Events/Workshops

Commission Associate Human Rights Specialist Ryan DuBois speaking at our "Elevating Youth Voices and Human Rights Through Art" event, February 2020 (Photo Credit: Afrikanspot LLC)

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 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. 

Next episode: Monday, June 24, 2024 
Station: WHCR 90.3 FM
Time: 2:00 PM

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.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 2:00pm
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:30am, Spanish
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:00pm
Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 2:00pm
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 11:30am, Spanish
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 6:00pm
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 2:00pm
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:30am, Spanish
Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00pm
Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 10:00am
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 10:00am

City Human Rights Law and Discrimination in Housing Course

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

Date/Time: June 26, 2024 - 3:00 - 4:30pm

RSVP Required:  CRB@cchr.nyc.gov