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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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National Indigenous History Month Jun 07, 2023

June is National Indigenous History Month throughout Canada. It was first designated Aboriginal History Month in 2009, later renamed Indigenous history Month in 2017.

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June is Pride Month May 29, 2023

The origins of Pride celebrations are rooted in activism, the fight for rights and the protection from violence, discrimination and hatred targeting people who identify as two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other minority sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQ

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Access Includes Everyone May 26, 2023

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.

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Disability Rights Board of Inquiry to Resume to Discuss Remedy May 26, 2023

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.

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Celebrating Cultural Diversity May 19, 2023

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

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International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia May 15, 2023

May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).