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 […]
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 […]
February 15, 2024
Advisory: Virtual launch event and screening of Introduction to Systemic Discrimination – Feb. 21
Vancouver, B.C. – Systemic discrimination is a major issue in B.C. and Canada, yet many people don’t know what it is or how to recognize it. That’s why B.C.’s Office of the […]
November 14, 2022
Advisory: Upcoming B.C. Human Rights Code public workshop on legal rights and obligations in the workplace
Vancouver, B.C. – On November 16, 2022, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner will hold a free, virtual session to help people understand B.C.’s Human Rights Code and how […]
May 17, 2022
Advisory: Housing and your human rights – renter alert
Everyone has the right to be free from discrimination when renting an apartment, house, co-op unit, or other space. BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner is holding a free, […]
April 26, 2022
Never Accept Hate campaign launches
Vancouver based organizations and companies join together to combat rising acts of hate. The NAH Collective announced today the official launch of the “Never Accept Hate (NAH)” campaign to […]
February 24, 2022
Hundreds speak out against hate as Inquiry reaches mid-point for public participation
Vancouver B.C. – More than 1700 people who either witnessed or directly experienced a hate incident have participated in an online survey for the Inquiry into hate during the pandemic. […]
September 1, 2021
New hate speech resource launches with live educational event to help British Columbians learn human rights law
Vancouver B.C. – BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has launched a new hate speech Frequently Asked Questions resource to help people better understand human rights law as it […]