Freedom from discrimination, harassment and abuse is a right that must be guarded with all the tools it requires. No one must be made to feel less human or undignified in any manner, shape or form. Human rights abuses can arise at workplaces, on the buses, on the street and in homes or anywhere two people can be found. It can take many forms: unwelcome statement, discrimination such as refusing to provide services based on one’s origin, sexual orientation, disability, ancestry, ethnicity or creed. The effect on the victims can be devastating as such behavior dehumanizes the victim often causing psychological and emotional traumas that in many at time leaves permanent scars in their minds, limiting their ability to interact or freely participate in society.

Human rights protection has been touted by various governments as their priority. But in many cases, many people suffer such abuses. Yet, there very little they can do to redeem their dignity as persons. First, as in Ontario, the victim has the freedom to report to the Human Rights Tribunal who will then take up the case and ensure the abusers pay a price for causing such damage to another human being. In fact, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has a legal support center who assist applicants who learns the difficulty weaving through the thick laws and processes to jump start a claim.

The Problem

Even when someone has made a hurtful statement to you or deny you service that you know very well it was based on your distinct characteristics such as, among others, race, color, origin disability or sexual orientation, the onus lies with the victim to prove that she or he was denied the service based on such attributes. This can be difficult to prove even when it is obvious.

Indeed, it can be an uphill battle. It is upon this note that you must ensure you get the experienced legal professionals such as Oppong Wiafe, Hon. B.A., M.A to lead you in connecting the dots to ensure you get the justice you deserve. Safeguard your human rights, because it is all you have that makes you a person.

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