Today, on Human Rights Day, we honor the universal principles of dignity, freedom, and equality that unite humanity. Seventy-six years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, its message remains a beacon of hope—and a call to action.
As Chairperson of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, I see in every classroom the leaders of a better world—young minds learning not just facts and figures, but the values that bind civilization together. The right to learn, to dream, to stand tall and unafraid—these are not privileges handed down to the few but the birthright of every child, regardless of their origin or circumstance.
Upholding human rights demands courage and an unwavering commitment from all of us. It means standing against discrimination in all its forms, amplifying marginalized voices, and creating environments where diversity is celebrated, not merely tolerated.
Let us teach our children not just the lessons of history, but the courage to change it. Let us commit, as individuals and as a community, to ensuring that equality is not an aspiration but a reality—and that no one in our schools or our society is left behind.
On this day, we honor the indomitable spirit of humanity, which refuses to yield to oppression. And as we look to the future, let us declare with unshakable conviction: the torch of human rights will burn brighter in our hands, passed on undimmed to the generations that will carry it forward.
James Di Sano
Chairperson, Council of Commissioners
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