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The Office of Human Rights investigates incidents of hate/violence and complaints of discrimination. Victims of hate/violence crimes can seek compensation for replacement of property through the County's Partnership Fund, administered by the Office of Human Rights.  
 

SAVE THE DATE! Committee On Hate/Violence Bullying Symposium - February 4, 2012. In keeping with our committment to address and share the "best practices" to thwart bullying, the COHV will hold a Bullying Symposium on Saturday, February 4, 2012.  The emphasis of the symposium would be to address bullying in the educational sector. Learn more here.

SAVE THE DATE! The 2012 Civil Rights Educational Freedom Tour, April 2-7, 2012. Join us on a fun filled and educational tour traveling south to visit the birth place of the Civil Rights Movement. We’ll retrace the Freedom Trail and learn about Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks & the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Voters Rights and other significant events of the Civil Rights Movement. Come and travel on a state-of-the-art bus with internet access, movies, and snacks as part of the educational experience. Learn more here.

Watch the video from the 2010 Civil Rights Freedom Tour. Here

Human Rights Day Proclamation. The work of those dedicated to protect the human rights of all residents was recognized by the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 6 as it joined with County Executive Isiah Leggett to declare ‘Human Rights Day’ in the County. At the ceremonies in Rockville were, left to right: Selena Singleton and Terry Vann of the County’s Human Rights Commission; County Councilmember Valerie Ervin; James Stowe, director of the County’s Office of Human Rights; William England, vice chair of the Human Rights Commission; Commission member Tina Patterson; and David Vignolo, chair of the Committee on Hate Violence.
 

Montgomery County Council President Valerie Ervin presented a proclamation in recognition of National Bullying Prevention Month. “Bullying Prevention Month- Bullying among children and teenagers has often been dismissed as a normal part of growing up. Little attention has been paid to the devastating effects of bullying, or to the connection between bullying and other forms of violence. Students and adults around the country have made a commitment to stop bullying in their schools and communities. Everyone in every community need to be empowered with options to effectively respond to bullying.” See video here. 

See 50th Anniversay Schedule of Events and Activities.  See events at a glance from the 2010 Human Rights 50th Anniversary Proclamation, Montgomery County Juneteeth Celebration, Montgomery County Lincoln Park Heritage Days Celebration, Glen Echo Park Heritage and future scheduled events to include the Human Rights Diversity Camp, Human Rights Hall of Fame and Human Rights Day. Learn more here.