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Human Rights Learning Forum
Save the Date: December 3, 2026
Join us for the 11th Annual Ottawa Police Human Rights Learning Forum on Thursday, December 3, 2026. This annual event brings together community members, police officers, and human rights experts to explore, discuss, and advance understanding of human rights issues in policing and society.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 forum agenda, speakers, and registration details.
About the Forum
The Ottawa Police Human Rights Learning Forum is designed to foster dialogue, share knowledge, and promote best practices in human rights. Attendees will engage in interactive sessions, hear from expert speakers, and gain insights into creating safer, more inclusive communities. This forum is an opportunity for learning, reflection, and collaboration, reinforcing the Ottawa Police Service’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Past Forums:
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2025: ‘From Awareness to Action: Advancing Human Rights and Policing Collaboration for Safer, More Inclusive Communities’ |
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2024: Collective Action for Human Rights: Discover How Partnerships Make Safer Communities |
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| 2023: A Journey of Healing and Restoration |
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The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) hosted the 8th Annual Human Rights Learning Forum: “A Journey of Healing and Restoration” on December 7, 2023. The theme was carefully chosen to support and advance human rights fundamentals (i.e., the entitlement to realization of economic, social, and cultural rights indispensable to one’s dignity) within local communities as well as among OPS membership.
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| 2022: Healing Journey: Understanding the Trauma of Hate and Bias |
| On December 8, 2022, participants heard from leading experts and community leaders who share their views on Hate & Bias, raising awareness about the impact and trauma of hate and bias. The theme of the Forum was Healing Journey: Understanding the Trauma of Hate and Bias. |
| 2020: We need to talk; It’s about systemic racism |
| On December 10, 2020, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in partnership with the Community Equity Council (CEC), hosted the 6th annual Human Rights Learning Forum, in recognition of Human Rights Day.
The theme was ‘We need to talk; It’s about systemic racism’, focusing on deepening our collective understanding of systemic racism. |
