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The Human Rights Commission works to provide leadership and advocacy to secure, protect and promote human rights for all people. The Human Rights Commission was established in 1964 by City Ordinance and became a Charter Commission in 1990.

Executive Director, Theresa Sparks  

QUICK LINKS

• Agency Overview
• Customized Diversity, Sensitivity and Cultural-Competency Training for Businesses and Housing Providers  
• Internship Opportunities
• The Commission
• LGTBT Advisory Committee, Equity Advisory Committee and LGBT Aging Policy Policy Task Force
• Community Meetings
• Discrimination Complaints
• Sanctuary City Complaints
• Policy & Social Justice Initiatives
• Publications
• Podcasts
• Media

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For General Information

Human Rights Commission
25 Van Ness Avenue, Room 800
San Francisco, CA 94102-6033
Phone: 415-252-2500
Fax: 415-431-5764
Email: hrc.info@sfgov.org

For Public Document Requests

Taraneh Moayed
Budget and Policy Coordinator
Phone: (415) 252-2531
Email: Taraneh.Moayed@sfgov.org  

San Francisco Charter

• Article IV, Section 4.107: HRC as a Charter agency 

San Francisco Administrative Code

• Chapter 12A: Powers and Duties of HRC 
• Chapter 12B: Non-discrimination in CCSF Contracts 
• Chapter 12C: Non-discrimination in CCSF Property Contracts 
• Chapter 12H: Sanctuary City Ordinance 
• Chapter 12N: LGBT Youth Sensitivity Training 

San Francisco Police Code

• Article 33: Non-discrimination in Housing, Employment and Public Accommodations
• Article 38: Non Discrimination based on HIV Status
• Article 1.2: Non Discrimination in Housing against Families with Minor Children

San Francisco "Know Your Rights" Ordinance 

• HRC Know your Rights Notice for all HRC Meetings
• Sunshine Ordinance Complaint Procedures
• HRC Statement of Incompatible Activities

SPECIAL NOTICE: Click here to be redirected to the new website for Chapters 12B (Equal Benefits Program) and 14B (LBE Program). 

Upcoming Meetings & Events