Today, we join in recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day – honoring the rich history, resilience, and contributions of Native and Indigenous communities across Illinois and the nation. Our offices are closed today in observance, but our work to advance human rights continues every day.

Even when the federal government shuts down – Help Stop Hate remains here for you, Illinois. If you experience or witness an act of hate, know that our team is ready to connect you to resources and help ensure your voice is heard. 👉Visit ILStopHate.org or call 877 458 HATE (4283) to report.

📢Our October training schedule is LIVE + open for registration! This month, we're excited to roll out new courses: ✨Know Your Rights: Sex and Sexual Orientation ✨Bystander Intervention 👉Scroll for details + sign up at dhr.illinois.gov/training. #humanrights #freetrainings #knowyourrights

IDHR is on the move! Our team will be across Illinois sharing resources and helping people understand their rights under the Illinois Human Rights Act. ✅Stop by our table and connect with our staff! You can also visit dhr.illinois.gov to explore your rights and learn how to file a charge.

Your rights matter and so does knowing them. At IDHR, we’re here for Illinois – working to protect your rights and making sure you understand these protections and know where to turn if your rights are violated. Learn more at dhr.illinois.gov. #illinoishumanrights #humanrightsforall

At the 47th Anniversary of Peace Day Chicago in Daley Plaza, IDHR Director Jim Bennett reminded us of what makes Illinois strong: everyone is welcome here, has opportunities to succeed, and is celebrated for who they are. 💙 That’s the heart of our work at IDHR—protecting human rights for all.

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor & celebrate the rich history, culture, and countless contributions of Hispanic and Latine communities across Illinois. At IDHR, we are committed to protecting the rights of all people and building an Illinois where everyone can thrive free from discrimination.

Amid increased threats to civil rights across Illinois, it's critical to know your rights. The IHRA protects immigrant communities from discrimination. Learn more abour your rights at dhr.illinois.gov. To access additional resources, visit IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org. Stay informed, stay safe.

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with the Brighton Park Neighborhood Council and other leaders to support their critical work during this uncertain moment. Let's stand together and we'll get through this, Illinois.

📅From small business summits to career fairs, IDHR is excited to engage with communities across Illinois this September! Check out our schedule and join us at an event near you! #communityevents #illinoisevents #communityoutreach

Know your rights, Illinois. Stay safe and stay informed.

📢New courses are here! IDHR’s September training schedule is live, featuring two Know Your Rights courses on LGBTQ+ protections and rights related to arrest & conviction records. Sign up today ➡ bit.ly/DHRTraining

📚✏ As Illinois students head back to school, let's make sure classrooms and hallways are safe spaces for everyone. Bullying, harassment, and hate have no place in our schools. If you or someone you know experiences or witnesses an act of hate, speak up. 📞Call 877-458-HATE 💻Visit ILStopHate.org

Illinois has robust civil rights protections for immigrant communities. If you’re looking for legal help, essential resources, or want to better understand how to protect yourself and loved ones, visit IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org. For info on your rights under the IHRA, visit dhr.illinois.gov.

📍From state fairs to honoring labor rights week, IDHR is hitting the road this August! Join us at one these exciting events to learn about your rights, how to report hate, and how we’re working together to build a safer, more inclusive Illinois. 💙 #illinoistatefair #duqoinstatefair #humanrights

Heading to the #IllinoisStateFair this week? Be sure to stop by our booth inside @ltgovstratton.illinois.gov tent to test your knowledge with our trivia wheel and make your pledge to #HelpStopHate. 📍And don’t miss the Mobile Museum of Tolerance, parked just inside Gate 2! See you there!

July is #DisabilityPrideMonth – a time to honor the power, resilience, and leadership of the disability community. We're proud to uphold and protect disability rights and advancing a future rooted in dignity, inclusion, and accessible spaces where everyone can participate fully and with ease.

Today, we commemorate #Juneteenth – the day that marks Black freedom realized. At IDHR, we recognize Juneteenth as more than a historic milestone – it’s a call to confront injustice, challenge discrimination, protect civil rights, and build a future rooted in dignity and equity for all.

While the recent Supreme Court decision allows Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth to stand, Illinois remains steadfast in its commitment to civil rights for all. Learn more about your rights at dhr.illinois.gov. #transrightsarehumanrights #ILhumanrights #protecttransyouth

The extremist members of this court delivered a gut punch to another vulnerable community. Illinois will remain a safe haven for all, including LGBTQ+ Americans. I stand with our Trans community who are reeling from today’s setback.

Illinois has enshrined protections to meet this very moment. In a time of increasing overreach and hateful rhetoric, it's more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. You have a home here always.

🏳️‍🌈Everyone deserves to live free from hate – no matter who they are or who they love. Help Stop Hate stands in solidarity with Illinois’ LGBTQ+ community to ensure safety, dignity, and respect for all. We’re here to listen, support, and take action against acts of hate. Learn more: ILStopHate.org

This June, IDHR’s Training Institute is offering a powerful lineup of FREE, virtual courses that offer tools to help create more inclusive and informed environments for everyone. Open to all. View full details and register at: bit.ly/DHRTraining. #HumanRightsIL #traininganddevelopment

We're excited to be out in communities across Illinois this June! Come say hello and learn how the Illinois Human Rights Act protects you from discrimination at work, in housing, and beyond. #ILHumanRights #KnowYourRightsIL #HumanRightsForAll

🏳️‍🌈This #PrideMonth, IDHR honors and celebrates the strength, diversity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. We’re proud to stand in solidarity and remain committed to protecting your rights and ensuring Illinois is a place where everyone can thrive – free from discrimination.

