About Sarah Niman
Human Rights Professional
Learn about Sarah and read her publications
Sarah Niman takes a decolonized, feminist approach to practicing law in the areas of human rights, civil litigation, and through criminal law reform efforts. Sarah‘s work aims to unpack and dismantle discrimination against those most vulnerable to oppression.
Sarah has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, and appeared before several Senate and House of Commons committees. Before legal practice, Sarah worked as a Gladue report writer and journalist.
Correctional service given too much discretion in new gender-diverse policy
Canada should rethink UN feedback on children’s rights and climate change
Parliament must address the racism that threatens Indigenous women’s political participation
Opinion: Water crisis solutions must involve traditional water law
The London truck attack is a rare terror prosecution of a crime against Muslims
Is Crown offer to buy back stolen land fair to Akwesasne Mohawks?
The healing power of Gladue reports
77 years: Meet Canada’s longest-wedded couple (plus some marriage tips
Advocating for Justice and Equality: Rights for All
Sarah Niman is a tireless advocate for human, women’s and gender-diverse, Indigenous, and environmental rights. With unwavering dedication, she works to uphold fundamental freedoms, promote gender equality, protect Indigenous cultures and lands, and advocate for sustainable practices to safeguard our shared lands and waters.
Human Rights
Gender Rights
Indigenous Rights
Environmental Rights
