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OHR Open to the Public - July 12, 2021

Beginning July 12, 2021, OHR is open and operational. OHR’s physical location at the Marion S. Barry Jr. Building is now open to the public from 8:30 am – 5pm, Monday through Friday.

COVID-19 Leave Under DCFMLA - August 2021

Learn more about new temporary DCFMLA amendments under the COVID-19 Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020.

DC Universal Paid Family Leave - updated September 2021

DC Universal Paid Family Leave is here for District workers. Learn how you can plan for tomorrow today.

Recent Case Decisions and Orders

Read recent decisions and orders issued by the Commission on Human Rights.

OHR FY19/20 Biennial Report Available Now

Check out OHR's biennial report outlining its work in FY19 and FY20. (October 2018-September 2020). The report includes information on case dockets and programmatic highlights from the two year period.

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Language Access Program Information Portal

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

File A Discrimination Complaint

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Know Your Rights Presentations & Outreach

Teach community members about anti-discrimination laws in DC.

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Upcoming Events

Dec 7 2021 - 17:30

2021 Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala

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Press Releases

Dec 7 2021

Christy Respress and Jaiya Lalla to be Honored at 11th Annual DC Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement– stephanie.fra

Oct 21 2021

District’s Office of Human Rights Joins L’Oréal Paris and Hollaback!’s “Stand Up Against Street Harassment” Initiative

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Sep 29 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of transitions and appointments in...

Dec 31 2020

Mayor Bowser Nominates Mónica Palacio as Director of the DC Office of Human Rights

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement, stephanie....

Dec 30 2020

District’s Language Access Program Highlights Efforts and Innovative Resources in Fiscal Year 2019 Report

CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of Communications & Community Engagement – 202.679.5785;

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2021 Human Rights Award Nominations

The DC Commission on Human Rights requests your assistance in identifying nominees for the following two categories of human rights awards to be awarded during the 2021 Human Rights Gala. This Gala will take place on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in advance of the annual international Human Rights Day, which is celebrated annually on December 10, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). It is expected that the Gala will take place as an in-person event with live streaming available. Nominations must be received no later than October 29, 2021.