Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission advocates for human and civil rights, and works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws to further racial solidarity, equity, and healing.

Fierce Love & Joy - Tuesday, May 23

Join the SFHRC for Fierce Love & Joy: Creating Safe Space for Our Young People, May 23 at SF JAZZ (201 Franklin St.), featuring mother, teacher, and author Sonya Curry; recording artist and former educator Dee-1; activist and entrepreneur Michelle MiJung Kim; and civil rights advocate Areva Martin.

Link HERE to register

Dream Keeper Initiative

Improving outcomes for Black youth and families in San Francisco, through targeted investments in historically marginalized communities.

Office of Racial Equity

Transforming systems and advocating for policies to support the liberation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in San Francisco.

African American Reparations Advisory Committee

Developing recommendations for repairing harm done to San Francisco's diverse Black communities by discriminatory City policies.

Services

Commission

HRC - Commission

Up to 11 Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor to represent the diverse human rights interests of the City.

Discrimination

File a discrimination complaint

Tell us about problems accessing employment, housing, businesses, or public spaces.

Immigrant rights

File a Sanctuary City Ordinance complaint

What to do if a City employee has helped enforce federal immigration law.

Internships

Apply for an internship with the Human Rights Commission

Join us at HRC for exciting projects at the forefront of social justice in the City.

News

Summer youth program, Opportunities for All, celebrates 2022 kickoff

June 6, 2022

San Francisco Human Rights Commission & Dream Keeper Initiative statement on Buffalo, NY terrorist shooting attack

May 17, 2022

HRC mobilizes small grants process to address anti-Asian sentiment & escalating hate violence

May 12, 2022

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Events

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Resources

Grant funding opportunities with the Human Rights Commission

Grant funding and RFP opportunities with the Human Rights Commission

Funding and resources to support the Black community

Information about the Dream Keeper Initiative.

Get help for discrimination at work

Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination at work.

Get help for discrimination in housing

Housing discrimination is illegal in San Francisco. Learn what to do if you experience harassment or discrimination in your home or when applying for housing.

Affordable housing protections for people with criminal history

San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance protects residents with arrest or conviction history in affordable housing decisions.

Legal resources for housing discrimination

Get legal information, advice, or representation.

Fair housing advocacy organizations

Get help with housing discrimination and reasonable accommodations for disability.

Help for survivors of sexual harassment or assault

Local and national resources that provide advocacy and services to survivors.

Know your right to access public places

There are laws to protect you from discrimination by business establishments and other places open to the public. Learn about your rights and what to do if you experience discrimination.

Get money to pay rent

These organizations offer rental assistance.

Find a place to stay

Shelter and services for people and families experiencing homelessness.

Free Minds Interest Form

Human Rights Commission - Statement of Incompatible Activities

HRC's Statement of Incompatible Activities, detailing types of activities not allowed for Department staff.

About

The Human Rights Commission serves the community by:

Investigating and mediating complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, and access to public spaces
Providing restorative justice and mediation for community disputes
Managing other initiatives as directed by the Mayor and Board of Supervisors

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