Human Rights Awards Gala
October 25, 2012
The Human Rights Awards, an annual event that's part of our Human Rights City Edmonton initiative, celebrates the individuals, groups and organizations working hard in Edmonton to promote a community where all are included and live in dignity. Taking place on the evening of December 10th, International Human Rights Day, we were excited to present Premier Alison Redford as keynote speaker and Adrian LaChance as the host of the evening. The gala program included dinner, a silent auction and the presentation of the awards to this year's winners.
Thank you for joining us in the inaugural fundraising event for the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and help support the work of an organization committed to building a future where human rights are respected, valued and celebrated.
The Gall Conference: The State of Human Rights in Alberta
October 25, 2012
In memory of the late Gerald L. Gall, one of the founding fathers of the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, the Gall Conference provided a forum for critical conversation on the state of human rights in Alberta. Held on December 10, International Human Rights Day, and marking the 40th anniversary of the Alberta Bill of Rights and the Individual's Rights Protection Act (IRPA), as well as the 30th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, this conference explored the current realities of human rights, existing barriers and opportunities, possible solutions and recommendations for improvement in the province. With keynote speaker Ron Ghitter, former Canadian Senator and founder of the IRPA, this event challenged us on our role in building a province where the rights and dignity of all are respected.
Human Rights City Unconference
October 20, 2012
Creating a Human Rights City: An Unconference on Global and Local Explorations
As part of our Human Rights City Edmonton initiative, we created an educational space where members from our community could organize and conduct workshops, sessions or dialogues to engage public participants in an exploration of critical issues and provoke thought about human rights. As community education sessions, these workshops aimed to be open and inclusive spaces to collaborate, learn and foster dialogue on local and global human rights issues.
The unconference has ended, but feel free to check out the unconference catalogue here to learn about the broad range of topics and formats!
