Welcome to the Washington State Human Rights Commission

Toll Free: 1-800-233-3247 (SE HABLA ESPAÑOL)
TTY: 1-800-300-7525

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Our Commissioners: Read their bios and see our Commission Calendar

Public Forum Disability Accommodation Request form

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Tacoma’s Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way Exhibit

August 18 through December 7, 2008

Read the full press release here

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THE LATINO HEALTH FORUM

TUESDAY | OCTOBER 7th | 2008

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Wednesday, Oct. 1st, the food stamp program will expand eligibility to more low-income families.  The state Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has set up a toll-free number for information on the rule change, eligibility screening, and referral.  The number is 1-877-514-FOOD (3663).   Income eligibility for the program will increase to 200% of the federal poverty level up from 130% now.  A family of four with a monthly income of $3,534 will be eligible for food stamps under the new income rules on Oct. 1st.  More information will be available from DSHS next month. 

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WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

NEWS RELEASE

Case Settlement of $38,000 Yields Gains for Residents and a Community

News Release in English and Espanol

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WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

NEWS RELEASE

Discrimination Based on HIV Status is Against the Law

Read news release here

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Washington State Human Rights Commission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the law, the efficient use of resources, and the establishment of productive partnerships in the community.

The Washington State Human Rights Commission (Commission) enforces the Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60). The Commission works to prevent and eliminate discrimination by investigating human rights complaints and providing education and training opportunities throughout the state.

Under the law, everyone has the right to be free from discrimination:

	Employment	Real Estate	Public Accommodation	Credit	Insurance
Race - Color	P	P	P	P	P
Creed	P	P	P	P	P
National Origin	P	P	P	P	P
Disability	P	P	P	P	P
HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Status	P	P	P	P	P
Use of Dog Guide or Service Animal	P	P	P	P	P
Sex	P	P	P	P	P
Marital Status	P	P	.	P	P
Age	P	.	.	.	.
Whistleblower Retaliation	P	.	.	.	.
Families with Children	.	P	.	.	.
Sexual Orientation, including Gender Identity	P	P	P	P	P
Honorably Discharged Veteran or Military Status	P	P	P	P

This web page is designed to help you find the information that you need. You can use the buttons at the left to access specific information about the Commission.

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Are you registered to vote?

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*note: clicking 'no' will open the Secretary of State's voter registration page in a new window.

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New law affects sellers of distressed homes

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Gov. Chris Gregoire's Hispanic Haritage Month Proclamation

Gov. Chris Gregoire proclaims Sept. 21 - 27 as 'Deaf Awareness Week'

Gov. Chris Gregoire's Constitution Week Proclamation

Gov. Chris Gregoire's LGBT Pride Month Proclamation

Gov. Chris Gregoire honored for advancing civil rights for immigrants

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Letter from Governor Gregoire reguarding the Model Human Rights Ordinance submitted to the Snohomish County Council

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Cost to the State of the Census Undercount

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Statement of Peter Zamora,
Washington, D.C. Regional Counsel
Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF)
"The 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1957 and its Continuing Importance"
United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary
September 5, 2007

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The Governor recently signed Executive Order 8-01 creating the New Americans Policy Council. 

The Governor will soon be making appointments to this Council.

Click here for more information

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DSHS seeks Minority Advisory Committee and Disability Advisory Committee members

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Washington State Human Right Commission Honors Veterans

Legislature protects veterans from discrimination

DEFINITION OF DISABILITY IS EXPANDED UNDER WASHINGTON LAW

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The Washington State Human Rights Commission is proud to release our new Public Service Announcement!

Click here to listen Windows Media format or MP3 format

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Press Release:

*NEW* The Washington State Human Rights Commission Publishes Self-Assessment Checklist for Real Estate and Housing Transactions

Checklist can be downloaded here: (MS Word format or Adobe pdf format)

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The WSHRC has developed an innovative guide, Self-Assessment Checklist for Compliance and Suggested Best Practices

(click here to download the guide in either MS Word or Adobe Reader format)

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The Washington State Constitution requires equality of rights and responsibilities on the basis of sex.

FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE CONSTITUTION:

ARTICLE XXXI SEX EQUALITY - RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SECTION 1 EQUALITY NOT DENIED BECAUSE OF SEX.
Equality of rights and responsibility under the law shall not be denied or abridged on account of sex.

SECTION 2 ENFORCEMENT POWER OF LEGISLATURE.
The legislature shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. [AMENDMENT 61, 1972 House Joint Resolution No. 61, p 526. Approved November, 1972.]

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Washington State Human Rights Commission letter in support of HB 2903, Creating an access coordinator for the administrative office of the courts sent to Representative Patricia Lantz.

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Joint IAOHRA/NAHRW Conference

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La sucursal de Yakima ofrece talleres gratuitos en español acerca de los impuestos

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Federal Government services available in Spanish

Interested in having a Speaker at your event? please click for more information

 

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