Human rights institutions exist to confront difficult truths, preserve historical memory, and help the public understand the experiences of those who have suffered displacement, discrimination, and injustice.
In his column on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' upcoming Nakba exhibit, Dan Lett defended that principle. He reminded readers that the museum's role is not to avoid controversy, but to document human rights experiences, even when those histories are uncomfortable or politically contentious. His column accurately described the Nakba as the forced displacement of Palestinians and reaffirmed that acknowledging historical injustices is not an attack on a people, culture, or religion.
Join us in thanking Dan Lett and the Winnipeg Free Press for publishing thoughtful, principled journalism that upholds the purpose of human rights institutions.