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Human Rights Conference
Date: December 5 to 7 1998
Organization: League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada
Based out of: Toronto, Ontario
Event location: 15 Hove St., Toronto, Ontario
Brief Description: The League for Human Rights will host a national conference on human rights issues in Canada, with a special emphasis on issues of direct concern to Saskatchewan. The conference will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The conference will draw on the latest expertise of Canadian delegates in the areas of human rights work in a variety of areas, especially grass roots activities to promote human rights in Saskatchewan and Canada. The League for Human Rights invites proposals for plenary or workshop sessions from individuals and groups. The League is especially interested in human rights activities where grass roots action can be used to promote human rights as well as combating all forms of racism and anti-semitism.

If you would like to submit a topic for a session, the deadline is September 15, 1998 to:

The League for Human Rights of B'nai B'rith Canada
15 Hove St.
Toronto, Ontario
M4H 3Y8
fax: 94160 630-2159

Possible sessions include:

- using modern technology to combat hate groups
- aboriginal experiences with the justice system
- equity in the work-place
- human rights concerns of the labour movement
- community efforts to promote multiculturalism

Please direct all inquiries to:

Karen Mock (416) 633-6224 ext. 111 (email: kmock@interlog.com )

Dave Abbey (306) 584-9285 (email: dave.abbey@dlcwest.com )
Contact Person: Dave Abbey Telephone No. (306) 584-9285
Web site: E-mail: dave.abbey@dlcwest.com
Additional Notes You may also e-mail kmock@bnaibrith.ca

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The Unitarian Church of Montreal's Special Commemoration Service
Date: December 6,1998
Organization: Unitarian Church of Montreal
Based out of Montreal, Quebec
Event location: Unitarian Church, 5035 boul. de Maisonneuve    
Brief Description: The Unitarian Church of Montreal will hold on December 6th, 10:30 a.m. a special service to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The address will be given by the Rt. Honorable Warren Allmand, President of the International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development. A coffee reception will follow the service.
Contact Person: Rev. Ray Drennan, Minister Telephone No. (514) 485-7654

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Human Rights Day Celebration
Date: December 6 1998
Organization: Human Rights Celebration Committee
Based out of: Toronto, ON
Event location: Lawrence Square Mall, 700 Lawerence Ave. West
Brief Description: The second annual International Human Rights Day celebration will take place at Lawrence Square Mall on Sunday December 6 between noon and 5 p.m. This event is being sponsored by Lawrence Heights Area Alliance in co-operation with the management of Lawrence Square Mall, which is located on Lawrence Ave. West at the Allen Expressway in Toronto. The day's activities will consist of a variety of entertainment such as bands, dancers and choral groups and special guest speakers. Last year, a special citizenship court was held as part of the celebration during which fifty people became new citizens of Canada. For more information about the event, or how you can participate, please contact Pearl Lipton-Silver by fax.
Contact Person: Pearl Lipton-Silver
The Human Rights Celebration Committee
46 Brookview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M6A 2K2
tel: (416) 787-7426		 Fax No. (905) 509-5441
Web site: E-mail: dsilver@interlog.com
This event has been sponsored by
Lawrence Heights Area Alliance

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Montreal
World Conference on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Date: December 7-9, 1998
Organization: Coalition of institutions and organizations, comprised of:
Barreau du Québec
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Canadian Human Rights Foundation
Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse du Québec
Human Rights Tribunal of Quebec
International Association of Young Lawyers
International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy
International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development
International Commission of Jurists
Ligue des droits et libertés
McGill University
Ottawa University
Societé québécoise de droit international
Université du Québec a Montréal
Université Laval
Université de Montréal
Université de Sherbrooke
Based out of: Montreal, Quebec
Event location: Headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization
Brief Description: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Declaration, the above-mentioned organizations and institutions decided to form a Coalition with the mission of organizing a World Congress. The topics that will be addressed at the congress are:
Critical Assessment of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Vienna Declaration and Plan of Action: Five Years Later
Impunity and Punishment of Human Rights Violations
Globalization and Human Rights
Rights of the Child
Women's Rights as Human Rights
Rule of Law and Judicial Independence
Prevention and Punishment of Genocide
Human Rights, World Religions and Human Dignity
Canada and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples
The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations

The fee is $200 for individuals, $150 for organizations and $50 for students; if the entrants subscribe before November 6, 1998, there will be a reduction of $25 for non-students and $10 for students. Also, the Coalition has reserved rooms in hotels near the International Civil Aviation Organization which will offer discounts if rooms are reserved before November 6th. For more information, contact Véronique Brouillette, Geneviéve Dufour, or Véronique Robert-Blanchard.
Contact Person: Véronique Brouillette
Geneviéve Dufour
Véronique Robert-Blanchard		 Telephone: (514) 987-3000

