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Office of Human Rights

Heat Emergency: A heat emergency is in effect for the District of Columbia.
Find information on cooling centers, spray parks and libraries.

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OHR Standard Operating Procedures for Complaint Processing

Learn more about how we process complaints of discrimination in the District.

Street Harassment Prevention

The Street Harassment Prevention Act, now in effect, is a first of it's kind law that aims to understand and reduce incidents of harassment in public spaces.

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Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment Act of 2014 Report

The FCRSA report highlights the work of OHR for the District's returning citizens community since enactment in 2014.

Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing

The Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act, now in effect, prohibits housing providers from asking about criminal backgrounds during the rental housing application review process.

Fair Credit in Employment

Credit Information is now 20th protected trait under the DC Human Rights Act.

Highlights of Fiscal Year 2018

The report highlights data on the rate of discrimination complaints received by OHR, as well as new laws being enforced, proactive initiatives, outreach and prevention efforts in FY 2018.

FY18 Language Access Compliance Report

The report highlights the work of OHR’s Language Access Program during FY18 and provides language access compliance scorecards for 38 agencies and much more.

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 non-discrimination laws in DC.

Language Access Program Information Portal

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

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Know Your Policy

Know Your Bullying Prevention Policy Web Portal

Upcoming Events

Sep 11 2019 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Nov 13 2019 - 18:30

Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

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Press Releases

Jul 20 2019

Mayor Bowser Extends Service Hours for Several Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks Through Monday, July 22

Due to the extreme heat, Mayor Bowser extended hours for several Department of Parks and Recreation...

Jun 26 2019

New Civil Rights Laws and Community Engagement Highlighted in OHR’s Fiscal Year 2018 Report

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Jun 6 2019

OHR Highlights Milestones in Language Access with Fiscal Year 2018 Compliance Review

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

May 24 2019

OHR Releases Report on Enforcement of DC’s “Ban the Box” Law

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

Dec 11 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Paul M. Smith as Neil Alexander Humanitarian Award Recipient at 8th Annual Commission on Human Rights Gala

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 CONTACT: Stephanie Franklin, Director of...

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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: [email protected]

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Youth Bullying Prevention in the District of Columbia: School Year 2017-2018 Report

The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (OHR), in partnership with Child Trends, issued the Citywide Youth Bullying Prevention Program's third report on the state of bullyi