FOOTSTEPS

Ana-Maria Costa (she/her) is a Master of Human Rights student at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba who is honouring her family and the thousands of other victims of the 1973 Chilean coup d'état through her thesis research. In elementary school, her teacher gifted her the book 'Underground to Canada' by Barbara Smucker, sparking a care and curiosity for the causes of human r...

This podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Laura Reimer, whose lifelong commitment to human rights stemmed from childhood observations of injustice and invisibility. Her career path, from political science to public administration, education, and peace and conflict studies, reflects a growing understanding of the interconnectedness of justice, governance, education and human rights-inform...

In this episode, we sit down with Kira, a Master of Human Rights student at the University of Manitoba, to explore her unexpected but powerful journey into the world of human rights. Kira's story is a perfect example of how, even when we think we don’t have it all figured out, the path forward often becomes clear when we allow ourselves to explore and follow our passions. For more information...

Join us for an exciting episode of FOOTPRINTS as we dive into the University of Manitoba’s groundbreaking Master of Human Rights program—the first in Canada! Explore its unique interdisciplinary approach, vibrant Winnipeg as a human rights center, and essential admissions insights. Discover how this program can support you to make a difference ! For more information on the Master of Human Rights p...