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Apply Now to Join the Student Caucus!
Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity to get involved on campus this year? The Union is currently seeking students to serve in vacant...
TRUSU urges Zimbabwe to drop charges against Human Rights Defender
TRUSU urged Zimbabwe’s Prosecutor General to drop charges against Bhekimpilo Mbedzi and uphold rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.
Openings on the TRUSU Equity and University Affairs Committees
Apply now to become a Member at Large on a TRUSU Committee for 2026/27.
TRUSU Urges Eswatini to Protect Elder from Forced Eviction
TRUSU urges Eswatini’s justice minister to protect 70-year-old Phumzile Dlamini from intimidation and ensure her rights are respected.
TRUSU urges USA to Acknowledge Violations at Guantánamo Bay
TRUSU urges US authorities to address ongoing human rights violations at Guantánamo Bay, end indefinite detention without charge or trial, and uphold detainees’ rights.
TRUSU Urges France to Halt the Deportation of Palestinian Activist
TRUSU urged France to halt Ramy Shaath’s deportation, protect his rights under international law, and safeguard peaceful activism and free expression.
Help Pick the Outdoor Movie This Fall!
Hey TRU students! The Entertainment Committee has been working behind the scenes to plan some incredible Back-to-School events. We need your help...
TRUSU Calls Türkiye to Drop Environmental Defender’s Charges
TRUSU urged Turkish authorities to drop charges against environmental defender Esra Işık and protect the right to peaceful protest and free expression.
Make an Impact This Back-to-School Season
Dear Sponsor, The Thompson Rivers University Students’ Union is excited to invite your organization to take part in our annual Back to School...
TRUSU Urges Immediate Release of Detained Cuban Minor
TRUSU urged Cuba to release 16-year-old Jonathan Muir Burgos, detained after a peaceful protest, and protect the rights of young people and peaceful activists.
TRUSU Urges Protection for Angolan Activists
TRUSU urged Angola to investigate the detention of three human rights defenders, protect them from reprisals, and uphold accountability for abuses.
TRUSU Urges Pakistan to Reveal Fate of Disappeared Activists
TRUSU urged Pakistan to reveal the whereabouts of five disappeared Baloch activists, protect their rights and safety, and uphold international human rights law.