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This website is currently under construction and should be updated soon.  Please contact us via e-mail or phone if you required support.  

Due to the 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' order issued by Governor Scott on March 24th, 2020, the staff at the Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) is currently operating a remote workweek schedule and our physical office in Montpelier is closed. Please contact us via e-mail or phone. The VHRC continues to serve your community amidst COVID-19. If you are experiencing discrimination and/or harassment related to COVID-19 please let us know by filling out this form. We can find the appropriate venue to support you.

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. 

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