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

Watch Online: TEDx Talks From Our Gender Equity Event

The TEDx talks from our November event EVE: Everyone Values Equality are now available to watch online.

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

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

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Protecting Pregnant Workers

A new law provides additional protections for pregnant workers in DC. Learn more.

Report Reveals Transgender Employment Discrimination

Groundbreaking report finds 48% rate of discrimination against transgender job applicants.

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Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about non-discrimination laws in DC.

File A Discrimination Complaint

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Language Access Program Information Portal

Provide services to DC residents who are limited or non-English proficient.

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Press Releases

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

Jan 26 2017

OHR Releases New Report on State of Bullying in District Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, January 26, 2017 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Policy...

Nov 23 2016

James J. Sandman to Be Honored at DC Commission on Human Rights Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Policy...

Nov 3 2016

Absentee Voting conducted at DC Jail ahead of General Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 3, 2016 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Interim Director of...

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Office of Human Rights

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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