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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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UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2020

 March 21st is the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – a time for people around the world to take a stand against systemic racism, discrimination, prejudice, and intolerance in all forms.  The day honours the 69 lives lost after white South A

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COVID-19 and Discrimination Feb 28, 2020

Nova Scotians are asked to be vigilant against discrimination based on ethnic or national origin as global health concerns heighten.

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Retailers Reminded of Law Against Discrimination Jan 22, 2020

The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is reminding retailers and service providers in the province that it is illegal to discriminate against an individual on the basis of their race and/or colour under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act.

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MacLean, Livingstone, Delaney and Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia v. Province of Nova Scotia Remedy Decision Dec 05, 2019

Complainants in the matter of Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone, Joseph Delaney and the Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia v. Province of Nova Scotia were awarded damages in the remedy decision issued Dec.

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Street Checks Legal Opinion Oct 18, 2019

Since the Commission’s release of Dr. Wortley’s street checks report there has been considerable questioning surrounding the issue of the legality of street check practices. Dr.

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Symington v. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Dismissed Oct 15, 2019

The board chair in an independent human rights board of inquiry has dismissed the matter of Kathleen Symington v. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency today, Oct. 15.