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Is sexual assault a violation of human rights?
Apr 28, 2022, 15:36 PM
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Is sexual assault a violation of human rights?
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Is sexual assault considered a violation of human rights?
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Apr 28, 2022, 15:36 PM
Yes. Sexual assault is a form of sexual harassment under Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
You can lodge a complaint through the Human Rights Legal Support Centre if the sexual assault occurred in relation to:
- Employment relationships;
- Accommodation/housing;
- Providing goods and services or access to facilities;
- Creating contracts; and/or
- Membership in professional associations or trade unions.
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- Sexual Abuse
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- Gluckstein main site
- Sexual abuse microsite
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