Transdisciplinary International Law-Arts Research Creation (TILARC)
Envisioning human rights and environmental transformation through international law - art - governance
Innovating international law & governance through art
innovating a planetary charter for our times
Oonagh Fitzgerald (B.F.A., LL.B., LL.M., M.B.A., S.J.D.) is a visual artist, choreographer, international lawyer, Senior Fellow at the Human Rights Research and Education Centre, President of the International Law Association of Canada & former co-chair of the Canadian Environmental Domestic Advisory Group under CETA.
About Us
COVID-19 RESPONSE
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
The project of International law, art and governance was conceived in the time of COVID-19 to encourage global solidarity. The pandemic exacerbated human rights issues, especially racial and gender inequality. It highlighted the detrimental impact humans are having on the environment, biodiversity and the climate. It drew attention to the
The project of International law, art and governance was conceived in the time of COVID-19 to encourage global solidarity. The pandemic exacerbated human rights issues, especially racial and gender inequality. It highlighted the detrimental impact humans are having on the environment, biodiversity and the climate. It drew attention to the ongoing impacts of coloniality and the roles of corporations and governments in shaping our future.
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
International law and governance are not fit for purpose for addressing these challenges. The Charter of the United Nations in seeking to establish universal peace and security, entrenched power politics and led to the dominance of economic interests over all else, especially human rights and environmental protection. We need to use all
International law and governance are not fit for purpose for addressing these challenges. The Charter of the United Nations in seeking to establish universal peace and security, entrenched power politics and led to the dominance of economic interests over all else, especially human rights and environmental protection. We need to use all our creative resources to reconstitute a sustainable and inclusive global order. Art and performance can generate ideas, inspiration and support for a new planetary Charter fit for our times.
A track record of excellence
Generating ideas for a healthy, happy planet
A track record of excellence
Oonagh E. Fitzgerald has extensive professional experience in international law, human rights and governance, working with all levels of government, Indigenous peoples, academic institutions and think tanks, for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, and other stakeholders. Engaging with civil society networks of artists, performers, pol
Oonagh E. Fitzgerald has extensive professional experience in international law, human rights and governance, working with all levels of government, Indigenous peoples, academic institutions and think tanks, for-profit and not-for-profit corporations, and other stakeholders. Engaging with civil society networks of artists, performers, politicians, environmentalists, philosophers and lawyers, Oonagh seeks to generate ideas and inspiration for reimagining a planetary Charter for our times.
Getting in touch
Contact Information
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How to Make Art in Times of Global Crisis
How to Make Art in Times of Global Crisis
April 28 – May 2, 2025
Milieux Video Production Studio (EV-10-760), Concordia Engineering And Visual Arts (EV) Bldg., 1515 Saint-Catherine St W., Montreal.
Check out the photo gallery and take a virtual tour of the recent pop-up exposition here: https://oonaghfitzgerald.com/global-crisis