Influences on CBC Massey Lecturer Alex Neve’s Human Rights Advocacy

For 40 years, CBC Massey Lecturer Alex Neve has championed human rights, inspired by individuals he’s met during his activism. His upcoming 2025 lectures, Universal: Renewing Human Rights in a Fractured World, reflect on these influences, including his mother’s activism for childcare and his father’s altruistic law practice. Neve emphasizes the importance of listening to overlooked voices in human rights work, as exemplified by his partnerships, like that with activist Gaëtan Mootoo. Through his experiences, Neve highlights the need for action against injustices rather than mere lamentation.