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Independent Human Rights Hearing Resumes April 15 Apr 09, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Tuesday, April 15.

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Transgender Day of Visibility Mar 31, 2025

Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31, celebrates transgender and nonbinary people, recognizing their contributions to society while also raising awareness about the discrimination they continue to face.

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Violence in Ontario During Ramadan Has Impact in Nova Scotia Mar 26, 2025

A recent act of violence against a hijab wearing Islamic woman at a library in Ontario has impacted the local Muslim community. The Commission has learned that community members are shocked and becoming desensitized to examples of Islamophobic hate in the media.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Resumes March 29 Mar 25, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Saturday, March 29, in Halifax.

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Committing to the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2025

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, observed annually on March 21, is a crucial reminder of the global fight against racism and the ongoing need to uphold human rights for all.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Resumes March 20 Mar 12, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will resume on Thursday, March 20, in Halifax.