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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Nov 13

How have issue linkages featured in the framing of a transnational labour mobility regime?

TWAIL-ing the Global Compact for Migration, I attempt to answer this question.

Read the full article on @TWAILReview here bit.ly/4htIboW

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uOttawa CREDP-HRREC @uottawahrrec.bsky.social · 7d

Professor @jp-peacemaking.bsky.social, who served two successful terms as director of the #uOttawa HRREC sat down with us to reflect on a decade of leadership, collaboration, and transformation.

Read the interview ➡️ bit.ly/3KojT3R

@uocommonlaw.bsky.social
@uottawa-innovation.bsky.social

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Holly Cullen @hollycullenfreo.bsky.social · 2d

Happening now: live broadcast of oral submissions on the advisory opinion request from the ILO on the right to strike under ILO Convention No 87 on Freedom of Association.

THE HAGUE – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings in the advisory proceedings on the Right to Strike – International Labour Office; International Trade Union Confederation; In...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) holds public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion concerning the Right to Strike under ILO Convention No. 87 on 6 October 2025.

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Olabisi D. Akinkugbe @akinkugbe.bsky.social · 4d

📚📖📖New Forthcoming Short Essay in the #CPUS section of @ajil.bsky.social now on #SSRN.

“Entrenching Inequality or Opportunities to Forge New Pathways: Implications of U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts and Reciprocal Tariffs for African Countries”.

Download via link⬇️
papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · 8d

An exciting part was again hosting the #WILIG coffee and conversation, & connecting with so many women shaping the future of international law. Thanks to WILIG and its leadership for holding this space, and to @foleyhoag.bsky.social
for sponsoring this year's meeting

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · 10d

It was rock and roll at the Hall of Fame — building on conversations from the sessions and making new friends along the way

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · 10d

At the @asilorg.bsky.social #MYM at Case Western, I leaned into a mix of the scholarly& personal on "Sharenting." Core Q: What happens when kids’ everyday lives become content, & how do we read that at the intersection of tech, labour & child rights? The answer is forthcoming in Case W. J. Int' l L

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · 23d

Toronto owes me nothing. 🖤

I left Toronto with a full heart...ideas sharpened, spirit steadied, while surrounded by friends&kin. Engaging at the #TWAIL conference was uplifting. Thanks to Profs Okafor & Bawa for the invitation.
#InternationalLaw

@uottawahrrec.bsky.social @uocommonlaw.bsky.social

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Sep 8

Attending the @asilorg.bsky.social #MYM in Cleveland, Ohio? You are invited to the WILIG Coffee & Conversation. Details below.

It’s a real privilege to carry the tradition forward once again.

Drop by and say hello — I, we'd love to meet you!

Thanks to our sponsor @foleyhoag.bsky.social

Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Aug 13

Honoured that our work is included other outstanding scholars in this @elgarpublishing.bsky.social relevant collection on #Migration, #Asylum #Law.

In our Chapter, (with @delnakache.bsky.social) we map 3 roles of vulnerability&propose concrete steps for practitioners when assessing vulnerability.

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International Law Project @ilawproject.bsky.social · Aug 4

🗣️ Out now

Our 39th #LectureSeries video on YouTube explores the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC):

• Purpose
• Composition
• Functions
• Mode of operation

📽️ Watch here: bit.ly/3IWHibP

#Education #TeachingIL #ilawproject

LESSON 39 - ECONOMIC, SOCIAL & CULTURAL COUNCIL

#AU #internationallaw #AfricanUnion #internationallaw #ilawproject #education #RegionalSystems #AU #AfricanUnion #TeachingIL For the thirty-ninth lecture in this series, we will speak to another African Union organ – Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC). In this lesson, we will address: Its purpose/objective Its composition Its functions; and Its mode of operation 👉🏿Download Transcript Here: https://bit.ly/4olomDF =========================================================== |Follow Us| 📌 LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3QU8kTh 📌X (formerly Twitter): https://bit.ly/3eBeKBb 📌 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3k6XzZm 📌 Facebook: https://bit.ly/3ov11zS 📌 Blog: https://bit.ly/3n4C8ds 📌 Bluesky: https://bit.ly/4fhpZhE

