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Day of Dissent
December 07, 2012
Dissent is an indispensable component of a free and democratic society. Yet, across the globe the right to engage in dissent is increasingly threatened. Join us on Friday, December 7th - the 64th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights - as we examine the extent to which the right is acknowledged and protected by Canadian and International law.
Speakers will include: Pearl Eliadis, Cameron Ward, Leo McGrady, Q.C., Gwen Brodsky, Rueben George, Phil Lane, Gail Davidson, and Jason Gratl.
Location: SFU Harbour Centre, 515 West Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V6B 4N4
This event is free
Presented by: Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada; Amnesty International; BC Civil Liberties Association; Council of Canada; and New Media Journalism Program, SFU Continuing Studies.
Time: 1:00 PM
Venue: SFU Harbour Centre
Location: 515 W. Hastings Street Vancouver, BC
Website: http://www.lrwc.org/dayofdissent/
Categories: Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
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