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An important part of the Commission’s mandate involves public education, community engagement and promotion of human rights in Nova Scotia.

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2018 Human Rights Awards Presented Jan 24, 2019

Recipients of the 2018 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards were honoured at a ceremony Dec. 10, at the Halifax Central Library.

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United Against Genocide Travelling Exhibit Oct 26, 2018

A travelling exhibit on loan from the Montreal Holocaust Museum will be displayed at Victoria Park, Sydney from Nov 2-14.

National Supported Employment Conference: June 19-21, 2018 (Halifax) May 01, 2018

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is pleased to support the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) national conference at the Halifax Convention Centre from June 19-21, 2018.

Upcoming Events

Free Human Rights 101 Workshop, Halifax (Government Employees Only)

January 30, 2020

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