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

BC Human Rights Clinic

A clinic that provides free representation to complainants who have cases before the BC Human Rights Tribunal on a province-wide basis.

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 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.

Canadian Race Relations Foundation

A national foundation that lobbies government and funds research on issues related to racism.

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.