Vision
The Human Rights Office (HRO) provides expertise within the institution to help build an inclusive University community that values, respects and celebrates every individual’s dignity and worth so they can reach their full potential.
Mission
The mission of the HRO is to foster a learning and working environment at the University of Ottawa where respect, wellness, safety and inclusion for all are priorities. To achieve this, the HRO provides equitable, impartial and effective advisory, prevention and support services.
Mandate
The HRO plays a leadership role within the University of Ottawa by providing staff and students with advisory, prevention and support services in the areas of:
- inclusion;
- employment equity;
- accessibility;
- prevention of harassment and discrimination
- prevention of sexual violence;
- rights and responsible conduct.
The HRO is responsible for receiving and responding to human rights complaints in an effective and impartial manner. It develops, implements and assesses human rights regulations and procedures.
Values
Community-centric services, respect, expertise, integrity, impartiality, collaboration and accountability.
