NYC Commission on Human Rights

Cause Area

  • Advocacy & Human Rights
  • Education & Literacy
  • Employment
  • Immigrants & Refugees
  • Justice & Legal

Location

40 Rector StreetNYC, NY 10006 United States
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Mission Statement

The New York City Commission on Human Rights is charged with the enforcement of the Human Rights Law, Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and with educating the public and encouraging positive community relations. The Commission is divided into two major bureaus -- Law Enforcement and Community Relations:

  • The Law Enforcement Bureau is responsible for the intake, investigation, and prosecution of complaints alleging violations of the Law.
    Learn more about the Law Enforcement Bureau

  • The Community Relations Bureau provides public education about the Human Rights Law and helps cultivate understanding and respect among the city’s many diverse communities through its borough-based Community Service Centers and numerous educational and outreach programs.
    Learn more about the Community Relations Bureau

Learn about the New York City Human Rights Law

Description

The New York City Human Rights Law is one of the most comprehensive civil rights laws in the nation.

  • The Law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, marital status, and partnership status.

  • In addition, the Law affords protection against discrimination in employment based on unemployment status, arrest or conviction record and status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses.

  • In housing, the Law affords additional protections based on lawful occupation, family status, and any lawful source of income. The City Human Rights Law also prohibits retaliation and bias-related harassment.

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