Employment complaints remain highest
The Human Rights Commission received 215 public intakes in 2025, a five per cent increase over the previous year, according to its newly released Annual Report.
The report found that sex was the most commonly identified protected ground in complaints, accounting for 19 per cent of cases, followed by disability at 18 per cent and ethnic or national origin at 14 per cent.
Employment-related discrimination remained the most frequently reported issue, making up 31 per cent of identified complaints under the Human Rights Act. Concerns involving goods, facilities and services accounted for 17 per cent, while workplace harassment represented 13 per cent.
The Commission also highlighted its work to advance disability inclusion, including the publication of Disability Inclusion in Bermuda: Findings & Recommendations from a National Consultation. The report outlines key barriers faced by people with disabilities and recommendations to improve accessibility and inclusion across the Island.
During 2025, the Commission expanded its public education efforts through presentations, consultations and community outreach, while working with organisations including Ageing and Disability Services, Bermuda Is Love, Vision Bermuda and OUTBermuda to promote equality and human rights.
The Commission said it remains committed to protecting and promoting human rights through education, advocacy, collaboration and enforcement of the Human Rights Act.
