PCO says it didn’t search new human rights chief’s online aliases, blames ‘administrative oversight’

PCO says it didn’t search new human rights chief’s online aliases, blames ‘administrative oversight’

The Privy Council Office (PCO) says it did not search the aliases Birju Dattani, the new head of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, used to make controversial social media posts.  A spokesperson for the PCO said in a statement to CBC News on Monday that “an administrative oversight resulted in the aliases not being searched by PCO.” … Read more

CEO leaves Native Women’s Association of Canada engulfed in turmoil

CEO leaves Native Women’s Association of Canada engulfed in turmoil

The most prominent Indigenous women’s organization in Canada announced on Friday the departure of its chief executive officer amid internal turmoil. In an email viewed by CBC News, Carol McBride, president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC), informed staff that Lynne Groulx is no longer employed as the organization’s CEO. “NWAC continues to … Read more

Four things ALL South Africans need to have

Four things ALL South Africans need to have

Locally speaking, there are four things all South Africans need to have. It’s not about cars and fancy clothes, but all about basic needs. South Africans have the right to social welfare, identity documents, basic housing, and water. These are our basic human rights. South Africa has a strong Constitution, but is it being enforced? … Read more