February 6, 2025
Guide dog user’s story of resilience and advocacy highlighted in Human Rights Commissioner’s video series
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) has released their newest “I love my human rights” video featuring accessibility advocate and guide dog user Georgia Pike. Like […]
February 4, 2025
Letter to B.C. Ministers of Education, Public Safety regarding school police liaison officers and the firing of the SD61 School Board
Vancouver B.C. – In response to recent developments regarding school police liaison officers (SPLOs) and the firing of the School District 61 (SD61) School Board, B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
May 15, 2024
Kasari Govender reappointed as B.C.’s independent Human Rights Commissioner
Vancouver, B.C. – Today the B.C. Legislative Assembly voted unanimously to reappoint Kasari Govender, KC, as Human Rights Commissioner for British Columbia. Commissioner Govender will serve a second five-year term […]
April 10, 2024
Series tells human rights story of four B.C. communities
Vancouver, B.C. – What is the state of human rights in B.C.? That is the question B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner has been seeking to answer through her Office’s multi-year Baseline […]