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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

OHR Relaunches Attorney-Drafted Charge Pilot Program

OHR Annual Report for FY22 & 23

Fair Housing Portal

Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act

Find out about the law that requires District employers who hire individuals earning tips as wages to inform their employees about their rights and benefits. New FAQ sheet available!

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

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Oct 1 2024

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

Jul 22 2024

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

PRESS RELEASE

Jul 15 2024

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

PRESS RELEASE

Apr 15 2024

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

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Apr 12 2024

Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, April 16, District Government will observe DC Emancipation Day....

Oct 30 2024

Bulletin d’information de l’OHR du mois d’octobre - Message du directeur

Bulletin d’information de l’OHR du mois d’octobre - Message du directeur Chers résidents, voisins...

Oct 30 2024

OHR October Newsletter – Director’s Message

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

Oct 30 2024

Bản Tin OHR Tháng Mười – Thư từ Giám Đốc

Bản Tin OHR Tháng Mười – Thư từ Giám Đốc Kính gửi Quý Cư Dân, Hàng Xóm, và Bạn Bè:

Oct 30 2024

OHR 10월 뉴스레터 - 국장 인사말

OHR 10월 뉴스레터 - 국장

Oct 30 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 十月新闻简报——主任寄语

人权办公室 (OHR) 十月新闻简报——主任寄语尊敬的居民、邻居和朋友们：

Apr 26 2024

OHR FY 2025 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 Khaing,...

Aug 26 2024

Employment Opportunity: Compliance Review and Training Specialist

Compliance Review and Training Specialist OHR is pleased to announce the following employment...

Aug 26 2024

Employment Opportunity: Associate Director of Enforcement

Associate Director of Enforcement OHR is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity...

Aug 21 2024

人权办公室 (OHR) 八月新闻简报——主任寄语

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Phone: (202) 727-4559
Fax: (202) 727-9589
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OHR Fights for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing

Date Released:

Wed, 04/18/2012

The Office of Human Rights was awarded $270,000 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to address fair housing issues in the District. The DC OHR is proud to serve on the front lines of the fight to ensure the fight to affirmative further fair housing for all District residents.