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.
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.
Harassment and discrimination
All University community members have a right to a learning and work environment that’s respectful, safe and free from harassment and discrimination. Everyone is responsible for maintaining this environment, in accordance with University of Ottawa Policy 67a — Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination.
Anti-racism and anti-hate Hub
The anti-racism and anti-hate Hub is a centralized platform that provides key information about anti-racism and anti-hate work at the University of Ottawa.
Accessibility hub
The Accessibility Hub offers tools and resources to help students, educators and administrators identify and remove barriers to accessibility, and provides support for individuals experiencing mental health issues. It helps promote inclusion and improve accessibility for everyone on our campus.
Sexual Violence
The University of Ottawa is committed to maintaining a campus that promotes respect for the dignity of every individual, and a community that is free from sexual violence. Sexual violence is not tolerated.
Student rights and responsible conduct
All students must act responsibly when engaging with members of the University community, participating in a University activity, or when at a University facility or on University property.
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.
