The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on March 21. It represents an opportunity to reflect on global efforts to eliminate racism and discrimination, the progress that has been made, while also acknowledging that much work still needs to be done.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) recognizes the important responsibility we have to be leaders of change in the communities that we serve. TBRHSC is committed to delivering high-quality care, and addressing racial discrimination that leads to a lack of trust, or delays in seeking healthcare services.

Building on our Hospital’s vision of celebrating diversity and creating a sense of belonging, The EDI Steering Committee has developed TBRHSC’s inaugural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Framework, and look forward to sharing this work with the Hospital community in the near future. This initiative represents a small step forward along our journey to providing a safe, equitable environment for our patients, their families, and staff. 

To learn more about the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, please go to the United Nations website: https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day, or the Government of Canada website: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/federal-anti-racism-secretariat/international-day-elimination-racial-discrimination.html

You can also learn more about the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination here: https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-convention-elimination-all-forms-racial