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Human Rights Commission
Commission Information
The Human Rights Commission consists of eleven members, each serving a three-year term. The Commission takes appointments into consideration on various racial, religious, economic, cultural, sex, age, physical disability, and social groups in the city.
The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission protects Human Rights and promotes Diversity and Equity for ALL through Advocacy, Education and Outreach.
April 28, 2023
The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission has been made aware of Mayor Rob Green's memo on the Pride Month proclamation. We as a commission have no comment on Mayor Green's actual statements. We do want the community as a whole to know we were not informed of the call for a change in procedure in how this proclamation was being handled compared to all of the previous ones.
The HRC will continue our mission of advocating, educating, and creating events that represent inclusion, diversity, and equity. We want everyone to be treated fairly and welcomed without prejudice or boundaries. It is important to our commission that our residents and visitors feel they are treated with respect, and that Cedar Falls is a safe community for everyone to enjoy. The HRC in the last two years has restructured and is actively working at serving our community.
Please visit our website at https://www.cedarfalls.com/86/Human-Rights-Commission to learn more about we do. On May 3rd we are having a meet and greet at the Ragged Edge Art Bar. Please come and visit with us! We also have a Pride event that is scheduled for June 1st; more information on that event will be shared soon.
Sincerely,
Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission
April 13, 2023
In light of recent anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission reaffirms its mission of ensuring equal treatment and opportunity for all who live, work, learn, and visit our city. We believe that our schools, neighborhoods, and businesses are stronger when every person is able to fully participate without prejudice or discrimination. We call upon residents of Cedar Falls to stand together and support those marginalized by current legislative efforts, uniting as a community that remains a welcoming place to all; a place where the dignity, safety and equality for every person is represented in the policies and actions in all the spaces in our community.
Sincerely,
Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission
File a concern with the Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission
To file a concern directly with the CFHRC please fill out the concern form.
File a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission
To file a discrimination complaint, you can download an ICRC complaint form or call 800-457-4416. The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission is also available to help you with the complaint form, email: cfhumanrights@cedarfalls.com.
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Meetings
The Human Rights Commission meets the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at the Public Safety Center, 4600 S. Main St., Cedar Falls Iowa 50613.
Resources
Iowa Civil Rights Commission (icrc.iowa.gov)
Iowa Department of Human Rights Commission (humanrights.iowa.gov)
Stay Updated
Follow the Human Rights Commission on Facebook @HumanRightsCF and on Twitter @Human_Rights_CF.
In the News
The Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission is planning a Pride Month Recognition event on June 1 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the Hearst Center for the Arts. You're invited! Organized in cooperation with the Lgbtq+ Coalition Cedar Valley, hear from local speakers, connect with resources, engage in the arts and find support within your community.