Advisory Groups, Authorities, & Commissions
Human Rights Commission
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AT A GLANCE
GIVE SOMETHING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Serve as a commissioner on the Arlington Human Rights Commission.
If you are an Arlington County resident, have an interest in protecting human rights, and are willing to commit to one evening per month - we'd like to hear from you. Submit an online application now!
Contact the Human Rights Office at ahrc@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-3929 if you have questions.
In Arlington County it is unlawful to discriminate because of Race, National Origin, Color, Marital Status, Sex, Religion, Age, Disability, Sexual Orientation, or Familial Status (being pregnant or having children under age 18.)
It is also unlawful to retaliate against any person who opposes discriminatory practices.
Discrimination is prohibited in the sale, rental, or financing of housing or commercial real estate, the provision of public accommodations; applications for or offers of credit; enrollment in private educational institutions; and employment.
The Human Rights Commission holds primary responsibility to receive, investigate, and conciliate complaints from those who believe they have been victims of unlawful discrimination. This is a free public service. The Commission's investigative and hearing processes usually result in resolution of complaints. If necessary, however, the Commission can, with County Board approval, seek enforcement of its decisions in court.
Do you have a need that requires ADA accommodation? Use this form (PDF) (HTML) to make your request for accommodation.
Topics
James B. Hunter Awards
Information, Guidelines, Criteria, 2012 Recipients, Past Recipients
Filing a Charge
File a Charge of Discrimination
Fair Housing
Human Rights Ordinance
The Human Rights Ordinance is Chapter 31 of the Arlington County Code. View the Ordinance. (PDF)
News & Events
James B. Hunter Awards, Meeting Schedule
Role & Membership
Human Rights Commission Members
Contact the Human Rights Commission
ADA Accommodation Request (printable PDF)
Outreach & Education
Reports, Fact Sheets, Statements
Statistics
Comparative Analysis (2000-2004), Percentage of Complaints and Inquiries
Links
Alexandria Human Rights Office, Fairfax County Human Rights Commission, Prince William County Human Rights Commission, Virginia Council on Human Rights, Virginia Fair Housing Office, U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission, U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division
CONTACT US
Office of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action and the Americans with Disabilities Act
2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 318
Arlington, VA 22201
TEL 703.228.3929
TTY 703.228.4611
FAX 703.228.4390