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Homeless Status as a Protected Trait

If you are experiencing homelessness whether as a family or an individual - you may be legally protected under the DC Human Rights Act.

There is blue background and on it in white bold letters is: FY 24 (meaning Fiscal Year 2024) District of Columbia Office of Human Rights Annual Report

FY 24 Annual Report

Read about OHR's highlights and annual activities in FY 24

Fair Housing Portal

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

Featured Services

File A Discrimination Complaint

You may file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated under the laws enforced by...

Trainings, Outreach and Community Engagement

OHR offers citywide training and outreach to inform residents, businesses, and organizations about...

Alternative Dispute Resolution

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Nov 12 2025 - 18:30

The DC Commission on Human Rights' November 2025 Meeting

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Oct 20 2025

OHR Improving Efforts to Combat Youth Bullying in the District

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2025   CONTACT:   ...

Jul 15 2025

The DC Office of Human Rights (OHR) Hosts Summer Office Hours at Your Local DC Public Library

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 15, 2025 CONTACT:...

Dec 5 2024

Mayor’s Proclamation on 2024 Human Rights Month

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

Oct 1 2024

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

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

Jul 22 2024

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

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

Oct 31 2025

Bản tin tháng 10 của OHR – Thông điệp từ Giám đốc (Vietnamese)

Bản tin tháng 10 của OHR – Thông điệp từ Giám đốc Kính gửi Qu...

Oct 31 2025

Boletín informativo de la OHR de octubre – Mensaje de la directora (Spanish)

Boletín informativo de la OHR de octubre – Mensaje de la directora ...

Oct 31 2025

Newsletter du OHR pour le mois d’octobre – Message de la directrice (French)

Newsletter du OHR pour le mois d’octobre – Message de la directrice Chers...

Oct 31 2025

OHR 10월 뉴스레터 – 디렉터의 메시지 (Korean)

OHR 10월 뉴스레터 – 디렉터의 메시지 친애하는 주민, 이웃, 친구 여러분: 인권사무소(OHR)에서 10월은 성찰과 재충전의...

Oct 31 2025

OHR October Newsletter – Director’s Message (English)

OHR October Newsletter – Director’s Message Dear Residents, Neighbors, and...

Jun 10 2025

OHR FY 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearings

OHR FY 2025-2026 Budget Oversight Hearing Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Testimony of Kenneth...

Feb 12 2025

OHR FY 2025 Performance Oversight Hearing

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

Apr 26 2024

OHR FY 2023 Budget Oversight Hearings

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

Feb 21 2024

OHR FY 2023 Performance Oversight Hearing

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

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]

Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt)

New Employer Resource to Help End Transgender Employment Discrimination

Date Released:

Mon, 06/06/2016

CONTACT:

Elliot Imse
District of Columbia Office of Human Rights
202-285-3348
[email protected]

Jorge Amaro
National LGBTQ Task Force
213-842-7564
[email protected]

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