Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Did you know that as part of the inquiry into pandemic-related hate, the Commissioner advocated for the classification of misogyny-driven gender-based violence as hate? To read more, visit: bchumanrights.ca/Inquiry-Into-H….
We were so pleased to debut our video on systemic discrimination. This video was crafted to give a brief overview on systemic discrimination and its effects in our society. To watch the full video please visit: youtube.com/watch?v=gh_iXR…
We firmly advocate for the rights of every individual to be free from arbitrary detention, abuse of power, and unfair treatment regardless of whether they are detained by law enforcement, incarcerated in correctional facilities, (1/3)
Women and girls with disabilities continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination.
This policy brief identifies emerging trends and practices on gender- and disability-inclusive budgeting.
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🧬 Happy #February 11! Today is the International Day for #WomenAndGirlsInScience and we are so excited to feature and celebrate Canadian women who have made significant strides in #STEM 🧪🔬
#WD2023 was co-designed and co-created to be the most inclusive, diverse, accessible, and consultative Women Deliver Conference yet.
Read the Post Conference report to discover how we drove change towards a gender-equal future together!
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Join us on January 25th from 2:30 to 4:00 pm for a free introductory Zoom session on B.C.’s Human Rights Code. Explore your rights and responsibilities in housing, employment, and services. For more info, visit: tinyurl.com/92nftj7y
The people of #Gaza face a humanitarian catastrophe.
They are hungry, starving, and face serious risk of famine.
While needs are escalating, the healthcare system has collapsed.
We continue to call for unhindered access to life-saving aid.
Are you interested in learning more about human rights issues in our province? We are launching a database allowing users to browse nearly 1700 recommendations on human rights issues in B.C. To access the database, please visit: baseline.bchumanrights.ca
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520 Followers 432 FollowingThe Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research (SIETAR) BC chapter seeks to advance cultural competency and racial literacy.
979 Followers 1K FollowingSeniors First BC is a charitable, non-profit society providing information, advocacy, and support to seniors across BC with issues affecting their well-being.
4K Followers 632 FollowingWe empower employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
399 Followers 969 FollowingWe enable BC's artists and non profit sector to access better legal information, education and advice. Home of Artists' Legal Outreach and Law for Non Profits.
548 Followers 830 FollowingA pan-Canadian network designed to support professionals in the settlement, healthcare and social services sectors who assist #newcomers to #Canada.
25K Followers 838 FollowingThe NCTR is Canada’s only research centre dedicated directly to Truth and Reconciliation. It hosts the largest collection of residential school materials.
15K Followers 8K FollowingMOA is temporarily closed until June 2024 for Great Hall seismic upgrades. Stay connected and follow us for updates. xʷməθkʷəy̓əm | Musqueam Territory
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En français : @CSMC_MHCC
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5.1M Followers 21K FollowingExposing #HumanRights abuses around the world Join us to help end them! Staff: https://t.co/2JflyBeYHI HRW social accounts https://t.co/AIpbUxDqR4
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