2018 Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala: Honoring Our Legacy
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Sidley Austin LLP
1501 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005Description
The Commission on Human Rights Awards Gala is held each December to commemorate the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). 2018 year marks the 70th anniversary of the UDHR. The gala also honors the recipient of the Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award. The Cornelius R. "Neil" Alexander Humanitarian Award is named in honor of the longtime Chief Administrative Law Judge of the District's Commission on Human Rights, who worked with the Commission for almost 20 years and was recognized as an expert in human rights law.
We look forward to you joining us! The nearest Metro Station to Sidley Austin LLP is located at Farragut North (Red Line), K Street exit. Commercial parking is also available nearby.
The venue is accessible. Sign language interpreters will be present. For language interpretation or to request a reasonable accommodation, please email Stephanie Franklin at stephanie.franklin@dc.gov or call 202.727.1145 to make your request by November 30, 2018.
Refreshments will be served during the reception from 5:00 to 5:45 pm. The Award ceremony begins at 6:00pm.
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The District of Columbia Commission on Human Rights (Commission) is an agency within the Office of Human Rights (OHR) that adjudicates private sector discrimination complaints brought under the D.C. Human Rights Act. The Commission also provides an appeals process to applicants who were found ineligible for employment under the Criminal Background Checks for the Protection of Children Act. Although the Commission is within OHR, the Commission acts independent of OHR in order to adjudicate cases in an impartial manner. The Commission is comprised of 15 Commissioners, who are nominated by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. Each Commissioner is appointed to a three-year term without compensation.