UNE Human Rights Conference
Pan Pacific Hotel
Vancouver, BC
Members of the UNE Family,
The UNE Human Rights Conference is quickly approaching. We invite you to submit your application to join us at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, B.C. from October 16-19, 2025 for an exciting chance to meet with Human Rights activists and discuss many issues facing our Union.
The Conference will feature guest speakers, educational sessions and networking opportunities.
In addition, elections will be held for the following:
- National Equity Representative for Indigenous Peoples
- National Equity Representative for Persons with Disabilities
- National Equity Representative for Racialized Members
- National Equity Representative for 2SLGBTQ2+
- National Equity Representative for Women
- Four (4) Equity Group Delegates to the 2023 Triennial Convention from each group
Members must self-identify during the application process and will not be able to change or modify their equity group status at the Conference.
During online registration, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire. Your answers will be used in the Conference selection process. Here are the questions so that you can prepare and then copy/paste your answers during registration.
- Describe your experiences as a human rights activist within the Union, your community and/or share your personal story (use the following guidelines as a basis for your description):
- How will your participation impact your Local, your Union and your community? Have you had any formal training or exposure to human rights issues?
- Describe any community organization, Local experience or any other you feel is pertinent (e.g., community activism in human rights or social justice, Union positions held, etc.)
- Why are human rights important to you?
Registration is now closed.
If you are unable to register please contact our UNE events staff at hrconferenceddp@une-sen.org.