NYC Commission on Human Rights
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The NYC Commission on Human Rights enforces the NYC Human Rights Law and educates the public about the law.
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Happy Holidays to all New Yorkers!
This season, we celebrate the strength and diversity of our shared communities, and the rights that help everyone thrive.
This season, we celebrate the strength and diversity of our shared communities, and the rights that help everyone thrive.
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Happy Holidays to all New Yorkers!
This season, we celebrate the strength and diversity of our shared communities, and the rights that help everyone thrive.
This season, we celebrate the strength and diversity of our shared communities, and the rights that help everyone thrive.
On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the rights that protect New Yorkers at work, at home, and in public spaces.
The NYC Human Rights Law is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. NYCCHR is here to enforce it.
Need help? Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
The NYC Human Rights Law is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. NYCCHR is here to enforce it.
Need help? Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On #HumanRightsDay, we celebrate the rights that protect New Yorkers at work, at home, and in public spaces.
The NYC Human Rights Law is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. NYCCHR is here to enforce it.
Need help? Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
The NYC Human Rights Law is one of the strongest anti-discrimination laws in the country. NYCCHR is here to enforce it.
Need help? Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
Recently, the Office of the New York State Comptroller released an audit of our agency. This audit does not capture the progress, the impact, or the human stakes of our work.
See my full statement: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...
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Annabel Palma
Chair and Commissioner
NYC Commission on Human Rights
See my full statement: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...
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Annabel Palma
Chair and Commissioner
NYC Commission on Human Rights
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Recently, the Office of the New York State Comptroller released an audit of our agency. This audit does not capture the progress, the impact, or the human stakes of our work.
See my full statement: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...
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Annabel Palma
Chair and Commissioner
NYC Commission on Human Rights
See my full statement: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...
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Annabel Palma
Chair and Commissioner
NYC Commission on Human Rights
Universal Human Rights Month is here!
Follow along to learn about your rights and how they shape everyday life in New York City.
Human rights are more than just ideals — they’re part of daily life, helping make our city fair, safe, and inclusive for everyone.
#HumanRightsMonth #HumanRights
Follow along to learn about your rights and how they shape everyday life in New York City.
Human rights are more than just ideals — they’re part of daily life, helping make our city fair, safe, and inclusive for everyone.
#HumanRightsMonth #HumanRights
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Universal Human Rights Month is here!
Follow along to learn about your rights and how they shape everyday life in New York City.
Human rights are more than just ideals — they’re part of daily life, helping make our city fair, safe, and inclusive for everyone.
#HumanRightsMonth #HumanRights
Follow along to learn about your rights and how they shape everyday life in New York City.
Human rights are more than just ideals — they’re part of daily life, helping make our city fair, safe, and inclusive for everyone.
#HumanRightsMonth #HumanRights
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth gives us the chance to listen, learn, and reflect. At our recent event, we had music, art, conversation, and community all coming together to celebrate the living cultures of Native peoples! View all the pics on our FB page: Facebook.com/NYCCHR
November 25, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth gives us the chance to listen, learn, and reflect. At our recent event, we had music, art, conversation, and community all coming together to celebrate the living cultures of Native peoples! View all the pics on our FB page: Facebook.com/NYCCHR
Celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 💪🏽 CCHR hosted an event this week to honor the ongoing history & living cultures of Indigenous peoples, incl the Lenape whose homelands we live on. We are committed to uplifting Indigenous voices & protecting human rights for all in NYC.
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! 💪🏽 CCHR hosted an event this week to honor the ongoing history & living cultures of Indigenous peoples, incl the Lenape whose homelands we live on. We are committed to uplifting Indigenous voices & protecting human rights for all in NYC.
On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor the memory of trans and gender nonconforming people whose lives were senselessly taken by anti-trans violence, and we reaffirm our stand in the fight for dignity and equality for all.
Learn more about your rights: nyc.gov/humanrights
Learn more about your rights: nyc.gov/humanrights
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we honor the memory of trans and gender nonconforming people whose lives were senselessly taken by anti-trans violence, and we reaffirm our stand in the fight for dignity and equality for all.
Learn more about your rights: nyc.gov/humanrights
Learn more about your rights: nyc.gov/humanrights
The holidays are busy, but your rights don’t stop. You deserve clear info about your schedule, pay, and safety. Tune in to our next Rights Here. Right Now episode w/Cmr Mayuga of NYC Consumer and Worker Protection to learn what you need to know.
🗓️ Mon, 11/24
🕑 2pm
📡 @WHCR903
🔗 whcr.org/live-audio
🗓️ Mon, 11/24
🕑 2pm
📡 @WHCR903
🔗 whcr.org/live-audio
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The holidays are busy, but your rights don’t stop. You deserve clear info about your schedule, pay, and safety. Tune in to our next Rights Here. Right Now episode w/Cmr Mayuga of NYC Consumer and Worker Protection to learn what you need to know.
