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Join us to learn and give feedback about the new OHR initiatives aimed at enhancing our outreach and providing equal opportunity and access for all District residents.

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EmPOWERed: Navigating Your Human and Civil Rights Protections in the District

2025 Fair Housing Friday Webinars

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Apply for the 2025 OHR Youth Human Rights Ambassador Program!

The Application Deadline Is May 31, 2025

Training Opportunity on May 15, 2025

Become a Certified Trainer Under the Care for LGBTQ Seniors and Seniors with HIV Amendment Act

The DC Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

Explore Essential FAQs on the DC Family and Medical Leave Act: Your Key Information Guide

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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.

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2025 Fair Housing Webinar Series - Week 4: Source of Income

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Public Comments on OHR's Strategic Action Plan

MAY

DC Commission on Human Rights' May 14 Meeting

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DEC

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

Mayor Bowser has officially proclaimed December as Human Rights Month, highlighting the...

OCT

The District of Columbia Announces New Open Movie Captioning Requirement Amendment Act of 2024

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2024 ...

JUL

New Intake Forms Now Available for Universal Paid Leave and Care for Seniors Act

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2024 CONTACT...

JUL

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2024 CONTACT:...

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The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Celebrates Two Decades of the DC Language Access Act, Empowering Voiceless Residents Hindered by Language Barriers

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 15, 2024 CONTACT:...

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Bản Tin Tháng Tư của OHR – Thông Điệp của Giám Đố

Kính gửi Quý Cư Dân, Hàng Xóm và Những Người Bạn Thâ...

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Boletín de abril de la OHR: Mensaje del Director

Estimados residentes, vecinos y amigos: Abril es un mes de reflexión, celebración...

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Newsletter du OHR d’avril – Message du directeur

Chers résidents, voisins et amis : Avril est un mois de réflexion, de cél...

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OHR 4월 뉴스레터 - 디렉터가 전하는 말씀

주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분, 4월은 우리의 사명과 깊이 관련된 여러 주요 이슈들을 인식하고, 성찰하며, 기념하고, 행동에 나서는 뜻깊은 달입니다. 이 시기의 다양한 기념일은...

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OHR April Newsletter – Director’s Message

Dear Residents, Neighbors, and Friends: April is a month of reflection, celebration, and action...

FEB

OHR FY 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing

OHR FY 2024 Performance Oversight Hearing Tuesday, Feburary 12, 2025 Testimony of...

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OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearings

OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearing Friday, April 26, 2024 Testimony of Kenneth Saunders,...

FEB

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Testimony of Hnin...

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人权办公室 (OHR) 八月新闻简报——主任寄语

人权办公室 (OHR) 八月新闻简报——主任寄语新学年是一个充满活力和潜能的时刻，学生们在这个阶段可以投入学习、培养新技能，并与同学和老师建立有意义的关系。...

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441 4th Street NW, Suite 570 North, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 727-4559
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Email: ohr@dc.gov