Rally supports Halifax activist stripped of human rights award Human rights commission says comments made by Rana Zaman were 'contrary to the principles of the awards'

December 23, 2019   

(CBC) Roughly 30 people protested Monday in front of the offices of the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission in Halifax after it stripped Muslim activist Rana Zaman of an award.

On Dec. 10, the commission announced Zaman was the winner in the individual award category “in recognition of her extraordinary advocacy efforts in bringing together diverse communities in Halifax.”

But last Friday, the commission rescinded the award.

The commission said its decision followed a strong public response.

“This decision was based solely on the integrity of the human rights award,” said spokesperson Jeff Overmars.

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