It is our pleasure to provide you with an insight into the city's efforts to address alleged discrimination issues facing our community. On our website, you will find a number of proven programs, activities, and practical applications that have worked to increase the awareness of Waterloo citizens. Many efforts have been made to recognize our emerging diversity as a positive community asset. Please feel free to call us with any suggestions, questions, or ideas that could help improve the quality of life for all Waterloo citizens.

Please visit the Do You Know Your Rights? website to learn more about your civil rights.

Current Events

New Executive Director
The Waterloo Commission on Human Rights welcomes their new Executive Director, Abraham Funchess, who will begin on June 21, 2010.

City of Waterloo Human Rights Commission Vacancies
Commissioners:

• Serve two, three year terms;
• Meet once a month with sub-committee meetings as necessary;
• Must live in the City of Waterloo;
• Must be able to fulfill the purpose of the city ordinance for the human rights commission.

Fair Housing Calendars for Sale
April was Fair Housing Month and students from the YWCA and Boys and Girls Club after school programs participated in a fair housing drawing contest to celebrate. 18 winning pictures were chosen and put into a calendar. The calendars are for sale at the Waterloo Commission on Human Rights for only $5!

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act
Come help the Waterloo Commission on Human Rights celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act on Sunday, July 18th starting at 2:00 p.m. There will be a picnic in the park at Riverfront Stadium followed by a Waterloo Bucks baseball game! Please call for more information about tickets.

Contact Information
Waterloo Human Rights Commission
620 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
Phone:(319) 291-4441
Fax: (319) 291-4295
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm