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The Office of Human Relations and the State Human Relations Commission promote amicable relationships among the various racial and cultural groups within the State. In addition to administering Delaware's Equal Accommodations Law and Fair Housing Law, the Commission works to increase public awareness of civil and human rights in Delaware.
Did you know that April is Fair Housing Month?
April is designated nationally and locally as Fair Housing month. This April marks the 39th anniversary of the passage of the State's Fair Housing Act and the 40th anniversary of the Federal Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Acts ensure equal housing opportunity and access to all regardless of their race, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, religion and (state only classes: age, marital status and creed).
The 15th Annual Fair Housing Training Conference (Brochure) will take place April 17, 2008 at Dover Downs Conference Center. The deadline for Registration is April 10, 2008.
Governor Ruth Ann Minner's Public Service Announcement on Human Relations
News
3/31/08
The month of April has been designated as National Fair Housing Month. Events scheduled throughout Delaware.[more]
2/5/08
On February 6, Governor Ruth Ann Minner and Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. will proclaim February as Black History Month in Delaware.[more]
1/8/08
On January 10, Governor Ruth Ann Minner will proclaim January Human Relations Awareness Month in Delaware. Events scheduled throughout Delaware. [more]
10/5/07
Schools throughout Delaware are experiencing a critical lack of diversity in teaching staff and administration, according to a report released today by the State Human Relations Commission. [more]
8/6/07
In Response to Recent Incident, State Human Relations Commission Urges Delawareans to Eliminate Hate [more]
3/22/07
April has been designated as National Fair Housing Month [more]
