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National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia

National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia provides us with an opportunity honour the survivors and victims and to reaffirm our commitments to addressing Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination.

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day

In 2005, the United Nations designated January 27 as the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is on December 3rd.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities was developed by the United Nations to increase awareness and understanding of the diversities of disability issues and to advocate for the rights of all disabled persons.

Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC

Transgender Day of Remembrance at UBC

On Trans Day of Remembrance, November 20, we honour those lost to violence, those who live through violence and transphobia, and recognize the need to disrupt the violence and oppression that trans people continue to face.

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Trans Day of Remembrance: A call to safeguard hard-won freedoms and rights

People across Canada will be participating in Trans Awareness Week events from November 13-19, which culminates in the recognition of Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on November 20. This year marks the inaugural year that the transgender flag will be flown in place of the UBC flag from November 13-20 in observance of Transgender Awareness Week from […]

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Orange Shirt Day: Reflect, learn and act towards Truth and Reconciliation

Arig al Shaibah, Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion shares a message with the community in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

UBC committed to welcoming community members from around the globe

UBC committed to welcoming community members from around the globe

As UBC continues to monitor geopolitical relations between India and Canada and to assess the implications for our diverse campus community, we are attuned to the ongoing distress experienced and expressed by many students, faculty and staff who are either directly or indirectly impacted or concerned by the situation.

UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

UBC stands in support of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities

Read the statement from UBC’s Provosts and the Associate Vice-President, Equity and Inclusion in response to the increasing backlash against efforts to enhance the human rights, accessibility, inclusion and wellness of sexual orientation and gender identity minoritized peoples. The waves of anti-SOGI protests planned across Canada do not align with UBC’s values. UBC is committed to universal human rights and fundamental freedoms – which are extended to all citizens.

StEAR Enhancement Fund

Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Enhancement Fund

Calling all changemakers! Submit your application now.