New Human Rights Commissioners Appointed
Three Nova Scotians have been appointed to two-year terms with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission.
Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction of the commission and making decisions on human rights issues, including referrals of complaints to boards of inquiry.
“These three new commissioners will add valuable perspectives to the commission’s work,” said Joseph Fraser, Director and CEO of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission. “We’re looking forward to welcoming them and working together to promote and protect the human rights of Nova Scotians.”
The new appointees:
- Marie Adsett, Halifax, is an award-winning journalist and human rights advocate recognized for her compassionate reporting, her work supporting victims and survivors, and her testimony before the Mass Casualty Commission
- Lerato Chondoma, Kings County, is an employment equity lawyer and inclusion leader who serves as Associate Vice President for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti Racism at Acadia University and is recognized for advancing human rights and racial equity across institutional, community and international settings
- Jasmine Mary Ghosn, Halifax, is a Nova Scotia and Ontario lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in health law, administrative law, and professional regulation, and a long-standing commitment to fairness, public service and the protection of human rights.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is an independent government agency that administers the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. It addresses issues of discrimination by advancing equity and dignity, fostering positive and respectful relationships, and protecting human rights.