NYS Division of Human Rights

DHR is hiring- join our team and make a difference! As part of the New York State workforce, you could be eligible for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Imagine a future where your service to the State could dramatically reduce or even erase your student loan debt. Whether you’re considering a career with New York State or you’re already part of our amazing team, it’s time to take control of your financial destiny. The Program forgives the remaining balance on direct loans when public service employees make 120 qualifying monthly payments. Let’s make those student loans a thing of the past! Click the link to view all open positions: https://lnkd.in/ei9hCF-j

Last week, Commissioner Denise M. Miranda, Esq. attended this year's SOMOS Conference and participated in a panel on “The Role of Government as an LGBTQIA Ally in New York State, the United States, and its Territories” cosponsored by Assemblymembers Inez E. Dickens & Tony Simone, that was moderated by Civil Service Commissioner Timothy Hogues and also featured Wilfred Labiosa, Julietta Lopez, Margarita Larios, Priya Nair, and Joseph Thomas. Commissioner Miranda also joined with other partners in government including Congressmember Nydia Velazquez, Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy, NYSERDA President & CEO Doreen Harris, Secretary of State Hon. Walter Mosley, among others in discussing how to advance New York State's legacy of civil rights leadership.

Tomorrow, Thursday, November 7, 9AM at the SOMOS Conference: Join Assemblymembers Inez E. Dickens & Tony Simone, Commissioners Denise M. Miranda, Esq. and Timothy Hogues, Wilfred Labiosa, Julietta Lopez, Margarita Larios, Priya Nair, and Joseph Thomas at this year's SOMOS conference on Thursday, November 7th at 9 AM to discuss “The Role of Government as an LGBTQIA Ally in New York State, the United States, and its Territories.”

?Acompá?ennos en nuestra sesión este jueves, 7 de noviembre a las 9 a.m. en #SOMOSPR! Join us for our session this Thursday, November 7, at 9 a.m. at SOMOS PR!

Commissioner Denise M. Miranda, Esq. is looking forward to joining Assemblymembers Inez E. Dickens & Tony Simone, Commissioner Timothy Hogues, Wilfred Labiosa, Julietta Lopez, Margarita Larios, Priya Nair, and Joseph Thomas at this year's SOMOS conference on Thursday, November 7th at 9 AM to discuss “The Role of Government as an LGBTQIA Ally in New York State, the United States, and its Territories.”

DHR Commissioner Denise M. Miranda, Esq. penned an OpEd in the Empire Report responding to recent hate and vitriol directed at Puerto Ricans. Racism and discrimination will not be tolerated in New York State. Read on for more: https://lnkd.in/ex8mpEwr Also available in Spanish in El Diario: https://lnkd.in/eBrRpyeV

Today, DHR Commissioner Denise M. Miranda, Esq. joined Governor Kathy Hochul in East Flatbush, Brooklyn along with NYC Councilmember Farah Louis, Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte, and other partners in government to visit & show support for businesses in "Little Haiti", one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States. Commissioner Miranda also joined Governor Hochul, Secretary of State Hon. Walter Mosley, SLA Chair Lily Fan, for a roundtable discussion with faith leaders & elected officials at Brooklyn Borough Hall on working together to strengthen communities. DHR leadership also visited our Brooklyn Regional Office & Office of Sexual Harassment Issues today to discuss how we can further advance our mission of eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice, and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity.

The New York State Division of Human Rights is currently hiring! Join our team and make a difference! Click the link to view all open positions: https://lnkd.in/ei9hCF-j

Today, Commissioner Denise M. Miranda, Esq. and DHR Hate & Bias Prevention Unit Senior Director Ron Zacchi, MPA represented the Division at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. This summit provided a great opportunity to learn from thought leaders across industries and government on best practices in combating hate. We are proud to be a part of this global effort to drive effective change and strive for a safer and more inclusive community for all!

Today, DHR stands together in purple to honor the victims and support survivors of domestic violence. On #PurpleThursday, we wear purple to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with those affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence victims are a protected class in New York, and we will always work to protect their rights ??