Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities stands with the 28 protected classes under our law. Read our op ed at https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/04/chro-full-steam-ahead-on-civil-rights-enforcement/ and read our statement on Transgender Students' Rights in CT here. #CivilRightsUnites

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.