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TORONTO, January 21, 2005 -- Yesterday, a violent protest was held at York University, organized by a small group calling themselves “GRAIN” (Grass Roots Anti-Imperialist Network).  This group is not a recognized student club at York.   Violent acts were initiated by the protesters against police. Due to these events, the University wishes to reaffirm […]

York U says no to violent protest, condemns disruption of classes

TORONTO, January 20, 2005 -- Following a demonstration on York University campus, the University has confirmed that Toronto Police have arrested five protesters. A group of approximately 30 anti-Bush demonstrators congregated in Vari Hall, an area where protests are prohibited due to proximity to classrooms. For approximately 40 minutes the group carried on aggressively and […]

York U. hosts public lecture: “In the Wake of Tsunami”

Experts discuss cause, relief and reconstruction TORONTO, January 18, 2005 -- York University is hosting presentations and a panel discussion open to the public entitled "In the Wake of the Tsunami" on Wednesday, January 19. The event will feature insights from environmentalists, anthropologists and political scientists from York’s faculty and guest speakers all of whom have […]

Balancing national security interests with human rights, role of ICC top agenda at Raoul Wallenberg Day International Human Rights Symposium

Listen to interview on CBC Radio's The CurrentRead Toronto Star article TORONTO, January 17, 2005 -- The balancing of national security interests with human rights and the role of the International Criminal Court were high on the agenda at York’s Osgoode Hall Law School, as international experts in law and human rights gathered for the Raoul […]