OHRC releases the Right to Read two-year anniversary update report
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a two-year update on the Right to Read Inquiry report (R2R/Inquiry report), in collaboration with Dyslexia Canada.
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OHRC releases its 2023-24 annual report: Fostering a Human Rights Culture in Ontario
TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released Fostering a Human Rights Culture in Ontario, its 2023–2024 annual report. It is a snapshot of the actions taken and results achieved by the OHRC last year to advance human rights.
Nominations open for the 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards
TORONTO - The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is pleased to announce that nominations are open for the Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions towards changing the human rights landscape and honour their achievements of advancing, promoting, and fostering a human rights culture across Ontario.
Recent highlights
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Tackling anti-Black racism in education Click to read. |
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Right to Read inquiry report available online now! Click to read. |
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OHRC makes over 100 recommendations to address anti-Black racism in the Toronto Police Service. Click to read. |
Human rights in Ontario
The Ontario Human Rights System is made up of three separate agencies:
- The Ontario Human Rights Commission (that’s us) works to promote, protect and advance human rights through research, education, targeted legal action and policy development.
- The Human Rights Legal Support Centre gives legal help to people who have experienced discrimination under the Code.
- The Human Rights Tribunal is where human rights applications are filed and decided.
To learn more, complete our Human Rights 101 eLearning.