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
UNB employee survey: Ask me anything session
Online
Jan. 8 | 10 - 11 a.m.
Open to faculty and staff
Jan. 15 | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Open to faculty and staff
EDI specialists from Diversio will lead the "Ask Me Anything" session. This interactive opportunity allows staff to address any questions or concerns about UNB’s upcoming Employee Survey.
It will focus on clarifying the survey process, particularly around the privacy and confidentiality of the data being collected. Whether you have technical inquiries or seek reassurance about handling your data, this collaborative meeting will provide clarity and insight.
We will demonstrate the survey dashboard, showcase key features and explain how the collected data will be organized and presented.
Black and racialized faculty and staff meet-up
UNB Fredericton
Jan. 15 | 12:15 - 1 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library | Active Learning Lab | Room 303
Register now
UNB Saint John
Jan. 17 | 12:15 - 1 p.m.
Phillip Oland Hall | Board Room 203
Register now
Join us for a chance to connect, share experiences and build community. All Black and racialized staff are welcome.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a supportive environment to engage with colleagues.
Understanding privilege
Online
Jan. 16 | 10 - noon
Open to faculty, staff and students
This session will examine the concepts of power and privilege as they pertain to various identities and social locations.
These concepts' impact on the experiences of individuals and groups will be explored through an intersection lens.
Participants will discuss their power and privilege as individuals and examine the ways they can use this understanding to demonstrate collective and individual allyship.
Facilitator
Desiree Phillips is a registered psychotherapist and equity consultant. She designs and facilitates activities for employees at all levels, using industrial and organizational psychology to enhance effectiveness while centring equity.
Desiree collaborates with experts to create curricula on power, privilege, and oppression and implements tools to integrate equity into organizational processes.
With expertise in training, counselling, and advocacy, she delivers sessions and consultations globally for organizations across diverse sectors.
Employer’s duty to accommodate in the workplace
UNB Fredericton
Jan. 22 | 2:30 - 4 p.m.
Harriet Irving Library| Event Space | Room 318
Open to faculty, staff and students
This session will provide an overview of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act, focusing on employers' legal duty to accommodate in the workplace. Topics include discrimination grounds, the role of the Human Rights Commission and the compliance process.
Participants will explore how human rights laws intersect with employment practices, including real-world examples of discrimination and employer obligations to accommodate employees based on needs such as disability, family status or religion.
The session offers practical guidance for employers to understand their responsibilities and create inclusive, equitable work environments.
Facilitator
Emilia Gutierrez (she/her), from Ecuador, moved to Canada in 2017 to study human rights and sociology at St. Thomas University (STU), graduating in 2021.
She interned with the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission and joined as a registry officer in 2021, later becoming education officer. In this role, she creates educational resources, including a newcomer’s guide and a human rights curriculum for middle schools.
Emilia has also worked with newcomer children and youth and held various academic roles at STU.
An introduction to Islamophobia: Manifestations and solutions
Online
Jan. 28 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Open to faculty, staff and students
This webinar will delve into Islamophobia, exploring how it’s shaped by various societal systems and what you can do to combat it.
We’ll discuss the support available for those affected and offer tips on being an effective ally to Muslim communities.
Facilitator
Thamina Jaferi is a lawyer by profession and has extensive experience in the federal and provincial governments, municipal transportation and most recently in the higher education and entertainment industries.
She is a knowledgeable and passionate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) practitioner and enjoys working with clients to assess EDI within their organizations and develop strategic plans to help remove barriers for diverse communities within a variety of sectors.
She also has experience in EDI policy review and development, training development and delivery, implementation of EDI councils and EDI issues management.
