This report reviews the progress of an agreement between the Vancouver Police Board (VPB), the Johnson family (who were directly impacted by actions of the Vancouver Police), and the Heiltsuk Nation to address systemic anti-Indigenous racism in policing.

Join B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender for an informational session to learn more about human rights in the B.C. and the Office’s ongoing From Hate to Hope campaign. This […]

Ignite your enthusiasm for technology and leverage your expertise as an Intermediate Technical Analyst, a new and exciting role at BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.

Note: For more information, see the B.C. human rights system portal. The portal explains the differences between each part of the province’s human rights system and helps you know where to go […]

Teaching Resources Are you looking for human rights teaching resources for your students or children? Check out our Intro to human rights learner kit with activities and resources for educators and learners. […]

We want to hear from you. Your experiences, questions and concerns help us in our work to promote and protect human rights in our province. We know this might be hard. Your […]

Our vision A province free from inequality, discrimination and injustice where we uphold human rights for all and fulfil our responsibilities to one another. Our mandate To address the root causes of inequality, discrimination […]

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner, Kasari Govender, started her five-year term on September 3, 2019. Since then, our Office has been working swiftly to build a strong […]

Meet the Commissioner Her role is to lead the promotion and protection of human rights in British Columbia through the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. Kasari Govender (she/her/hers) took office as B.C.’s […]

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