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OHR Standard Operating Procedures for Complaint Processing

Learn more about how we process complaints of discrimination in the District.

OHR Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report

The report highlights new insights on data related to the rate of discrimination complaints received in the District as well as education and prevention efforts in FY 17.

DC Values In Action: Reporting Hate Crime in the District

Washington, DC is an inclusive, diverse community and together we can prevent, investigate and redress acts of discrimination and hate-based crimes.

Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing

The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act, now in effect, prohibits housing providers from asking about criminal backgrounds during the rental housing application review process.

Street Harassment Prevention

The Street Harassment Prevention Act, now in effect, is a first of it's kind law that aims to understand and reduce incidents of harassment in public spaces.

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Fair Criminal Record Screening

The Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act, now in effect, prohibits employers from asking about criminal backgrounds during application and interview process.

Safe Bathrooms DC

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Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

File a discrimination complaint with us by completing an intake questionnaire.

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about non-discrimination laws in DC.

Language Access Program Information Portal

Provide services to DC residents who are limited or non-English proficient.

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

May 21 2019 - 10:00

Building a More Inclusive Business

May 22 2019 - 18:00

Know Your Rights Series: Employment Discrimination

Jul 10 2019 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

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Press Releases

Dec 11 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Paul M. Smith as Neil Alexander Humanitarian Award Recipient at 8th Annual Commission on Human Rights Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of...

Sep 11 2018

OHR Releases Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Jul 11 2018

OHR Highlights Major Strides in Language Access in Fiscal Year 2017 Compliance Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Dec 6 2017

OHR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 6, 2017

Dec 4 2017

Media Advisory: District observes the 40th anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 4, 2017

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Office of Human Rights

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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441 4th Street NW, Suite 570 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Youth Bullying Prevention in the District of Columbia: School Year 2017-2018 Report

The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (OHR), in partnership with Child Trends, issued the Citywide Youth Bullying Prevention Program's third report on the state of bullyi