What are Human Rights?

Human Rights are life activities that all people should have the freedom to pursue without fear of discrimination or harassment. The Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance and state law protect people from discrimination when engaging in the following protected activities within the city of Charlottesville:

  • Credit
  • Employment
  • Housing
  • Private Education
  • Public Accommodation

The Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance and state law protect people from discrimination when engaging in the above protected activities on the basis of the following protected classes:

  • Age/Elderliness
  • Childbirth or related medical conditions
  • Disability
  • Familial Status (in housing)
  • Gender Identity
  • Marital Status
  • National Origin
  • Pregnancy
  • Race
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Color
  • Source of Funds (in housing)
  • Status as a Veteran

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1. What are Human Rights?
2. What is the Charlottesville Human Rights Ordinance?
3. What is the Human Rights Commission?
4. What is the Dialogue on Race?