Alex Neve
@alexneve.bsky.social
Believer, above all, in human rights.
Ottawa friends and colleagues, Human Rights Day is around the corner. Hope you can join us at U of Ottawa, for this event co-hosted by the @uottawahrrec.bsky.social and the @cepi-cips.bsky.social.
Wednesday, December 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Registration details in the link.
Wednesday, December 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Registration details in the link.
📅DEC 10
🕟16:30
On #InternationalHumanRightsDay, HRREC is pleased to partner with @cepi-cips.bsky.social to present:
Universal: Renewing #HumanRights in a fractured world with @alexneve.bsky.social!
RSVP required➡️ bit.ly/3LQPNXp
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
📅DEC 10
🕟16:30
On #InternationalHumanRightsDay, HRREC is pleased to partner with @cepi-cips.bsky.social to present:
Universal: Renewing #HumanRights in a fractured world with @alexneve.bsky.social!
RSVP required➡️ bit.ly/3LQPNXp
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social
@uottawa.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Ottawa friends and colleagues, Human Rights Day is around the corner. Hope you can join us at U of Ottawa, for this event co-hosted by the @uottawahrrec.bsky.social and the @cepi-cips.bsky.social.
Wednesday, December 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Registration details in the link.
Wednesday, December 10th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Registration details in the link.
A reminder from UN experts of serious human rights concerns in a corner of the world where there is little scrutiny and attention, and where India faces zero accountability. #Kashmir
UN experts alarmed by Indian counter-terrorism operations violating human rights in Jammu and Kashmir
GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed alarm about serious human rights violations committed by Indian authorities following the 22 April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in Indian-Administered Kashmi...
www.ohchr.org
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A reminder from UN experts of serious human rights concerns in a corner of the world where there is little scrutiny and attention, and where India faces zero accountability. #Kashmir
Myanmar is Safe?
Myanmar is Safe?
Is it safe to return to a country wracked by an abusive armed conflict, widespread atrocities, and targeted ethnic violence, including war crimes and crimes against humanity?
www.hrw.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Myanmar is Safe?
US State Department Debases Human Rights Diplomacy
US State Department Debases Human Rights Diplomacy
The 2024 version of the State Department report issued by the Trump administration in August already removed or significantly reduced sections on political freedoms, corruption, gender-based violence,...
www.hrw.org
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
US State Department Debases Human Rights Diplomacy
This is heartbreaking, infuriating & shameful all at once. Our “record” as a country committed to refugee protection is rapidly crumbling, at a time when that example is so sorely needed in a world of closing borders. Time to turn in our Nansen Award.
Immigration minister puts new private refugee sponsorships on hold until 2027
Canadian Council for Refugees terms extension a ‘cruel blow for refugees’
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is heartbreaking, infuriating & shameful all at once. Our “record” as a country committed to refugee protection is rapidly crumbling, at a time when that example is so sorely needed in a world of closing borders. Time to turn in our Nansen Award.
Minister McGuinty, what gives? Surely the Canadian military has no interest in learning IDF lessons about waging genocide. We need confirmation no Canadian soldiers took part. And if they did, a whole lot of explaining & accountability.
Minister ‘Can’t Confirm’ If Canadian Officers Went To Israeli Seminar
The seminar reportedly focused on Israel’s experiences in waging its genocidal war on Gaza.
www.readthemaple.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Minister McGuinty, what gives? Surely the Canadian military has no interest in learning IDF lessons about waging genocide. We need confirmation no Canadian soldiers took part. And if they did, a whole lot of explaining & accountability.
Gender equality is a mere “aspect” of Canadian foreign policy. And we certainly don’t call that policy “feminist”. At a time when we need & crave global human rights leadership, the Carney government keeps heading in the other direction.
No more feminist foreign policy, Carney says
The Prime Minister, who made the comments at the G20 summit in Johannesburg, has placed less emphasis on feminist policies than the Trudeau government
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Gender equality is a mere “aspect” of Canadian foreign policy. And we certainly don’t call that policy “feminist”. At a time when we need & crave global human rights leadership, the Carney government keeps heading in the other direction.
That’s 2 announcements in a week from PM MC of potential trade deals with fraught human rights concerns: UAE & India. With no signs of those concerns being taken seriously. Leaving human rights out of trade policy undermines rights & is shortsighted.
