The Melrose Human Rights Commission was established in the early 1990s by the Office of the Mayor to provide a mechanism for resolving disputes among Melrose citizens that may involve an element of racial, religious, or ethnic prejudice, and to develop programs for promoting a spirit of diversity and respect for others regardless of their differences. The Commission exists to serve the citizens of Melrose and strongly encourages the participation of the city’s residents in programs supporting the Commission’s basic goals.

Events, Projects, & News
A listing of recent and upcoming events sponsored or organized by the Commission.

Our Charter
The legal language of the ordinance establishing the Commission.

History
Read about the origins of the Commission as an organized, community-led response in the early 1990s to incidents of prejudice in Melrose.

Committees
Brief descriptions of the Commission’s three standing committees: Dispute Resolution, Fair Housing, and Education and Community Outreach.

Commissioners
Get to know the people currently serving on the Commission.

Resources
Visit the World Wide Web home pages of various local, state, and national organizations involved in human rights, and browse lists of literary works, fiction and nonfiction, that can expand your awareness of the world around you, past and present.

Contact Us
Send a question to the Commission, or send a message raising new issues for the Commission to address.

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