# human rights

“It’s very important to emphasize that it seems like a political issue—and it is—but at its core, at its heart, what is resonating is humanitarianism."

"When we are tempted to group people into categories, let us fight that temptation, and get to know our friends instead. Let us challenge the…

An interview with the 2016 N.L. Human Rights Award recipient.

Independent reporter to appear in court over same coverage N.L. Human Rights Commission has cited as the reason for his nomination.

Pam Palmater, one of Canada's top lawyers, says the federal government must intervene.

The terrorist attacks in Paris will shape the evolution of our security and privacy environments and accelerate profound effects on the way we interact and…

The white poppy symbolizes grief for all victims of war, civilian as well as military, regardless of nationality. It also represents opposition to war and…

As unprecedented numbers marched in St. John's annual Pride parade Sunday, participants past and present reflect on LGBTQ struggles, achievements and the road ahead. (With…

Documentary films by local people in Palestine and Israel give us the stories, images, and perspectives left out of the mainstream media

Newfoundland and Labrador is renowned for its talented arts and crafts scene. So why is it being increasingly outsourced to China?

A junior high school teacher is hoping a pioneering teaching resource she developed while in university will be supported by the provincial Department of Education…

Violence against Aboriginal women is not just about Aboriginal women; it is equally about those who commit the violence and the societal values and cultural…