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441 4th Street NW, Suite 570 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
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Know Your Rights: People Experiencing Homelessness

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On Wednesday April 6, 2016, the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) and DC Office of Police Complaints (OPC) will provide a joint training targeted towards DC’s homeless communities. OHR will discuss discrimination in public accommodations (places of business, public services, etc.) based on personal appearance and place of residence (including lack of residence), and DCPC will discuss police misconduct against the homeless. This training is free and open to the public and will take place at the MLK Library at 901 G St NW, room A-5, from 10am-12pm.

For Policy Makers, Industry, Renters, and Advocates: Fair Housing Month in DC

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OHR - in partnership with DC Department of Housing and Community Development, the DC Developmental Disabilities Council, the Equal Rights Center, and La Clínica del Pueblo - will host three events in honor of National Fair Housing Month. View all the events and RSVP here.

Fair Housing Month in DC: Event for Policy Makers, Industry, Renters, and Advocates

Thursday, April 28, 2016

For Renters and Advocates: Fair Housing Month in DC

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Fair Housing Month in DC: Event for Renters and Advocates

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

For Renters and Advocates: Fair Housing Month in DC

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Fair Housing Month in DC: Event for Renters and Advocates

Saturday, April 9, 2016

All Soul Unitarian Universalist Church

OHR Event Will Share Experiences of Muslim Americans and Teach Participants How to Become Allies to Muslims in DC

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Wed, 02/24/2016 - 12:00

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Registration is now open for a free workshop with Muslim faith and community leaders that aims to help participants better understand Islam and the experiences of Muslim DC residents, as well as how to be effective allies for the Muslim community. Hosted by the DC Office of Human Rights in partnership with Shoulder-to-Shoulder, the discussion will include concrete steps participants can take to counter Islamophobia and increase mutual understanding and respect in the District.

Standing with Our Muslim Neighbors: A Workshop for Allies in DC

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“Christian, Jew, Muslim, shaman, Zoroastrian, stone, ground, mountain, river, each has a secret way of being with the mystery, unique and not to be judged.” – Rumi, Islamic poet

Standing with our Muslim Neighbors

#StandwithDCMuslims

Mayor Bowser Announces Expanded Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives

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Mon, 01/11/2016 - 12:00

(WASHINGTON, DC) – In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Maria Odom of the US Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Campaign today announced a new partnership to increase efforts to combat human trafficking, as well as new anti-trafficking initiatives by the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Business Training Series: Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act

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Effective December 17, 2014, the Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act prohibits covered DC employers from inquiring into a job applicant's criminal background before extending a conditional offer of employment. Covered employers must also have a legitimate business reason for revoking a conditional job offer based on an applicant's criminal background. The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) accepts and investigates complaints that allege violations of this Act, and when violations are found, monetary penalties can be imposed.

Business Training Series: Fair Housing Laws for Landlords

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Did you know that DC's fair housing laws protect 18 different classes from discrimination? In this free training for DC landlords, property managers, realtors, and leasing agents, staff from the DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) will explain DC's fair housing laws and OHR's enforcement process when a violation of the law is alleged. Topics will include discrimination against people with disabilities, people of color, and victims of domestic violence.

BusinessTraining Series: Unemployment Anti-Discrimination Act

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Effective October 1, 2015, the Unemployment Anti-Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in employment by DC employers on the basis of an individual’s status as unemployed. This prohibition includes considering an applicant’s status as unemployed when making determinations in hiring. The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) accepts and investigates complaints that allege violations of this Act, and when violations are found, monetary penalties can be imposed.