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Human Rights Commission


Populations: Children and Families

Details

Contact Person Lisa Reed
Contact Position Executive Officer
Phone Number 295-5859
Email Address humanrights@gov.bm
Website Address www.hrc.bm
Physical Address Milner Place, Ground Floor, 32 Victoria Street, Hamilton | HM 12
Mailing Address P.O. Box HM 734, Hamilton HM CX
Hours of Operation 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Referral Procedure Any person seeking awareness of the role of the Human Rights Commission and/or understanding of the protections afforded under the Act is encourage to contact the Office of the Commission.

About Human Rights Commission

Purpose

The Human Rights Commission is responsible for administering and enforcing the Human Rights Act 1981 (the Act).

Services

  • Advocates and promotes awareness of human rights, inclusion and equality.
  • Organises and conducts workshops and training on human rights issues.
  • Investigates comments of discrimination.
  • Endeavours to settle complaints via conciliation and/or mediation.
  • Prepares guidelines, codes of practice and equality policies.
  • Reviews legislation, policy and procedures to ensure compliance with the Act.

Categories: Human Rights, Legislation