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OHR Standard Operating Procedures for Complaint Processing

Learn more about how we process complaints of discrimination in the District.

Forward with Fairness: The Next 50 Years of Fair Housing

Join us at our Fair Housing Act 50th Anniversary Symposium for vital information, resources, and clarity on fair housing laws and enforcement in multiple jurisdictions, including the District, Maryland, and Virginia.

Valuing Transgender Applicants & Employees

Our unique best practices guide provides tips and legal obligations to help employers build transgender-inclusive workplaces.

DC Values In Action: Reporting Hate Crime in the District

Washington, DC is an inclusive, diverse community and together we can prevent, investigate and redress acts of discrimination and hate-based crimes.

Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing

The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act, now in effect, prohibits housing providers from asking about criminal backgrounds during the rental housing application review process.

Fair Criminal Record Screening

The Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act, now in effect, prohibits employers from asking about criminal backgrounds during application and interview process.

Safe Bathrooms DC

Help make change in 30 seconds using #safebathroomsDC!

Featured Services

Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about non-discrimination laws in DC.

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.

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Jul 9 2018 - 10:00

Business Training: New Laws Affecting Housing and Employment

Jul 11 2018 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Aug 20 2018 - 10:00

Business Training: New Laws Affecting Housing and Employment

Latest

Press Releases

Dec 6 2017

OHR Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 6, 2017

Dec 4 2017

Media Advisory: District observes the 40th anniversary of the DC Human Rights Act

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 4, 2017

Sep 20 2017

OHR Reaches New Heights in Outreach and Enforcement in FY 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 20, 2017

May 4 2017

OHR Releases 2016 Language Access Annual Compliance Review

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 4, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Policy...

Apr 10 2017

Media Advisory: District Government Agencies and Local Housing Organizations to Address ‘Changing Times’ at 16th Annual Fair Housing Symposium

MEDIA ADVISORY

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Office of Human Rights

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

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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]