Discover all of the current and past human rights news, announcements and events, and see how you can get involved in supporting human rights in the province of Nova Scotia.
Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31, celebrates transgender and nonbinary people, recognizing their contributions to society while also raising awareness about the discrimination they continue to face.
A recent act of violence against a hijab wearing Islamic woman at a library in Ontario has impacted the local Muslim community. The Commission has learned that community members are shocked and becoming desensitized to examples of Islamophobic hate in the media.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21, is a crucial reminder of the global fight against racism and the ongoing need to uphold human rights for all.
Women’s rights are human rights. In Nova Scotia and across Canada, we must continue working to ensure that every woman and girl has the freedom, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.
