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Human Rights Office

The Human Rights Office supports a learning and work environment that fosters understanding and respect for the University community. We manage concerns and complaints related to harassment, discrimination, racism, hate, sexual violence, breach of responsible conduct, accessibility and equity, diversity and inclusion.

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More about us and our services

Due to our upcoming move, our team will be working remotely until August 1st. We remain fully operational during this time and are available by email or virtual meeting. Thank you for your understanding!

We serve all members of the uOttawa community, including students, staff and professors. Our services are free, bilingual and confidential (except in exceptional circumstances when, for example, someone is at risk of harm, or we have a legal obligation to take action). 

Our team provides consultation services, intervenes in various situations, receives and handles both formal and informal complaints, and either organizes or takes part in information, training, and awareness-raising activities.

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Get in touch

To contact us, request a consultation, share a concern or file a complaint, you can go through our portal.

Get involved

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Whatever the issue, whether it’s obtaining willing and enthusiastic consent or having healthy relationships based on safety, honesty, acceptance, respect and pleasure, you can make a difference.

Get involved and make a difference

Contact us

Human Rights Office

Thompson Hall
45, University Private
(Room 214)
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1N 9B1

Tel.: 613-562-5222
Email: [email protected]

Office hours

Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Indigenous Affirmation

We pay respect to the Algonquin people, who are the traditional guardians of this land. We acknowledge their longstanding relationship with this territory, which remains unceded. 

We pay respect to all Indigenous people in this region, from all nations across Canada, who call Ottawa home. 

We acknowledge the traditional knowledge keepers, both young and old. And we honour their courageous leaders: past, present, and future. 

Learn more about the Indigenous Affirmation.