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About the Vermont Human Rights Commission

The mission of the Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) is to promote full civil and human rights in Vermont. To find out more about our process, check out our HRC Guide for Complainants and Respondents.

The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in housing, state government employment, and public accommodations. Learn more about the VHRC's authority.

We pursue our mission by:

The Vermont Human Rights Commission envisions a society in which:

  • People treat each other with dignity and respect
  • Communities promote equality, fairness, understanding and acceptance of all
  • Citizens act effectively to end discrimination

We envision the Commission as a dynamic leader in the pursuit of social justice. To this end, the Commission will:

  • Collaborate with public, private, and non-profit organizations
  • Conduct efficient and effective enforcement
  • Conduct education and outreach
  • Provide an authoritative voice with respect to civil rights in Vermont
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State Employment
The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in State Employment
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Housing Issues
The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in Housing
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Places of Public Accomodation
The Commission protects people from unlawful discrimination in Places of Public Acccomodation