Mount Allison University
Delegation

In conjunction with the Canadian Studies Department of the university, the Delegation organizes a gender issues conference which explored themes pertaining to gender-sensitive human rights issues, including Aboriginal women’s issues in Canada , reproductive rights and gender and warfare. Based on a simulation style, participants engaged in workshops led by specialists, resulting in policy proposals on the issues discussed.

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The Delegation organizes a day where students wear t-shirts proclaiming their support for human rights, and literally stand up in their classes all day, showing their commitment to human rights. .

Benefit concert to educate and inform the public about women in areas of war and conflict, during the Atlantic Regional Network Mingler held during the ATLIS concert. Funds raised are donated to the Urgent Action Fund to help women in conflict areas of West Africa participate in peace building workshops.

During the ATLIS conference, the Delegation hosted the regional event, where students from 6 universities in the Atlantic region met and discussed opportunities for strengthening the Network in their region.

On Tuesday, March 8, 2005, the Delegation held their first annual ‘I Stand for Human Rights Day’ where Mount A students who had previously purchased t-shirts stood all day, during classes and at lunch, in solidarity for international human rights. This is an event which the Delegation hopes to continue and expand next year.

2005 Annual ATLIS Conference / First regional meeting of the Rights & Democracy Network for the Atlantic Provinces. This year's conference will be centered around Human Rights. For more information...