Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission

07/11/2018

We are now accepting applications for the 2018-2019 Student Human Rights Commission! If you or anyone you know is interested, please have them apply here:

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/humanrights/student-human-rights-commission

Fairfax County, Virginia - Read more about the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission which is the region's first commission comprised entirely of high school students.

06/26/2018

SHRC’s end of the year party. All departing seniors will be sorely missed, but so happy to be celebrating another successful year. We are looking forward to welcoming next year’s commissioners! If you know any FCPS students interested in our work, please have them apply.

04/21/2018

Thank you to all the student commissioners who attended the Fair Housing Luncheon. Our Keynote Speaker, Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Connolly, and Chairman Bulova were very impressed with the contest winners and their talented submissions!

04/21/2018

Congratulations to this year’s Fair Housing Art and Literary contest winners, Christina and Kaycee! This year’s theme was “Fair Housing: 50 Years and Building More” in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.

04/17/2018

The commissioners were honored to host our guest speaker at tonight’s meeting, Isra Chaker, from Oxfam America. Isra shared her experiences in human and civil rights, and inspired us all in how to make a positive impact!

03/13/2018

Brainstorming ideas at today’s Student Human Rights Commission meeting!

02/27/2018

Our 8th Annual Fair Housing Contest is still open for submissions! Please submit an original artwork or written work discussing this year’s theme - Fair Housing: 50 Years and Building More! Contest entries must be postmarked by March 30, 2018.

02/16/2018

02/16/2018

02/16/2018

02/16/2018

We are so excited about this year's Fair Housing Art and Writing Contest. All entries must be submitted by March 30, 2018.

Please watch this video created by our talented 2017-2018 Student Human Rights Commissioners!

This video is about Fair Housing

10/03/2017

Excited to welcome our 2017-2018 Student Human Rights Commission!

05/16/2017

Our last SHRC meeting of the year! Have a great summer everyone 😃

05/16/2017

The artwork winner for the 7th Annual Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest! The artwork depicted this year's contest theme - FAIR HOUSING: BUILDING A COMMUNITY BLOCK BY BLOCK.

05/04/2017

Some of our lovely 2016-2017 Commissioners!

06/16/2016

Embrace Diversity Campaign at Marshall High School!

Commissioner Janan Iranbomy leads the Embrace Diversity Campaign at Marshall High School!

06/02/2016

Check us out at the last meeting of the school year...the year has flown by! Have a great summer everyone - see you next year :)

04/26/2016

Untitled Album

04/26/2016

Student Commissioner Janan Iranbomy Attends the Fair Housing Luncheon

04/26/2016

Student Commissioner Janan Iranbomy Attends Holocaust Remembrance Day

04/16/2016

Having a great time at the Virginia High School Leadership conference at South Lakes High School!

04/01/2016

The deadline for the Commission's Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest is here! A big thank you to all FCPS students who submitted! GOOD LUCK!

03/31/2016

Today is THE LAST DAY to submit to the Commission's Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest. Submit your pieces soon for the chance to earn $150! FCPS high school students, it's time to submit! http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/shrc.htm

03/30/2016

Tomorrow is the last day to submit a piece for the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Contest! Submit an art or written piece to spread awareness about fair housing and possibly earn $150! Lets get those submissions in!http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

03/29/2016

The extended deadline of March 31st is coming up quick! Send in your literary or art submissions to the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Contest to possibly earn $150! For more information and guidelines:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

03/24/2016

DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!!!! The Commission's Fair Housing Contest deadline has been extended! All submissions must be postmarked by March 31, 2016. You have only a few more days, let's get those submissions inhttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

03/21/2016

There's always UNITY in Community!

03/21/2016

The Commission's Fair Housing Contest closes in ONLY TWO DAYS! Submit an art or literary piece to possibly receive $150 and spread awareness about fair housing. Check the contest out here:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

03/11/2016

The Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Contest closes in LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! Submit an art or literary piece to possibly receive $150 and spread awareness about fair housing. Check out the contest details here:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

03/04/2016

Enjoying our time at the Passport to Fun event at Chantilly Regional Library!

03/03/2016

There are 20 MORE DAYS to submit to the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Contest! Submit a creative art or written piece to possibly earn $150! Check out the contest details here:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

02/26/2016

Timeline Photos

02/26/2016

Learning some new Asian Fusion dance moves!

02/26/2016

Check us out at the Just World Event at Annandale High School!

02/24/2016

There is less than one month to submit to the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest! Submit an art or a literary piece by March 23 and you can possibly earn $150. Here's a link to the contest rules and details:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

02/18/2016

FCPS high schoolers, the Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest has opened for submissions! There is still ample time for you to submit and possibly win $150! Here's a link to the contest rules and details:http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

02/12/2016

FCPS high school students! The Fairfax County Student Human Rights Commission's 6th Annual Fair Housing Art and Literary Contest is NOW OPEN for submissions! Winners will receive a $150 prize and the deadline for this contest is March 23, 2016. Here's a link to the contest rules and details: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd/pdf/2016_fh_contest_flyer.pdf

11/06/2015

2015 Blanket and Coat Drive for Syrian Refugees - Fairfax County, Virginia

Looking for a place to make a non-monetary donation? Check this out...

2015 Blanket and Coat Drive for Syrian Refugees