Fax: (514) 987-4784

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International Students Conference at UN Headquarters
Date: December 10, 1998
Organization: The United Nations Department of Public Information
Based out of: New York, NY
Event location: United Nations Headquarters, United Nations, New York
Brief Description: The conference will include a plenary, where the participants will draft and adopt their own Declaration and then at a formal session will present it to the United Nations. Schools must register by 15 October 1998 to be placed on the roster of participants. Each school must also hold their own mini-UN conference on human rights to choose two persons to represent the school at the UN conference. Students grades 9-12 are eligible to participate. All travel arrangements must be made by participating schools. To register, a school official should send a letter or E-mail with name and mailing address of the school and responsible teacher addressing intent to attend the conference.
Contact Person: Public Inquiries
Department of Public Information
GA-58
United Nations
New York, NY 10017		 Fax No. (212) 963-6555
E-mail: ferdous@un.org    

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Amnesty International Human Rights Cabaret
Date: December 10, 1998
Organization: National Art Centre (N.A.C.)
Based out of: Ottawa, ON
Event location: Ottawa, ON
Brief Description: In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights:

Host of the evening: Ken Rockburn, CBC Radio

Featuring Performances by: Jennifer Noxon (singer/songwriter), Michael Dennis (poet) and the Barnali Dancers

Contact Person: Ticket info: 236-2390 Tickets: $24 at the door; $20 advance; $16 low income

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Oxfam Canada's Global Charter for Basic Human Rights
Date: December 10th, 1998
Organization: Oxfam Canada
Based out of: Ottawa, ON
Event location: Parliament Hill, Ottawa (ON)
Brief Description: Oxfam Canada will lauch a national campaign on December 10th for its Global Charter for basic human rights. Oxfam Canada advocates that Everyone has the Right to Enough Eat, Clean Water, A Home, Health Care, An Education, A Livelihood, A Safe Environment, Protection from Violence, Equality of Opportunity, A Say in the Future

Guest Speakers:
-Marion Dewar, Oxfam
-Marian de Vries, Oxfam
-Jean Augustine, M.P.
-Svend Robinson, M.P.
-Roger Clark, Amnesty International
-Betty Plewes, Canadian Council for International Cooperation
-Richard Renshaw, Jubilee 2000 Campaign
-Silke Reichrath and Jonathan Kouri, Oxfam-Carleton University Club
For more information: 237-1698 ext.294 Website: www.oxfam.ca

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Toronto Human Rights Film and Video Festival
Date: December 11-13, 1998
Organization: Greater Toronto Initiative
Based out of: Toronto, ON
Event location: Toronto, ON
Brief Description: The first annual Toronto Human Rights Film and Video Festival is coordinated by the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Greater Toronto Initiative. The Festival takes place from December 11- 13, 1998 at the Art Gallery of Ontario's Jackman Hall and features Canadian and international shorts, documentaries and features.

To submit a work, please provide us with the following:

  • name of director and title of entry
  • original language, For non-English work, indicate if there are subtitles.
  • indicate country of origin, length, format (35mm, 16mm, 3/4", video), colour or b/w
  • for work in progress, indicate expected completion date
  • One VHS preview per copy
  • Background publicity material
  • briefly describe the work (40 words or less)
Contact Person: Toronto Human Rights Film and Video Festival
c/o 50th Anniversary, UDHR, GTI
55 John St., Stn. 1060
6th Flr., Metro Hall
Toronto, ON M5V 3C6
 Fax No. tel: (416) 397-1330

fax: (416) 397-0888

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Citizen's Action for Social Watch
Date: December 11-13, 1998
Organization: Citizen's Action Social Watch (CASW)
Based out of: Ottawa, ON
Event location: Hull, QC
Phone No. (613) 232-7224 Fax No. (613) 233-1458
E-mail: casw@policyalternatives.ca Web site: www.policyalternatives.ca/casw
Note: Deadline for registration extended to November 30, 1998 Registration Fee: $50.00      

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Society for Human Ecology 10th International Conference
Date: deadline to submit a paper: December 15, 1998. The conference runs from May 27th to 30th, 1998.
Organization: McGill University
Based out of: Montreal, QC
Event location: Montreal, QC
Brief Description: Sessions at the Conference will include:

- environmental planning, landscape ecology and conservation biology

- new technologies of environmental decision support

- architecture and urban design for sustainable communities

Three special sessions are planned:

- Ecotourism: fair hope or looming disaster

- International trade and investment liberalization: is everyone really a winner?

- GIS and environment decisions: is the tail wagging the dog?
Contact Person: Thom Meredith
SHE-X
McGill University
Department of Geography
805 Sherbrooke St. West
Montreal, PQ
H3A 2K6
 Fax No. (514) 398-7437
Web site: members.aol.com/tdietzvt/SHE_X.html E-mail: she@felix.geog.mcgill.ca
 

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