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Seattle Human Rights Commission recommends that the City Council craft and pass a fair, equitable & humane budget

By the Seattle Human Rights Commission As Seattle community representatives and advisors to the City of Seattle leadership, today we provided the City Council with community feedback that we have received on the 2021 budget. In summary, this is not the time for an austerity budget. We need to support… [ Keep reading ]

What does it mean for Seattle to be a “Human Rights City”?

By the Seattle Human Rights Commission On December 14th, 2012, Seattle filed Resolution 31420 that designated the City of Seattle as a “Human Rights City” – one of a small set of such cities worldwide. This commitment meant the CIty would incorporate the universal human rights principles at the local… [ Keep reading ]

Secret Life of Muslims in Seattle: Screening & panel event

Date And Time Wed, July 24, 2019 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM PDT Location Women’s University Club 1105 6th Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 Tickets – $25 Rais Bhuiyan was shot point-blank in a near-fatal hate crime ten days after 9/11. Not only did he forgive his attacker, he also fought… [ Keep reading ]

Recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month with an evening reception at City Hall April 24

Open to all, this Wednesday evening reception at City Hall features an art display of t-shirts decorated by sexual assault survivors, guest speakers, and resource information.

Apply to be a Human Rights Commissioner

The Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds in human rights, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and the Commission. In 2015, the City of Seattle declared Seattle a Human Rights City. The Commission is guided by the Universal Declaration… [ Keep reading ]

Watch: SHRC celebrates Human Rights Day 2018

The 2018 celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights focused on intersectionality of human rights in Seattle. Opening remarks are by Tamm y Morales, Co-Chair of Seattle Human Rights Commission. Panelists: Aaron Oravillo, Seattle Human Rights Commission, moderator Allan Nyaribo, Olympia Poetry Network, presenting artist… [ Keep reading ]

The City of Seattle seeks four community members to serve on the Seattle Women’s Commission

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is currently recruiting to fill four vacancies on the Seattle Women’s Commission. The Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds in women’s rights, community engagement, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business and who are committed to racial equity. Commissioners are appointed by… [ Keep reading ]

Serve on the Seattle Human Rights Commission

The Seattle Office for Civil Rights is currently recruiting to fill five vacancies on the Seattle Human Rights Commission. The Commission seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds in human rights, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and the Commission. The… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Human Rights Commission statement on ICE attempt to silence Maru Mora Villalpando

The Seattle Human Rights Commission is deeply disturbed and alarmed by the deliberate ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​attempt of this administration and ICE agents to silence Maru Mora Villalpando by attempting ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​to deport her from the United States. Maru has been a leading activist against human rights ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​violations taking place at the Northwest Detention… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Women’s Commission announces Riddhi Mukhopadhyay as recipient of 2017 Jeanette Williams Award

Press release shared by Seattle Office for Civil Rights on behalf of the Seattle Women’s Commission. The Seattle Women’s Commission is proud to announce Riddhi Mukhopadhyay, Legal Director of the Sexual Violence Legal Services, as the winner of the 2017 Jeanette Williams Award. The Sexual Violence Legal Services (SVLS) is… [ Keep reading ]