The Seattle Office for Civil Rights’ summer newsletter is here! This issue features the LGBTQ Commission’s recent Pride Flag raising event, new civil rights resource videos for businesses, policy priorities that guide our work, and more.
In partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, the Seattle Office for Civil Rights has created a new Know Your Rights Resource Guide to support immigrant and refugee communities in Seattle. This guide offers essential information on legal rights, local resources, and family… [ Keep reading ]
On May 31, the Seattle LGBTQ Commission joined City and community leaders for the 13th annual Pride flag raising at City Hall in honor of Seattle’s Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (2SLGBTQ+) community.
When birth control fails, there are still ways to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. This article brings awareness to emergency contraceptives and what can be done.
On May 31, the Seattle LGBTQ Commission will join Mayor Bruce Harrell to raise the LGBTQ+ Pride flag over City Hall! This is a public event and all are welcome to attend.
This article by the Seattle Women’s Commission shares insights from local women highlighting the challenges they face, their achievements, and the changes needed to build a truly equal world.
Pilot program will equip Seattle high school students with skills to drive powerful change through leadership development, policy and advocacy experiences; Applications due January 16 SEATTLE (December 20)— Today, the City of Seattle Office for Civil Rights (SOCR) is announcing the launch of a new Youth Civic Engagement Program (YCEP),… [ Keep reading ]
Despite major budget deficit, funding is maintained to address community needs SEATTLE (December 10) – The City of Seattle’s 2025-2026 budget authorizes $27.25 million to implement community-informed projects spanning mental health, food equity, homeowner stabilization, public restrooms, art, cultural preservation programs, and youth support services. These projects are funded by… [ Keep reading ]
The Select Budget Committee may choose to vote on the future of Seattle’s $27.25 million participatory budgeting (PB) projects this month.
Newsletter shared by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This newsletter amplifies updates and events from the Disability, LGBTQ, Human Rights, and Women’s commissions. This issue features each commission’s work this year and their priorities for 2025, this year’s… [ Keep reading ]
