[Sjsall] BCs Office of the Human Rights Commis
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- Published on Sunday, 29 November -0001 16:00
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Dear all:
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, B.C. has witnessed a dramatic spike in hate incidents, leaving indelible marks across our communities. While we cannot be surprised by the rise of hate in this pandemic or in future states of crisis, hate is not inevitable. So, what can we do about it?
Following an 18-month investigation, the Inquiry into hate in the pandemic by BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner has produced a mountain of evidence showing that hate incidents, particularly gender-based violence and online hate, have surged. We must confront what we have experienced during the pandemic and take action now to prevent it from happening again.
To learn more about Inquiry’s findings and the 12 recommendations for change, we encourage you to read the report here: bchumanrights.ca/Inquiry-Into-Hate
All of us, as individuals who make up our communities and our province, have an obligation to understand and confront hate in our communities. We are not powerless in the face of hate. We have an obligation to educate ourselves, including by reviewing this report with a focus on the experiences of those who have been subjected to hate.
Thank... you for taking the time to hear the voices of the thousands of people who contributed to this important public Inquiry, and for working together to stand against hate.
Sincerely,
Nancy
Nancy Clark RN PhD (she/her/hers)
Director Social Justice Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences http://web.uvic.ca/socialjustice/
Research Affiliate Centre for Migration Studieshttps://migration.ubc.ca/
Affiliate Member Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health
Assistant professor, Faculty of Human and Social Development
School of Nursing
University of Victoria, BC.
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