🗓️ Mon, 11/24
🕑 2pm
📡 @WHCR903
🔗 whcr.org/live-audio
🗓️ Mon, 11/24
🕑 2pm
📡 @WHCR903
🔗 whcr.org/live-audio
Last week, CCHR took New York City’s human rights work to the world stage. 🌎 At the UN’s Universal Periodic Review, we highlighted our leadership in standing up for everyone’s right to live and work free from bias.
Local action makes global impact, and NYC is leading the way.
Local action makes global impact, and NYC is leading the way.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Last week, CCHR took New York City’s human rights work to the world stage. 🌎 At the UN’s Universal Periodic Review, we highlighted our leadership in standing up for everyone’s right to live and work free from bias.
Local action makes global impact, and NYC is leading the way.
Local action makes global impact, and NYC is leading the way.
They fought for us – so we fight for them.
Veterans and servicemembers deserve workplaces, housing, and public spaces free from discrimination. That's why veterans are protected under the NYC Human Rights Law.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/humanrights
Veterans and servicemembers deserve workplaces, housing, and public spaces free from discrimination. That's why veterans are protected under the NYC Human Rights Law.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/humanrights
November 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
They fought for us – so we fight for them.
Veterans and servicemembers deserve workplaces, housing, and public spaces free from discrimination. That's why veterans are protected under the NYC Human Rights Law.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/humanrights
Veterans and servicemembers deserve workplaces, housing, and public spaces free from discrimination. That's why veterans are protected under the NYC Human Rights Law.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/humanrights
La discriminación en los lugares de trabajo de la ciudad de Nueva York tiene consecuencias reales. Lee la cobertura de El Diario sobre nuestra decisión reciente, en la que ordenamos a una empresa pagar $105,000 por crear un ambiente laboral hostil:
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November 11, 2025 at 3:59 AM
La discriminación en los lugares de trabajo de la ciudad de Nueva York tiene consecuencias reales. Lee la cobertura de El Diario sobre nuestra decisión reciente, en la que ordenamos a una empresa pagar $105,000 por crear un ambiente laboral hostil:
eldiariony.com/2025/11/10/c...
eldiariony.com/2025/11/10/c...
Community Project Grant is now accepting proposals!
Register for the virtual info session on Nov 13: bit.ly/CommunityProjectGrants
Register for the virtual info session on Nov 13: bit.ly/CommunityProjectGrants
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Community Project Grant is now accepting proposals!
Register for the virtual info session on Nov 13: bit.ly/CommunityProjectGrants
Register for the virtual info session on Nov 13: bit.ly/CommunityProjectGrants
Last week, we brought together community partners and advocates for our third annual Human Rights Summit - a day of dialogue, learning, and community dedicated to advancing equity and protecting human rights in NYC.
Photos and more info: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
Photos and more info: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Last week, we brought together community partners and advocates for our third annual Human Rights Summit - a day of dialogue, learning, and community dedicated to advancing equity and protecting human rights in NYC.
Photos and more info: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
Photos and more info: www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Lenape, the original stewards of the land we know call New York City, and all Indigenous peoples who continue to shape our city.
The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands with Indigenous communities in advancing inclusion for all.
The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands with Indigenous communities in advancing inclusion for all.
November 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the Lenape, the original stewards of the land we know call New York City, and all Indigenous peoples who continue to shape our city.
The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands with Indigenous communities in advancing inclusion for all.
The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands with Indigenous communities in advancing inclusion for all.
Don’t let discrimination haunt you. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to help.
Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
#Halloween
Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
#Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Don’t let discrimination haunt you. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to help.
Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
#Halloween
Call 311 and ask for Human Rights.
#Halloween
The NYC Commission on Human Rights secured a record $17 million in damages and penalties this year — up from 2024 and triple our total from 2023. That’s progress you can measure.
🔗: news.bloombergtax.com/esg/nyc-secu...
🔗: news.bloombergtax.com/esg/nyc-secu...
October 30, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The NYC Commission on Human Rights secured a record $17 million in damages and penalties this year — up from 2024 and triple our total from 2023. That’s progress you can measure.
🔗: news.bloombergtax.com/esg/nyc-secu...
🔗: news.bloombergtax.com/esg/nyc-secu...
The NYC Commission on Human Rights released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting record-setting enforcement outcomes and unprecedented community engagement across NYC.
We remain dedicated to equity and justice for all New Yorkers.
Read the full report at nyc.gov/HumanRights
We remain dedicated to equity and justice for all New Yorkers.
