Human Rights Commission (HRC)

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In the County, it is unlawful to:

• Discriminate because of race, national origin, color, marital status, sex, gender identity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or familial status (being pregnant or having children under age 18)
• Retaliate against any person who opposes discriminatory practices
• Discriminate 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

Meetings

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Human Rights Commission meeting schedules and format have changed. At this time, confirmed meetings convene virtually. 

How to View and Participate in a Virtual Human Rights Commission Meeting

Virtual Human Rights Commission meetings are held through electronic communication means in compliance with the Code of Virginia and Arlington County’s Continuity of Operations Ordinance. All meetings are open to virtual attendance by the public and closed to in-person attendance.

• Commission members, staff, and public comment are hosted by teleconference/videoconference via Microsoft Teams. The link to the meeting is posted at least one week in advance.
• The public may also submit written comments to the Commission using this form.
• A recording of the meeting is posted to the County website two business days after the meeting.
• The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony.
• Speakers may join the meeting via Microsoft Teams (accessible through a web browser or the free app), or, via a phone line to provide their comments.

Subcommittees

• Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOAC)
• Equality Task Force
• Educational Task Force

Reports and Special Events

• Fair Housing Testing Reports
• James B. Hunter Awards
• Human Rights Events

Additional Resources

• LGBTQIA+ Resources in Arlington
• Arlington County Human Rights Ordinance
• Arlington County Affirmative Action Plans and Barrier Analysis Reports
• Alexandria Human Rights Commission
• Fairfax County Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs
• US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission