Violence to be Condemned
Human Rights Commission
April 20, 2012 12:56 PM
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is speaking out against violence of any kind when it is focused against human rights.
"While we don't know the specifics surrounding the death of Raymond Taavel, it has raised discussion about violence and human rights. Violence inflicted against any person in contravention of their human rights is intolerable," said David Shannon, director and CEO of the Human Rights Commission.
Mr. Taavel was killed Tuesday, April 17 in Halifax.
"Raymond Taavel's death is tragic and underscores the need for all Nova Scotians to respect each other. Equality, understanding and dignity are hallmarks of human rights and it is the duty of each and every one of us to model these standards not just in our thoughts but also in our actions."
"The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission encourages all people to continue to reflect and appreciate that our differences are our strength when striving for tolerance and compassion."
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission speaks out against
violence.
Director and CEO David Shannon says while we don't know the
specifics surrounding the death of Raymond Taavel, it has raised
discussion about violence and human rights. He says violence
inflicted against any person in contravention of their human
rights is intolerable.
Mr. Taavel was killed Tuesday, April 17 in Halifax.
Mr. Shannon says that equality, understanding and dignity
are hallmarks of human rights and must be respected by everyone.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission encourages all
people to reflect and appreciate that our differences are our
strength.
-30-
Media Contact: David Shannon
Human Rights Commission
902-424-4622
E-mail: shannodw@gov.ns.ca
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is speaking out against violence of any kind when it is focused against human rights.
"While we don't know the specifics surrounding the death of Raymond Taavel, it has raised discussion about violence and human rights. Violence inflicted against any person in contravention of their human rights is intolerable," said David Shannon, director and CEO of the Human Rights Commission.
Mr. Taavel was killed Tuesday, April 17 in Halifax.
"Raymond Taavel's death is tragic and underscores the need for all Nova Scotians to respect each other. Equality, understanding and dignity are hallmarks of human rights and it is the duty of each and every one of us to model these standards not just in our thoughts but also in our actions."
"The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission encourages all people to continue to reflect and appreciate that our differences are our strength when striving for tolerance and compassion."
FOR BROADCAST USE:
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission speaks out against
violence.
Director and CEO David Shannon says while we don't know the
specifics surrounding the death of Raymond Taavel, it has raised
discussion about violence and human rights. He says violence
inflicted against any person in contravention of their human
rights is intolerable.
Mr. Taavel was killed Tuesday, April 17 in Halifax.
Mr. Shannon says that equality, understanding and dignity
are hallmarks of human rights and must be respected by everyone.
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission encourages all
people to reflect and appreciate that our differences are our
strength.
-30-
Media Contact: David Shannon
Human Rights Commission
902-424-4622
E-mail: shannodw@gov.ns.ca