Every year on March 8, people around the world mark International Women’s Day. It is a time to celebrate the strength, leadership, and achievements of women and girls. It is also a time to reflect on fairness and equality in our own communities. Here in the Northwest Territories, this day reminds us that women’s rights … Read more
Pink Shirt Day began with a simple and brave act. In 2007, two high school students in Nova Scotia asked their classmates to wear pink. They did this after a younger student was harassed for wearing a pink shirt. The harassment was rooted in homophobia—the belief that wearing pink meant he was gay, and that … Read more
Why Is Equality So Important? Equality is at the heart of human rights. Everyone should have the same chance to succeed and live a fulfilling life. This means that regardless of your race, disability, gender, or family situation, you should be able to live without fear of discrimination. When we treat others with respect and … Read more
The NWT Human Rights Commission has received the completed report on their research into Indigenous and newcomer awareness of human rights in the Territory. The project has been long championed by Commission Vice-Chair Yacub Adam, who advocated for the importance of obtaining baseline data on Indigenous and newcomer knowledge about human rights. This data allows … Read more