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The Human Rights Office is located in Somerville House pictured here.


Western’s Human Rights Office (HRO) provides information on the University’s discrimination and harassment policies and other human rights-related issues. We are here to help you, whether you are a student, staff or faculty member. We are dedicated to making Western a safe, respectful and supportive environment for all members of the University community. The Human Rights Office is confidential except in specific circumstances.

Note: In September 2020, the former Equity & Human Rights Services was reorganized. Past reports of the EHRS Office may be found in the accordion menus below. 

Button that reads "Report an Incident or Concern".


The Human Rights Office brochure 2025 cover.

 

 

 

 

Download the Human Rights Office brochure.

The Human Rights Office (HRO) prepares an annual report as per the MAPP 1.35 Non-Discrimination/ Harassment/Sexual Misconduct Policy. The report focuses on harassment, discrimination and sexual harassment and sexual misconduct addressed by the Human Rights Office and the Office of the Associate-Vice President, Human Resources.

Human Rights Office – 2024-2025 Annual Report - PDF

Western is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities studying, visiting and working at Western. As part of this commitment, there are a variety of services, groups and committees on campus devoted to promoting accessibility and to ensuring that individuals have equitable access to services and facilities. 

For more information on accessibility at Western visit:

Accessible Education - Accessible Education provides supports and services to students with disabilities at Western, in all programs and faculties.

Western Accessibility website

In 2009, a comprehensive Employment Systems Review (ESR) was conducted on Western's behalf by an external consultant, Barbara Herring and Associates Inc. The consultant was hired by Western to examine a wide range of human resource practices and policies, and to make recommendations for removing obstacles, which may be experienced by designated group members (Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities) within Western's workforce.

ESR Executive Summary - PDF * Word
ESR Full Report -  PDF * Word