The JLP marks Human Rights Day
December 10th is the International Day for Human Rights. This day commemorates the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Originally adopted in 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms that everyone is entitled to civil, social, economic and political rights.
Each person has a right to live free from discrimination and to access education, health care, economic opportunities and a decent standard of living. It upholds the right for all individuals to participate in decisions that affect their lives.
The Declaration has been a driving force in advancing the global recognition of these fundamental rights. In Canada and around the world, it paved the way for significant progress in securing rights, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which builds upon the Declaration and enshrines its essence into the fabric of Canadian society.
The JLP recognizes that there is still much work to do in Canada to ensure that all people fully enjoy these basic human rights.
The JLP offers in-person workshops and virtual discussions that explore human rights from a public-service perspective. Preventing Harassment and Violence in the Workplace, Respecting Differences and Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Racism: Let’s Talk! all explore how human rights affect public-service employees and their workplace.
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