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

THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS & OPPORTUNITIES AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

 

IF YOU HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST:

If you have any questions about filing a discrimination complaint or about a particular situation related to the virus, you can submit your questions to CHRO.Questions@ct.gov. Inquires can also be left by phone at (860) 541-3428. If you believe you have been discriminated against in connection with the covid-19 virus on the basis of a protected class status, please contact the regional office covering the area where the discrimination has occurred. This information can be found on our contact us page.  Additional information can be found in the following materials:

 

HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AND COVID-19

If you believe you have been discriminated against in housing on the basis of Covid-19, contact the CHRO to learn about filing a housing discrimination complaint with the CHRO. To do so, you can email CHRO.Covid@ct.gov or you can call 860-541-3428.  

 

CHRO COVID-19 INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS

The CHRO will be hosting a series of live webinars to provide information about discrimination as it relates to the pandemic. This will be an opportunity for the public to ask questions of CHRO staff and get immediate responses.

 

April 28, 2020

May 5, 2020

Discrimination, Education and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Special Education

May 12, 2020

Discrimination, Education and the Covid-19 Pandemic: Racial Disparities

 August 20, 2020  Surviving the Pandemic: Employment, Unemployment, Wages and Tips
 August 31, 2020
 September 30, 2020

 Health Equity During the Pandemic

 November 12, 2020

 April 20, 2021


OTHER RESOURCES

SERC Racial Equity and Education During Covid-19: Our Community Perspective
A series of facilitated online discussions about racial equity and education. More information is available through the link above.


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