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jul 31

New chapter out in the Elgar Encyclopedia Migrants in Situations of Vulnerability. We map 3 roles of “vulnerability”—guiding case law, shaping frontline practice,&influencing decisions—& propose concrete steps for practitioners when assessing vulnerability. bit.ly/4oh8emD.
@uottawahrrec.bsky.social

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jul 9

...connecting with old friends

@jonbashi.bsky.social @janeezirigwe.bsky.social

Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jul 8

This past week, I joined 77 other scholars from 42 countries at the Global Scholars' Academy of the Institute for Global Law and Policy at Harvard Law School, hosted at Stellenbosch University in South Africa—highlights in photos.

@uottawahrrec.bsky.social @uocommonlaw.bsky.social

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jun 28

🔗 Details: bit.ly/3ZQgzmT
📝 Apply here: bit.ly/3ZQgzmT
📅 Deadline: July 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (EST)

Planning to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship? | Faculty of Law

Planning to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship? This support competition is for you! Join our team and benefit from the Chair’s support to give your project greater scope.

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jun 28

🎓 Call for Postdoctoral Candidates!

Planning to apply for a SSHRC, FRQSC, or other postdoc fellowship? Passionate about migration, international law, and human rights? The Chair on Migrant Protection and International Law @uocommonlaw.bsky.social is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join its team!

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jun 19

I’ve been fortunate to receive, among others, the Nicole Senécal Award in International Law, but even more so to have met Ms. Senécal in person and shared a rich lunch conversation on everything from international law to life beyond the academy. Special thanks to Ms. Nget for facilitating this!

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Jun 3

Edmonton welcomed me last week at the #RILS conference, and the camaraderie was palpable! Thanks to the organizers for creating space & @ubakaogbogu.bsky.social for hosting. My piece “Two Sides of a Coin: Are a Coin” offered a metaphorical exploration of migration as currency & border as method.

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · May 21

Thank you for joining us Jen and for your kind words. Please stay connected.

Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · May 21

A sneak peek while we wait for official photos:
The Chair is officially launched!
From bold ideas to honest dialogue, thanks to everyone who came, listened, & shared and made the room electric. Special shoutout to @jp-peacemaking.bsky.social & @vfernand1217.bsky.social of @uottawahrrec.bsky.social

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Annie Worsley @annieworsley.bsky.social · May 17

Turned away from the news to face the sun dying into the west. There is such beauty in this precious world and every drop is worth fighting for.

📷 The Outer Hebrides from home

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UOttawa, Section de common law | Common Law Section @uocommonlaw.bsky.social · May 14

Canada’s Migration Diplomacy: Between International Commitments and National Practices.
Launch of the new URC on Migrant Protection and International Law (May 20) exploring Canada’s role in global migration governance.
📍Hybrid | 🕚 11am–2pm
🔗 shorturl.at/UfQxD

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · May 10

What a riveting experience at the just-concluded GSLEDD
conference @uocommonlaw.bsky.social. While I had a brief moment to share my research method, the real applause goes to the brilliant minds who presented their work with such eloquence, & to the GSLEDD_UO Executive team for a great conference.

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · May 2

On May 20, 2025, join us for the official launch of the University Research Chair on Migrant Protection & International Law - Prof. Delphine Nakache @uocommonlaw.bsky.social as we unveil our flagship project on Canada’s Migration Diplomacy.

Register here: lnkd.in/gT9tHers.

@tsourapas.bsky.social

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IBA Events @ibaevents.bsky.social · Apr 30

💻Book your place online for #IBAWebinar 'Cross-sectoral approaches to poverty eradication: #law, environmental sustainability & gender'

🗓️16 May 🕓1700-1800 BST

✍️Register➡ bit.ly/IBAWeb-16May ⭐FREE to Attend!

🔹Presented by IBA Poverty & Social Development Committee

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Christiana Essie Sagay @christianasagay.com · Apr 22

Likewise! 😊