Read the full report at nyc.gov/HumanRights
October 27, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The NYC Commission on Human Rights released its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report, highlighting record-setting enforcement outcomes and unprecedented community engagement across NYC.
We remain dedicated to equity and justice for all New Yorkers.
Read the full report at nyc.gov/HumanRights
We remain dedicated to equity and justice for all New Yorkers.
Read the full report at nyc.gov/HumanRights
Now more than ever, we must reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every New Yorker can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination and harassment, regardless of immigration status or national origin.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/HumanRights
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/HumanRights
October 23, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Now more than ever, we must reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every New Yorker can live, work, and thrive free from discrimination and harassment, regardless of immigration status or national origin.
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/HumanRights
Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/HumanRights
CCHR staff visited Masjid al-Ihsaan in Crown Heights to share resources and answer community members' questions about their rights and protections.
We remain committed to working alongside communities across the city to promote respect, understanding, and equal rights for all.
We remain committed to working alongside communities across the city to promote respect, understanding, and equal rights for all.
October 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
CCHR staff visited Masjid al-Ihsaan in Crown Heights to share resources and answer community members' questions about their rights and protections.
We remain committed to working alongside communities across the city to promote respect, understanding, and equal rights for all.
We remain committed to working alongside communities across the city to promote respect, understanding, and equal rights for all.
CCHR was proud to join community partners for the 28th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to end gender-based violence.
In NYC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone bc they are a survivor of domestic violence or stalking. More: 212-416-0197
In NYC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone bc they are a survivor of domestic violence or stalking. More: 212-416-0197
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
CCHR was proud to join community partners for the 28th Annual Silent March Against Domestic Violence to raise awareness of ongoing efforts to end gender-based violence.
In NYC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone bc they are a survivor of domestic violence or stalking. More: 212-416-0197
In NYC, it is illegal to discriminate against someone bc they are a survivor of domestic violence or stalking. More: 212-416-0197
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the history, culture, and strength of Native and Indigenous communities. CCHR recognizes that NYC sits on the traditional lands of the Lenape peoples, past and present.
Let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices + honor their ongoing contributions to NYC.
Let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices + honor their ongoing contributions to NYC.
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the history, culture, and strength of Native and Indigenous communities. CCHR recognizes that NYC sits on the traditional lands of the Lenape peoples, past and present.
Let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices + honor their ongoing contributions to NYC.
Let’s continue to uplift Indigenous voices + honor their ongoing contributions to NYC.
This week, NYCCHR joined a Sukkah celebration at City Hall alongside city officials and faith leaders. The event served as a moment to honor the cultural diversity and traditions that continue to bring people together.
October 10, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This week, NYCCHR joined a Sukkah celebration at City Hall alongside city officials and faith leaders. The event served as a moment to honor the cultural diversity and traditions that continue to bring people together.
Our Youth for Equity and Solidarity Council 2025 hit the ground running at their first meeting last week! The future leaders of New York City are full of ideas, ready to drive equity and justice across the city.
Find out more about The YES Council here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...
Find out more about The YES Council here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...
October 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Our Youth for Equity and Solidarity Council 2025 hit the ground running at their first meeting last week! The future leaders of New York City are full of ideas, ready to drive equity and justice across the city.
Find out more about The YES Council here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...
Find out more about The YES Council here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...
On 9/30, NYCCHR hosted "Pioneers of Change: Changing the Future Together" to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth. Commissioner Palma reminded everyone of their rights in NYC. Paloma Hernandez Izquierdo, CEO of Urban Health Plan delivered a moving keynote.
Photo Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
Photo Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
October 3, 2025 at 7:36 PM
On 9/30, NYCCHR hosted "Pioneers of Change: Changing the Future Together" to celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth. Commissioner Palma reminded everyone of their rights in NYC. Paloma Hernandez Izquierdo, CEO of Urban Health Plan delivered a moving keynote.
Photo Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
Photo Album: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v...
NYCCHR stands with survivors of domestic violence. Last wk, we joined the 25th Annual Brides March to raise awareness of protections under the NYC Human Rights Law.
As #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month begins, we remain committed to building a more supportive NYC for all!
More: NYC.gov/HumanRights
As #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month begins, we remain committed to building a more supportive NYC for all!
More: NYC.gov/HumanRights
October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
NYCCHR stands with survivors of domestic violence. Last wk, we joined the 25th Annual Brides March to raise awareness of protections under the NYC Human Rights Law.
As #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month begins, we remain committed to building a more supportive NYC for all!
More: NYC.gov/HumanRights
As #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month begins, we remain committed to building a more supportive NYC for all!
More: NYC.gov/HumanRights