Human Rights and Equity

Training and events

Human Rights and Equity provides presentations and information to members of the university community on issues related to respectful work and learning environments.

We also provide learning opportunities on the subject of equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as resource development.

Contact humanrights@unb.ca to discuss how we can assist.

Upcoming events

Presentation discussion

  • The mandate of the NB Human Rights Commission.
  • The scope of the Human Rights Act.
  • The protected grounds and areas in the Act.
  • Definitions of physical and mental disability under the Act.
  • The concept of accommodation or the Duty to Accommodate.
  • The meaning of Undue Hardship.
  • Examples of disability-based discrimination in school.

Fredericton campus

Monday, July 22  | 1 - 2 p.m.
HIL Event Space

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Presenter: Khurram N. Khurshid, manager of advocacy, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission

Khurram Khurshid (he/him) has degrees in English and Law and has worked in a research role with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission since 2017. Previously, he was an academic for many years and taught English at universities in Pakistan, New Brunswick and the Middle East. He has also worked as an editor in academic, e-learning and newspaper settings.


Saint John campus

Thursday, August 1 | 1 - 2 p.m.
Oland Hall, room 204

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Presenter: Alexandra Fournier, senior education officer, New Brunswick Human Rights Commission

Alexandra (Allie) Fournier (she/her) joined the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission as a senior education officer in May 2023. She works within the Commission’s advocacy unit, which is dedicated to raising public awareness about human rights in the province. Her key responsibilities are communications, education, and engagement and outreach. She works and lives in her hometown of Saint John.


Workshop overview

In this workshop, you’ll learn about the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronym, rainbow terminology, non-traditional pronouns and how to communicate and work with queer+, trans+ and gender-diverse individuals fairly and equitably.

Participant outcomes

  • Familiarization with the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronym and rainbow terminology.
  • Understanding of non-traditional pronouns and how/when to use them.
  • Ability to speak and work with queer+, trans+ and gender-diverse people equitably.
  • Understanding intersectionality (considering gender, race, class, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.) and how to take an intersectional approach to allyship.
  • Skills to navigate systems from the perspective of a queer+/trans+ person.

Fredericton campus

Tuesday, July 23 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
HIL Event Space

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Saint John campus

Thursday, July 25 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Oland Hall, Room G31

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