Accessibility Portfolio

The Human Rights Branch (HRB) took over responsibility of the Board’s Accessibility portfolio at the start of the 2022/2023 school[…]

Human Rights Education

Mandatory Human Rights @ WRDSB Online Training At the start of the 2022-2023 school year, all staff were required to[…]

Annual Report 2022-23 – Human Rights Branch (HRB)

Creating a culture of human rights is aligned with the WRDSB Strategic Plan. It guides us in building a school[…]

HRB Case Management

Intake Summary During the reporting year, September 1, 2022 to August 31,2023, the HRB received: 53 requests for support 42[…]

Building a Culture of Human Rights at WRDSB

Posted December 8, 2023

At the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), we’re moving our commitment to building a culture of human rights from[…]

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Posted November 24, 2023

Saturday, November 25, is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It was first designated by the[…]

March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Posted March 21, 2023

Today, March 21, is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This day is observed on March 21[…]

December 10 is Human Rights Day

Posted December 10, 2022

Today, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recognizes Human Rights Day. Human Rights Day This important day is celebrated[…]

Understanding the WRDSB Human Rights Policy and Procedure

Posted November 16, 2022

As an employer and public school board, the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) is required to uphold the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC).

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Understanding Our Human Rights Policy: For Students and Families

In 2020, the WRDSB established the Human Rights Branch to create a Human Rights Policy and Procedure. This provides a[…]

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