NYC Commission on Human Rights

A smiling CCHR employee wearing glasses and a gray cap sits behind a blue NYC Human Rights table, handing a small item to a child dressed in a bright yellow cape and matching hat. The table is covered with informational flyers about discrimination protections in NYC, purple promotional buttons, a blue water bottle, and a black tote bag with white text. The child stands facing the table with their back to the camera, while the man leans forward warmly to engage with them.

Human rights + hamantaschen = a sweeter, stronger NYC! 🙌🏼 Our team was proud to join the #Purim celebration and resource fair at Kolot Chayeinu to share resources, connect with neighbors, and celebrate community.

NYCCHR Cmr Christine Clarke joined Henry Rosoff on PIX11 News to make sure NYC'ers know their rights under the Human Rights Law and to introduce her priorities under the Mamdani administration. 💪🏽

To file a complaint: NYC.gov/HumanRights or 212.416.0197

Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Wk...

The New York City Human Rights Law protects equality for all, regardless of gender, in the workplace, housing, and public spaces.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, NYCCHR celebrates the achievements of women and reaffirms our commitment to standing against discrimination in every corner of our city.

CCHR was honored to host a #BlackHistoryMonth program at the Schomburg Center. Comm'r Christine Clarke joined fellow speakers and community leaders for an inspiring conversation celebrating Black history, culture, and our continued work to advance dignity, equity, and belonging across New York City.

CCHR Commissioner Christine Clarke was proud to take part in #LunarNewYear festivities this weekend in Flushing, celebrating NYC’s vibrant traditions and wishing good luck for the year ahead.

Our team also celebrated the Year of the Fire Horse last week with the United Cultural Association!

CCHR unequivocally condemns antisemitism and remains committed to enforcing the NYC Human Rights Law to protect all New Yorkers. We stand with the Jewish community against acts of hate.

Read the full statement here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...

Commissioner Christine Clarke, alongside leadership from our Law Enforcement Bureau, shares how the NYC Commission on Human Rights investigates housing discrimination and holds violators accountable. ⚖️

If you’ve experienced or witnessed discrimination, call 311 and say “Human Rights.”

Purple graphic with the NYC Commission on Human Rights logo in the top left corner and the headline, “Commissioner Christine Clarke’s Message to Trans New Yorkers.” The statement expresses concern over NYU Langone’s decision to close the Transgender Youth Health Program, emphasizing that health care decisions should be guided by medical needs, not political pressure. It affirms the Commission’s support for the transgender community, commitment to investigating discriminatory denial of health care, and enforcement of the New York City Human Rights Law. A contact number (212-416-0197) is provided for reporting discrimination.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights stands firmly with transgender New Yorkers 🙌🏼

Download Commissioner Clarke's message here: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...

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Happy #LunarNewYear from the New York City Commission on Human Rights!

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This #ValentinesDay, remember that love should feel safe for everyone. The NYC Commission on Human Rights is here to protect New Yorkers experiencing domestic violence or stalking from discrimination. If you or someone you know needs help, learn more at nyc.gov/humanrights

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NYCCHR Commissioner Christine Clarke was proud to stand w/ fellow New Yorkers to re-raise the #PrideFlag at the #Stonewall National Memorial, honoring the resilience of those who started the modern #LGBTQ movement. The fight for equality continues and NYCCHR is here to protect your rights! 🏳️‍🌈 #Pride

#BlackHistoryMonth began as a way to honor, preserve, and teach the history that was too often ignored or erased. This video briefly traces its origins.

This month and every month, CCHR recognizes and celebrates the achievements, history, and contributions of Black Americans.

#BlackHistory

Graphic with a purple background featuring the NYC Commission on Human Rights logo. Centered is a press statement titled “Statement from Commissioner Christine Clarke of the NYC Commission on Human Rights on the Anti-Muslim Attacks in Bay Ridge,” dated February 5, 2026. The statement expresses solidarity with the Muslim community, condemns recent attacks targeting three women including a 12-year-old girl, and affirms the Commission’s commitment to addressing discrimination. Text at the bottom reads, “Learn more in caption.”

📣 Statement from NYCCHR Commissioner Christine Clarke on the Anti-Muslim Attacks in Bay Ridge: www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/me...

A community resource fair inside a large room. Two people stand at a blue-covered table with NYC Commission on Human Rights materials, brochures, and small giveaway items, as one staff member hands a flyer to an attendee in a black coat. Additional tables with pamphlets and snacks line the space, and colorful fabric dividers separate vendors in the background while other attendees browse.

Two NYC Commission on Human Rights staff members sit behind a blue NYC Human Rights table at a busy community resource fair. The table is neatly arranged with informational brochures, flyers, stickers, and small giveaway items. Behind them, attendees browse neighboring vendor tables separated by colorful patterned fabric panels, creating a lively indoor marketplace atmosphere.

A speaker stands at a wooden podium, holding a microphone and addressing an audience at an indoor community event. Behind her is a backdrop reading “Arab American Association of New York,” with colorful patterned fabric panels and a large decorative lantern hanging nearby. Two women stand to the side listening attentively as the speaker presents.

CCHR partnered with @ArabAmericanNY at the Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center last wk for the annual Ramadan Bazaar to celebrate w/community members and share resources on the NYC Human Rights Law. Grateful for the opportunity to support and engage with New Yorkers across the city.

The NYC Commission on Human Rights is thrilled to welcome our new Commissioner and Chair, Christine Clarke! Our entire team is excited to welcome her and begin the next chapter of advancing equity, dignity, and human rights for all New Yorkers.

Purple graphic celebrating Black History Month. Large text on the left reads “Celebrate Black History Month,” with “Black History” highlighted in yellow and orange. On the right are multiple stylized portraits of Black historical figures arranged in a collage, each tinted in purple, yellow, orange, or red. The NYC Commission on Human Rights logo appears in white in the lower-right corner.

Black history is woven into the fabric of New York City through generations of contributions in culture, advocacy, and civic life.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, CCHR honors that legacy and continues our work protecting New Yorkers from discrimination in housing, employment, and public spaces.

Retaliation is illegal under the NYC Human Rights Law. In New York City, you are protected if you speak up against discrimination. Learn more at NYC.gov/HumanRights. To file a complaint, call us at 212.416.0197.

YouTube video by NYC Human Rights Breaking Down the New York City Fair Chance Housing Law 🏠

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.

(2/2) could access the Commission and report discrimination without barriers. Under her leadership, the Commission significantly increased public outreach and year-over-year reporting, strengthening our ability to protect civil rights across the city. We wish her the very best in what comes next.

(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 ...

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.

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.

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 🙏🏽

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.

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.

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.”

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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...

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.

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.