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New book examines China’s unique form of human rights activism

China has long been the target of human rights activists, but a UBC law professor is now arguing that China itself is a human rights activist.

Feb 1, 2021

YVR custody death raises concerns

YVR custody death raises concerns

Catherine Dauvergne of UBC Law explores the legal ramifications of the tragedy.

Feb 7, 2014

Margot Young

The LGBT struggle in Sochi

UBC law prof Margot Young on gay rights in Russia.

Jan 31, 2014

Balancing act

Balancing act

Law professor Graham Reynolds on the complexities of copyright.

Jan 23, 2014

UBC experts available to comment on “right-to-die”

UBC experts available to comment on “right-to-die”

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary on the topics of physician-assisted suicide and “the right to die.”

Oct 10, 2013

You can’t put a number on that

You can’t put a number on that

Law Prof. Galit Sarfaty finds problems in the widespread use of indicators to track corporate social performance

Jul 22, 2013 - by Simmi Puri

When organizational culture hinders human rights

Prof. Galit Sarfaty studies why some organizations devoted to good causes sometimes drop the ball on human rights.

Aug 23, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

Terrorism and Canada’s refugee system

Catherine Dauvergne says fears that Canada’s refugee system is a back door for terrorists are grossly exaggerated

Jun 2, 2011 - by By Basil Waugh

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