The Laurier Institution is proud to present a new annual event, the Human Rights Lecture, which aims to encourage dialogue, ideas and understanding about human rights issues.Human rights encompass everything from minority rights and gender rights to religious freedoms, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly. The Human Rights Lecture series is a unique opportunity to engage the global community in dialogue that is free from political ideologies. As global citizens, we have a shared responsibility to participate in this discussion. By providing a forum for exploration, dialogue and engagement, the Laurier Institution aims to expand and improve our understanding of human rights issues.
Dr. Roshan Danesh is a lawyer, conflict resolution innovator, and educator whose areas of work, teaching, and writing include conflict resolution, peace-building, constitutional law, Indigenous rights, and inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue.
MAURICE COPITHORNE, Q.C. Maurice Copithorne was born and educated in Vancouver. He graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1955 with a B.A. - L.L.B. He was called to the Bar of British Columbia in 1956 and then joined the Canadian Foreign Service.
Kim Carter has a broad background in criminal, international and administrative law. She has appeared as counsel before the Federal Court of Canada, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Wally Oppal was born in the Vancouver-Fraserview neighborhood, attended the law school at UBC, and then returned home to practice law for 14 years. He has dedicated his entire working life to improving social justice and community safety.
