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DESCRIPTION:Conference Details:\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:May 23 & 24 (9 AM – 5 PM)Location:University of OttawaBuilding: Fauteux Hall at 57 Louis-Pasteur Private\, K1N 6N5Room: FTX147 (Gowlings Moot Court)Event Tags:2025\, conference\, crimes against humanity\, genocideOrganizers:Northern Justice WatchHuman Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) at the University of Ottawa ⁠Lakehead UniversityCentre For Free Expression at Toronto Metropolitan UniversityCentre on Hate\, Bias and Extremism at Ontario Tech University\n\n\n\nClick Here To Register For Free!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverview: \n\n\n\nThe International Conference on Countering Hate and Polarization is a crucial gathering of global experts\, policymakers\, scholars\, and community leaders to address the escalating impact of hate speech\, prejudice\, and societal polarization. The conference aims to explore the trajectory from prejudice to hate crimes and even atrocities\, presenting opportunities for both preventive and remedial strategies. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nTo assess and develop comprehensive strategies for hate speech and reducing polarization in society.\n\n\n\nTo examine the links between hate speech\, social polarization\, serious crimes\, including genocide and crimes against humanity.\n\n\n\nTo promote collaboration among government officials\, educators\, community leaders\, and civil society to combat hate speech.\n\n\n\nTo provide a platform for sharing community-based experiences and effective practices for building societal resilience.\n\n\n\n\nKey Topics: \n\n\n\n\nPsychological and social factors contributing to hate and polarization.\n\n\n\nThe impact of digital platforms on the spread of hate speech.\n\n\n\nStages of escalation from hate speech to hate crimes and mass atrocities.\n\n\n\nLegal frameworks and enforcement challenges in addressing hate speech.\n\n\n\nThe role of community resilience\, education\, and media in preventing hate.\n\n\n\nVictimization of specific communities and community-based responses.\n\n\n\nThe influence of economic\, political\, and social drivers on polarization.\n\n\n\nBest practices for interfaith and cross-cultural dialogues.\n\n\n\n\nParticipants: \n\n\n\nThe conference will feature approximately 16 prominent speakers from diverse backgrounds\, including international human rights advocates\, community organizers\, policymakers\, and legal scholars. Participation is expected from UN representatives\, digital platform leaders\, and members of vulnerable communities. \n\n\n\nExpected Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nActionable recommendations for countering hate speech and polarization at local\, national\, and international levels.\n\n\n\nPractical strategies for empowering communities and supporting victims of hate speech.\n\n\n\nA network of professionals and community leaders dedicated to fostering inclusivity and reducing polarization.\n\n\n\nCollaborative frameworks for ongoing research and dialogue on countering hate-driven polarization.\n\n\n\n\nThis conference is an essential opportunity to advance global and community-specific efforts in addressing the roots of hate and polarization. By convening a diverse group of stakeholders\, the event aims to inspire collaborative action toward a more inclusive and resilient society. \n\n\n\nDay 1 Agenda (Friday\, May 23):\n\n\n\n8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration \n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Keynote Addresses \n\n\n\n\nProf. John Packer\, Human Rights Research and Education Centre\, University of Ottawa\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Faisal Bhabha\, Centre for Free Expression & Osgoode Hall Law School\, York University\n\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Refreshment Break \n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Panel 1: The Blurring Line Between Hate Speech and Freedom of Expression. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nAlex Neve\, Senior Fellow\, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs\, University of Ottawa\n\n\n\nToby Mendel\, Centre for Law and Democracy\n\n\n\nLex Gill\, Trudel Johnston & Lespérance / Citizen Lab\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Refreshment Break \n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Panel 2: Roots of Polarization. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nBrad Galloway\, Centre on Hate\, Bias and Extremism\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan Balgord\, Anti-Hate Network\n\n\n\n\n\nVictoria Kuketz\, Public Policy Forum\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch Break \n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 3:00 PM – Panel 3: Online Hate and Freedom of Expression on Social Media. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nAnaïs Bussières McNicoll\, Canadian Civil Liberties Association\n\n\n\n\n\nAislin Jackson\, BC Civil Liberties Association\n\n\n\n\n\nRizwan Mohammad\, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Refreshment Break \n\n\n\n3:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Panel 4: Impacts on Victims and Communities. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nMariam Musse\, Office of the Federal Ombudsperson for Victims of Crime\n\n\n\nDr. Davut Akca\, Assistant Professor\, Lakehead University\n\n\n\nDr. Ronan Lee\, Loughborough University- Weaponizing History: Hate Speech and Myanmar’s Rohingya Genocide\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 Agenda (Saturday\, May 24):\n\n\n\n9:00 AM – 9:30 AM – Morning Refreshments \n\n\n\n9:30 AM – 10:15 AM – Keynote Address \n\n\n\n\nIlze Brands-Kehris\, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights\n\n\n\n\n10:15 AM – 11:30 AM – Panel 5: Responses to Hate Crimes and Hate Speech. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nMoiz Karimjee\, BA\, LLB\, Professor of Law\, Acting Deputy Crown Attorney\, Ottawa\n\n\n\n\n\nS/Sgt. Ali Toghrol\, Ottawa Police Service\, Community Safety Services Unit\n\n\n\n\n\nRicky Veerappan\, OPP\, Office of Professionalism\, Respect\, Inclusion & Leadership\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM – 11:45 AM – Refreshment Break \n\n\n\n11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Panel 6: Victim Communities Panel I. Speakers: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Philip Slayton\, Antisemitism\, Lawyer and Writer\n\n\n\n\n\nJoanne Hodges (Tigray community)\n\n\n\n\n\nHannan Mohamud (Black community)\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Lunch Break \n\n\n\n1:45 PM – 3:00 PM –  Panel 5: Victim Communities Panel II \n\n\n\n\nJamileh Naso (Yazidi community)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tahir Shaaran (Hazara community)\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Davut Akca\, Assistant Professor\, Lakehead University (Hizmet Community)\n\n\n\n\n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Closing Remarks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Ottawa’s Human Rights Research and Education Centre’s (HRREC) have agreed to co-host the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nPartners:
URL:https://northernjusticewatch.org/event/international-conference-on-countering-hate-and-polarization-addressing-pathways-from-prejudice-to-atrocity-2/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa Conference Venue Room: FTX147 (Gowlings Moot Court)\, Fauteux Hall at 57 Louis-Pasteur Private\, Ottawa\, K1N 6N5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GENOCIDE AND CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY!
