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Transgender Visibility Mar 30, 2026

Each year on March 31, the International Day of Transgender Visibility calls us to stand firmly in support of transgender and gender-diverse people, to celebrate their leadership and contributions, and to confront the barriers that continue to shape their lives.

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Eliminating Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2026

March 21 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that invites reflection on the enduring impact of racism and on the responsibility we all share in building societies grounded in dignity, equality, and justice.

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New Human Rights Commissioners Appointed Mar 16, 2026

Three Nova Scotians have been appointed to two-year terms with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.

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International Women’s Day Mar 06, 2026

Every year on March 8, International Women’s Day arrives as both a celebration and a checkpoint. It is a moment to recognize the achievements of women and girls while also asking a harder question. How far have we come in building a society where equality is realized in everyday life?

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Justice in Action: Honouring African Heritage in Nova Scotia Feb 09, 2026

Each February, during African Heritage Month, Nova Scotians are invited to reflect, listen, and act. This year’s theme - Strength in Unity: Moving Forward with Purpose, Prosperity, Power, and Progress - reminds us that unity cannot be symbolic. 

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 10 Feb 03, 2026

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Carmel Mitchell vs. Independent Security Services (ISS) Inc. will begin on Tuesday, February 10.