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Office of Human Rights

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Public Comments on OHR's Strategic Action Plan

Join us to learn and give feedback about the new OHR initiatives aimed at enhancing our outreach and providing equal opportunity and access for all District residents.

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EmPOWERed: Navigating Your Human and Civil Rights Protections in the District

2025 Fair Housing Friday Webinars

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Apply for the 2025 OHR Youth Human Rights Ambassador Program!

The Application Deadline Is May 31, 2025

Training Opportunity on May 15, 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

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

Featured Services

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.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Language Access

The Language Access Program is dedicated to removing language as a barrier to obtaining information and services from the District government.

Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Apr 17 2025 - 10:00

EmPOWERed: Navigating Your Human and Civil Rights Protections in the District

Apr 18 2025 - 11:00

2025 Fair Housing Webinar Series - Week 3: Accessibility

Apr 23 2025 - 10:00

OHR at the World Pride Community Workshop on April 23

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Dec 5 2024

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

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Oct 1 2024

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

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Jul 22 2024

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

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Jul 15 2024

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

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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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2024 CONTACT:...

Mar 27 2025

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Mar 27 2025

March 2025 OHR Newsletter Director’s Message

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Mar 27 2025

Mensaje del Director del Boletín de la OHR de marzo de 2025

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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...

Aug 21 2024

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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]

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Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

Date Released:

Thu, 12/05/2024

Mayor Bowser has officially proclaimed December as Human Rights Month, highlighting the significance of human rights and recognizing the vital work of the Office of Human Rights.