The Human Rights Commission, created in 1998, advocates for the human and civil rights of all people who live, work and visit Northampton. The Commission educates the public on issues related to human and civil rights, facilitates conflict resolution, and refers individuals to appropriate agencies or departments for further action, if necessary. Respond to complaints by persons in the city who believe that their human or civil rights have been violated. Work with municipal departments, the school department, commissions, boards and city businesses, agencies and organizations to increase compliance with local, state and federal laws and raise the level of awareness and sensitivity to human and civil rights issues.
All meetings are open to the public.