BC's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

Our aim is to uphold the dignity of people in B.C. by proactively addressing the root causes of discrimination and inequality.

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to help protect human rights in B.C. under the Human Rights Code. https://t.co/rwRmdqelVP (2/2)

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B.C.’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner and the BC Human Rights Tribunal are separate and independent bodies that are part of a three-part system—which also includes the BC Human Rights Clinic— (1/2)

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Digital accessibility means ensuring that people with disabilities or who face barriers can independently access and interact with digital content. Our website, for example, is updated to be more accessible and inclusive. https://t.co/Ol7tj1k15i

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Join our free 90-minute educational session on June 4 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. PDT. You'll hear about the impacts of systemic discrimination, who it affects and what we can do. Register today: https://t.co/5aYBqVB6ld

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Join our free 90-minute educational session on systemic discrimination on Thursday, June 4 from 10to 11:30 a.m. PDT. You'll hear about the impacts of systemic discrimination, who it affects most and what we can do. Register today: https://t.co/5aYBqVB6ld

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Register to submit questions during the conversation or watch the livestream on our website at: https://t.co/WjMkdFpXE2 (2/2)

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In the fifth episode of our Beyond the Headlines series on June 2, the Commissioner sits down for a conversation with Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion. (1/2)

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Harm reduction and regulated alternatives to toxic drugs save lives and improve community conditions. When someone has an alternative space to use drugs there is less public substance use. Read the Commissioner’s statement on the toxic drug crisis: https://t.co/AbjASkldFT

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in Canada, and 16 times more likely than white women. We encourage everyone to read the Final Report of the National Inquiry to learn more about the scope of this crisis and the urgent need for justice and accountability: https://t.co/aqmLgNfHoj

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Today is #RedDressDay, also known as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQAI+ (#MMIWG2S) Awareness Day. The National Inquiry into MMIWG revealed staggering truths: Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to be murdered or go missing than other women

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We’re #hiring! We are looking for someone who is passionate about education to fill our Education Advisor (Temporary, Band 2). Apply by May 8, 2026, 5 p.m. PDT. https://t.co/g9VIIe4L14

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I am troubled by increasing misinformation undermining human rights in BC. We can’t solve the problems of our time without a shared methodology on how to understand those problems. We need to get our facts— and our law—straight. For full statement, visit: https://t.co/v0jn9daMaR

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We also invite you to read our Rights in Focus report to learn more about temporary foreign workers and employment inequities (p. 41) https://t.co/fccgc3OZxr (2/2)

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Happy May Day! Today on International Workers’ Day, we celebrate workers, unions, labour movements and the ongoing work toward fair wages, safe working conditions and rights for all. Check out our full video featuring temporary foreign workers https://t.co/lEyFwjEqBw. (1/2)

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The Commissioner’s Book Club picks are here! In May, we’re featuring At a Loss for Words by Carol Off and Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty, with illustrations by David Roberts. https://t.co/RrqJ39SxvF

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This month, the Commissioner’s Book Club features At a Loss for Words by Carol Off and Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote by Andrea Beaty with illustrations by David Roberts. To learn more and follow along, check out https://t.co/RrqJ39SxvF

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This session will be offered in English, French and ASL. Learn more and register: https://t.co/Of1Sbksxke #Humanrights4BC #BC

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Join our free 90-minute session on Tuesday, May 5 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. PDT to learn about systemic discrimination and how systems in our workplaces, organizations and communities can create barriers and harms for certain groups. (1/2)

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Do you know where to go when you have a human rights issue? There are three parts to B.C.’s human rights system, which include the BC Human Rights Clinic, the BC Human Rights Tribunal and BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/OQpDsUDjfK