Human Rights Commission (HRC)

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To submit a complaint, please complete the intake form at the link below or call the Office of Human Rights at 703-228-3929 for an appointment. 

File a Complaint

Presentar una Denuncia

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

• The public can participate by sharing live verbal testimony.
• The public may also submit written comments to the Commission using this form.
• 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