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.
On May 5, we mark Red Dress Day, a solemn and powerful occasion to honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+), and to stand in solidarity with their families, communities, and loved ones.
Asian Heritage Month occurs annually in May and invites us to recognize and reflect on the histories, cultures, and contributions of Asian communities across Canada and here in Nova Scotia.
Throughout May each year Jewish Heritage Month offers an opportunity to recognize and reflect on the enduring contributions of Jewish communities to life across Canada and Nova Scotia.
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Airen Antle vs. Halifax Regional Municipality and Halifax Transit will begin on Monday, April 27.
Each year on March 31, the International Day of Transgender Visibility calls us to stand firmly in support of transgender and gender-diverse people, to celebrate their leadership and contributions, and to confront the barriers that continue to shape their lives.