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Yukon Human Rights Commission The Yukon Human Rights Commission (YHRC) promotes equality and diversity through research, education We welcome your thoughts on those topics.

We engage with members of the public beyond the walls of our offices: you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. These guidelines will give you a better idea on how to engage with us on social media, what you can expect from us, and where to find more information. General Social Media Engagement Guidelines

Through our social media accounts we aim to provide you with information on the Yukon Human Rights Commission’s major activities and initiatives. Here are a couple of things you should know about our social media engagement:

We strive to respond to as many relevant questions and comments as possible, but we reserve the right to use our judgment in selecting the messages we respond to. If you choose to ask a question about a personal situation, we will most likely encourage you to contact our office to make an appointment to discuss the issue in a private and confidential manner. We’re excited that you’ve joined us on social media, and we know you’ve got plenty to say. While you’re with us, we hope you’ll take a moment to read the following guidelines we ask you to follow when contributing:
• Don’t do anything that breaks the law, or breaches the platform’s terms of use.
• Be polite and courteous, even if you disagree. Name calling, profanity, discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying, gruesome language, or other disrespectful or abusive activity will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to remove any such content and block those involved from further engaging on our page.
• Stay on topic. Keep the conversation relevant to the community and contribute to the dialogue. We reserve the right to remove content that is off-topic, out of context, spam, promotional, or links to third party sites.
• Keep it real. All posts should come from a real person and a real profile. Postings from fake or anonymous profiles will be deleted when discovered. We reserve the right to determine, at our discretion, whether contributions to our social media channels breach our guidelines. We reserve the right to hide or delete comments made on our channels, as well as block users who do not follow these guidelines. We also reserve the right to send any comments we deem appropriate to law enforcement authorities for investigation as we feel necessary or is required by law. We ask that anyone engaging with our social media channels shows courtesy, kindness and respect for all other members of our social media communities. If you have questions or concerns about anything on our social media platforms, please feel free to contact us.

“Liking” or “following” a post or account does not constitute an endorsement; the same applies to re-posting messages posted on accounts that Yukon Human Rights Commission does not own. The posting and presence of content on Facebook does not necessarily mean that the Yukon Human Rights Commission agrees with the content, ensures its accuracy, or otherwise approves of it. Nothing in any page constitutes a binding representation, agreement, or endorsement on the part of the Yukon Human Rights Commission. Please review Facebook’s terms of use carefully when engaging on the site.

On September 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The National Day for Truth a...
09/29/2026

On September 30, we observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation was created in the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, specifically #80. Coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, today honours the many children, parents, and communities impacted by the residential school system in Canada.

The Commission will be closed Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in observance.

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is extending the deadline to submit nominations for the Melissa Atkinson Human Rights ...
09/17/2026

The Yukon Human Rights Commission is extending the deadline to submit nominations for the Melissa Atkinson Human Rights Accolade. The deadline is now October 26, 2026. If your organization or an organization you know is working on community initiatives that are anti-discriminatory in nature, uphold human rights, or promote human dignity, we encourage you to apply! For more information and an application form, please visit our website: https://yukonhumanrights.ca/melissa-atkinson-human-rights-accolade/

Please join the Yukon Human Rights Commission on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Front Street Ga...
09/11/2026

Please join the Yukon Human Rights Commission on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Front Street Gazebo to learn more about discrimination and human rights in the Yukon!

If you have questions or would like more information, please contact [email protected]

The Commission will be closed for one day on February 10, 2026 for staff's professional development.
02/09/2026

The Commission will be closed for one day on February 10, 2026 for staff's professional development.

This February, the Yukon Human Rights Commission recognizes Black History Month. We honour the rich history and vital co...
02/03/2026

This February, the Yukon Human Rights Commission recognizes Black History Month. We honour the rich history and vital contributions of Black Yukoners.

Human rights are the foundation to a just and fair society. In the Yukon, it is discrimination to treat someone unfavourably based on their race, ancestry, colour, national origin, and ethnic or linguistic background.

Office Closure Notice | Avis de Fermeture de Bureau ❄
12/23/2025

Office Closure Notice | Avis de Fermeture de Bureau ❄

On December 10th we mark International Human Rights Day to honour the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declarati...
12/10/2025

On December 10th we mark International Human Rights Day to honour the United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on December 10, 1948. The 2025 theme is “Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials” to reaffirm the values of human rights and how they impact our everyday lives. Often, human rights and freedoms are taken for granted. Human rights are not abstract ideas, but are necessary elements for a secure and dignified existence.

Human rights are POSITIVE. They protect and also bring joy and safety to our daily lives.

Human rights are ESSENTIAL. We all share them, they unite us across differences of race, gender, belief, or background. Human rights are an everyday constant.

Human rights are ATTAINABLE. They begin with us, in the everyday choices we make, in treating others with respect, in listening to those whose voices are often ignored and speaking up. Our everyday choices can build a culture of dignity and fairness, and depend on collective action.

On December 10, 2025, we celebrate International Human Rights Day. The Yukon Human Rights Commission was created in 1987...
11/28/2025

On December 10, 2025, we celebrate International Human Rights Day. The Yukon Human Rights Commission was created in 1987 with the mandate to promote equality and diversity through research and education, and to uphold Yukon Human Rights Act.

Please join us for our Lunch & Learn to learn more about international human rights day, human rights in the Yukon, and the Commission’s work!

Wednesday, December 10
Human Rights Learning Centre (2nd Floor), 305 Main Street

Light lunch provided.

RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, December 5

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305 Main Street
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A2B4

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