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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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2016 Human Rights Awards Presented Dec 12, 2016

Recipients of the 2016 Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards were honoured at a ceremony today, Dec. 10, at the Halifax Central Library.

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2016 Human Rights Awards, Call for Nominations Oct 14, 2016

Nova Scotians are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups for the 2016 Human Rights Awards.

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Canada Post Service Interruption Aug 25, 2016

ATTENTION: In the event of a Canada Post mail strike and suspension of service, we request that all correspondence be directed to the Commission via emailing

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Updated "Know Your Rights" brochure & infographic poster Aug 11, 2016

A recently revised "Know Your Rights" brochure and infographic poster are availble for download below.  This material gives readers a brief overview of the NS Human Rights Act and the function and programs of the Human Rights Commission.