Human Rights Learning Forum

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted its first annual Human Rights Learning Forum in 2015, collaborating with individuals and community groups to explore human rights and EDI-related issues from multiple perspectives. Since then, the forum has become an annual event that pushes the dialogue forward to better understand and address these issues on an ongoing and dedicated basis.

In partnership with the United for All coalition and the Community Equity Council (CEC), we are pleased to host the seventh annual Human Rights Learning Forum in recognition of International Human Rights Day. 

A Healing Journey: Understanding the Trauma of Hate and Bias

Thursday, December 8th, 2022; 8:30 am- 3:00 pm

Hellenic Meeting & Reception Centre, 1315 Prince of Wales Dr.

We will hear from leading experts and community leaders who will share their views on Hate & Bias, raising awareness about the impact and trauma of hate and bias.

• Dr. Barbara Perry: Director of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism.

• Amira Elghawaby: Journalist, human rights advocate and Director of Strategic Communications and Campaigns at the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

• Bernie M. Farber: A human rights consultant and social justice advocate.

• Sahada Alolo: Community Equity Council (CEC) Community Co-Chair and holder of a Doctorate in Educational Leadership

• Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Group

• Indigenous Youth Group

A working session will follow in the afternoon.

Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you to all who registered!