Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission

Register for an upcoming PHRC event

The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) offers free conferences, webinars, and in-person events throughout the year to educate on different topics related to civil rights and social justice. 

Community Meetings

Flyer for Dementia and Firearm Safety

Dementia and Firearm Safety

Designed for caregivers, care partners, healthcare providers, dementia advocates, public health professionals and the general public. Learn about demential and why it is important to make a safety plan, including secure storage options and temporary and permanent firearm removal. Get dementia safety tips, learn about PHRC protections in the areas of disability and age and other resources from organizations in your community. 

  • November 12, 2025
  • 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Platform: ZOOM
Flyer for PHRc Know Your Rights Roundtable- Washington, PA

Know Your Rights Roundtable- Washington, PA

Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Washington County NAACP, and the PA State Police- Heritage Affairs Section for a community discussion about your protections within the Commonwealth.

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Citizen's Library Washington County, 55 S. College Street, Washington, Pa 15301

No Hate in Our State Town Hall

Flyer for PHRC No Hate in Our State Town Hall in Erie
  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  • Erie Art Museum, 20 East 5th Street, Erie, PA
  • Panelists:
    • Shateria Franklin, Founder/ Executive Director, Destiny of Our Daughters Inc
    • Angelica Spraggins, LPC, Licensed Therapist, Co-Owner, Journey to a Trauma Informed Life
    • Deonte Cooley, Community Advocate, Speaker, & Consultant
    • Brandi Fisher, President, Alliance for Police Accountability (Allegheny County)
    • Sheryl Meck, Director, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division
  • Moderator: Anita Levels, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Coordinator

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Fair Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

Fair Housing Protections for LGBTQ+ Pennsylvanians

Join us to learn about LGBTQ+ housing protections under the PA Human Relations Act. 

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Platform: Microsoft TEAMS
Flyer for PHRC Fair Housing Empower Hour: Accessibility and Fair Housing

Accessibility & Fair Housing

The Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act create protections to ensure individuals with disabilities can use and enjoy their housing.  Join us to learn more. 

  • Friday, December 19, 2025
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Platform: Microsoft TEAMS

Virtual Lunch & Learn

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Interested in providing a training session to your organization?

PHRC offers training on a variety of social justice programs tailored to the specific needs of your organization or community. 

Contact Us

If you would like more information about our upcoming PHRC events, you can call or email us.

Call the PHRC

717-787-4410

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Email the PHRC

phrc@pa.gov