June 16, 2025 – YRDSB’s Human Rights Office celebrated four recipients of the Human Rights Ambassador Award for YRDSB secondary students who have made exceptional contributions to advancing the principles of human rights, equality, diversity and anti-discrimination in their schools during the 2024-2025 school year.
At the Board’s annual celebration, the students were celebrated for their dedication to inclusion and respect for all. A video and summary of each students’ accomplishments is available on the Board website.
The 2025 Human Rights Ambassador Award recipients are:
| Student | School | Town/City |
| Keyao Tang |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School
| Markham |
| Darleen Julman |
Hodan Nalayeh Secondary School
| Thornhill |
| Shariah Golding |
Huron Heights Secondary School
| Newmarket |
| Hamza Khokhawala | Dr. G. W. Williams Secondary School |
Aurora
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Left to Right: Shariah Golding, Keyao Tang, Darleen Julman, Hamza Khokhawala
York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 130,000 students in 182 elementary schools and 33 secondary schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about the York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow YRDSB on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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