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Homeless Status as a Protected Trait

If you are experiencing homelessness whether as a family or an individual - you may be legally protected under the DC Human Rights Act.

There is blue background and on it in white bold letters is: FY 24 (meaning Fiscal Year 2024) District of Columbia Office of Human Rights Annual Report

FY 24 Annual Report

Read about OHR's highlights and annual activities in FY 24

Public Comment on OHR Strategic Action Plan

Your Voice Matters! The DC Office of Human Rights is seeking community input on our Strategic Action Plan.

Fair Housing Portal

The DC Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

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

Featured Services

Trainings, Outreach and Community Engagement

OHR offers citywide training and outreach to inform residents, businesses, and organizations about...

File A Discrimination Complaint

You may file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated under the laws enforced by...

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Upcoming Events

Sep 10 2025 - 18:30

The DC Commission on Human Rights' September 2025 Meeting

Nov 12 2025 - 18:30

The DC Commission on Human Rights' November 2025 Meeting

Latest

Jul 15 2025

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Hosts Summer Office Hours at Your Local DC Public Library

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025 CONTACT:...

Dec 5 2024

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

Mayor Bowser has officially proclaimed December as Human Rights Month, highlighting the...

Oct 1 2024

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

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2024 ...

Jul 22 2024

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

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2024 CONTACT...

Jul 15 2024

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

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2024 CONTACT:...

Aug 18 2025

Bản tin tháng Tám của OHR – Thư của Giám đốc (Vietnamese)

Bản tin tháng Tám của OHR – Thư của Giám đốc Kính gửi Qu...

Aug 18 2025

Boletín de agosto de OHR: mensaje de la directora (Spanish)

Boletín de agosto de OHR: mensaje de la directora Estimados residentes, vecinos y amigos...

Aug 18 2025

Lettre d’information de l’OHR pour le mois d’août - Message du directeur (French)

Lettre d’information de l’OHR pour le mois d’août - Message du directeur...

Aug 18 2025

OHR 8월 뉴스레터 디렉터가 전하는 말씀 (Korean)

OHR 8월 뉴스레터 디렉터가 전하는 말씀 주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분, 올해 초, 저는 인권 사무국(OHR)의 법률 고문으로 합류하게 되었습니다. 이제 바우저...

Aug 18 2025

OHR August Newsletter - Director’s Message

OHR August Newsletter – Director’s Message Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends...

Jun 10 2025

OHR FY 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearings

OHR FY 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Testimony of Kenneth...

Feb 12 2025

OHR FY 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing

OHR FY 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Tuesday, Feburary 12, 2025 Testimony of...

Apr 26 2024

OHR FY 2023 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...

Office of Human Rights

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

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

Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

File A Discrimination Complaint

You may file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated under the laws enforced by OHR, including the Language Access Act, Fair Criminal Record Screening Acts, the DC Family and Medical Leave Act, the Universal Paid Leave Act, the DCHRA, and more..