In 2026, the OHRC turns 65. Discover what this milestone means for you. What will you do to help protect and promote human rights in Ontario? Human rights are everyone’s responsibility.
Watch the OHRC’s 65th anniversary video
Learn more about actions you can take to promote and protect human rights:
Respect the dignity and worth of every person by:
- Seeing everyone as a valued member of the community, enabling full contribution and participation, and encouraging people to respect each other.
Learn about your rights and responsibilities by:
- Completing the Human Rights 101 e-learning course
- Reviewing some of the OHRC’s publications such as:
- Watch the OHRC’s Did You Know? video series to build everyday awareness about important issues in our society
Stand up against discrimination:
- Speak up when you witness harassment, exclusion, or discrimination. Take our Call It Out e-learning course
- Challenge stereotypes, misinformation, and harmful comments
- Help connect people with resources on how to learn about human rights. The OHRC website is a great start
Promote inclusion where you live, work, and learn:
- Support accommodation and accessibility needs using our Policy statement on the duty to accommodate under the Ontario Human Rights Code
- Strengthen your skills for Teaching Human Rights in Ontario
- Share OHRC tools that help others understand their rights under the Human Rights Code
Help build a culture of human rights:
- Share OHRC human rights resources with colleagues, students, or community groups
- Model inclusive behaviour in everyday interactions
- Encourage friends, family members, and coworkers to learn more about human rights