UBCLaw Soc. Justice

Updates on social justice issues by the UBC Social Justice Specialization @AllardLaw | coordinated by @mary1liston | tweets by Allard Law students

[UBCLaw Soc. Justice @UBCLaw_SJ]

BC's inaugural Access to Justice Week, led by @AllardLaw, TRU law, and @UVicLaw will take place from October 1-5 2018. Stay tuned for more updates!

(@a2Jweekbc #a2jweekbc),

[Allard Indigenous Legal Studies @Allard_ILS]

On March 14th, the @ilsa_ubc is hosting a reception and fundraiser @AllardLaw. Featuring a keynote by @Akilechoh1, reception and silent auction (sneak peak below). More information and RSVP link located in the event page!
https://t.co/sPnuq8Ct1r

[UBC Centre for Feminist Legal Studies (CFLS) @FemLegalStudies]

Looking forward to hearing from Robyn Maynard @policingblack on "Black Liberation, Resistance & Abolition at the End of the World" - March 12th @ 12:30-1:30pm @AllardLaw Room 122. Co-presented with BLSA, SJAN, LASO@UBC @UBC #PolicingBlackLives

[UBC Centre for Feminist Legal Studies (CFLS) @FemLegalStudies]

Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay
with the fab feminists behind #LawNeedsFeminismBecause @AllardLaw. #AllardLNFB photo launch and #IWD celebration. March 8 @ 12:30-2:00pm in Lew Forum (note change!). RSVP to [email protected]

[Louis Century @LouisCentury]

The Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers has stated its principles. It’s incumbent upon those of us who don’t personally face systemic racism — and who, in turn, are privileged by it — to listen & pay attention. Thanks @faclOntario. #supportSOP
https://t.co/ytnKG96Pyu

[UBC Centre for Feminist Legal Studies (CFLS) @FemLegalStudies]

Don't miss Bethany Hastie on "'Unwelcome' Stereotypes & Gender Myths: Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims at the BCHRT" - March 5 @ 12:30-1:30pm in @AllardLaw Room 122.

[Allard School of Law @AllardLaw]

The Law Needs Feminism collective of Allard Law students will be launching this years collection of photos on March 8th at 12:30 in the Terrace Lounge. RSVP to [email protected] Check out last year's collection here: https://t.co/ZcoUYxFpd0 …

[UBC Centre for Feminist Legal Studies (CFLS) @FemLegalStudies]

Brilliant panel today! Thanks to the Allard Black Law Students Association for co-presenting "Black Women in the Law: 'Black on Bay Street' One Year On" with @mash09, Thelma Zindoga and Mona Yousif. #BlackOnBayStreet #BlackOnBurrardStreet? @AllardLaw

[Allard School of Law @AllardLaw]

On March 6th, Allard Law Prof. Bethany Hastie will serve as a panellist for a talk titled: “Interdisciplinary reflections on ‘the progress trap': a conversation with Ronald Wright." Hosted by @GreenCollegeUBC https://t.co/NJX8pVT73p …

[West Coast LEAF @WestCoast_LEAF]

We're at the BC Supreme Court today to fight the gov's attempt to block our challenge of #BC's broken #FamilyLaw #LegalAid system. Our courageous plaintiffs deserve better! #LegalAid4Women #FamilyJusticeNotFamilyViolence https://t.co/a99ypuuQRM

[Allard Indigenous Legal Studies @Allard_ILS]

Please join @ilsa_ubc on March 14th for their reception and fundraiser for Indigenous Law Student bursaries @AllardLaw. The event will feature a keynote address by @Akilechoh1 on #UNDRIP, a reception, silent auction, and live music! RSVP here: https://t.co/xUhpfNIb87

[UBCLaw Soc. Justice @UBCLaw_SJ]

Tw: sexual assault

[The Guardian @guardian]

'I want you to panic': 16-year-old issues climate warning at Davos – video https://t.co/XiB8yve52E

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

Hundreds of nonviolent immigration detainees sent to max-security jails as part of ‘abhorrent’ government program https://t.co/XXBt4RhPMz via @torontostar

[Unist'ot'en Camp @UnistotenCamp]

Today Coastal Gaslink contractors denied Wet'suwet'en trappers access to our traplines. They blocked a road with their vehicles and security personnel while a bulldozer plowed through our trapline. We are worried our sweat lodge could be destroyed if this continues. #Unistoten

[PACE Society @PaceSociety]

FACT. Criminalization of #sexwork is linked to “extensive harms” among sex workers, concludes a systematic review of the evidence in 33 countries from 1990 to 2018. https://t.co/1MgNPlgRAG #sexwork

[Allard Indigenous Legal Studies @Allard_ILS]

Dont miss our #IAW2019 opening keynote address by the Honourable Steven Point, OBC on Monday January 28 at 12:30 @AllardLaw

[Criminal Lawyers’ Association @ClaOntario]

Senator @KPateontheHill emphasizes the importance of counsel actually going into prisons. Ask clients what they want us to understand about their conditions and experiences. Go see for yourself. #CLACPD

[Allard Indigenous Legal Studies @Allard_ILS]

So excited to for #IAW2019 Day 2. We will be hearing about #Metis people and celebrating #Indigenous culture: Learn to jig, make a drum, or learn to weave cedar roses. Pre-registration is required for drum making and cedar rose weaving.