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OHR Open to the Public - July 12, 2021

Beginning July 12, 2021, OHR is open and operational. OHR’s physical location at the Marion S. Barry Jr. Building is now open to the public from 8:30 am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.

COVID-19 Leave Under DCFMLA - January 2022

Learn more about the *NEW* COVID-19 leave amendments to the DCFMLA

DC Universal Paid Family Leave - updated September 2021

DC Universal Paid Family Leave is here for District workers. Learn how you can plan for tomorrow today.

Recent Case Decisions and Orders

Read recent decisions and orders issued by the Commission on Human Rights.

OHR FY19/20 Biennial Report Available Now

Check out OHR's biennial report outlining its work in FY19 and FY20. (October 2018-September 2020). The report includes information on case dockets and programmatic highlights from the two year period.

Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

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

Language Access Program Information Portal

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

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about anti-discrimination laws in DC.

Join us on Facebook

Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Jan 26 2022 - 10:00

Human Rights Liaison Training 2.0

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Press Releases

Dec 7 2021

Christy Respress and Jaiya Lalla to be Honored at 11th Annual DC Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement– stephanie.fra

Oct 21 2021

District’s Office of Human Rights Joins L’Oréal Paris and Hollaback!’s “Stand Up Against Street Harassment” Initiative

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Sep 29 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of transitions and appointments in...

Dec 31 2020

Mayor Bowser Nominates Mónica Palacio as Director of the DC Office of Human Rights

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Dec 30 2020

District’s Language Access Program Highlights Efforts and Innovative Resources in Fiscal Year 2019 Report

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement – 202.679.5785;

Office of Human Rights

Office Hours
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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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Human Rights Liaison Training 2.0

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The Office of Human Rights is excited to announce the Human Rights Liaison Training Program 2.0!

The purpose of this new training program is to prepare liaisons to 1) identify discrimination and 2) assist/support complainants in filing a complaint with the appropriate agency. This 5-hour training will focus on four main components: