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    Document  4/15/08 HRC
    Document  4/14/08 Accessibility Committee
    Document  4/8/08 Education and Outreach.doc
    Document  4/1/08 HRC Agenda Committee
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    Human Rights Program Staff
        Raquel Wells
       
    Francisca Leyva-Johnson
        
        
    Address:  833 Willamette Street
        Phone:     (541) 682-5177
        Fax:         (541) 682-5221
     
                              Email:       hrc@ci.eugene.or.us

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    MLK Day ParadeWhat is the Human Rights Commission?

    The mission of the Human Rights Commission is to work so that everyone has the opportunity to share in the full benefits and responsibilities of living in Eugene.
    The City of Eugene values the dignity of all human beings, and through the HRC is committed to:

    - Ensuring that human rights are a central part of every City program
    - Respecting and reflecting cultural and individual diversity
    - Fostering mutual understanding
    - Promoting inclusiveness, justice and equity

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    Human Rights Commission Meetings Schedule - Target

     
    If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we just recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities.  We must weave a social fabric in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place." 

    Margaret Mead

    Human Rights Commission Standing Committees


    Standing Committees

    All committees of the Human Rights Commission are made up of members of the commission, as well as other community members who are appointed by the commission. Following are descriptions of the work of each of the standing committees, as well as the monthly schedule of meetings of the Human Rights Commission, the Agenda Committee and the standing committees.

    Committee on Community Education and Outreach
    - Plans, conducts and co-sponsors educational programs and events that raise awareness of human rights issues and recognize the contributions of vulnerable communities 
    - Provides protected class members and other vulnerable communities with access to City programs and services
    - Encourages the City's outreach efforts in employment and community member involvement

    Accessibility PhotoCommittee on Accessibility
    - Monitors and reports on issues and events of concern to persons who may be denied, restricted, or limited in access to public services and resources, public or private accommodations, facilities, or services
    - Hears and, as appropriate, acts on community questions and complaints regarding accessibility
    - Raises public awareness of accessibility issues
    - Seeks to improve accessibility throughout Eugene

    Agenda Committee
    - Prepares the agenda and plans the meetings of the commission
    - Speaks for the commission on human rights issues as required
    - Provides membership services by orienting new members of the commission and committees
    - Recruits, trains and coordinates volunteers to assist with human rights program activities
    - Assists the commission concerning attendance and responsibilities
    - Provides a link among the commission and its committees
    - Prepares, if requested by the commission, recommendations on commission bylaws and
      other administrative matters

    Advocate Response Team
    - Plans agenda for Human Rights Support System Advocate meetings
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    Oversees and analyzes Human Rights program response to complaints of discrimination


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    Haga clic en las conexiones debajo para información acerca de la Comisión de Derechos Humanos. 

    Human Rights Commission - Espanol
  • ¿Qué es la Comisión de Derechos Humanos?
  • ¿Qué es el Sistema de Apoyo a los Derechos Humanos?
  • Comités Permanentes y Horario de Juntas Mensuales
  • Miembros de la Comisión
  • Horarios de Juntas Mensuales
  • Como Puede Llegar a Ser Un Comisario?
  • Qué és lo que un Comisario de los Derechos Humanos Hace?
  • Ordenanza de Anti-Discriminación de la Ciudad de Eugene
  • En torno a la Ordenanza Anti-Discriminatoria
  • Human Rights Commission - Reports and Information
    Human Rights Commission - Reports and Information  
     Reports and Information (2)
    Document  HRC FY06 Annual Report and FY07-08 Work Plan
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