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 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.

Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 10:00am
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00am
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

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