Human Rights

Do you know someone who has contributed to promoting equality for all people in Prince William County? Nominate an individual, co-worker, organization, or business who deserves recognition for enriching our community through their significant and substantial work fighting for and encouraging equality.

If you think you have been discriminated against in the areas of employment, housing, credit, public accommodation, or education because of your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a veteran you can file a complaint of discrimination.

Employment discrimination generally exists where an employer treats an applicant or employee less favorably merely because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.

Housing discrimination is the illegal practice of discriminating against buyers or renters of dwellings based on person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.

Discrimination in education occurs when a person or entity takes unfair action (or inaction) against people because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran in enjoying a full right to educational opportunities.

Public accommodations discrimination happens when someone is denied access to the facilities or services of a business or other public place, including local and state government.

It’s illegal for a creditor to discriminate in any aspect of credit transaction based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a veteran.