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Dec. 9, 2015
Print | PDFWATERLOO – Human Rights Day is celebrated around the world on Dec. 10 to commemorate the anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first global declaration outlining the inherent rights of all human beings. Human Rights Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1950.
The following Laurier experts are available to comment on a variety of topics relating to human rights:
Rhoda Howard-Hassmann, professor in Laurier’s Political Science program and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) and Canada research chair in International Human Rights, is an expert on international human rights. Contact information: hassmann@wlu.ca or 905-529-9995.
Areas of expertise:
Jenna Hennebry, associate professor in Laurier’s Communication Studies program and the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA) and director of Laurier’s International Migration Research Centre, is an expert on migrant rights. Contact information: jhennebry@wlu.ca or 226-772-3139.
Areas of expertise:
Andrew Robinson, associate professor, Human Rights and Human Diversity and Law and Society, is an expert on human rights, cultural diversity and multiculturalism. Contact information: arobinson@wlu.ca or 518-756-8228 x5743.
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