Human Rights & Equity Services

Human Rights & Equity Services (HRES) provides trauma informed, survivor centered confidential advisory service to members of the Dalhousie community seeking advice & support related to:

Human Rights
Discrimination
Harassment
Sexualized Violence
Equity & Inclusion
Accommodation & Accessibility
Conflict

HRES Services Include:

Confidential Reporting
Informal & Formal Complaint Options
Personal Support & Referrals
Coaching
Conflict Resolution Process Facilitation
Education and Outreach
Facilitation of Workshops

Mission and Strategic Priorities

The collective talents of students, faculty and staff at Dalhousie are maximized in communities and environments that are welcoming and inclusive, where our differences provide dynamism and vibrancy to and enrich the life and work of the university, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to both fully contribute and achieve their best.

Strategic Areas of Focus:

1. Leading institutional change to foster a culture of respect, inclusivity and community safety;

2. Building connections and capacity of individuals and the institution to advance institutional diversity, inclusivity and equity goals and effect accountability measures;

3. Managing cases in relation to the Dalhousie University Statement of Prohibited Discrimination, the Personal Harassment Policy, Sexual Violence Policy and the Employee Accommodation Policy;

4. Ensuring operational effectiveness and the ability of HRES to fulfill its mission.

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