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Human Rights Commission

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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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebrations
Brochure for the Commission
Immigrant/Police Dialogue Sessions
1993 Human Rights Ordinance
Human Rights Commission By-laws
Rules of Procedures
Complaint Process