Exciting news! IDHR is proud to announce that Amy Meek will serve as our next Deputy Director. An experienced civil rights attorney with a strong record of leadership in government and the nonprofit sector, Meek brings invaluable expertise to our mission of protecting civil rights for all Illinois residents. “In a time of unprecedented nationwide threats to equality, IDHR's mission has never been more important,” said Amy Meek. “I’m looking forward to leading enforcement of the Illinois Human Rights Act and ensuring that the Act’s robust anti-discrimination protections extend to all in Illinois.” Join us in congratulating and welcoming Amy to the IDHR team! You can read the full announcement at bit.ly/AmyMeek.
Illinois Department of Human Rights
Government Administration
Chicago, Illinois 1,954 followers
The state agency that protects the right to live free from discrimination, in every aspect of life.
About us
The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) is the state agency responsible for administrating and enforcing the Illinois Human Rights Act. The mission of IDHR is to secure for all individuals within the State of Illinois freedom from unlawful discrimination and to establish and promote equal opportunity and affirmative action as the policy of this state for all its residents. The Department of Human Rights administers the Illinois Human Rights Act. The Illinois Human Rights Act ("Act") prohibits discrimination in Illinois with respect to employment, financial credit, public accommodations and real estate transactions on the bases of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, ancestry, military status, age (40 and over), order of protection status, marital status, sexual orientation (which includes gender-related identity), unfavorable military discharge and physical and mental disability. The Act also prohibits sexual harassment in education, discrimination because of citizenship status and arrest record in employment, and discrimination based on familial status in real estate transactions. A discrimination charge can be initiated by calling, writing or appearing in person at the Department’s Chicago or Springfield office within 180 days of the date the alleged discrimination took place in all cases except housing discrimination (one year filing deadline).
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https://dhr.illinois.gov
External link for Illinois Department of Human Rights
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1980
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555 W Monroe St
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Chicago, Illinois 60661, US
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524 S 2nd St
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Springfield, Illinois 62706, US
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2309 West Main Street
Marion, IL 62959, US
Employees at Illinois Department of Human Rights
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Bryant Dunbar
Director of Operations at Illinois Department of Human Rights
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Alan Brazil
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Jim Bennett
Director of the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Experienced non profit executive. Expert in human rights, advocacy, development and building…
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Irma Lopez
Human Rights, Women, Minority & Persons with Disabilities Owned Small Business Advocate
Updates
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Today, we honor Rosa Parks, whose courageous stand against racial injustice sparked a movement that transformed the fight for civil rights. Her legacy reminds us of the power of perseverance in the face of discrimination. At IDHR, we carry forward her mission by working every day to protect civil rights and ensure all Illinoisans can live free from discrimination in every aspect of life. #CivilRights #RosaParksDay #IllinoisHumanRights
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Today marks the beginning of #BlackHistoryMonth, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Black Americans who have shaped our nation and the fight for justice and equality. IDHR celebrates their legacy and is committed to building a future rooted in equity and justice every day. #CivilRights #IllinoisHumanRights
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Come learn with us in February! Check out our full list of courses and register today at: https://bit.ly/DHRTraining
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Illinois stands up for the civil rights of our immigrant community! The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on: Citizenship status, work authorization status, and language in 🏢 Employment. Immigration status in 🏠 Housing. Ancestry and national origin in 🏢 Employment 🏠Housing 🏪 Public accommodations 📘 Education 💳 Credit
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Hate harms us all. Stand up and #HelpIllinoisStopHate. Every voice counts in building a more inclusive, compassionate Illinois. Learn more at ILStopHate.org #ILStopHate
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Intern with IDHR this summer through the Michael Curry Internship Program! IDHR has four open positions in the Fair Housing Division and Office of Public Affairs. The Curry Summer Internship program offers current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students in all disciplines (including law) an opportunity to work in an agency under the jurisdiction of the Governor's Office on a full-time basis for ten weeks. Each internship is paid $2,700 per month ($17/hour). Learn more and apply by February 28: https://lnkd.in/gufmNPSi
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On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the lives lost and reflect on the atrocities of the Holocaust. We stand united in our commitment to fighting hate, prejudice, and discrimination in all forms. Let us remember the past, educate future generations, and work toward a more just and inclusive world.
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