{"id":15258,"date":"2023-11-27T17:43:23","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T22:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/najc.ca\/?p=15258"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:29:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T20:29:50","slug":"the-75th-anniversary-of-the-united-nations-universal-declaration-of-human-rights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/najc.ca\/the-75th-anniversary-of-the-united-nations-universal-declaration-of-human-rights\/","title":{"rendered":"The 75th Anniversary of the United Nations\u2019 Universal Declaration of Human Rights"},"content":{"rendered":"

The\u00a0<\/span>John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC)<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>and partners are proud to host Ignite Change 2023,\u00a0the largest celebration for the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations\u2019 Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/b>. From Dec 1-10, a series of online events will amplify human rights, fostering dialogue and collaboration across diverse communities and we would like you to be part of this. Each day explores interconnected themes, addressing present human rights challenges while providing opportunities to learn, build skills and take action.<\/span><\/p>\n

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December 1:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Indigenous Rights: Addressing Genocide and Colonization<\/span><\/p>\n

December 2:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Confronting Anti-Black Racism: Abolishing Slavery Narratives<\/span><\/p>\n

December 3:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Citizenship Inclusivity: Migrants and Undocumented Workers<\/span><\/p>\n

December 4:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Disability Justice: Commemorating International Day of Persons with Disabilities<\/span><\/p>\n

December 5<\/span><\/b>: 2STQLGBIA+ Inclusion: Promoting Dignity and Well-Being<\/span><\/p>\n

December 6:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Gender-Based Violence: National Day of Remembrance and Action<\/span><\/p>\n

December 7:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Prison Justice: Strategies for Action<\/span><\/p>\n

December 8:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Building a Just Future: Dignity in Poverty<\/span><\/p>\n

December 9:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Combating Corruption: International Mechanisms for Human Rights<\/span><\/p>\n

December 10:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Human Rights Education: International Human Rights Day<\/span><\/p>\n

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To learn more about the session being offered, click\u00a0here<\/a> and take a look at our\u00a0High Level Program Overview.\u00a0We aim to be as barrier-free as possible.\u00a0If you have concerns regarding affordability, please email\u00a0<\/span><\/b>ignitechange@jhcentre.org<\/span><\/b><\/a><\/span>\u00a0and we are happy to waive your fees.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

JHC proudly hosts Ignite Change 2023, uniting passionate individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing human rights. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.<\/p>\n

Get your tickets now and get involved!\u00a0<\/strong>Visit our Convention website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.ignitechangeconvention.ca<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Thank you for your support.<\/p>\n

Members of the National Association of Japanese Canadians, Edmonton Japanese Community Association and the Japanese Canadian community will be involved with the following presentations during the Ignite Change Conference:<\/p>\n

December 2\u00a0<\/strong>
\n12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Rooting in and Introduce importance of political action – Hitomi Suzuta and Carley Okamura
\n2:00 pm to 3:30 pm – Best Practises in Political Action – Art Miki, Maryka Omatsu and Susanne Tabata<\/p>\n

December 3<\/strong>
\n9:00 am to 10:20 am – Understanding and Defining Citizenship – the War Measures Act – Hitomi Suzuta
\n12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Human Rights Committees – Judy Hanazawa
\n7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Hold These Truths (in person) Oliver Rossier coordinating<\/p>\n

December 8<\/strong>
\n7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Genocide Memorial (in person) Kevin Higa participating on behalf of the Japanese Community<\/p>\n

December 9\u00a0<\/strong>
\n12:30 pm to 1:30 pm – Japanese Legacies in Alberta – Kevin Higa and Janis Sasaki<\/p>\n

December 10<\/strong>
\n4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Legacy of Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi and Human Rights in Canada – Paul Fujishige and Terri Rolfson<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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