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Events/Workshops
The NYC Commission on Human Rights combats discrimination and fights to ensure that everyone can live in, work in, or visit New York City free from discrimination and harassment. The Commission regularly hosts and participates in events in all five boroughs of New York City.
Upcoming Community Events
Rights Here. Right Now.
Tune in to WCHR 90.3 FM on the last Monday of every month at 2:00pm for CCHR's radio show Rights Here. Right Now. Commission staff discusses different facets of the city's Human Rights Law live on the air and answers questions New Yorkers have about discrimination in the workplace, housing spaces, and public spaces.
Commission Workshops
Among our monthly events, our staff works with organizations to provide free workshops to educate staff and community members about their rights and obligations under the law. Check out our full list of workshops. You may request a workshop for your organization. If you would like to schedule a meeting or workshop at your office, please call one of our Community Service Centers or dial 311 and ask for Human Rights. Many Commission workshops below are being offered virtually.
Know Your Obligations and Human Rights Law - Virtual Workshop
These workshops are offered regularly, per our schedule below, or on-demand. Please RSVP to trainings@cchr.nyc.gov, let us know which date/time you are interested in, and we will provide you with registration link.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 2:00pm
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 12:30pm
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 11:30am, Spanish
Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00am
Monday, July 14, 2025, at 1:00pm
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:30am (Spanish)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 2:00pm
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 10:00am
Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:30am (Spanish)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:00pm
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11:30am (Spanish)
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00pm
Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 10:00am
Human Rights Law and Discrimination in Housing Workshop (virtual only)
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 3:00pm
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 3:00pm
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 3:00pm
To register for this workshop, please email vdiscrimination@cchr.nyc.gov.
City Human Rights Law and Discrimination in Housing Course (in-person only)
This course offers a brief introduction of the NYC Human Rights Law and addresses in detail specific protections, especially lawful source of income discrimination and protections for people with disabilities. It ends with providing information on potential consequences when the law is violated and offers best practices for brokers.
CE Credits: 1.5 for real estate salesperson or broker for real estate license continuing education credit (NYCEM).
Location: Spector Hall at 22 Reade Street, New York, NY 10007
Dates/Times:
April 23, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
June 18, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
August 20, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
October 22, 2025, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
RSVP Required: CRB@cchr.nyc.gov