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The Matchup Between Human Rights and Sports

October 23, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

The Simces & Rabkin Family Dialogue on Human Rights, in partnership with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and Equitas (International Centre for Human Rights Education), invites you to a virtual dialogue:

The Match-up Between Human Rights and Sports: How both can win well in today’s landscape.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2024
Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m. PT | 2:00–3:30 p.m. CT | 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
Location: Online via Zoom

Registration available on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights website: The Matchup between Human Rights and Sports | CMHR.

About the Dialogue:

According to the Future of Sport in Canada Commission’s Preliminary Report (August 28, 2025),

“The Canadian sport world is in crisis. It is broken.”

This dialogue will explore:

  • The benefits of sport as a force for good in upholding human rights
  • The challenges currently faced by the Canadian sport system
  • Pathways to strengthen the balance between sports and human rights so that both win by promoting well-being for all

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share comments.

Expert Panelists:

Bryan Heal
Social Impact Research Lead, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE)

  • Leads initiatives such as the MLSE Foundation’s Change the Game research program for youth in Ontario
  • Works to harness the unifying power of sport by creating equal opportunities and helping young people reach their full potential

Jeff Adams
Paralympic Champion | Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame Inductee | Member of the Order of Ontario

  • Won three Paralympic gold medals in the 800m (2x) and 1500m wheelchair racing events
  • Founder of a medical device engineering and manufacturing company
  • Currently a labour, employment, and human rights lawyer specializing in workplace relations, dispute resolution, and compliance
  • A sought-after speaker on equity and inclusion

Armeen Kadwa
Executive Director of Hijabi Ballers 

  • Founder of Toronto-based non-profit, Hijabi Ballers, an organization dedicated to creating positive sport experiences for Muslim girls and women
  • Was pivotal in certifying dozens of Muslim women as coaches and launching programs in multiple sports
  • Regularly speaks at schools, conferences, and community events to inspire leadership and redefine representation

The panel will be moderated by Wendy MacGregor – A consultant, educator, lawyer and founder and executive director of Athlete Zone.  She has a masters in law on abuse and maltreatment of athletes. Her published work focuses on the root causes of sport violence, maltreatment prevention, power imbalance and wellness in sport. She is a lifelong athlete, former coach and sport board member, competed in marathons and triathlons, played University soccer and ski raced.

This free public event is the seventh annual Simces & Rabkin Family Dialogue on Human Rights, organized by the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR), Zena Simces and Dr. Simon Rabkin, and Equitas-International Centre for Human Rights Education.

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