PRESS RELEASE: The Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) and CIJA, our National Advocacy Agent, applaud the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2019 Press Release: The Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) and CIJA, our National Advocacy Agent, applaud the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Halifax, NS — Today, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission formally rescinded the Human Rights Award presented to Rana Zaman of Halifax on Dec. 10. In response, the Atlantic Jewish Council (AJC) and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following: “We commend the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for recognizing that Ms. Zaman’s public statements “were directly contrary to the principles of the award.” This decision makes clear that people who engage in this type of hateful discourse disqualify themselves as human rights advocates.” “We thank the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for this decision. Ms. Zaman was expelled as a candidate in the last election for comments unbecoming of a public office holder. She had a chance to make things right, but instead offered a hollow apology and failed to change her behavior.” Additional Background: Statement from the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission For more information contact: Naomi Rosenfeld Executive Director The Atlantic Jewish Council 902-422-7491 x 222 nrosenfeld@theajc.ca |