Human Rights Test Alert

This is just a note to highlight where this message will be seen on the Human Rights page.

Human Rights - DRAFT DW

DDSB is committed to creating schools and workplaces that are safe, welcoming, inclusive, accessible, and free from discrimination and harassment. 

We are committed to upholding human rights, removing barriers, and supporting positive learning and working environments for all students, families, employees, and community members. 

We all share responsibility for protecting human rights in our schools and workplaces. 

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Recognizing Human Rights Issues

What are human rights? What is discrimination and what can it look like in schools?

Supporting Students’ Needs

Human rights accommodation

Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities

Including within Durham District School Board (DDSB) schools and our communities.

Knowing What to Do

Learn how to raise a human rights issue, incident, or complaint, alongside key tips for filing your report.

Our Commitment to You

Every student deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, feel safe, and know that they belong here at the DDSB. We are here to support you.

Did You Know?

DDSB policies state that you cannot be punished or treated badly for raising a human rights issue. Speaking up will not affect your grades or how you are treated at school.

Human Rights and the Law

Protecting human rights is the law under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Legal definitions/concepts are explained in the law and in the DDSB’s Human Rights, Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Racism Policy.

This guide gives general information and examples to help explain human rights and responsibilities in schools. It is not legal advice or a complete statement of the law, and it does not cover every situation. Each concern is unique and will be looked at individually based on the facts and the law. The guide is meant to support awareness and understanding, including how to raise human rights concerns.

Resources

For more information about human rights, anti-racism and accessibility in Ontario and related Ministry of Education direction, please visit: