by Paul S. Graham
Professor Michael Lynk, who teaches law at the University of Western Ontario, served as the United Nations “Special Rapporteur for the human rights situation in the Palestinian Territories occupied since 1967” from 2016 to 2022. He spoke in Winnipeg on October 18, 2024, about the occupation of Palestinian territory by the State of Israel, why this has been judged illegal under international law and why Israel stands accused of the crimes of genocide and apartheid.
Professor Lynk’s appearance was co-sponsored by Canadian Muslims for Palestine, Peace Alliance Winnipeg, Independent Jewish Voices Winnipeg, Canadian Palestinian Association of Manitoba, University of Manitoba Muslim Students’ Association, Diversity for Palestine and Faculty for Palestine.