Carney and Modi agree to restart stalled Canada-India trade talks
Two leaders met at G20 summit and pledged to revive trade talks that broke down in 2023 after killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:13 AM
That’s 2 announcements in a week from PM MC of potential trade deals with fraught human rights concerns: UAE & India. With no signs of those concerns being taken seriously. Leaving human rights out of trade policy undermines rights & is shortsighted.
Two kicks at being contemptuously notwithstanding in three weeks. This time on the backs of trans youth.
The notion that human rights protection must above all be there for the most vulnerable in society means nothing in Danielle Smith's Alberta.
The notion that human rights protection must above all be there for the most vulnerable in society means nothing in Danielle Smith's Alberta.
Alberta invokes notwithstanding clause on three bills affecting trans and gender-diverse youth
Legislation limits gender-affirming care and bans trans participation in womens’ and girls’ sports
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Two kicks at being contemptuously notwithstanding in three weeks. This time on the backs of trans youth.
The notion that human rights protection must above all be there for the most vulnerable in society means nothing in Danielle Smith's Alberta.
The notion that human rights protection must above all be there for the most vulnerable in society means nothing in Danielle Smith's Alberta.
Thank you @jaymepoisson.bsky.social for such an engaging conversation on CBC's Front Burner about this year's Massey Lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World.
A hinge point for human rights | CBC Radio
2025 Massey Lecturer Alex Neve explores why the human rights of some seem to matter more than others.
www.cbc.ca
November 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thank you @jaymepoisson.bsky.social for such an engaging conversation on CBC's Front Burner about this year's Massey Lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World.
What a gift to sit down and talk with Nahlah Ayed for this episode of CBC Radio's Ideas, in the lead up to the broadcast of the Massey Lectures next week: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
November 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What a gift to sit down and talk with Nahlah Ayed for this episode of CBC Radio's Ideas, in the lead up to the broadcast of the Massey Lectures next week: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, there can be no move to "expand the Canada-UAE economic partnership" unless & until the UAE ceases ALL support to the RSF, responsible for unspeakable mass atrocities, very likely on the scale of genocide, in Sudan.
Prime Minister Carney to visit the UAE and attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa to deepen trade, technology, and defence partnerships
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will travel from November 18 to 24, 2025, for a bilateral visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johan...
www.pm.gc.ca
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
PM @mark-carney.bsky.social, there can be no move to "expand the Canada-UAE economic partnership" unless & until the UAE ceases ALL support to the RSF, responsible for unspeakable mass atrocities, very likely on the scale of genocide, in Sudan.
Contempt? Exceptionalism? Something to hide?
All of the above.
All of the above.
US Skips UN Periodic Rights Review
On November 7, the United States failed to participate in its UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process where the human rights record of every member state is reviewed by other states.
www.hrw.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Contempt? Exceptionalism? Something to hide?
All of the above.
All of the above.
Looking forward to speaking at the
@balsillieschool.bsky.social on November 27th about universal human rights & the way ahead.
If you are going to be in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, hope you can join us. It's free, registration details below.
@balsillieschool.bsky.social on November 27th about universal human rights & the way ahead.
If you are going to be in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, hope you can join us. It's free, registration details below.
Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World - Balsillie School of International Affairs
🔵 Public event Featuring Alex Neve
balsillieschool.ca
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Looking forward to speaking at the
@balsillieschool.bsky.social on November 27th about universal human rights & the way ahead.
If you are going to be in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, hope you can join us. It's free, registration details below.
@balsillieschool.bsky.social on November 27th about universal human rights & the way ahead.
If you are going to be in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, hope you can join us. It's free, registration details below.
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Event Friday, Nov 14 from 6pm to 8:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm): hear @alexneve.bsky.social on the violation of Hassan Diab's human rights; and Don Bayne on the sham French trial of Dr. Diab, and the need for reform of the Extradition Act. Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar
Street
November 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Event Friday, Nov 14 from 6pm to 8:30pm (doors open at 5:30pm): hear @alexneve.bsky.social on the violation of Hassan Diab's human rights; and Don Bayne on the sham French trial of Dr. Diab, and the need for reform of the Extradition Act. Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 290 Lisgar
Street
The word 'unbelievable' long ago lost any meaning in the time of Trump 2.0. But still...
Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The word 'unbelievable' long ago lost any meaning in the time of Trump 2.0. But still...
Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
Shout out to @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social's @adeleperry.bsky.social for this generous review of my Massey Lectures book, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World, in @winnipegfreepress.com.
And she is spot on. I am indeed "10-toes down for human rights"; as we all must be.
And she is spot on. I am indeed "10-toes down for human rights"; as we all must be.
Renewal of widespread human-rights commitment key
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Shout out to @chrrumanitoba.bsky.social's @adeleperry.bsky.social for this generous review of my Massey Lectures book, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World, in @winnipegfreepress.com.
And she is spot on. I am indeed "10-toes down for human rights"; as we all must be.
And she is spot on. I am indeed "10-toes down for human rights"; as we all must be.
Been a bit out of breath, and running to catch up...
With a deep well of appreciation to the people of NYC, and a mountain of gratitude to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
Indeed, good does shine through.
Let the rest of us take this far.
With a deep well of appreciation to the people of NYC, and a mountain of gratitude to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
Indeed, good does shine through.
Let the rest of us take this far.
November 6, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Been a bit out of breath, and running to catch up...
With a deep well of appreciation to the people of NYC, and a mountain of gratitude to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
Indeed, good does shine through.
Let the rest of us take this far.
With a deep well of appreciation to the people of NYC, and a mountain of gratitude to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.
Indeed, good does shine through.
Let the rest of us take this far.
Reposted by Alex Neve
Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World are the 2025 Massey Lectures by Professor @alexneve.bsky.social. While human rights ought to be applied universally, it’s also the area where we have most profoundly failed.
#BookSky
#BookSky
November 3, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World are the 2025 Massey Lectures by Professor @alexneve.bsky.social. While human rights ought to be applied universally, it’s also the area where we have most profoundly failed.
#BookSky
#BookSky
Reposted by Alex Neve
Are you in Winnipeg? @alexneve.bsky.social is here this week! @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social are lucky enough to welcome him on Wednesday afternoon to talk human rights and peacekeeping with Dr.Kirsten Van Houten! Join us!
🌎 Don’t miss out on this exciting event- there are still seats remaining for next week's talk featuring Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten!
📩 RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot!
📩 RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Join us for "A Discussion of Peacebuilding, Human Rights & Universality" with Alex Neve and Kirsten Van Houten.
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to [email protected]
📆 November 5
🕧 12:30- 2:00 pm
📍 Room 3RC060, Richardson College, University of Winnipeg
📚 Book signing to follow.
Space is limited- please RSVP to [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Are you in Winnipeg? @alexneve.bsky.social is here this week! @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social are lucky enough to welcome him on Wednesday afternoon to talk human rights and peacekeeping with Dr.Kirsten Van Houten! Join us!
Reposted by Alex Neve
Les #droitshumains, c’est surtout quand ça va mal qu’il faut s’y tenir.
Les rendre universels et surtout les rendre accessibles à tous et toutes devrait guider les décisions politiques et les budgets.
🙏 @alexneve.bsky.social et @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Massey lectures
#polcan #budget
Les rendre universels et surtout les rendre accessibles à tous et toutes devrait guider les décisions politiques et les budgets.
🙏 @alexneve.bsky.social et @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Massey lectures
#polcan #budget
November 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Les #droitshumains, c’est surtout quand ça va mal qu’il faut s’y tenir.
Les rendre universels et surtout les rendre accessibles à tous et toutes devrait guider les décisions politiques et les budgets.
🙏 @alexneve.bsky.social et @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Massey lectures
#polcan #budget
Les rendre universels et surtout les rendre accessibles à tous et toutes devrait guider les décisions politiques et les budgets.
🙏 @alexneve.bsky.social et @cbcradiocanada.bsky.social Massey lectures
#polcan #budget
What an absolute gift to be interviewed by Canada’s premier interviewer, the incomparable Carol Off, at the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
As has been the case with every audience during this Massey Lectures tour, huge appreciation to everyone for the rich questions and conversation.
As has been the case with every audience during this Massey Lectures tour, huge appreciation to everyone for the rich questions and conversation.
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What an absolute gift to be interviewed by Canada’s premier interviewer, the incomparable Carol Off, at the Toronto International Festival of Authors.
As has been the case with every audience during this Massey Lectures tour, huge appreciation to everyone for the rich questions and conversation.
As has been the case with every audience during this Massey Lectures tour, huge appreciation to everyone for the rich questions and conversation.