10 posts found for human rights

#RewriteTheRules campaign

October 5, 2022 by DABC

Yesterday, BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner launched their #RewriteTheRules campaign, designed to raise awareness of and combat ableism.

Learn more in this video featuring BC’s Human Rights Commissioner Kasari Govender and DABC Community Advocate Lauren Stinson!: https://youtu.be/twsQWQsrjHU

See how you can take action at www.bchumanrights.ca/rewrite-the-rules

Update: Inquiry into Hate in the Pandemic

June 14, 2022 by DABC

– A close-up portrait of a young Chinese man who has Down Syndrome, outside on a bright day. He is wearing red eyeglasses and a blue shirt. White text across the image says: 72% of survey respondents did not report the hate incidents they experienced or witnessed. BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner.

72% of survey respondents in BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner’s Inquiry into Hate During the Pandemic did not report hate incidents to any individual or organization, including police. 68% said they didn’t think a report would make a difference.

If people don’t feel served by the system we have, we must find a new strategy to address hate incidents. Everyone deserves to feel heard and confident that there are supports available and structures in place to address hate.

The public survey for BCOHRC’s Inquiry into hate in the pandemic has now closed and is moving into its next phase before final recommendations for change in 2023. Explore written and video submissions made to the Commissioner from individuals and community groups across B.C. at https://hateinquiry.bchumanrights.ca/documents/. #HumanRights4BC #BCPoli

Have you experience or witnessed an incident of hate during the pandemic? BCOHRC wants to hear from you!

February 18, 2022 by DABC

From BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner:

More than 1 in 4 British Columbians, including 50% of young people aged 18-24 years, have seen hate incidents during the pandemic.

You can help stand up against hate by sharing your experiences in a survey conducted by BC’s Human Rights Commissioner.

You can access the online survey at https://bit.ly/3Hp32r8 from 31 January to 6 March, 2022.

The survey can be completed by calling 1-855-412-1933. or with our assistance. This survey is available in 15 languages, with additional language support available over the phone line.

The answers to the survey of the commissioner’s B. C. Recommendations for the Legislative Assembly on how to prevent future hate incidents during times of crisis. Your participation can make a significant difference.