DC Office of Human Rights

The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (OHR) is a government agency based in Washington, District of Columbia. It employs 24 people and generates an annual revenue of $50 million. The OHR's mission is to combat discrimination, promote equal opportunity, and safeguard human rights for residents and visitors of Washington, D.C. The agency enforces both local and federal human rights laws, such as the DC Human Rights Act, by offering a legal recourse for individuals who believe they have experienced discrimination. The OHR provides a legal process for individuals to address alleged human rights violations. For more information, visit ohr.dc.gov.