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The Ontario Human Rights Commission promotes and enforces human rights to create a culture of human rights accountability. The Ontario Human Rights Code is a provincial law that gives everybody equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in specific social areas such as jobs, housing, services, facilities, and contracts or agreements. The Code’s goal is to prevent discrimination and harassment because of race, s*x, disability, and age, to name a few of the 17 grounds. All other Ontario laws must agree with the Code. If you believe you have experienced discrimination, the Human Rights Legal Support Centre can help you determine if what you experienced is protected under the Code. Info: www.ohrc.on.ca/en/about-commission/contact-us

Meet Tonny Muzira, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Distinguished Service Award. Through advocacy, community leaders...
10/14/2026

Meet Tonny Muzira, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Distinguished Service Award.

Through advocacy, community leadership and coalition-building, Tonny advances human rights, health equity, housing justice and empowerment for Black immigrant and refugee communities.

The OHRC is proud to recognize Tonny's dedication to creating more inclusive and equitable communities.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRYXHg

Meet Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Young Leader Award. As a disability rights advocate...
10/08/2026

Meet Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Young Leader Award.

As a disability rights advocate and policy advisor, Rana works to advance accessibility, challenge ableism and promote the meaningful inclusion of people with lived experience in education and public policy.

The OHRC is proud to recognize Rana's leadership and contributions to advancing human rights in Ontario.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TRYXHg

On September 21, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, accompanied by protégé, Ope Olojede, biomedical science student at...
10/06/2026

On September 21, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, accompanied by protégé, Ope Olojede, biomedical science student at TMU and researcher at MaRS Discovery, were honoured to join Ontario's Emerging Leaders Reception.

The event was hosted by The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, in celebration of the next generation of leaders who are shaping a stronger, more inclusive future for our province / Lieutenante-gouverneure de l’Ontario / Lieutenant Governor of Ontario de l’Ontario / Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at Queen's Park.

A defining moment of the evening was that this was the first official visit to Ontario by Her Excellency The Right Honourable Louise Arbour as Governor General of Canada / Governor General of Canada

The OHRC celebrates and congratulates the next generation of leaders who are driving positive change and helping to build an Ontario where human rights are protected, diversity is valued, and every individual can thrive with dignity and belonging.

Thank you to The Honourable Edith Dumont for including the OHRC’s leader, and for her leadership in bringing together an inspiring gathering of , fostering meaningful connections and celebrating individuals who are shaping our province’s future.

October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.Today, the OHRC joins Indigenous commu...
10/04/2026

October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Today, the OHRC joins Indigenous communities in honouring the lives and legacies of those taken by gender-based and colonial violence, and stands with the families, loved ones, and survivors who continue to seek justice, healing, and systemic change.

This day demands more than remembrance. It calls on all of us to confront the root causes of this violence: racism, s*xism, and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

The OHRC is committed to advancing the human rights of all Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ people, and to working toward a future where safety, dignity, and justice are realities for all of us.

To reflect, learn, and take action, visit: NWAC | Native Women's Association of Canada | Indigenous Women's Rights[

đź”—Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) | ONWA
https://www.onwa.ca/learning-resources-mmiwg

This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, the OHRC recognizes that too many students with learning disabilities contin...
10/01/2026

This Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, the OHRC recognizes that too many students with learning disabilities continue face barriers to education.
These barriers can limit access to academic success, support services, and inclusive learning environments.

Accommodation is not an advantage. It is a right, protected under Ontario's Human Rights Code. Ensuring everyone receives the supports they need is essential to creating learning environments where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

The OHRC works to advance the right to accessible education and to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about our work:
đź”— https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-accessible-education-students-disabilities
đź”— https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/right-read-inquiry-report-0

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.Led by Indigenous communities, Orange Shirt Day invites reflection and dialogue on th...
09/30/2026

September 30th is Orange Shirt Day.

Led by Indigenous communities, Orange Shirt Day invites reflection and dialogue on the enduring impacts of the residential school system. It honours the truth carried by Survivors and their stories, and affirms the message at the heart of the day: every child matters.
Commemorate the day by learning the history and legacy of residential schools. The Orange Shirt Society offers resources to learn more, and ways to support truth and reconciliation: www.orangeshirtday.org

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission joins peop...
09/30/2026

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission joins people and institutions across the province in reflecting on the legacy of the Residential School system, honouring Survivors and their families, and remembering those who never made it home.

This day calls on all of us to learn the truth, reflect, and commit to sustained partnership to advance reconciliation.

The OHRC is committed to advancing truth and reconciliation in our work, and to confronting the systemic barriers that Indigenous peoples continue to face.
Learn more about our work: https://www.ohrc.on.ca/en/key-priorities/indigenous-reconciliation

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards: ...
09/28/2026

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards:

🏆 Young Leader Award: Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani
🏆 Distinguished Service Award: Tonny Muzira
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Carl E. James

Named in honour of Dr. Daniel G. Hill, these awards recognize individuals whose leadership, advocacy and service have helped advance human rights and inclusion across Ontario.

Congratulations to this year's recipients.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3VkZj9S

The OHRC had the pleasure of attending and participating in this year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO C...
09/10/2026

The OHRC had the pleasure of attending and participating in this year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Conference!

As the OHRC marks 65 years of advancing and protecting human rights in Ontario, Chief Commissioner Patricia DeGuire, highlighted a simple but powerful message.

Human rights are everyone's responsibility, and the foundational role human rights play in maintaining Canada’s democratic society and the rule of law.

At the conference, the OHRC and the Information Privacy Commission partnered to share practical tools and resources that can help municipalities to use AI responsibly.

Learn more: Human Rights AI Impact Assessment | Ontario Human Rights Commission

đź”—Principles for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence | Ontario Human Rights Commission

The OHRC thanks AMO for including it in this year’s event. Congratulations AMO on your long history (1899) and endurance (1972, 1982, and 1990) in bringing a strong inclusive and democratic voice in serving Ontario’s communities.

📸: Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO

The OHRC is pleased to share that Patricia DeGuire’s term as Chief Commissioner has been extended to February 18, 2027. ...
08/31/2026

The OHRC is pleased to share that Patricia DeGuire’s term as Chief Commissioner has been extended to February 18, 2027.

The OHRC is pleased to continue its work to advance human rights, address systemic barriers, and help build an where the dignity and worth of every person is respected.

đź”— bit.ly/4zLaN68

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