Sudbury-based human rights centre of excellence signs new MOU
Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health, based out of Huntington University, has signed an MOU with a human rights organization in France
The Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health (CIHRGH), a centre of excellence housed at Huntington University in Sudbury, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with an internationally-renowned human rights organization in France.
On June 30, Huntington president Kevin McCormick, who’s also founding president of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health, and Valérie Baud-Candau, Deputy-Director of the René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights, met in Strasbourg, France to sign the agreement and declare the intention of both organizations to develop a collaborative partnership for the promotion of human rights.
“The partnership marks the beginning of a promising collaboration around research, teaching and the promotion of human rights and global health,” said Valérie Baud-Candau, Deputy-Director of the René Cassin Foundation – International Institute of Human Rights, in a press release.
“It was a honour to meet with Founding President of the institute, Dr. Kevin McCormick, an expert in international relations with an impressive background in social justice, and a passion for human rights. His innovative vision for the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health is already showing remarkable success, and we are very much looking forward to developing the partnership further in the near future.”
“I am extremely pleased to enter into this agreement with the René Cassin Foundation, an internationally–respected institute of human rights in Strasbourg, France,” said McCormick. “Their nearly 55-year legacy of excellence offers our institute a wealth of experience to draw upon as we continue to expand our network of experts, and develop future opportunities for our own research and education in Canada.
“We look forward to a continued and prosperous relationship with the René Cassin Foundation and are eager to get to work and explore meaningful projects and initiatives to address global issues of human rights and health.”
In addition to the official signing ceremony, McCormick had the opportunity to partake in the 54th Summer Session of the René Cassin Foundation – an annual conference that offers in-depth study of comparative international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law under the guidance of 50 internationally recognized experts.
While there, he was able to meet in person with international colleagues and Fellows of the Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health, as well as represent the institute at a prominent dinner organised during the second week of the 54th summer session which was designed to bring together international speakers, ambassadors and representatives of the René Cassin Foundation.
The Canadian Institute for Human Rights and Global Health, in development since 2022, was publicly launched in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada in May 2024 at Huntington University’s Spring Convocation.
The institute boasts a growing list of Fellows, Distinguished Research Chairs, as well as partner universities and organizations representing countries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, who will work together on key areas and issues impacting communities and countries on a global scale.
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