Each year on December 10, we celebrate the adoption of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a ground-breaking document recognizing that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.”
Human Rights
The PSAC BC Region has three Human Rights Committees who meet regularly to in person and via conference call to discuss issues and plan events relating to PSAC’s Indigenous, Access (PWD), 2SLGBTQIA+, and Racially Visible members.
The BC Region also has four Regional Council members who represent equity-seeking groups. They are responsible for PSAC members within their constituencies and speak for them at the Council, they seek to promote the activism of PSAC members within these constituencies, and they ensure and promote representation for their constituencies throughout our Union.
Regional Council Indigenous Peoples Coordinator
Alan Otrosina
Regional Council Racially Visible Equity Coordinator
Celine Ahodekon
Regional Council Access (Persons with Disabilities) Coordinator
Krista Tebbutt
Regional Council 2SLGBTQIA+ (Pride) Coordinator
Damir Moric
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – December 6
Find the December 6th puzzle piece and learn more about the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
International Day for Persons with Disabilities: building an inclusive, accessible post-pandemic Canada
On International Day for Persons with Disabilities, PSAC encourages the federal government to follow through on their Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – December 3
Find the December 3rd puzzle piece and learn more International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
December 3: International Day for Persons with Disability
December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disability. This year’s theme is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era.”
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – November 20: Trans Day of Remembrance
Click to find the November 20th puzzle piece and find out more about Trans Day of Remembrance
Solidarity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Are We There Yet?
Please join PSAC BC Racialized workers to celebrate Multiculturalism Week in BC with an event featuring a panel discussion, music and dance lessons, and door prizes!
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – October 11th: National Coming Out Day
Find the October 11 puzzle piece and find out more about National Coming Out Day
Human Rights Equality Puzzle – Sept 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Find find the Sept 30th puzzle piece and find out more about Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A chance for reflection and reconciliation
The official designation of September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, unanimously supported by the House of Commons in May, is a necessary and encouraging step forward towards Reconciliation.