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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.

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

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.

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

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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

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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]