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.
The Province of Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission are recognizing the 75th anniversary of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a groundbreaking global commitment to protect the rights of all people.
December 3 is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), a day to promote full and equal access to a barrier-free life for all persons with disabilities.
On November 20 we remember those who have lost their lives as victims of anti-trans violence and stand together in opposition to the hatred at the root of this ongoing threat to the safety of trans people.
Qualified lawyers from diverse communities with experience in human rights law are invited to apply to become members of a board of inquiry adjudicator roster for human rights cases. The deadline for applicaions has been extended until midnight, December 16, 2023.