The Human Rights and Equity Office (HREO) is piloting a Student Ambassador Program during the 2026–2027 academic year. The program is a peer-to-peer education initiative designed to increase awareness of the Human Rights and Equity Office and connect students with the support and services available to them. The HREO Student Ambassadors are current Queen’s students (undergraduate and graduate) who serve as peer educators and representatives of HREO, helping to foster a more informed, inclusive, and supportive campus community.
What is the program intended to achieve?
The HREO Student Ambassador Program aims to:
- Increase student awareness about HREO services and promote awareness of human rights, equity, accessibility, and sexual violence prevention and response.
- Address misconceptions and myths about the HREO and the services it provides to students. For example, a common misconception is that students must file a complaint before they can speak with a Human Rights Advisor. In fact, students do not need to file a complaint to seek advice or ask questions.
- Help students understand where to go for information, advice, and support.
- Build stronger connections between HREO and student communities across campus.
In general, the goal is to build meaningful peer-to-peer connections that help students feel more informed, connected, and comfortable accessing HREO services and supports.
What do HREO Student Ambassadors do?
Ambassadors participate in a range of peer-to-peer activities, including connecting with students through campus events and tabling, providing brief introductions to HREO services in classrooms or other settings, connecting with clubs and student groups, using interactive activities such as Kahoot and quizzes, supporting student-focused communications about HREO resources, and gathering student feedback to help inform future outreach.