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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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Let’s break down the Fair Chance Housing Law. In NYC, your past doesn’t define your future: youtu.be/Eh-ZGKuYlZ0

NYCCHR enforces the law: 212.416.0197, nyc.gov/HumanRights

🎥 Created in collaboration with our Public Artist in Residence, Caitlyn McCain, part of @nyculture.bsky.social's PAIR Program.
Breaking Down the New York City Fair Chance Housing Law 🏠
YouTube video by NYC Human Rights
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January 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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(1/2) As Commissioner Annabel Palma concludes her time at NYC Commission On Human Rights, we want to thank her for her leadership and vision. Since her appointment by Mayor Di Blasio, Commissioner Palma worked to ensure that New Yorkers, especially those without legal representation ...
January 28, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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As part of Muslim Heritage Month, the NYC Commission on Human Rights partnered with the Women’s Empowerment Coalition in Bay Ridge to host an Arabic-language training, bringing together women to learn about their rights.
January 28, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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Recapping some of our MLK events 👀 All last week, CCHR took Dr. King's fight for justice & equality to senior centers, local schools, job fairs, food pantries, and hospitals across NYC.

Honoring his legacy doesn’t stop in January. We will continue to do the work year-round 🙏🏽
Three people stand at an NYC Commission on Human Rights information table during a community event. One person points to a document on the table while others read pamphlets. The table is covered with multilingual flyers and resources, and a purple NYC Commission on Human Rights banner stands behind them in a gymnasium setting. Two volunteers wearing hair nets smile while standing side by side in a gymnasium set up for a food-packing event. One holds packing tape and a bag of rice. Folding tables with packaged food line the space, and other volunteers work in the background beneath basketball hoops. Group photo of older adults gathered indoors at a community center, standing and sitting together in a meeting room. The group includes people of diverse backgrounds wearing casual winter clothing, with two people seated in a chair at the front and others standing behind. Tables and chairs line the room, and curtained windows are visible in the background.
January 26, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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During Muslim Heritage Month, we continue to celebrate the significant contributions Muslim New Yorkers have made to culture throughout history.

@nycchr.bsky.social reaffirms our commitment to dignity, equity, and inclusion -- confronting discrimination, bias, and hate in all its forms.
Teal-toned graphic celebrating Muslim Heritage Month. On the left, a collage of photos shows Muslim individuals reading the Qur’an, including a parent reading with a child, a person praying with hands raised, and hands holding an open Qur’an. A large image of the Qur’an appears in the background. Black star shapes are scattered across the design. On the right, white text reads “Celebrating Muslim Heritage Month” within overlapping geometric line shapes. The NYC Commission on Human Rights logo is in white on the bottom right corner.
January 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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We stand firmly against any policies that target transgender and gender nonconforming people. NYCCHR & @nychealthy.bsky.social opposed a proposed rule that would erode civil rights and restrict access to basic health care.

Full statement from Commissioner Annabel Palma: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...
Graphic with a purple background featuring the NYC Commission on Human Rights logo and a centered image of an official press statement dated January 20, 2026. The statement, issued by Commissioner Annabel Palma, opposes a proposed federal rule targeting transgender care and argues it would harm transgender and gender nonconforming people by weakening civil rights protections and limiting access to health services. The bottom of the graphic reads, “Learn more in caption.”
January 20, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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During #MLKWeekOfAction, CCHR conducted a workshop at the Jackie Robinson Older Adult Center 🙏🏽 We connected with community members, shared info on the Human Rights Law, and reflected on Dr. King’s enduring legacy.

Request a free workshop for your org: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/co...
Group photo of older adults gathered indoors at a community center, standing and sitting together in a meeting room. The group includes people of diverse backgrounds wearing casual winter clothing, with two people seated in a chair at the front and others standing behind. Tables and chairs line the room, and curtained windows are visible in the background.
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Justice is everyone’s responsibility. On #MLKDay, we honor Dr. King’s legacy and recognize that the work towards equality continues.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights supports New Yorkers by addressing discrimination across our city.

See discrimination? Speak up and call us at 212-416-0197.
Black-and-white historical photo tinted purple showing President Lyndon B. Johnson seated at a desk signing the Civil Rights Act, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. behind Johnson, surrounded by other civil rights leaders and government officials in a crowded ceremonial room. Overlaid text reads: “Justice is everyone’s responsibility. On MLK Day, the NYC Commission on Human Rights honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and recognizes that the work towards equality continues.” The NYC Commission on Human Rights logo appears in the top left corner.
January 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Learn more about the NYC Fair Chance Housing Law, which ensures that you are considered fairly when seeking housing in NYC.

Visit NYC.gov/FairChanceHousing to learn more.
January 17, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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The NYC Commission on Human Rights has updated our legal enforcement guidance on protections for people with disabilities, including additions for artificial intelligence and remote work.

Learn more at www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/la...
Purple-toned graphic showing a person typing on a laptop at a desk. Large overlaid text reads: “NYC Commission on Human Rights Protects Your Rights in a Changing World.” Smaller text states: “Updated Legal Enforcement Guidance on Disability Discrimination Includes New Provisions for Telework and Artificial Intelligence.” The NYC Commission on Human Rights logo appears in the top left, and a line at the bottom reads: “Learn more at nyc.gov/humanrights.”
January 16, 2026 at 8:37 PM
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This Friday ‼️ Join CCHR & other city agencies, along with local orgs and partnering employers for a resource and job fair to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service & community. 🙏🏽 Our staff will answer questions on what to do if you face discrimination at work or during a job search.
January 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
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We were excited to join the Women’s Bazaar at the ARWA Community Center in Fresh Meadows last week, bringing together women in the Muslim community to share resources and empower women and girls. CCHR staff shared info on protections guaranteed under the NYC Human Rights Law.
January 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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The NYC Fair Chance Housing Law breaks down barriers to housing. CCHR enforces the law. 👀 Watch this video, then visit NYC.gov/FairChanceHousing to learn more.
January 12, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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I look forward to working with Christine Clarke and the City Commission on Human Rights @nycchr.bsky.social to protect New Yorkers from discrimination and retaliation so these things become not luxuries but the right of everyone who calls this city home.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani Appoints Christine Clarke to Lead the New York City Commission on Human Rights
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January 8, 2026 at 1:59 PM
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Un nuevo año, el mismo compromiso con la justicia y la dignidad para todos los neoyorquinos.

Si experimentas discriminación, acoso o prejuicio, la Comisión de Derechos Humanos de la Ciudad de Nueva York está aquí para ayudar. Llama en cualquier momento al 212-416-0197.
January 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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New year. Same commitment to fairness and dignity for all New Yorkers.

If you experience discrimination, harassment, or bias, the NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to help. Call us anytime at 212-416-0197 or visit NYC.gov/HumanRights.

#NewYear #HappyNewYear #NYC
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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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.
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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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.
December 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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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
A purple-themed graphic promoting Universal Human Rights Month. On the left side, there is a vertical collage of photos: a girl sitting with her mom, an older person smiling while holding a service dog, workers preparing food in a kitchen, several people collaborating in an office, a man using a wheelchair working at a desk, and a woman wearing a hijab typing on a laptop. On the right side, bold white text reads “Universal Human Rights Month is here!” with the NYC Commission on Human Rights logo beneath it.
December 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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#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
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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
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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
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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.
November 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM