December 10, 2024
Human Rights Commissioner launches book club on international Human Rights Day
Vancouver B.C. – In celebration of Human Rights Day, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner has launched a new book club to foster conversations and build deeper understanding of human rights issues […]
November 20, 2024
Human Rights Commissioner expands systemic discrimination education with new, action-centred offering
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) is launching the second phase of its free online educational sessions on systemic discrimination. Building on the success of […]
November 19, 2024
ADVISORY: Media are invited to join Human Rights Commissioner for discussion with Federal Housing Advocate – Nov. 28
Vancouver B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is launching a new Beyond the Headlines livestream series with a discussion of housing as a human right. On Thursday, Nov. 28 at […]
November 5, 2024
BCOHRC launches refreshed accessible website with #DiscoverBCOHRC campaign
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has taken further steps to build accessibility into its work by relaunching its main website, bchumanrights.ca, with accessible design […]
September 10, 2024
New tool for servers and cab drivers on upholding rights of guide dog users
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released educational resources to help workers in the restaurant and taxi industries understand their responsibilities to people who […]
August 28, 2024
B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner shares facts on equity, diversity and inclusion measures in employment
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has published a new resource to share answers to frequently asked questions on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) hiring […]
August 14, 2024
Human Rights Commissioner spotlights 10 key issues impacting B.C. communities in new report
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner launched a report today that takes a focused look at 10 key systems impacting human rights in British Columbia. Rights in Focus: Lived […]
August 8, 2024
Human Rights Tribunal affirms hate speech jurisdiction, providing broader protections for online spaces
Vancouver, B.C. – Today, the BC Human Rights Tribunal issued a decision affirming its ability to hear cases about allegations of online hate speech. This came as part of the […]
August 6, 2024
Advisory: Media are invited to join Human Rights Commissioner for release of report on top human rights issues in B.C. – Aug. 14
Vancouver, B.C. – B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, will release a report that highlights 10 key human rights issues impacting people across the province. Media are invited to register for an […]
July 4, 2024
B.C. Human Rights Commissioner seeks clarity on hate speech jurisdiction during BCTF v. Neufeld
Vancouver, B.C. – Today, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner intervened in a case before the BC Human Rights Tribunal (BCHRT) involving allegations of hate speech and discriminatory speech published on the internet. […]