However strong the dictatorship, when the people are prepared to stand up for their freedom, all that strength becomes powerless.
- Vladimir Kara-Murza
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Fighting for freedom in Russia
From an act of defiance to a $10 bill
The Story of Viola Desmond
Spirit Panel project shares visions of rights and reconciliation
Voices of Indigenous youth
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A man wearing a blue vest with flower beadwork, seated with his hands resting on a table.
Oct 24, 2018
Indigenous Perspectives on Reconciliation
Oct 24, 2018
Africville, After the Apology
Jody Williams, wearing a navy blue shirt and necklaces, looking straight into the camera with a serious look
Oct 25, 2018
2018 Sol Kanee Lecture on Peace and Justice

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A black and white photograph of Nelson Mandela standing in front of a podium. He is smiling and waving.
Mandela: Struggle for Freedom
A head-and-shoulder portrait of a smiling Viola Desmond. She is wearing a light blue jacket with embroidered patterns on it. The jacket is held together at the collar by a large pin in the shape of a hand making a “V for victory” symbol.
One Woman's Resistance
Experience 150 years of Canada's human rights history
Rights of Passage: Canada at 150
Israel Asper
Project Origins

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights is the realization of a dream of the late Israel Asper, OC, OM, QC, LLD, a philanthropist and founder of CanWest...

Alabaster ramps
Awards and Honours

Best Non-Profit Social Media Marketing Campaign, 2017 Hashtag Awards
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Young girl being held by mother.
A trailblazing Canadian surgeon puts her life on the line

Dominique Corti, as a child, with her mother Lucille Teasdale Corti.
Photo: courtesy of Dominique Corti, M.D., Teasdale-Corti Foundation

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