November 19, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [Whitehorse, Yukon] Yukon Human Rights Commission Annual Report Tabled in Legislative Assembly The Yukon Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce that its 2023-24 Annual Report has been officially tabled by the Honourable Jeremy Harper, Speaker of the Yukon Legislative Assembly. The report provides a comprehensive overview of…
The Yukon Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) wishes to address the Ombudsman’s report published following an investigation into three complaints concerning the Commission that he received between May 25, 2021 and April 12, 2023. These complaints concern three separate matters that were filed with the Commission in September 2018, November 2020 and December 2019. This…
The Yukon Human Rights Commission is pleased to publish our 2023-24 Annual Report. To learn more about big changes, our daily operations, exciting rights promotion, as well as our research and education initiatives click here. The report will be tabled to the Legislative Assembly in the Fall sitting. The French version will be published online…
June 26, 2024 Statement from the Yukon Human Rights Commission On June 17, 2024, the Yukon Human Rights Commission issued a media release congratulating our former Director, Birju Dattani, on his appointment as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission and thanking him for the exceptional leadership he provided to the Yukon Commission during…
The Gender Expression and Identity zine was created by the Yukon Human Rights Commission to provide more information, based in current Canadian human rights law, about one of the 14 protected characteristics listed in the Yukon Human Rights Act. Keep your eye out for more zines about rights and responsibilities specific to the characteristics protected…
Senior Investigator The Yukon Human Rights Commission is looking for someone with a human rights background to join our team as Senior Investigator. The incumbent will play a key role in fulfilling the inquiry and complaint processes mandated by our governing laws and policies, as well as promoting the implementation of leading practices, work closely…
The Yukon Human Rights Board of Adjudication decision is located here.
The press release is located here.
The Yukon Human Rights Commission is seeking an Administrative Officer to join our team. We are looking for someone with 1-3 years of experience with this type of work, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication skills. Knowledge of human rights law in Canada or a second official language are assets! Reporting to the Director…
The press release is located here.