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The Division is committed to protecting your human rights by fighting hate, bias, and discrimination. We are here to enforce the Human Rights Law, so you can safely call New York State home.
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Our Mission Protecting Your Civil Rights

The New York State Division of Human Rights is our state’s civil rights enforcement agency. We help ensure that every New Yorker is treated fairly and with respect—at home, at work, in school, and in public places. We protect New Yorkers by investigating complaints of discrimination and enforcing our nation-leading Human Rights Law.

For example: If your employer or landlord treats you worse because of your race, religion, disability, nationality, or any other protected characteristic, that's against the law—and you can take action to hold them accountable. If you experience discrimination, report it to us. We may be able to help you file a formal complaint. Filing is free, and you do not need an attorney to do it.

Once a complaint is filed, we will investigate. If we determine that discrimination occurred, we can hold violators of the law accountable by ordering them to pay fines and damages, change their policies, reverse discriminatory decisions, and more. 

 

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Know Your Rights

Fighting discrimination starts by knowing your rights and by filing a report. Remember, in New York State, our Human Rights Law makes it illegal to discriminate based on traits like race, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender identity, etc. Learn more about Protected Characteristics. These laws protect you in locations like work, in housing, schools, and public places like restaurants and stores. Learn more about Protected Places in New York State.

Learn How the Division Protects Your Rights

Before you report discrimination, let us explain the first steps you need to know about our process. First, collect information of the alleged discrimination. Then, report the incident by contacting our Call Center or using our online form. We will review your report and determine if it falls under our enforcement authority. Learn more about the process on What to Expect.

Report Discrimination

If you believe you have experienced discrimination, report it to us. The easiest way to file a discrimination report is through our Call Center at (844) 697-3471. Our Call Center is staffed by trained agents who can speak to you in your preferred language. You can also report discrimination using our online reporting form. Learn more about the process and how to Report Discrimination.Learn more about the process and how to Report Discrimination.

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Hate & Bias Prevention

The Division’s Hate and Bias Prevention Unit works with community leaders and partners around the state to combat hate and bias wherever it occurs. If you or someone you know is a victim of hate or bias, submit a report online or over the phone at (844) 662-4283. The Hate and Bias Prevention Unit can offer support, resources, and referrals as appropriate. Reporting is free, safe, simple, and can be anonymous.

The Division's Hate and Bias Prevention Unit also coordinates a statewide network of Regional Councils and engages the next generation of New York's leaders through its Youth Initiatives team. To learn more about the Regional Councils, the Response Team, and Youth Initiatives visit the Unit's page with the button below.
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