The Office of Human Rights and Relations is responsible for providing educational programs, technical assistance and research on issues involving civil rights or human relations to individuals, businesses and community based agencies and/or groups. The Office accomplishes its goals through the Commissions, outreach/education and enforcement of the Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance.
The Office is home to two advisory Commissions, the Commission for Women and the Human Relations Commission. These Commissions are charged with advising the Board of County Commissioners on issues relating to the status of women and human relations in Orange County. In addition, the Commissions educate the community on a variety of human rights, civil rights and women's issues through annual events and original research.
Office staff provides education and training to community members, agencies, and organizations. Trainings are available on topics including housing discrimination, equal access, sexual harassment, discrimination based on age or disability, gender bias, homophobia, discrimination against emerging communities, etc.
Finally, the Office enforces the Civil Rights Ordinance. The Office currently investigates housing and public accommodations cases.
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Appointments are encouraged
Phone
(919) 960-3875
FAX: (919) 960-3879
Location and Address
Suite 104
501 West Franklin Street
Chapel Hill, NC 27516