Government of New Brunswick

Educational human rights videos

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Explore the Commission’s video library to learn more about human rights in New Brunswick.

Our video resources are accompanied by supporting learning materials designed to foster meaningful conversations and deepen your understanding of key human rights topics.

Whether you’re an educator, student, employer, landlord, or community member, these videos cover important human rights topics such as discrimination, the duty to accommodate, protections under the Human Rights Act, and more.

Stay tuned for updates as we continue to expand our collection.

Getting Acquainted with Human Rights - self-paced learning


Getting Acquainted with Human Rights is an introductory video on the key aspects and protections under the New Brunswick Human Rights Act. Whether you are new to human rights or looking to deepen your understanding of these concepts, this video serves as a foundational resource for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities under the Human Rights Act.

As a self-paced learning video, Getting Acquainted with Human Rights is an excellent training resource for educators, employers, and anyone interested in promoting a fair and inclusive environment in their community or organization.

Learning objectives:

At the end of this video, you will be able to:

  • Understand the role and mandate of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission;
  • Explain the jurisdiction of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act;
  • Identify the protected areas and grounds of discrimination in the Human Rights Act;
  • Define the meaning of discrimination under the Human Rights Act;
  • Recognize the concepts of the duty to accommodate and undue hardship;
  • Navigate the process of filing a complaint with the Commission; and,
  • Access the Commission’s educational resources.

Discussion Guide

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Explore our accompanying discussion guide to spark meaningful conversations about human rights in your organization!

With practical questions and prompts, the guide helps you to facilitate engaging discussions and apply human rights concepts presented in the video to real-life situations.