On International Human Rights Day (December 10, 2015), Prof. Hossein Raeesi and the Scholars at Risk (SAR) program were honored in the House of Commons. Gary Anandasangaree, MP for Scarborough-Rouge Park, recognized the impactful work of Carleton University and the University of Ottawa in supporting at-risk scholars through SAR.
Prof. Raeesi, alongside Prof. Melanie Adrian, met with Maryam Monsef, Minister of Democratic Institutions, to exchange ideas and advocate for human rights and academic freedom. This recognition highlights Canada’s commitment to these critical values.
For the full article, visit the Carleton University website: Prof. Raeesi & SAR Honored at House of Commons
Date: December 10, 2015
Source: Carleton University, Faculty of Law
