CPIJ Co-Researcher Penelope Simons
26 October 2018 – CPIJ Co-Researcher Penelope Simons is the recipient of the 2018 Walter S. Tarnopolsky Award. The International Commission of Jurists, who awards this prize, thereby highlighted her “background and commitment as an individual who has made a significant contribution to human rights.”
The Tarnopolsky Award is named after the judge and renowned scholar Walter S. Tarnopolsky, who was a pioneer in the development of human rights and civil liberties in Canada. It is awarded annually to a Canadian resident who made an outstanding contribution to human rights at a national or international level.
Renowned expert in the field of corporate responsibility, Professor Simons fights tirelessly against corporate complicity in human rights violations. She does not hesitate to question the statu quoand pursue accountability for corporations and reparation for victims at the national and international level. Her innovative publications and constant promotion of access to justice for vulnerable persons make her a strong advocate in the field of international human rights law.
The award will be presented to Professor Simons at the conference “70 Years On… Is Humanity Ready for a World Court of Human Rights?” hosted at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre (HRREC) on October 31st. It is possible to register online for the event by sending an email to HRREC@uOttawa.ca.
