s Human Rights Action Week kicks off Monday, February 19, 2007, with a fundraising concert headlining Chantal Kreviazuk. A series of public events will take place Wednesday-Thursday, February 21-22, 2007, including social justice round table for high school students, and the Bonnycastle Lecture for alumni and the local public.
