Human Rights in Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is committed to actively engaging and working with all Nova Scotians and our diverse communities to address issues of discrimination by effectively advancing equity and dignity, fostering positive and respectful relationships, and protecting human rights.

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International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages Sep 23, 2026

Each year on September 23, the International Day of Sign Languages recognizes the importance of sign languages to Deaf people around the world and their fundamental connection to human rights, identity and full participation in society.

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Call for Nominations for 2026 Human Rights Awards Sep 22, 2026

People are invited to submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province.

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Remembering Gerry Post Sep 21, 2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission joins many across the province in mourning the loss of Gerry Post, a tireless advocate whose work helped fundamentally advance accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities in Nova Scotia.

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