Feature Articles

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. 

Articles

Nova Scotia Human Rights Placeholder Article Image

African Nova Scotian Liaison and Education Officer May 11, 2022

We are pleased to announce that Samm Reid has joined the Human Rights Commission’s Race Relations, Equity and Inclusion team as the African Nova Scotian Liaison and Education Officer.

photo of Commision CEO Joe Fraser against a white background

Commemorating Asian Heritage Month May 09, 2022

May is Asian Heritage Month, a time to reflect and learn more about the contributions and achievements of Canadians of Asian heritage who have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love.

white scales on a blue circle

Disability Rights Board of Inquiry Continues Apr 14, 2022

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia, Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone and Joseph Delaney vs. the Province of Nova Scotia will continue Friday, April 22.

graphic illustration of a transgender rights flag

Resources for Inclusion Apr 08, 2022

The Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) has recently launched Moving Beyond the Binary: a Guide on How to Make Your Organization Meaningfully Inclusive of Two-Spirit, Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse People.

image of a man backlit by large window

Statement from the Director & CEO: Resistance to Slavery and Unity against Racism Mar 25, 2022

Annually on March 25th, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade challenges us to remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system and raise awareness about the dangers of racism and prejudice today.

picture of a man backlit by lar

Statement from the Director & CEO: Voices for Action Against Racism Mar 16, 2022

Discrimination based on race is prohibited under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. Despite this, and other advancements toward greater emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion, racism remains a source of injustice, pain, and trauma for Black, Indigenous, and other people of colour.