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    On April 18, the PCHR is holding a Public Meeting in the Fairmount/Brewerytown area to hear from residents and business owners about their experiences with intergroup relations [...]
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    Read our report on the public perceptions of the School District of Philadelphia’s response to intergroup conflicts following violence at South Philadelphia High School against Asian im [...]
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    For the first time since 1963, Philadelphia’s leaders overhauled the Fair Practices Ordinance to combat wrongful discrimination and promote fairness, equality, and justice. [...]
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    In 1951, Philadelphia became the first city in the United States to establish a human relations commission to combat prejudice and discrimination. [...]
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    Philadelphia celebrates the 30th and 10th anniversaries of the bills that added protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the City’s civil rights law  [...]

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Discrimination & Enforcement

See what to do if you believe you have been discriminated against at your work, home or commercial property or while accessing a public service, facility or business. Learn how we protect people with criminal records and those affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Community Relations

Discover how we help to resolve neighborhood conflicts, mediate disputes, partner with the community to prevent intergroup tension, promote understanding among diverse populations, and conduct public hearings for educational purposes.

Life Partnership

Learn how to register your long-term, committed, same-sex relationship with us under the City of Philadelphia’s Life Partnership law. Registration gives same-sex couples certain rights and benefits that are available to opposite-sex married couples.

Resources

Find the laws we enforce, including the Fair Practices Ordinance and Ban the Box, our regulations, and other publications that describe how we enforce the City’s civil rights laws, promote intergroup harmony, and advance positive human relations.

Contact Us

Center City Office
601 Walnut Street
Suite 300 South
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: 215-686-4670
Fax: 215-686-4684 
pchr@phila.gov

North Philadelphia Field Office
601 W. Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Phone: 215-685-9761
Fax: 215-685-9768

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