External Human Rights Links
The following external links include community, provincial and national organizations that support equity for all Canadians. If there is a site that you would like to see added to this page, send an email to humanrights@viu.ca.
Action for Diversity Team
A Nanaimo site focused on fostering inclusion and challenging racism and hate in the Nanaimo community
BC Human Rights Coalition
Assists people who have filed or wish to file a human rights complaint with the BC Human Rights Tribunal
BC Human Rights Tribunal
The body authorized under the BC Human Rights Code to receive and address complaints that the Code has been violated.
Canadian Race Relations Foundation
A national foundation that lobbies government and funds research on issues related to racism.
Canadian Association for the Prevention of Discrimination and Harassment in Higher Education (CAPDHHE)
Provides professional development for individuals employed at colleges and universities in the area of discrimination and harassment. Conferences are open to students and community members.
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination.
EGALE Canada – Equity for Gays and Lesbians
Egale Canada advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-identified people, and their families, across Canada.