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City Hall Annex 50 Evergreen Avenue, Somerville, MA 02145 Sonja Darai, Director, Somerville Commissions 617-625-6600 ext. 2406 Fax: (617) 629-3040 TTY: 1-866-808-4851 sdarai@somervillema.gov www.somervillema.gov/departments.cfm
Hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Thursday 8:30 A.M. - 7:30 P.M. Friday 8:30 A.M. - 12:30
The Human Rights Commission works to protect and preserve the constitutional, civil, and human rights of all people in the City of Somerville. The Commission aims to eliminate unlawful discrimination and to provide education about human rights issues in our City, and works with diverse individuals and groups to promote tolerance and mutual respect.
The Human Rights Commission:
- investigates complaints of unlawful treatment, harassment or discrimination
- promotes public awareness of human rights issues through educational activities
- provides information to the public about civil rights
- cooperates with community agencies representing various socioeconomic and ethnic groups in advocating for the human rights of their constituents
- coordinates with other municipal departments to increase compliance with pertinent local, state, and federal laws
- works to raise the level of awareness and sensitivity to human rights issues throughout city government
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