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 Transgender Day of Visibility Mar 29, 2023

March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate and honor transgender people and increase visibility and awareness of the transgender community's struggles and triumphs.

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International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Mar 24, 2023

On March 25th we are asked to reflect on the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, a brutal and dehumanizing practice that lasted for centuries.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2023

The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an essential time to reflect on the need to act against racism in all its forms.

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