Our Publications and Reports
See below for special reports, statements, and resources, including annual reports and human rights brochures in multiple languages.
Reports and Statements
Annual Reports
The Annual Reports reflect OHRE's annual complaint filings, Hate Bias Incident (HBI) information, outreach, training and activities for the Office of Human Rights & Equity, the Human Rights Commission, the LGBTQIA+ Commission, the AAPI Commission, La Alianza Latina Commission, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission.
2024 Office of Human Rights & Equity Annual Report
2023 Office of Human Rights & Equity Annual Report
2022 Office of Human Rights & Equity Annual Report
2021 Office of Human Rights & Equity Annual Report
2020 Office of Human Rights & Equity Annual Report
2019 Office of Human Rights Annual Report
2018 Office of Human Rights Annual Report
2017 Office of Human Rights Annual Report
Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2020 Immigration Committee Report
Click below to view the 2020 Immigration Sub-Committee Report
Racial Equity Framework
We’re excited to share with all of you A Racial Equity Framework for Howard County: Launching a Comprehensive Approach. This report builds upon Howard County’s history of civic pride and embracing diversity. The framework focuses on addressing the racial disparities within Howard County’s systems and social dynamics examining socio-economic status, geography, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and other social identities. Click on the link below and read about our findings and the five recommendations Howard County Government is exploring to advance racial equity.
Human Rights Brochures
Discrimination Is Illegal in Howard County
Age Discrimination is Unlawful in Howard County
Click below to download the pdf brochure.
Employment Discrimination
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Fair Housing is Your Right!
Click below to download the pdf brochure.
Fair Housing - Your Rights Under the Law
Click a link to download the pdf brochure, which contains information in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and Vietnamese.
Fair Lending
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Physical or Mental Disability
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Mediation Procedures
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How to Avoid Performative Allyship
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Writings from the OHRE
Culture Corner
Read full versions of the 'Culture Corner' articles from the OHRE Monthly Newsletter.
The Intersection of Juneteenth and Pride (June 1, 2024)
And Justice For All (July 1, 2024)
Equality's Forgotten Women (August 1, 2024)
Labor Day, Strikes, and Unions: Oh my! (September 1, 2024)
The Hidden History of the LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement: The Compton Cafeteria Riots (October 1, 2024)