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Office of Human Rights

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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

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

JUL

The DC Commission on Human Rights' July 2025 Meeting

SEP

The DC Commission on Human Rights' September 2025 Meeting

NOV

The DC Commission on Human Rights' November 2025 Meeting

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DEC

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

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

OCT

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

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

JUL

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

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

JUL

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

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

APR

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:...

JUN

Bản Tin Tháng 6 Của OHR – Thông Điệp của Giám Đốc (Vietnamese)

Bản Tin Tháng 6 Của OHR – Thông Điệp của Giám Đốc Kính gửi Qu...

JUN

Boletín de junio de la OHR: Mensaje del director (Spanish)

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

JUN

Bulletin d'information de juin de l'OHR - Message du directeur (French)

Bulletin d'information de juin de l'OHR - Message du directeur Chers ré...

JUN

OHR 6월 뉴스레터 – 국장 인사말 (Korean)

OHR 6월 뉴스레터 – 국장 인사말 친애하는 주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분, DC의 여러분, 프라이드 먼스를 축하합니다!...

JUN

OHR June Newsletter – Director’s Message (English)

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

JUN

OHR FY 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearings

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

FEB

OHR FY 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing

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

APR

OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearings

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

FEB

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

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

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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: ohr@dc.gov

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Ban the Box and More: Strategies for Implementing and Enforcing Fair-Chance Laws

Last Date:

Join the DC Office of Human Rights, Seattle Office of Civil Rights and the San Francisco Commission on Human Rights for a webinar that explores enforcement strategies for effectively implementing "ban the box" or Fair Chance laws.