@OntHumanRights

Official account of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC). Follow us for human rights info, events and resources in Ontario. En français : @LaCODP

 Toronto Ontario Canada
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Meet Tonny Muzira, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Distinguished Service Award. Tonny advances human rights through housing advocacy, health equity and community leadership. Congratulations, Tonny. bit.ly/3TRYXHg #DGHAwards2026 #HumanRightsON
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Meet Rana Espiritu Nasrazadani, recipient of the 2026 Daniel G. Hill Young Leader Award. Rana is a disability rights advocate and policy advisor advancing accessibility, inclusion and equity. Congratulations, Rana. bit.ly/3TRYXHg #DGHAwards2026 #HumanRightsON
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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.
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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.
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Thank you to The Honourable Edith Dumont for including the OHRC’s leader, and for her leadership in bringing together an inspiring gathering of #emergingleaders, fostering meaningful connections and celebrating individuals who are shaping our province’s future.
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October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
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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.
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To reflect, learn, and take action, visit: onwa.ca/learning-resources-m… Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) | ONWA #MMIWG #NoMoreStolenSisters #HonourThem

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls (MMIWG) | ONWA

onwa.ca
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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.
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The OHRC works to advance the right to accessible education and to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive.
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Learn more about our work: 🔗 ohrc.on.ca/en/policy-accessi… 🔗 ohrc.on.ca/en/right-read-inq… #LearningDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth
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Orange Shirt Day, led by Indigenous communities, invites reflection and dialogue on the enduring impacts of the residential school system. It honours the truth carried by Survivors and their stories, and the message at the heart of this day: every child matters.
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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: 🔗 link in bio. #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #NDTR
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September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we honour Survivors, their families, and those who never returned home.
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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 at ohrc.on.ca/en/key-priorities… #NDTR #OrangeShirtDay #TruthAndReconciliation #OHR
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