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Training Opportunity on December 5, 2025

Become a Certified Trainer Under the Care for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV Amendment Act

The DC Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

OHR Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

Explore Essential FAQs on the DC Family and Medical Leave Act: Your Key Information Guide

OHR Annual Report for FY22 & 23

Fair Housing Portal

Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act

Find out about the law that requires District employers who hire individuals earning tips as wages to inform their employees about their rights and benefits. New FAQ sheet available!

Featured Services

Alternative Dispute Resolution

File A Discrimination Complaint

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

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about anti-discrimination laws in DC.

Upcoming Events

Dec 5 2024 - 10:00

Training Opportunity on December 5, 2025 to Become a Certified Trainer Under the Care for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV Amendment Act

Dec 11 2024 - 10:00

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 26th Annual Senior Holiday Celebration

Latest

Oct 1 2024

The District of Columbia Announces New Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

Jul 22 2024

New Intake Forms Now Available for Universal Paid Leave and Care for Seniors Act

PRESS RELEASE

Jul 15 2024

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

PRESS RELEASE

Apr 15 2024

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Celebrates Two Decades of the DC Language Access Act, Empowering Voiceless Residents Hindered by Language Barriers

PRESS RELEASE

Apr 12 2024

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....

Oct 30 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 十月新闻简报——主任寄语

人权办公室 (OHR) 十月新闻简报——主任寄语尊敬的居民、邻居和朋友们：

Oct 30 2024

የOHR የኦክቶበር ወር ጋዜጣ - የዳይሬክተሩ መልዕክት

የOHR የኦክቶበር ወር ጋዜጣ - የዳይሬክተሩ መልዕክት ውድ ነዋሪዎች፣ ጎረቤቶች እና ጓደኞች፦

Oct 30 2024

Boletín de octubre de la OHR: Mensaje del director

Boletín de octubre de la OHR: Mensaje del director Estimados habitantes, vecinos y amigos:

Oct 30 2024

Bulletin d’information de l’OHR du mois d’octobre - Message du directeur

Bulletin d’information de l’OHR du mois d’octobre - Message du directeur Chers résidents, voisins...

Oct 30 2024

OHR October Newsletter – Director’s Message

OHR October Newsletter – Director’s Message Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends:

Apr 26 2024

OHR FY 2025 Budget Oversight Hearings

OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing Friday, April 26, 2024 Testimony of Kenneth Saunders,...

Feb 21 2024

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Testimony of Hnin Khaing,...

Dec 3 2024

Employment Opportunity: General Counsel

OHR is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity for General Counsel.

Aug 21 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 八月新闻简报——主任寄语

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
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