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Office of Human Rights Holds Panel Discussion; Housing & Human Rights

Published on December 18, 2024

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) held a panel discussion on Monday, December 16, to discuss the issue of homelessness as it relates to basic human rights, from public health, human services and legal perspectives. Over 80 people tuned in live to watch the event and ask questions.

Tagged as: , Addressing Homelessness, Human Rights

Announcing Winners of the Office of Human Rights 36th Arts Competition

Published on December 06, 2023

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR), in collaboration with the Dorothy Cotton Institute, is pleased to announce the Awardees of the 36th Annual Human Rights Arts Competition for all K-12 youth in Tompkins County.

Tagged as: , Press Release, Human Rights

Eleven Legislators Sign Letter supporting the Medical Aid in Dying Act

Published on November 22, 2023

We, the undersigned County Legislators of Tompkins County, New York, are writing in support of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, S2445/A0995A.

Tagged as: , Press Release, Legislature Statement, Human Rights

Office of Human Rights Announces Annual Arts Competition

Published on September 13, 2023

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Universal Declaration of Human Rights Arts Competition. Individual, class, or group entries are open for students in grades K-12 in Tompkins County.

Tagged as: , Human Rights

Office of Human Rights 35th Annual Arts Competition Winners Announced

Published on December 12, 2022

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR), in collaboration with the Dorothy Cotton Institute, was pleased to announce the winners of the 35th Annual Human Rights Arts Competition for all K-12 youth in Tompkins County. The Human Rights Arts Competition expands possibilities for student expression around issues related to universal rights.

Tagged as: , Human Rights

County Office of Human Rights Condemns Racist Graffiti

Published on October 14, 2022

The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights strongly condemns the spray painting of racist graffiti at the former Trader K’s storefront on the Ithaca Commons.

The graffiti features a “Celtic Cross,” a symbol adopted by various white supremacist groups, paired with the word “skin.”

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating the matter and contacting a responsible party to have the graffiti remo

Tagged as: , Press Release, Human Rights

Human Rights Commission: A Call to Action Statement on RPS

Published on June 21, 2022

The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission expresses their support for the recommendation regarding the creation of a new department of Community Safety in the City of Ithaca.

Tagged as: , Human Rights

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Office of Human Rights Holds Panel Discussion; Housing & Human Rights

Announcing Winners of the Office of Human Rights 36th Arts Competition

Eleven Legislators Sign Letter supporting the Medical Aid in Dying Act

Office of Human Rights Announces Annual Arts Competition

Office of Human Rights 35th Annual Arts Competition Winners Announced

County Office of Human Rights Condemns Racist Graffiti

Human Rights Commission: A Call to Action Statement on RPS

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