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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. 

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International Day of Sign Languages

International Day of Sign Languages Sep 23, 2026

Each year on September 23, the International Day of Sign Languages recognizes the importance of sign languages to Deaf people around the world and their fundamental connection to human rights, identity and full participation in society.

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Call for Nominations for 2026 Human Rights Awards Sep 22, 2026

People are invited to submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards.

The Human Rights Commission presents awards annually to Nova Scotians whose work advances human rights in the province.

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Remembering Gerry Post Sep 21, 2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission joins many across the province in mourning the loss of Gerry Post, a tireless advocate whose work helped fundamentally advance accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities in Nova Scotia.

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Human Rights on Screen: Seahorse Sep 03, 2026

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is once again partnering with the Atlantic International Film Festival (AIFF) to present a special Human Rights on Screen screening of Seahorse, the debut feature from Canadian writer, director and actor Aisha Evelyna.

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Celebrating Acadian Culture and Heritage Aug 14, 2026

August is Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia, a time to celebrate the history, culture, language and contributions of Acadian communities across our province.

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Third Monitor Report on Implementation of Disability Remedy Aug 06, 2026

The third report on the government’s progress implementing the Nova Scotia Human Rights Remedy was released August 6.