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– [Narrator] Every person
around the world is entitled
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to basic human rights.
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The treatment we all deserve
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and can expect to receive
simply by being human.
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You have the right to an
education, no matter how you learn.
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The right to get service at a store,
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no matter the colour of your skin,
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and the right to equal pay
for work of equal value.
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At BC’s Office of the
Human Rights Commissioner,
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we want to be part of building
a fair and just society.
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We try to protect human rights
and prevent discrimination
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from happening in the first place.
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But what happens if
someone doesn’t recognize
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or respect your rights?
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If you live anywhere on the land
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now known as British Columbia,
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you are protected by a law
called the Human Rights Code.
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It covers how you should be treated
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in areas like employment,
housing, and services.
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If you experience treatment that you think
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goes against in this code,
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BC’s human rights system
is here to support you.
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First, you can file a complaint
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with the Human Rights Tribunal.
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The tribunal is like a court,
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it does not investigate
discrimination complaints
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but resolves them by
reviewing people’s evidence
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and making decisions or helping people
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resolve things themselves.
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A decision in your favour
could result in compensation,
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new rules or training
that helps to make sure
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no one else will experience
what you experienced.
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You may also need help
with the complaint process,
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the Human Rights Clinic
may be able to help.
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Their lawyers and advocates
offer free legal advice
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and can help you decide if
you should file a complaint.
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If you do, they may represent
you for free at the tribunal.
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If your workplace is unionised
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and your complaint is about work,
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you can also talk to your
union about filing a grievance.
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Sometimes discrimination can
be larger than one person
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and one place.
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Human rights can be denied to
you in a way that’s systemic,
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where discrimination
shows up in different ways
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across systems like
public policies or law.
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BC’s office of the Human
Rights Commissioner
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works on systemic human rights issues.
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We’re an independent office
that advocates for changes
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to systems and laws that result
in inequality and injustice.
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We also educate people
about their human rights
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and we monitor provincial government
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and industry actions to
make sure all BC residents
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are treated equally.
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Together, we work hand in hand
to support your human rights
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recognising discrimination,
standing up against injustice
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and supporting dignity
and respect for everyone.