DESCRIPTION:Northern Justice Watch (NJW) is proud to announce the International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity\, focusing on the Yazidi Genocide. This event is part of a comprehensive 12-month action plan aimed at addressing and combating the genocide of the Yazidis. Supported by 14 partner organizations\, including RABA and Green Desert\, and conducted in collaboration with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) and in partnership with Salahaddin University\, this conference will be held at Salahaddin University in Erbil\, Kurdistan Region\, Iraq\, on September 16\, 2024.\n\nYou’re invited to the 2nd International Conference on Genocide & Crimes Against Humanity!\n\nHosted by Northern Justice Watch\, this conference will focus on the Yazidi Genocide as part of a 12-month action plan dedicated to combating genocide and supporting victims. Join us for an impactful event featuring powerful survivor testimonies\, expert panels\, and in-depth discussions on justice\, prevention\, and global collaboration.\n\n \n\n️Date: September 16\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: University of Salahaddin – Cultural Center\, 42RC+Q64\, Erbil\, Erbil Governorate\, Iraq\n\nEvent Highlights:\n– Keynote Speakers: Alex Neve\, Bahar Ali\, Bojan Gavrilovic\, Dindar Zebari\, Fawaz Abdulabbas\, Jwan Ismail Bakr\, Khidher Domle\, Krmanj Othman\, Khairi Bozani\, Marie Oniwa\, Mirza Dinnayi\, Muhammad Kalary\, Mukesh Kapila\, Nazand Begikhani\, Payam Akhavan\, Roza Amin Barka\, Shayda Hessami\, Steve Young\, Tammy Ames\, Tanya Gilly.\n– Survivor Testimonies: Hear firsthand accounts that shed light on the personal impacts of the genocide.\n– Expert Panels: Engage with leading human rights advocates\, legal experts\, and policymakers.\n– Workshops & Breakout Sessions: Dive into specialized topics on legal support\, psychological aid\, and community rehabilitation.\n\nWhy Attend?\nGain insights\, connect with international advocates\, and be part of a movement to ensure justice and prevent future atrocities. This is an opportunity to learn\, share\, and collaborate with others dedicated to making a difference in the fight against genocide and crimes against humanity.\n\nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2nd-international-conference-on-genocide-crimes-against-humanity-tickets-1017445104697?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n#GenocideCon2024 #RememberYazidiGenocide #JusticeForYazidis #NeverForgetYazidis #NorthernJusticeWatch
URL:https://northernjusticewatch.org/event/2-international-conference-on-genocide-and-crimes-against-humanity-defending-dignity-the-international-response-to-the-yazidi-genocide/
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Northern Justice Watch (NJW) is proud to announce the International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity\, focusing on the Yazidi Genocide. This event is part of a comprehensive 12-month action plan aimed at addressing and combating the genocide of the Yazidis. Supported by 14 partner organizations\, including RABA and Green Desert\, and conducted in collaboration with the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) and in partnership with Salahaddin University\, this conference will be held at Salahaddin University in Erbil\, Kurdistan Region\, Iraq\, on September 16\, 2024.\n\nBackground:\nThe Yazidi genocide\, perpetrated by ISIS\, resulted in unimaginable suffering for the Yazidi community. Thousands were killed\, women and children were enslaved\, and many remain missing. This conference aims to highlight the atrocities committed against the Yazidis\, raise global awareness\, and mobilize efforts to support survivors and ensure justice for the victims.\n\nObjectives:\n\nRaising Awareness:\n– Educate the international community about the atrocities committed against the Yazidis to foster a deeper understanding and empathy for the victims.\n– Ensure that such horrors are never repeated by keeping the memory of these atrocities alive in the global consciousness.\n\nDiscussion on Missing Persons:\n– Provide a platform for discussions on the many Yazidis who remain unaccounted for\, aiming to mobilize efforts to locate and reunite families.\n\nVictim Support:\n– Explore effective strategies for supporting the victims\, including psychological aid\, community rehabilitation\, and legal assistance.\n– Focus on the well-being of survivors\, identifying ways to bolster their resilience and recovery.\n\nInternational Action:\n– Galvanize international action through compelling presentations and discussions.\n– Advocate for a coordinated global response to address the aftermath of the genocide\, including justice for the perpetrators and ongoing support for the Yazidi community.\n\nCollaboration and Partnership:\n– Foster partnerships and collaborations by bringing together diverse stakeholders to lead meaningful change.