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. 

PHRC Virtual Diversity Speaks

Inclusion & Equality for Disabled People

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025
  • 1:00-2:00
  • Featuring: Leann Firestone, Creator and Director, Neurodiverse Network
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

PHRC Civil Rights Division Community Response Meetings

Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division for a safe space to discuss your experiences and learn about your rights. Our team will be available to gather narratives and instances of discrimination.

  • Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  • 6-8 P.M.
  •  United Lutheran Seminary, 61 Seminary Ridge, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Join the PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Division for a safe space to discuss your experiences and learn about your rights. Our team will be available to gather narratives and instances of discrimination.

  • Tuesday, January 28, 2025
  • 6-8 P.M.
  • Dickinson College, Stern Center Great Room, 208 West Louther Street, Carlisle, PA 17013

Fair Housing Empower Hour

Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications

Learn how to handle requests for changes to homes and policies so that individuals with disabilities can use & enjoy their housing. 

  • Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

Fair Housing & Tenant Screening

Learn about potential fair housing issues that may arise during the tenant screening process for rental properties, and how to address them. 

  • Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

Fair Housing For Families

Learn about housing protections against discrimination for families with children under the age of 18. 

  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

PHRC on the Road: Building Pennsylvania's Beloved Community

Mifflin & Juniata Counties

  •  Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • 5-6:30 p.m.
  • Juniata Valley YMCA, 105 1st Avenue, Burnham, Pa 17009

Monroe & Pike Counties

  •  Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 1-3 p.m.
  • Pocono Family YMCA, 809 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Lackawanna County

  •  Wednesday, February 26, 2025
  • 5-7 p.m.
  • Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512

Introduction to the PHRC

Introduction to the PHRC

This virtual meeting is held to discussthe PHRC's mission and work with anyone interested in learning more about us. We will also include a Q&A session. 

  • February 11 (happens the second Tuesday of every month)
  • 12-1 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS

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

Fill out a contact us form

Fill out a contact us form

Email the PHRC

phrc@pa.gov