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About
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Eligibility Requirements
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What We Are Looking For
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Previous Cohorts' Impact
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Application Process
About:
The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) has a unique opportunity for DC high school students to serve as Youth Human Rights Ambassadors. Youth Human Rights Ambassadors will work alongside OHR staff and will have a unique opportunity to be actively involved in local government. Youth Human Rights Ambassadors will be tasked with the following:
- Promote dialogue among youth on laws, rights, and issues that impact youth living in the District of Columbia
- Develop and implement programming (events, activities, campaigns, etc.) with the goal of engaging and educating District youth and residents about the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, civil rights laws, and other issues that may be of concern.
Eligibility Requirements:
Before submiting to apply for, please review the following requirements:
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Applicants must be currently enrolled in a District of Columbia high School or be a resident of Washington, DC.
- Student must be a rising 10th, 11th, or 12th grade student.
- Able to attend Youth Human Rights Ambassador training (date and time TBA)
- Able to attend Youth Human Rights Ambassador meetings twice a month:
- One meeting is held virtually
- One meeting is held in person on a Thursday from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at the Metropolitan Square Building, 655 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
- Attend or participate in at least two OHR sponsored events.
- Contribute to the cohort’s projects and programming.
What We Are Looking For:
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Passionate and motivated by human and civil rights issues that impact youth.
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Desire to be an active participant in all events, activities, and meetings sponsored by the Office of Human Rights and the Youth Human Rights Ambassador Program.
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Be a responsible leader and act with integrity throughout your term as a Youth Human Rights Ambassador.
Previous Cohorts Impact:
Our District: A Community Resource for Youth
- This resource guide was developed by the 2024-2025 Youth Human Rights Ambassadors to connect young people across the District with accessible, inclusive, and trauma-informed resources. Created by youth, the guide reflects their lived experiences, priorities, and commitment to advancing human rights and strengthening well-being in their schools and communities.
Application Process:
All applicants to the Youth Human Rights Ambassador Program must apply using our online application. Application requirements include:
- Completed application
- Letter of Recommendation from a non-family member.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected]. All applications will be reviewed and select candidates will be contacted for a final interview.The deadline for submission is Monday, June 1, 2026 at 5:00pm.