Despite the Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold bans in West Virginia and Idaho on transgender athletes participating in women's and girls' sports, CT remains committed to ensuring that transgender women and girls remain protected and able to participate fully in sports throughout our state. Read our press release here.

Other Services

What other services does the
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities offer?

Education Programs: Staff works to educate the public about human rights issues and organize community outreach activities.

Systemic Enforcement: Staff investigates complaints of illegal discrimination against a group of people because of their protected class status and develops enforcement strategies to end the discrimination.

Diversity Programs: Staff reviews and monitors affirmative action plans of State agencies.

Economic Programs: Staff reviews and monitors equal opportunity in State contracts and the use of minority business enterprises in State public works contracts.