Soliyana Yared ’24 has been honoured with the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize by the Royal Society of Canada. Throughout her time at Osgoode, Yared has been dedicated to advocating for social justice. She worked to advance refugee policy reform at the Refugee Law Lab, supported women facing intimate partner violence through the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, and co-authored a Black applicant stream proposal with Osgoode’s Black Law Students’ Association. She will soon begin articling at an immigration law firm before clerking at the Federal Court.
The Abella Prize is awarded annually to one graduating student from each of Canada’s 23 law schools, recognizing the individual most likely to have a positive impact on equity and social justice in Canada.
RSC Awards celebrate exceptional contributions across disciplines and generations. This year’s winners will be recognized during the Awards Ceremony on Saturday, November 9, 2024, as part of the Royal Society of Canada’s Celebration of Excellence and Engagement.
Founded in 1882, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, the Academy of Social Sciences, the Academy of Science, and the RSC College. The RSC promotes excellence, advises government and society, and fosters a culture of knowledge and innovation in Canada and globally. Learn more at www.rsc-src.ca.