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is an Indo-Canadian human rights lawyer, investigator, author and educator, known for her equality rights litigation and adjudication. She was appointed as the interim Chief
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for a first year female law student of indigenous background to honour her mother's legacy of community service and belief in supporting disadvantaged women.
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Mykitiuk, R. and Chadha, E. (2010). "Sites of
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treatise about international human rights law for women with disabilities and is a frequent public speaker promoting human rights.
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Mykitiuk, R. (2018). "Article 6 Women With Disabilities". In Bantekas, I., Stein, M.A. & Anastasiou, D. (ed.).
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Chadha, E. (2008). "'Mentally
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Rosenbaum, P. and Chadha, E. (2006). "Reconstructing
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Chadha, E. (2005). "Running on Empty: The 'Not So
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Highlights of Chadha's career include being the chair of the board of directors of the
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Chadha, E. (2004). "The Social Phenomenon of Handicapping".
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