The Washington State eviction moratorium is due to expire on June 30, 2021. In April, the State Senate unsuccessfully attempted to block the house amendment to SB5160 mandating the moratorium’s end. As a result, thousands of households that are behind on rent are facing possible eviction on July 1. It… [ Keep reading ]
By Seattle Women’s Commission As we find ourselves in the center of National Women’s Health Week, we reflect on the difficulty of this past year in not only our physical health, but also our mental health. With this week falling into the space of Mental Health Awareness month, it’s made… [ Keep reading ]
In a letter to the Seattle City Council, Mayor jenny Durkan, and the Office of Civil Rights (available here), the Seattle LGBTQ Commission and the Seattle Human Rights Commission urge city officials to use their authority under Article IV, Section 4 of the Seattle City Charter to “compel” witnesses in… [ Keep reading ]
Across the globe, Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on December 10th because on December 10, 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the first global articulation of human rights. On July 22, 1963, twenty-two (22) activists from ages 13 to 22 occupied… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Human Rights Commission consists of 21 representative residents of Seattle appointed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor, City Council, Seattle Office for Civil Rights, and City departments on human rights issues including unsheltered individuals. Currently, City-funded homeless outreach is decentralized, and there is no system… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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.
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 ]
