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Unite against bias and hate.
To turn your pledge into action today:
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Celebrate differences and make everyone feel welcomed and respected.
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Learn more about bystander intervention and be an ally against bias and discrimination.
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Share your pledge and CCHR's commitment to New Yorkers with your communities.
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Learn more about the protections against discrimination in the NYC Human Rights Law.
- Sign up for the Human Rights newsletter.
- Spread the word about this campaign and our survey; we have put together a toolkit to help you communicate the information to your networks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the NYC Commission on Human Rights?
The New York City Commission on Human Rights is the agency that enforces the NYC Human Rights Law – one of the broadest and most protective anti-discrimination laws in the country.
The Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination in the areas of housing, employment, and public accommodations, and currently has over 25 different protected categories, including age, gender, religion, disability, race, and national origin.
Where can I learn more about the Commission on Human Rights?
For more information about the Commission, you can visit our website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/.
How can I report discrimination?
To report an incident of discrimination, please call 311 and say "human rights" or call us directly at 212-416-0197. You may also report discrimination online (linked here).
What is the purpose of the survey?
The purpose of this survey is to collect quantitative data from New Yorkers to strengthen CCHR's understanding of experiences o discrimination across the city's diverse communities, and solutions
Key themes will include:
- Perceptions of discrimination
- Willingness to report discrimination
- Familiarity with the NYC Commission on Human Rights
- How to resolve underlying causes of bias and and support individuals that experience bias and discrimination
What are the goals of the survey?
The Commission's goals of the survey include –
- Improving the Commission's understanding of
- How New Yorkers perceive and respond to instances of discrimination
- Places where discrimination is prevalent in NYers daily lives
- What tools prevent discrimination and support impacted individuals and communities
- Strengthening the Commission's outreach, accessibility, and visibility efforts.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
What languages are offered for taking the survey?
To maximize participation and ensure inclusivity, the survey will be available in NYC's top ten languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Korean, Arabic, Urdu, French, & Polish.
How will you measure success for the survey?
This survey will be successful by reaching and strongly engaging New Yorkers, regardless of identity, and using New Yorkers' insights to inform the strategic direction of the NYC Commission on Human Rights.
Is there an age limit to take the survey?
All survey respondents must be aged 14 or older.
Will my answers to the survey be confidential?
Your individual responses to these questions are confidential. Aggregated responses will only be shared with Commission staff who are working on the agency's strategic planning. You can read the City of New York's privacy policy here.
We can provide technical support to help you navigate through the questions. You should answer all the questions on your own as you understand. There are no wrong answers.
Will this survey impact my ability for government services or resources?
This survey is completely voluntary and will not affect your eligibility for services.
Can you assist me with understanding and answering the survey questions?
We can provide technical support to help you navigate through the questions. You should answer all the questions on your own as you understand. There are no wrong answers.
How can I stay in touch if I'd like to learn more about the survey in the future?
The Commission would love to stay in touch.
- Sign up to receive the CCHR newsletter: https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/cchr-newsletter-sign-up.page
- Request a training: https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/about/attend-a-workshop.page
- If you would be willing to be part of a future focus group of New Yorkers, please share your name and email, and someone from our Policy or Comms team will be in touch.
- Follow us on twitter: @nycchr
How can I stand with communities that are facing discrimination?
Take the Pledge to foster an inclusive city free from discrimination where all New Yorkers can live, work and thrive with dignity. Link here: https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/media/together-nyc.page
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Learn More About the Commission
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (“Commission”) is the city agency that helps individuals and covered entities understand their rights and obligations under the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL” or “NYC Human Rights Law”).
Discrimination in Housing, Employment, and Public Spaces
The NYC Human Rights Law protects individuals that live in, work in, or visit New York City from discrimination in over 25 protected categories. No one can be discriminated against based on race, religion, national origin, age, immigration status, disability, or other protected classes under the NYC Human Rights Law. The NYC Commission on Human Rights can hold violators accountable.
Discriminatory Harassment
Discriminatory harassment is not tolerated in NYC, everyone is protected from it. Discriminatory harassment includes threats, intimidation, harassment, coercion, or violence that interferes with a person’s civil or constitutional rights and is:
- Motivated in part by that person’s actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship or immigration status, or other protected status;
- Accompanied by an immediate threat of harm or harm to a person or property; and
- Perpetrated by an identifiable individual.
Report Discrimination and Discriminatory Harassment
If you or someone you know has experienced or witnessed discrimination, call the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197. The Commission will determine whether you have a claim under the NYC Human Rights Law and if you do, the Commission will investigate your claim at no cost to you.