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.
Each spring, Nova Scotians celebrate Access Awareness Week (AAW) to bring attention to the important work being done to remove barriers to inclusion for people with disabilities.
The independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Beth MacLean, Sheila Livingstone, Joseph Delaney and Disability Rights Coalition of Nova Scotia vs. Province of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission will resume to discuss a remedy on June 6 in Halifax.
The United Nations’ World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development (WDCDD) is observed on May 21 to remind us of the importance of cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue, and the protection of human rights f
May is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of people of Asian descent and ensure the ongoing protection of their rights and freedoms in Nova Scotia and across Canada.