DCDSB Hosts Inaugural Student Human Rights Conference

On May 8, we were excited to have Grade 9-12 students from all Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) secondary schools attend our inaugural Student Human Rights Conference! The conference was titled The Strength of Us: Advancing Human Rights with Courage, Compassion, and Conviction.

Students enjoyed a day of learning, including workshops, networking and mentorship. The conference featured two distinguished speakers:

• Lavinia Latham, a Human Rights lawyer, who discussed human rights in education with a focus on racial, disability, gender, and religious rights.
• Pardeep Nagra, the Halton District School Board’s Human Rights and Equity Advisor, who spoke about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human rights.

Thank you to all students and staff for their efforts on the first-ever DCDSB Student Human Rights Conference! By working together, we can uphold human rights and maintain a culture of respect for all.