The Human Rights Advisory Commission sends its warmest congratulations to the newest Commonwealth Heroine, Vaira Harik, named by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women for her extraordinary work […]
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For Immediate Release Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission Announces Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Presentation: “Know your Civil Rights” and “What is a Hate Crime” April 27, 2021 (Barnstable, MA) - The Attorney General’s Civic Engagement Office, in collaboration […]
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“The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and heightened glaring inequalities around the world, especially when it comes to income and wealth distribution, access to health care, protection under the law, and […]
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The Barnstable County Human Rights Advisory Commission (BCHRAC) joins community organizations here on Cape Cod and across the nation in condemning violence against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. […]
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“The Common Start legislation, HD.1960 (filed by Representatives Gordon & Madaro) & SD.1307 (filed by Senators Lewis & Moran), would establish a universal system of affordable, high-quality early education and […]
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“Come hear about how this will help children, families, early educators, providers, businesses, and the economy; straight from the stakeholders and legislative leaders! And, learn more about how YOU can […]
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For Immediate Release March 10, 2021 First female at the helm in Barnstable County (Barnstable, MA) — The Barnstable County Board of Regional Commissioners voted today to appoint Elizabeth Albert to […]
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“There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.” -W.E.B. Du Bois Every day is a day to celebrate female leaders who have paved the way to […]
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“Safeguarding Linguistic Diversity Languages, with their complex implications for identity, communication, social integration, education and development, are of strategic importance for people and planet. Yet, due to globalization processes, they […]
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