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Political belief is a protected ground under the British Columbia Human Rights Code. Everyone has the right to be free from discrimination based on political belief. Join us for an online workshop organized by the Community Legal Assistance Society's Human Rights Clinic (HRC), where Laura Track, Director of HRC and Education, and Sohrab Rezaei, Legal Advocate will delve into the topic of discrimination based on one's political belief, and help FACL BC members understand their rights and responsibilities under British Columbia's human rights laws.
FACL BC recognizes that in today's diverse society, fostering an environment of inclusivity requires open dialogue and mutual understanding. This workshop aims to provide participants with the tools to recognize and address discrimination stemming from political beliefs. This workshop is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their awareness of political discrimination, how to identify it, and how to report it.
The HRC speakers will guide attendees through thoughtful discussions, interactive activities, and practical strategies to promote respectful communication across diverse perspectives. Please note that no legal advice will be provided during the workshop.
FACL BC thanks the Community Legal Assistance Society's HRC in making this workshop possible.
About the Speakers:
Laura is the Director of CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic, as well as its Director of Education. She advocates on behalf of people who have experienced discrimination and assists complainants to navigate BC’s human rights process. Laura also has a strong interest in making legal knowledge accessible. She delivers workshops and presentations to a wide variety of audiences to help people understand their human rights and comply with their legal obligations. Laura earned her law degree from UBC in 2006, and holds a Masters in International Human Rights Law from Oxford University.
Sohrab is a legal advocate at CLAS Human Rights Clinic and brings experience from his previous role as a poverty law advocate at the MS Society of Canada. He serves the community by helping people navigate the BC human rights process and understand their rights. Sohrab also is strongly committed to addressing social inequities, removing barriers to justice, and ensuring awareness of individual rights under the BC Human Rights Code.
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By attending this event, you agree to abide by the FACL BC Event Code of Conduct.
If you have any questions about the Code of Conduct, please email info@faclbc.ca.
