CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Korean American Day honors the contributions of the Korean American community to the United States and commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903. #KoreanAmericanDay #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day draws attention to the ongoing issue of modern-day slavery in the form of human trafficking. Human trafficking is the exploitation of persons for labor, domestic servitude, or commercial sex. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime calculated a 25% increase in the number of children trafficked between 2019 and 2022 due to increased incidents of forced labor. The National Human Trafficking Hotline connects victims and survivors to support services to get help and stay safe. If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, or if you a tip about a potential trafficking situation, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline by calling 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711) or texting 233733. #humantraffickingawarenessday #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

A "statute of limitations" is the time period by law that an individual has to file a complaint. At the CHRO, the statute of limitations is 300 days to file a complaint of discrimination in employment, housing, credit transactions, or places of public accommodations. That's just under 10 months, but the exact number of days matters. Don't delay, call us today. #CTCHRO #statuteoflimitations #antidiscrimination #civilrights #chrodiversityequityinclusion

Merry Orthodox Christmas to all those celebrating! #orthodoxchristmas #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

Join the CHRO at 12:00 pm on Saturday, January 25th at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Cheshire for our annual Children's March and Bell Ringing Ceremony. We will be marching for unity, peace, and hope while celebrating the power of our youth and elevating their voices. Activities begin inside St. Peter's at noon, followed by the march at 1:00 pm. After the march, join us for lunch! For more details, contact Anthony.Pragano@ct.gov.

Happy Three Kings Day to all those celebrating! #ThreeKingsDay #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

Each year, International Mind-Body Wellness Day takes place on January 3rd. This day is dedicated to reminding people of the importance of holistic wellness. Pause for a moment today to reflect on what helps your mind and body feel well. Remember, protecting civil rights is a marathon, not a sprint. #mindbodywellnessday #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

Happy New Year! CHRO offices will be closed on January 1st for the state holiday. We look forward to serving Connecticut and fiercely defending civil rights in 2025 and beyond. #happynewyear #newyearsday #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion

Former President Jimmy Carter was a champion for peace, education, the environment, and marginalized people. He leaves a legacy of public service and compassion that guides the continued fight for peace, civil, and human rights here and across the globe.

Replay a Civil Rights Check-In radio interview with CHRO Attorney Jody Walker-Smith on how to combat implicit bias from this time last year. In just 12 minutes, review what is implicit bias, who has it, where it comes from, what to do when you notice it, and how to work proactively to combat it. #CivilRightsCheckIn #ImplicitBias #MelissaintheMorning #ctchro #chrodiversityequityinclusion