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International Day for Remembrance of the Victims of the Transatlantic Slave Trade Mar 24, 2023

On March 25th we are asked to reflect on the victims of the transatlantic slave trade, a brutal and dehumanizing practice that lasted for centuries.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Mar 20, 2023

The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is an essential time to reflect on the need to act against racism in all its forms.

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Register Today: Rhythm and Rights Program for Youth Mar 15, 2023

The Human Rights Commission is excited to share that a program for youth aged 12-19 in partnership with the Dartmouth-based MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning will continue into its third term.

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International Women’s Day Mar 07, 2023

March 8 is International Women's Day (IWD), a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and girls and raise awareness of the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the work that still needs to be done.

Red Dress Day

 May 05, 2023

World Autism Awareness Day

 April 02, 2023