Financial institutions are prohibited from discriminating based on protected classes such as race, national origin, sexual orientation (including gender-related identity) and more. To learn more about your rights and how to file a charge, visit dhr.illinois.gov/filing-a-charge/financial-credit.

We will never be silent in the face of hate. Hate has no home in Illinois or anywhere.

Many thanks to our friends at @illinoisdhr.bsky.social for inviting us to join in the Springfield Illinois PrideFest Parade this past weekend! It was a joyful reminder to show support for and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community in each part of our great state. ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤

Everyone deserves dignity and equality regardless of who they are or who they love. On International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, know that Illinois stands with our LGBTQ+ community. Hate has no home here in the Land of Lincoln.

Mark your calendars! Join us for a Know Your Rights training in partnership with ALMA Chicago on June 4 from 4-6PM via Zoom. Learn about your rights and protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act. This FREE training is open to all. Details and registration at: bit.ly/ALMAKYRTraining

Hate and violence don’t have to be part of our communities’ stories. Join the CDHC for Breaking the Cycle of Hate Violence, a free virtual discussion exploring community-level strategies to build more resilient communities. Learn more and register at: bit.ly/CDHCMay2025Event

Ready to connect in May? Check out our upcoming outreach events! From community resource fairs to local engagements, we’re here to share information about your rights under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

The Supreme Court just gave Trump a green-light to Make America Less Safe.

🎉 Happy Public Service Recognition Week! 🎉 From all of us at IDHR, we’re proud to serve the people of Illinois and keep our State moving forward. This week, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and impact of public servants across our agency and the State. Thank you for all that you do! 👏

No act of hate is too small to report. By speaking up, you help protect your community and create a safer, more inclusive Illinois. Report hate acts, get support and access vital resources. #ILStopHate #ReportHateGetSupport

IDHR’s Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Helpline can help you find proper ways to report sexual harassment and discrimination and obtain referrals to legal and counseling assistance resources. If you have experienced sexual harassment or discrimination, call 877-236-7703, *TTY users call 7-1-1.

This April, during Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re reminding our communities: sexual harassment is against the law in Illinois. If you experience unwelcome advances, comments, or actions, know that you have rights. Learn more about protections and how to report at: shdh.illinois.gov.

Help Stop Hate is sending a clear message: Not in Our State. We stand united against discrimination and bias, ensuring every resident feels safe and valued. If you or someone you know has experienced hate, report it. Call (877) 458-HATE or visit ILStopHate.org. #HelpIllinoisStopHate

Illinois is and forever will be a beacon of progress and equality for the LGBTQ+ community across the nation. We know that people are hurting right now and looking for answers. That's why I spent the afternoon hearing from folks on what we can do to support them right now.

We’re proud to partner with Gerber/Hart LGBTQ+ Library & Archives as the host for our upcoming Know Your Rights event focused on protections for the LGBTQ+ community in Illinois. This free training is open to all – join us! Details and registration at: bit.ly/GerberHartKYRTraining

Spring into action with us this April! Check out where IDHR will be this month as we connect with communities, share resources, and educate Illinoisans on their rights and protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

Today marks the 57th Anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act. IDHR is proud to lead the fight against housing discrimination. The IHRA prohibits discrimination based on 20 protected classes. Learn more at our Basic Fair Housing Training: dhr.illinois.gov/training/fair-housing-training

Everyone deserves to live free from discrimination. In Illinois, your rights are protected – regardless of race, color, national origin, or ancestry. Learn more about your rights and how to file a charge: dhr.illinois.gov #KnowYourRightsIL #CivilRights #StopDiscrimination #IllinoisHumanRights

April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth – a time to celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans. We also recognize the rise in hate and bias that too often targets Arab American communities. The Help Stop Hate initiative is working to combat hate and protect the rights of all who call Illinois home.

Your story matters! Help Stop Hate offers a safe, confidential way to report hate acts and get support. Connect with trained specialists by: 📞 Calling (877) 458-HATE 💻 Visiting ILStopHate.org for support. #HelpIllinoisStopHate #ILStopHate

At IDHR, we stand firmly with the Governor in our commitment to enforce anti-discrimination protections that ensure transgender individuals can live, work, and thrive without the fear of bias and injustice. Learn more about your rights under the Illinois Human Rights Act: dhr.illinois.gov

LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. The Illinois Human Rights Act protects against discrimination in employment, housing, public spaces and more. Know your rights & take action if they’re violated. Learn more: dhr.illinois.gov/filing-a-charge

There are trans Americans right now looking out at this world and wondering if anyone is going to stand up for them and for their simple right to exist. Well, I am. We are. We will.

Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in Illinois, highlighting the state human rights law that protects transgender people from discrimination! To mark the occasion, we’re issuing non-regulatory guidance. Read more at: bit.ly/TransgenderDayOfVisibilityIL

Have questions about your rights, compliance trainings, or IDHR services? Our ‘How Do I’ page has everything you need in one place – whether it’s filing a charge, accessing training, or learning about public contracting. Visit bit.ly/IDHRHowDoI for resources and more information on our services.