Address the root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry and monitoring.
The Commissioner’s first Inquiry looked at the reported rise of hate during the pandemic. The Inquiry explores why hate increased during the pandemic, where hate comes from and what action we can take to stop hate now and in future times of crisis.
The B.C. Human Rights System portal can help you understand the different branches of our system and find the services that suit your needs.
Join @posAbilitiesCA for "Taking Care" on April 28 from 11:00- 3:00 PM PDT, a community-based art project focusing on care in various forms, amplifying the voices of individuals with disabilities and caregivers. For more info visit:
Taking Care
Community-based art project about care in all of it forms centering the voices of persons with disabilities & caregivers. Everyone Welcome!
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Really looking forward to the first public showing of my Office's innovative 'From Hate to Hope' audio-visual exhibit (Tue @ Robson Square). It will bring to life what we heard in the inquiry on hate and the creative work done with communities in response.
Immersive exhibit aims to combat hate in BC via @georgiastraight
Immersive exhibit aims to combat hate in BC | Georgia Straight
The 25-minute experience is free and open to all.
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Through the #Cranbrook Brief, many participants with disabilities shared their experiences of exclusion, neglect, dismissal, or bullying. (1/2)
Our findings highlighted instances of discrimination within the education system, where students with disabilities faced challenges from both peers & educators. To learn more about current issues in Cranbrook through our Community Briefs, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2dxyykzd (2/2)
Today is #EqualityDay in Canada, marking the anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms from 1985. Discover more about human rights protections in B.C. at: https://bchumanrights.ca/human-rights/human-rights-in-bc/
Homelessness is increasing rapidly in the Chilliwack area. In 2020, Chilliwack had the highest proportion of homeless people with Indigenous ancestry in the Fraser River Valley at 25 percent. (1/2)
Our Office released the #Chilliwack Community Brief last week to better understand the human rights issues facing people in Chilliwack. To access the #Chilliwack Brief please visit: https://baseline.bchumanrights.ca/briefs/chilliwack/ (2/2)
The ARA follows extensive consultations with Commissioner Govender’s Office and builds on the Anti-Racism Data Act (ARDA), which implemented many recommendations from her 2020 report on data collection to uncover systemic racism (1/2)
and inequities without perpetuating stereotypes or stigma. To learn more, please read our media release at: https://bchumanrights.ca/news/commissioner-welcomes-anti-racism-act-following-extensive-consultation/ (2/2)
Did you know that that in our Inquiry into hate during the pandemic, we uncovered findings of heightened violence against people who use drugs, frequently linked to ableist beliefs? To read more about this topic please visit: https://tinyurl.com/mr3w2wm8
Join Dr. Bohdan Nosyk on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 6:30 PM PDT for "Eight Years into BC’s Overdose Emergency," a lecture presented by SFU Public Square. To register please visit:
Bohdan Nosyk | Eight Years into BC’s Overdose Emergency
This event is part of SFU's President's Faculty Lectures: Making a Difference for B.C.
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Hate
May 2, 2024, 11:00 am - May 3, 6:00 pm
Time and place Dates and times: Thursday, May 2, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 06:00 p.m. PDT Friday, May 3, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 06:00 p.m. PDT Saturday, May 4, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 04:00 p.m. PDT Where: Alternator Gallery, 421 Cawston Ave - Unit 103 For any…
Hate
May 10, 2024, 11:00 am - May 11, 5:00 pm
Time and place Dates and times: Friday, May 10, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Saturday, May 11, 2024 between 11:00 a.m. — 05:00 p.m. PDT Where: Peace Gallery North (10015 - 100 Avenue, Fort St. John) in the Multipurpose Room For any questions, please contact engagement@bchumanrights.ca The…
General
June 24, 2024, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
We envision a province in which we are all free from inequality, discrimination, and injustice. These free, introductory educational sessions seek to educate the public about B.C.’s Human Rights Code, a human rights law relevant to everyone in the province. These sessions will be held throughout the year and they relate…
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