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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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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.

The Time is Now Event Poster for CASHRA 2018

CASHRA 2018 - June 26-27, Whitehorse, Yukon Apr 26, 2018

CASHRA 2018, The Time is Now: Change and Innovation in Human Rights Today, June 26-27, Whitehorse, Yukon.

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Public Lecture With Tim Wise - Towards Racial Equity: Becoming an Effective Ally Mar 12, 2018

On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Office of African Nova Scotian Affairs and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission are pleased to present Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States.

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Resources to Help Nova Scotia Employers Address Sexual Harassment Mar 08, 2018

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is introducing new online resources to help employers address and prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Community Conversations with Dr. Scot Wortley on Street Checks Feb 01, 2018

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is continuing its meetings with the African Nova Scotian community on police street checks. On September 18, 2017, the Commission announced that it had selected Dr.

Hello I Am Human Name Tag Artwork by Jillian Connors

Nova Scotia Youth Art - Human Rights Jan 03, 2018

For the 50th Anniversary of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, youth aged 12-24 from across Nova Scotia submitted work on what human rights means to them.