282 releases issued in the specified time period for Human Rights Commission
Racial Profiling Report Released
Human Rights Commission
May 29, 2013 12:16 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Racial Profiling Report Released
The Human Rights Commission is going to work with retailers to help reduce consumer racial profiling and help create better services for Nova Scotians.
Province Hosts National Human Rights Conference
Human Rights Commission
May 3, 2013 9:35 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Province Hosts National Human Rights Conference
Human rights leaders, researchers, academics and others are coming to Halifax this spring to share ideas and develop new plans to deal with issues including bullying.
Commission Applauds Restorative Settlement Between Firefighters and HRM
Human Rights Commission
April 25, 2013 1:20 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Commission Applauds Restorative Settlement Between Firefighters and HRM
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission congratulated the Halifax Association of Black Fire Fighters and the Halifax Regional Municipality today, April 25, for their collaboration in arriving at a restorative settlement of a long-standing human rights complaint.
Alleged Discrimination Claim to be Heard by Board of Inquiry
Human Rights Commission
April 24, 2013 9:12 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Alleged Discrimination Claim to be Heard by Board of Inquiry
A Human Rights Commission board of inquiry will hear a discrimination complaint filed by Garnetta Cromwell against Leon's Furniture Ltd.
Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Discrimination Based on Race/Colour
Human Rights Commission
April 22, 2013 1:03 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Discrimination Based on Race/Colour
A Human Rights Commission board of inquiry will hear the case of Kathleen Viner versus Hudson's Bay Company.
Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Discrimination Based on Pregnancy
Human Rights Commission
March 28, 2013 10:01 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Discrimination Based on Pregnancy
A Human Rights Commission board of inquiry will try to resolve a discrimination complaint based on pregnancy filed against a Halifax organization.
Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Consumer Racial Profiling Case
Human Rights Commission
February 19, 2013 12:28 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Board of Inquiry to Hear Alleged Consumer Racial Profiling Case
Parties to a human rights complaint are requesting a board of inquiry to resolve a racial discrimination complaint.
Commission Saddened by Sudden Passing of Member
Human Rights Commission
February 18, 2013 3:19 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Commission Saddened by Sudden Passing of Member
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is deeply saddened by the sudden passing of commissioner Pat Skinner on Friday, Feb. 15.
Awards Recognize Promoters of Human Rights
Human Rights Commission
December 7, 2012 1:31 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Awards Recognize Promoters of Human Rights
Two people and two organizations are being recognized for their work promoting human rights in the province with the 2012 Human Rights Award.
Law Students, Minister to Attend Demonstration of New Method to Resolve Complaints
Human Rights Commission
November 21, 2012 1:02 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Law Students, Minister to Attend Demonstration of New Method to Resolve Complaints
Law students from Cole Harbour High School will get a first-hand look at a new way for Nova Scotians to resolve human rights complaints on Thursday, Nov. 22.
Symposium Addresses Employment for Disabled Persons
Human Rights Commission
November 13, 2012 1:46 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION/DISABLED PERSONS COMMISSION--Symposium Addresses Employment for Disabled Persons
Making life better for Nova Scotians with disabilities is the goal of an upcoming symposium in Halifax.
Symposium to Eliminate Racism
Human Rights Commission
October 2, 2012 12:31 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Symposium to Eliminate Racism
People participating in a symposium in Halifax Oct. 17-19 will look at what causes racism and how to eliminate it so everyone is treated equally.
First Restorative Justice Human Rights Board of Inquiry
Human Rights Commission
September 14, 2012 3:47 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--First Restorative Justice Human Rights Board of Inquiry
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission will be holding its first restorative board of inquiry Monday, Sept. 17.
Human Rights Awards 2012
Human Rights Commission
August 2, 2012 10:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Human Rights Awards 2012
Nova Scotians are being encouraged to nominate people and organizations that promote human rights in the province for the 2012 Human Rights Awards.
Trois nouveaux commissaires sont nommés
Human Rights Commission
June 27, 2012 11:26 AM
COMMISSION DES DROITS DE LA PERSONNE--Trois nouveaux commissaires sont nommés
Trois nouvelles nominations à la Commission des droits de la personne ont été annoncées, aujourd'hui 27 juin, par Ross Landry, ministre responsable de la loi sur les droits de la personne.
Three New Commissioners Appointed
Human Rights Commission
June 27, 2012 11:23 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Three New Commissioners Appointed
Three new appointments to the Human Rights Commission were announced today, June 27, by Ross Landry, the Minister responsible for the Human Rights Act.
The Tale of Two Nazanins Book Launch and Presentation
Human Rights Commission
June 1, 2012 11:42 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--The Tale of Two Nazanins Book Launch and Presentation
One woman's struggle for her life in Iran and the efforts of another in Canada to help her will be explored Monday, June 4, in Halifax.
Publication Ban Request for Human Rights Board of Inquiry
Human Rights Commission
May 3, 2012 1:51 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Publication Ban Request for Human Rights Board of Inquiry
A complainant has requested a publication ban on his name at an upcoming independent public board of inquiry by the Human Rights Commission.
Violence to be Condemned
Human Rights Commission
April 20, 2012 12:56 PM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--Violence to be Condemned
The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is speaking out against violence of any kind when it is focused against human rights.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Human Rights Commission
March 16, 2012 10:03 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION--International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Nova Scotians are being encouraged to recognize International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on Wednesday, March 21, by the Human Rights Commission.