Alberta Human Rights Commission reflects on 50th anniversary

“I ask all Albertans to join me in celebrating a province that appreciates the diversity of its population and that protects the dignity and human rights of all its citizens. Alongside the commission, I am proud to celebrate their 50 years of service to Albertans,” said Amery.

Kathryn Oviatt, chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, said she believes that every person, regardless of race, sex, colour, religion, disability, or other protected ground, deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

“We still have a long way to go as we walk arm in arm with all Albertans to uphold human rights and fight discrimination, but I am encouraged by how far we have come and am hopeful as we look forward to the next 50 years,” said Oviatt. “We will continue to build this great province through multiculturalism, diversity and mutual respect.”

The commission has launched a campaign called #AB50for50, in which Albertans are encouraged to spend 50 minutes learning more about human rights or supporting a human rights campaign. The group provided some suggestions for how this can be done:

Reading a book
Watching a documentary or film
Volunteering at a local organization that promotes human rights causes
Attending a conference or webinar
Hosting a fundraise for a human rights cause
Listening to a podcast
Taking a course
Hosting a human rights event at your school
Reading a report
Listening to a TED Talk or lecture
Attending a human rights workshop
Learning about the work of a human rights organization
Speaking with family and friends

A resource list for #AB50for50 is available on the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s website.

by David Opinko

Alberta Human Rights Commission reflects on 50th anniversary

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