| Organization |
Human Rights Commission (HRC).
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| Address |
25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 800. San Francisco CA 94102-6033 |
| Phone |
415-252-2500 |
| Fax |
415-431-5764 |
| E-Mail |
hrc.info@sfgov.org |
| Text Telephone |
800-735-2922 (TDD) |
| Hours |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday |
| Description |
Advocates for human and civil rights in San Francisco. Investigates and mediates discriminatory complaints and provides referrals to other appropriate government agencies. Monitors City contracts to ensure non-discriminatory and affirmative action employment and equitable participation of minority and women owned businesses. Monitors City contracts to ensure compliance with the San Francisco domestic partners benefits law. Promotes and certifies minority, women and locally owned businesses in San Francisco. Publishes the "Minority, Women and Local Enterprise Business Directory" available both online and in print format. |
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Provides technical assistance, information and referrals to individuals, community groups, business and government agencies on issues related to human rights. Provides advocacy and assistance in areas of discrimination concerning sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV/AIDS. Enforces San Francisco laws against discrimination in public accommodations, housing, education, employment and City services. Resolves community disputes and issues involving individual or systematic illegal discrimination. Meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall, Room 416. |
| Application |
Call. |
| Transportation |
Muni (47 Van Ness, 49 Van Ness-Mission or Market Street lines) and Muni Metro (Van Ness station). |
| Accessibility |
Yes. |
| Language |
May include American Sign Language (ASL), Cantonese, Mandarin and Spanish. |
| Officer |
Chris Iglesias, Executive Director; Commissioners include: Khaldoun Baghdadi, Chair; Cecilia Chung, Vice-Chair; Doug Chan; Faye Woo Lee; Nazly Mohajer; August Longo; Linda Richardson; Victoria Ruiz; Sandra Sohcot; Michael Sweet; and Julius Turman. |
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