# Human Rights Research and Education Centre
**Source**: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec
**Parent**: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/doctorate-philosophy-anthropology/
The Centre brings together educators, researchers and students from all disciplines because of the need to address human rights issues from a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspective.
## News
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
## [Scholars at Risk program places uOttawa on the front lines of academic freedom](https://www.uottawa.ca/en/news-all/scholars-risk-program-places-uottawa-front-lines-academic-freedom)
When scholars are silenced, knowledge disappears. Research that informs public policy, strengthens institutions and deepens public understanding is lost. The University’s Scholars at Risk program keeps knowledge visible—and scholars alive.
### HRREC News
[All news](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/news)
ACADEMIC FREEDOM
#### [Shadow report to the UN Human Rights Committee](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/news/shadow-report-un-human-rights-committee)
THE CONVERSATION
#### [Jeremy Wildeman: Why Canada backed the war against Iran](https://theconversation.com/respecting-international-law-depends-on-who-breaks-it-why-canada-backed-the-war-against-iran-277684)
CIPS BLOG
#### [Jabeur Fathally: War against Iran](https://www.cips-cepi.ca/2026/03/04/war-against-iran-from-international-law-to-epsteins-law/)
NEW BOOK
#### [Karine Vanthuyne explores the futures of reparations in Latin America](https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-social-sciences/news-all/new-book-karine-vanthuyne-explores-futures-reparations-latin-america)
## Events
NETWORKING EVENT
Mar 19
## [Working for human rights with Laïla Demirdache](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/working-human-rights-laila-demirdache)
This series of events was created to have leading human rights practitioners come and share their professional experience with our audience.
### HRREC Events
[All Events](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events)
DEVELOPMENTS IN HUMAN RIGHTS
Mar 30
#### [Human Rights in Iran: A Conversation with Mai Sato](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/human-rights-iran-conversation-mai-sato)
BUSINESS + HUMAN RIGHTS
Apr 8
#### [Business & human rights: Updates from Europe and beyond](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/events/updates-europe-beyond)
REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL MAY 8!
May 31
*to*
Jun 5
#### [Summer school | International Humanitarian Law 2026](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/teaching-training/DRC4521)
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SOON!
Jun 11
*to*
Jun 16
#### [Summer School | Arts + Human Rights + Social Justice](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/outreach/arts-human-rights/summer-school)
## Teaching & Training
May 31
*to*
Jun 5
### [Summer School | International Humanitarian Law](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/teaching-training/DRC4521)
The HRREC and the Canadian Red Cross are offering the 18th edition of the Summer School on IHL! Registrations will start on March 1st!
Jun 11
*to*
Jun 16
### [Summer School | Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/outreach/arts-human-rights/summer-school)
We are currently planning the 2nd edition of the Joint International Microcredentials Program on The Arts, Human Rights & Social Justice. More soon!
### 40 YEARS!
Our Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) celebrated its 40th anniversary during the academic year 2021-2022! We wanted to mark this accomplishment by remembering key moments of the Centre’s history.
[Learn more about this major milestone!](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/about/CREDP40HRREC)
## Quicklinks
### Human Rights Clinic
[Learn more about the Clinic's various projects!](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/teaching-training/human-rights-clinic)
### SAR uOttawa Program
[Provide sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars around the world.](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/outreach/scholars-at-risk-uottawa)
### Support HRREC
[Support HRREC's flagship initiatives.](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/give)
### Our Newsletter
[Check out our latest newsletter!](https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/hrrec/newsletter-05032026)
## Contact Us
### Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC)
University of Ottawa\
57 Louis-Pasteur private\
Fauteux Hall | Room 550 \
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5\
[**Map**](https://maps.uottawa.ca/?building=FTX)
[[email protected]](https://www.uottawa.ca/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#58302a2a3d3b182d172c2c392f39763b39)