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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.

International Women's Day

For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment Mar 06, 2025

Women’s rights are human rights. In Nova Scotia and across Canada, we must continue working to ensure that every woman and girl has the freedom, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.

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Moving Forward Feb 27, 2025

On February 27, government announced plans to modernize the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process. This comes in response to calls for improvement.

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Supporting a Human Rights Approach to Housing Feb 13, 2025

One year ago – on February 13, 2024 - Canada’s Federal Housing Advocate, Marie Josèe Houle’s

African Heritage Month

Celebrating African Heritage Jan 31, 2025

Nova Scotia’s 52 historic African Nova Scotian communities reflect a rich and powerful history extending more than 400 years.

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Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins February 6 Jan 30, 2025

An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Sherri Borden Colley vs. The Source will begin on Thursday, February 6 in Halifax.

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Jan 30, 2025

Interfaith harmony and human rights are woven together by the universal values of dignity, equality, and mutual respect.

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day Jan 24, 2025

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day which calls us to reflect on the unspeakable horrors of Nazi Germany leading up to and during World War 2.