The Human Rights Commission

Summary

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that: "All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights". In Manitoba, this ideal has been translated into law by the Human Rights Code, a provincial statute which prohibits discrimination on the basis of ancestry, nationality, religion, sex, age, disability, or other group stereotypes. The Manitoba Human Rights Commission is the agency responsible for carrying out the provisions of The Human Rights Code. The Commission is authorized to accept and investigate complaints of discrimination and to attempt to settle substantiated complaints; to issue binding advisory opinions; and to carry out educational activities. Through these activities, the Commission attempts to reduce discrimination and promote social changes leading to equal opportunity for all.

All services provided by the Commission are available to the public without charge.

The Manitoba Human Rights Commission: www.manitoba.ca/hrc

Manitoba Contact(s):
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Justice
Provincial Government Building
340 Ninth Street
Brandon, Manitoba  R7A 6C2
Telephone: 204-726-6261
Fax: 204-726-6035

Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Justice
2nd Floor
Otineka Mall
P.O. Box 2550
The Pas, Manitoba  R7A 6C2
Telephone: 204-627-8270
Fax: 204-623-5404 

Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Justice
7th floor
175 Hargrave Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 3R8
Telephone: 204-945-3007
Fax: 204-945-1292 

Toll-free (information): 1-888-884-8681
TTY (hearing impaired): 204-945-2811
E-mail: hrc@gov.mb.ca