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. 

Women's History Month 2025

Beyond the Seen: Invisible Labor of the Working Mom

  • Wednesday, March 5, 2025
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Featuring: Sheryl Meck, PHRC Civil Rights Outreach Director 

The Science of Sisterhood: How Women Support Women

  • Wednesday, March 19, 2025
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Featuring: HRC Education & Outreach Director Desireé Chang

Navigating Global Women's Rights Issues, Migration, and Barriers to Services in the U.S. 

  • Tuesday, March 11, 2025
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Featuring: PHRC Hearing Examiner Tamara Shehadeh-Cope
Women’s History Month 2025 - 4

Success Looks Different at Every Stage- Embrace the Journey

  • Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • 1-2 p.m.
  • Microsoft TEAMS
  • Featuring: PHRC Pittsburgh Regional Director La Dawn Robinson

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. 

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

PHRC on the Road: Building Pennsylvania's Beloved Community

Blair County

  • Saturday, March 15, 2025
  • 12:00-1:30 p.m.
  • Penn State Altoona Downtown Campus, 1429 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
  • PHRC Civil Rights Division will be available until 3 p.m. to speak with community members 

Cameron, Clearfield, Elk, Jefferson, McKEan, and Potter Counties

  • Wednesday, March 19
  • 12:00-2:00 p.m.
  • Life and Independence for Today, 503 East Arch Street, St. Marys, PA 15857

PHRC Virtual Diversity Speaks

Recruitment and Retention of Police Officers, Threats in the Community and Active Threat Assessment, 21st Century Policing

  • Thursday, March 20, 2025
  • 12:00-1:00
  • Featuring: Garth Warner, Chief of Police, Derry Township Police Department in Hershey, PA
  • Microsoft TEAMS 

Fair Housing Empower Hour

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

2025 Housing Equality Conference

Navigating Today’s Challenges and Building a Fairer Tomorrow

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025
  • 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
  • Featuring Hill Harper, Actor, Author, Entrepreneur 
  • Join the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission for a dynamic and collaborative event bringing together key housing stakeholders including community leaders, housing professionals, social service providers, fair housing partners, and others. This conference will explore the critical issues surrounding housing opportunity including:
    • Navigating the Reasonable Accommodation process
    • Investigating Disability-Related Housing Discrimination cases
    • Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap
    • Meeting the housing challenges faced by Immigrants
    • Fostering landlord-tenant relationships
    • And more!

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