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The State of Hawaiʻi has a strong commitment to the protection of civil rights. Article I, Section 5 of the Hawaiʻi Constitution provides that “no person shall be denied the enjoyment of civil rights or be discriminated against in the exercise thereof because of race, religion, sex or ancestry.” The legislature gave meaning to this commitment by creating the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission (HCRC), through enactment of Act 219 in 1988 and Acts 386 and 387 in 1989.

The HCRC was organized in 1990 and officially opened its doors in January 1991. Since then, HCRC has enforced state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment (H.R.S. Chapter 378, Part I), housing (H.R.S. Chapter 515); public accommodations (H.R.S. Chapter 489), and access to state and state-funded services (H.R.S. §368-1.5). The HCRC receives, investigates, conciliates, and adjudicates complaints of discrimination.

The HCRC has five (5) uncompensated volunteer Commissioners. They are appointed by the Governor, with the consent of the Senate, based on their knowledge and experience in civil rights matters and commitment to preserve the civil rights of all individuals. Read more…

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Hawaii Civil Rights Commission

Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan)

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ภาษาไทย: THAI

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TAGALOG: TAGALOG

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ESPAÑOL: SPANISH

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한국어: KOREAN

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日本語 (JAPANESE)

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ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI: HAWAIIAN

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KAPASEN CHUUK: CHUUKESE

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中文 – CHINESE Mandarin

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中文 – CHINESE: Cantonese

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您需要其它语言吗？如有需要,请致电 (808-586-8636), 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

貴方は、他の言語に、助けを必要としていますか ? 私たちは、貴方のために、無料で通訳を用意できます。電話番号の (808-586-8636) に、電話して、私たちに貴方の話されている言語を申し出てください。

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.

You have the right to an interpreter
at no cost to you.