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Agency Home Responsive

OHR Operations Continue Remotely

Beginning Wednesday, March 18, OHR will offer virtual services to the public through the duration of the District’s state of emergency in response to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Leave During Public Health Emergency - February 2021

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

DC Universal Paid Family Leave

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

NEW FY19 Language Access Annual Compliance Review

Read more about the Language Access Program and District agency compliance during Fiscal Year 2019.

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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.

Language Access Program Information Portal

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

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Press Releases

Dec 31 2020

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

Acting Director Palacio is a civil rights lawyer and a human rights advocate who has devoted her...

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;

Jan 24 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Nominations

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the following nominations for leadership...

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....

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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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Commission on Human Rights Bi-Monthly Meeting

Last Date:

The Commission Bi-Monthly meetings are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every other month unless otherwise noted. Due to the public health emergency and pursuant to the Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020, B23-0757, the meeting will be held virtually using WebEx. Click here for meeting WebEx details and agenda.