NYC Commission On Human Rights

🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Rights Are Human Rights.

This , CCHR is launching a citywide campaign to raise awareness of protections for transgender and gender nonconforming New Yorkers under the NYC Human Rights Law, in partnership with the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs and NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

As reports of gender identity discrimination reach a five-year high, we're making sure New Yorkers know their rights!

Learn more: https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/media/tgnc-rights.page

Commissioner Christine Clarke was proud to be the keynote speaker at John Jay College of Criminal Justice's graduate hooding ceremony. 🎓 Congratulations to all the grads ‼️

Since Commissioner Clarke took office, we've secured tenancies for numerous households who experienced discrimination because of a housing voucher. And almost 1,000 apartments are either occupied by voucher holders or being held exclusively for such renters.

The NYC Commission On Human Rights delivers.

Contact us at 212.416.0197 or visit NYC.gov/HumanRights

5 months. 🗓️ $1 million obtained for New Yorkers. 💰

The NYC Commission On Human Rights delivers.

If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination, contact us at 212.416.0197.

is a time to honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in service to the United States. 🙏🏽 Today, we reflect on the sacrifices made for the dignity, respect, and freedom that shape our city.

On , we want to remind everyone that the Disability Unite Festival is back for another year. CCHR is proud to co-host this annual event, bringing everyone together to celebrate disability pride, creativity, and connection in a vibrant way. Join us for a FREE celebration of community on Sunday July 12th. We're taking it to the next level with this year’s hybrid event, combining in-person festivities at Central Park Naumburg Bandshell in NYC and an exclusive online experience.

When (all times EDT): Sunday, July 12th, 11AM - 4PM (Hybrid) & 4PM - 6PM (Virtual Exclusive)

Who: Free For All To Join!

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/DUFestival2026

World Day for Cultural Diversity recognizes the importance of cultural understanding and inclusion around the world 🌎🙏🏽 ... In a city as diverse as New York, those values are essential to advancing fairness and equal treatment for everyone.

is an opportunity to reaffirm that LGBTQ+ New Yorkers deserve to live free from discrimination and harassment based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The NYC Human Rights Law protects these rights and the NYC Commission On Human Rights enforces them. Learn more at NYC.gov/HumanRights.