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Office of Human Rights

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Apply for the 2025 OHR Youth Human Rights Ambassador Program!

The Application Deadline Has Been Extedned to June 13, 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

OHR Annual Report for FY22 & 23

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

May 14 2025 - 18:30

DC Commission on Human Rights' May 14 Meeting

May 15 2025 - 10:00

Training of Trainers for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV

May 23 2025 - 17:00

OHR Tabling at Black Pride 2025

Latest

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:...

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:...

Apr 22 2025

Bản Tin Tháng Tư của OHR – Thông Điệp của Giám Đố

Kính gửi Quý Cư Dân, Hàng Xóm và Những Người Bạn Thâ...

Apr 22 2025

Boletín de abril de la OHR: Mensaje del Director

Estimados residentes, vecinos y amigos: Abril es un mes de reflexión, celebración...

Apr 22 2025

Newsletter du OHR d’avril – Message du directeur

Chers résidents, voisins et amis : Avril est un mois de réflexion, de cél...

Apr 22 2025

OHR 4월 뉴스레터 - 디렉터가 전하는 말씀

주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분, 4월은 우리의 사명과 깊이 관련된 여러 주요 이슈들을 인식하고, 성찰하며, 기념하고, 행동에 나서는 뜻깊은 달입니다. 이 시기의 다양한 기념일은...

Apr 22 2025

OHR April Newsletter – Director’s Message

Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends: April is a month of reflection, celebration, and action...

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)

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Last Date:

At this workshop, staff from the DC Office of Human Rights, DC's civil rights enforcement agency will explain civil rights laws that protect workers from sexual harassment, including how to identity and report sexual harassment.

RSVP (optional) at https://ohrsexualharassment.eventbrite.com.

To request a reasonable accommodation or interpretation, please contact Teresa Rainey at teresa.rainey (at) dc.gov or call 202.727.5343.