Seattle Human Rights Commission

04/09/2026

Come join us on May 9th, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at the Van Asselt Community Center, 2820 S Myrtle St, Seattle, WA 98108 to discuss YOUR concerns! Can't come in person? Be sure to fill out this poll so we can still hear from you! https://forms.gle/ADjSEatpxLGjLqVv9

01/16/2026

This past weekend, the Seattle Human Rights Commission had a successful annual retreat. Commission leadership changed hands from Co-Chairs Avery Hultgren, Phil Lewis and Bryennah Quander to new Vice Chair Beverly Smith and Chair Gwen McCullough.
Former Co-Chair Hultgren was elected Treasurer, and former Co-Chair Quander was elected to Chair our Events Committee.
New SHRC Leadership are overseeing a reorganization to streamline our processes and better engage and serve Seattle. We're looking forward to an exciting new year! If you would like to join us in our work supporting human rights for Seattle, we encourage you to apply!

11/22/2025

To celebrate Human Rights Day, we at the Seattle Human Rights Commission are hosting a community resource fair to help the community better connect with many amazing organizations throughout Seattle. This year we are focusing the event on highlighting and uplifting the voices within our immigrant communities. Come along to meet community organizations, hear speakers, have some food, learn, and hear some music! Everyone is welcome, please use QR code in post to register on Eventbrite.

Where: Seattle Central College Atrium, 1701 Broadway, Seattle WA 98122

When: Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 11am - 3pm

Use QR code in post or link in bio to register!

11/13/2025

We had a great time last Friday during our screening and panel discussion of the documentary "Evicting the American Dream" with Panelists Alexis Mercedes Rinck, Dr. Tim Thomas, Jeff Paul, and Vallen Solomon joining us for an amazing conversation afterwards.

A great big thank you to the panelists, the staff at Kakao for hosting the event, and to all of the community members who joined us for the experience.

10/30/2025

We are hosting a movie screening of "Evicting the American Dream" followed by a panel discussion with the movies director David Barnhart, City Council Member Alexis Mercedes-Rinck, Chief Research & Data Officer at KCRHA Dr. Tim Thomas, organizer at House Our Neighbors Jeff Paul, and moderated by Co-Chair of the Seattle Human Rights Commission Phil Lewis.

Hope to see you all there!

Reserve your seat below:
https://tinyurl.com/bdemubsc

12/16/2023

Seattle Human Rights Commission Human Rights Day Event : Majority of Commissioners will not attend due to inability to make statement on Palestine and irregularities in event planning

Human Rights Day Event Majority of Commissioners will not attend due to inability to make statement on Palestine and irregularities in event planning SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, December 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- When good men are silent, evil prospers. On Human Rights Day, o...

05/07/2023

Come join the Seattle Human Rights Commission!

We currently have 17 vacancies on the commission and are currently seeking applicants! We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds in human rights, law, public policy, advocacy, social services, education, and business. Potential commissioners should also live or work in Seattle.

Please visit https://www.seattle.gov/boards-and-commissions to apply!

02/14/2023

. Seattle City Attorney’s Office Seattle Office for Civil Rights Seattle Disability Commission Seattle Women's Commission Seattle LGBTQ Commission City of Seattle Immigrant & Refugee Commission Seattle City Council Mayor Bruce Harrell

by Carolyn Bick Seattle Human Rights Commissioners past and present say that since the commission announced its intention to seek amicus status with the federal court in the matter of the consent decree, they have faced repeated warnings from the Seattle City Attorney’s Office. The Emerald has lea...

12/06/2022

Today's the day! Join us this evening as we discuss issues of human rights in Seattle with a focus on immigration, education and student rights, trafficking, and homelessness/houseless people in our community.

Join us in-person at Town Hall Seattle (1119 Eighth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101) or via live stream:

In collaboration with Town Hall Seattle, the City of Seattle, and Human Rights Day planning partners and sponsors, join in amplifying and advocating for huma...

12/04/2022

Join us next Tuesday evening, 12/6, for the Seattle Human Rights Commission event "Reaffirming Human Rights in Seattle" online and in person at Town Hall Seattle.

Come early to catch the reception with human rights poster presentations from UW undergraduate students (from University of Washington Bothell) starting at 5:30pm!

More info: https://townhallseattle.org/event/reaffirming-human-rights-in-seattle/

Tuesday, 12/6
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Reception and poster presentations
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Main Program with awards and speakers

10/15/2022

Human Rights Commissioners, Including Co-Chairs, Resign En Masse https://southseattleemerald.com/2022/10/14/breaking-human-rights-commissioners-including-co-chairs-resign-en-masse/ -95450 Mayor Bruce Harrell Seattle City Council Seattle City Attorney’s Office Seattle Office for Civil Rights South Seattle Emerald The Stranger The Seattle Times CNN MSNBC Seattle Women's Commission Seattle LGBTQ Commission Seattle Disability Commission City of Seattle Immigrant & Refugee Commission Councilmember Lisa Herbold Councilmember Tammy J. Morales Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda Councilmember Debora Juarez Councilmember Andrew J. Lewis Councilmember Kshama Sawant Councilmember Sara Nelson Councilmember Dan Strauss Councilmember Alex Pedersen

by Carolyn Bick The Emerald is in receipt of an open letter from the Seattle Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in which four SHRC commissioners, including three co-chairs, have resigned en masse, citing a lack of respect, marginalization, and lack of institutional support. In addition to citing the sho...