\n\nKey Highlights:\n\nSurvivor Testimonies:\n– Engage with powerful survivor accounts\, highlighting the personal impact of the genocide and the ongoing struggle for justice and reparations.\n\nExpert Panels and Discussions:\n– Hear from leading human rights activists\, legal experts\, and policymakers.\n– Participate in discussions aimed at fostering international cooperation\, sharing best practices\, and innovating strategies for prevention and justice.\n\nWorkshops and Breakout Sessions:\n– Attend workshops focusing on specific aspects of the genocide and its aftermath\, such as legal avenues for justice\, psychological support for survivors\, and strategies for community rehabilitation.\n\nPolicy Recommendations:\n– Contribute to shaping actionable policy recommendations to guide global efforts in protecting human rights and preventing future atrocities.\n\nExpected Outcomes:\n– Increased Awareness: Enhanced understanding of the Yazidi genocide among international stakeholders.\n– Policy Development: Formulation of concrete policy recommendations to address genocide and crimes against humanity.\n– Support Networks: Strengthened support networks for Yazidi survivors\, facilitating their recovery and reintegration.\n– Global Action: Mobilization of international efforts to pursue justice for the Yazidi community and prevent future genocides.\n\nTarget Audience:\nThis conference is crucial for human rights advocates\, legal experts\, policymakers\, scholars\, and anyone committed to combating genocide and crimes against humanity. We invite organizations and individuals passionate about human rights to join us in this crucial endeavor\, contributing to a global movement dedicated to dignity and justice for all.\n\nConclusion:\nThe Erbil conference is an integral part of NJW’s broader effort to combat crimes against humanity. By focusing on the Yazidi genocide\, we seek not only to honor the memory of those lost but also to lay the groundwork for healing\, justice\, and prevention of future atrocities. Join us in this mission to ensure that the lessons of the past inform a more just and humane future.
URL:https://northernjusticewatch.org/event/international-conference-on-genocide-and-crimes-against-humanity-2/
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Academic Journey: Win a $500 Scholarship at the International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity \nWe are proud to present the “International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity\,” a crucial gathering of minds dedicated to addressing the most grave violations of human rights globally. This significant event will be hosted in partnership with:\n\n– The Alliance of Genocide Victim Communities\n\n– Human Rights Action Group\n\n– Amnesty University of Toronto Scarborough\n– Amnesty International at York \n– Political Science Students Association UTSC \nIt will take place on December 2 and 3\, 2023\, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST\, hosted at the prestigious University of Toronto\, Scarborough.\n\nDemonstrating our steadfast dedication to nurturing awareness\, accountability\, and justice\, we are bestowing a scholarship of $500 each to four outstanding students. The winners will be raffled from the attendees of the two-day conference\, recognizing their zeal and commitment to the cause of human rights.\n\nOur distinguished lineup of speakers includes:\n\n 	Abdulrahman Matar\n 	Alex Neve\n 	Asoo Qadir\n 	David Matas\n 	Davut Akca\n 	Derakhshan Qurban-Ali\n 	Ewelina U. Ochab\n 	Farhad Rezaei\n 	Hamza Ansari\n 	Huseyin Demirtas\n 	Joanne Hodges\n 	Millete Birhanemaskel\n 	Mark Kersten\n 	Mukesh Kapila\n 	Peter Stoett\n 	Sameer Zuberi\n 	Sarah Teich\n 	Sherap Therchin\n\nOur conference aims to delve into critical issues related to genocide and crimes against humanity\, promoting awareness\, accountability\, and justice. We invite scholars\, activists\, and global citizens to participate in this significant dialogue.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts and join the global conversation on the most pressing human rights challenges. Register today to secure your place at the “International Conference on Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.”\n\nTogether\, we can work towards a world where justice prevails and human rights are upheld.\n\nWe look forward to your participation in this transformative event.\n\nBook your seat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-conference-on-genocide-and-crimes-against-humanity-tickets-734277593047\n\nFeel free to check out the agenda and biographies of the speakers for this conference:\n\nItinerary\n\nNJW Conference Booklet (Compressed)
URL:https://northernjusticewatch.org/event/international-genocide-conference/
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