Human Rights Commission

The San Francisco Human Rights Commission works in service of the City’s anti-discrimination laws to further racial solidarity, equity, and healing.

Civil Rights Division

Investigating and mediating discrimination complaints in housing, employment, and access to public places.

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.

Servicios

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.

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.

Noticias

Mayor London Breed Announces Mawuli Tugbenyoh as Acting Head of the Human Rights Commission, Installs New Oversight and Controls to Ensure the Success of the Dream Keeper Initiative

September 13, 2024

Mayor Breed Celebrates Start of HBCU Summer Program, Welcomes Scholars to San Francisco

June 17, 2024

San Francisco Celebrates Juneteenth with Citywide Events and Annual Parade

June 8, 2024

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Recursos

Request SFHRC Public Records

Make a request for public records from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission via this link. You may also contact HRC.PublicRecords@sfgov.org.

Grant funding opportunities with the Human Rights Commission

Grant funding and RFP/RFQ opportunities with the Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission - Statement of Incompatible Activities

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

Funding and resources to support the Black community

Information about the Dream Keeper Initiative.

Free Minds Interest Form

Help for survivors of sexual harassment or assault

Contact the SHARP team to file a complaint or for help with resources that provide services to survivors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Información

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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To request SFHRC public records, please follow this link.

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