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.

Commission Trainings and Workshops

The Commission provides free workshops to educate New Yorkers about their rights and obligations under the law. Check out our full list of workshops and trainings and what they cover. Many Commission workshops are offered virtually. Organizations and individuals can sign up, and registration is required.

** To take CCHR's upcoming Human Rights Law and Discrimination in Housing Overview (virtual only), sign up here. 

• Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 3:00pm 
• Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 3:00pm
• Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:00pm 
• Wednesday, June17, 2026, 3:00pm

For all other trainings listed below, email crb@cchr.nyc.gov with your preferred date(s) to register and receive a link to participate.

To request a different training or workshop, schedule a specific time for your organization, or to learn more about the offerings, please email crb@cchr.nyc.gov.

Human Rights Law Overview (Housing, Employment and Public Places) (virtual)  

• Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm  
• Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00 pm
• Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 10:00am
• Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 22, 2006, 10:00 am
• Monday, May 11, 2026, 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
• Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 10:00 am
• Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:30 am
• Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 10:00 am
• Wednesday, June 24, 2006, 10:00 am

For NYCEM credit: City Human Rights Law and Discrimination in Housing (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).

Dates and Locations: 

Brooklyn

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 
Time: 1-2:30 pm 

25 Chapel Street
Suite 1001
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Manhattan 

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 
Time: 1-2:30 pm 

22 Reade Street 
New York, NY 10007

Staten Island 

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 
Time: 1-2:30 pm 

60 Bay Street
7th Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301

The City Human Rights Law: Anti-Black Racism, Race, and Color Discrimination (virtual)

• Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11am

The City Human Rights Law: Protections Against Gender Identity and Gender Expression Discrimination (virtual)

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 12 pm
• Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11 am

Human Rights Law and Protections in Employment: The Fair Chance Act and Credit History Discrimination (virtual)

• Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 2 pm

The City Human Rights Law: Protections Against Housing Discrimination Based on Criminal Records (virtual)

• Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 10:00am

The City Human Rights Law: Protections Against National Origin, Citizenship and Immigration Status Discrimination (virtual)

• Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 2 pm