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 Women’s Day Mar 06, 2026

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day arrives as both a celebration and a checkpoint. It is a moment to recognize the achievements of women and girls while also asking a harder question. How far have we come in building a society where equality is realized in everyday life?

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Justice in Action: Honouring African Heritage in Nova Scotia Feb 09, 2026

Each February, during African Heritage Month, Nova Scotians are invited to reflect, listen, and act. This year’s theme - Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress - reminds us that unity cannot be symbolic. 

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 10 Feb 03, 2026

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. will begin on Tuesday, February 10.

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