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.
March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that invites reflection on the enduring impact of racism and on the responsibility we all share in building societies grounded in dignity, equality, and justice.
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?
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.
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.
