Lynn Human Rights Commission

06/26/2026

Welcome Commissioner Lashauna Vern!

Please join us in congratulating Lashauna Vern on her appointment to the Lynn Human Rights Commission, officially confirmed by the Lynn City Council.

Lashauna is a proud United States military veteran, dedicated community leader, and passionate advocate for serving others. Her lifelong commitment to service both to our nation and to the residents of Lynn, reflects the values of integrity, compassion, and leadership that strengthen our community.

As a Commissioner, Lashauna brings a wealth of experience, a heart for public service, and a steadfast commitment to advancing dignity, equality, and human rights for all. We are confident her voice, leadership, and dedication will make a meaningful impact on the Commission and the City of Lynn.

Congratulations, Commissioner Vern, and thank you for your continued service to our country and our community. We wish you every success in this well-deserved role.

06/19/2026

⚽️ TONIGHT IN LYNN! 🇧🇷🇭🇹

Join the City of Lynn for a FIFA World Cup Watch Party tonight, June 19, as Brazil takes on Haiti in a highly anticipated Group C matchup!

📍 Lynn Auditorium
🕣 Doors Open: 8:30 PM
📺 Match Kickoff: 8:30 PM

Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to experience the excitement of the world’s biggest sporting event right here in Lynn. All are welcome!

05/28/2026

04/20/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 💙

This month, we recognize and celebrate individuals with autism while continuing to promote acceptance, inclusion, and understanding across our community.

At the Lynn Human Rights Commission, we remain committed to advocating, giving a voice, and supporting our residents with disabilities. Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

Together, we can build a more inclusive Lynn where everyone belongs.

04/18/2026

The Lynn Human Rights Commission is here to protect and support the rights of all individuals in our community.

If you believe you have experienced discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment, you have the right to file a complaint.

📄 The Human Rights Ordinance is available online. Please note that all complaints must fall within the scope and authority of the ordinance and be submitted in accordance with its procedures and timelines. The Commission can only review and investigate matters that meet these requirements.

🔗 Learn more and access the complaint form here:
https://www.lynnma.gov/city_government/boards_and_commissions/human_rights_commission

We are here to help.

La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Lynn está aquí para proteger y apoyar los derechos de todas las personas en nuestra comunidad.

Si usted cree que ha sido víctima de discriminación, acoso o trato injusto, tiene el derecho de presentar una queja.

📄 La Ordenanza de Derechos Humanos está disponible en línea. Tenga en cuenta que todas las quejas deben estar dentro del alcance y la autoridad de la ordenanza y presentarse de acuerdo con sus procedimientos y plazos. La Comisión solo puede revisar e investigar los casos que cumplan con estos requisitos.

🔗 Para más información y acceder al formulario de queja:
https://www.lynnma.gov/city_government/boards_and_commissions/human_rights_commission

Estamos aquí para ayudarle.

04/17/2026

The Lynn Human Rights Commission elected Commissioner Enmanuel “Manny” Villegas as its new Chair.

Chairman Villegas brings a strong background of service and leadership to this role. As a pastor and officer with the Lynn Salvation Army Corps, he has dedicated his time to supporting individuals and families in need, including overseeing food pantry services and other vital community programs.

He has been an active member of the Lynn Human Rights Commission for over two years, and his experience, compassion, and commitment to the community position him well to lead the Commission in this next chapter.

The Lynn Human Rights Commission is pleased to welcome Commissioner Villegas as Chairman and looks forward to continuing its work to promote equity, inclusion, and human rights for all residents of Lynn under his leadership.

04/17/2026

The Lynn Human Rights Commission is proud to welcome three new Commissioners to our commission:

Commissioner Juan Javier Valdez
Commissioner Dr. Tanvir Murad
Commissioner April Anderson

Each of these individuals brings a unique perspective, strong leadership, and a deep commitment to serving our community. Their dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and human rights will help strengthen the important work of the Commission across the City of Lynn.

We look forward to their contributions as we continue to promote fairness, dignity, and opportunity for all.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Commissioners.

Lynn Human Rights Commission

02/18/2026

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐒 𝐀 𝐋𝐘𝐍𝐍 𝐇𝐔𝐌𝐀𝐍 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐑: The Lynn Human Rights Commission is now accepting applications for (1) Commissioner position (This is a Lynn City Council appointee). Applicant are expected to commit to a monthly meeting and sub-committee meetings. We invite volunteers with sincere passion to advocate for human rights and experience with this topic to apply. The goal of the Lynn Human Rights Commission is to build relationships within our diverse community to promote civil rights, inclusion and mutual respect. We aim to utilize legal means to ensure protection, address unlawful discrimination and provide education about human rights in the City of Lynn. We are looking to have a full commission to achieve these goals. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠@𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧𝐦𝐚.𝐠𝐨𝐯

NOTE: This is the former seat of now Lynn City Councilor Councilor Jordan T. Avery - Ward 7 Lynn MA. Thank you former Chairman and now Councilor Avery for your service to the Commission.

02/18/2026

Tonight’s meeting was a special one for the Lynn Human Rights Commission.

While we say farewell, it is certainly not goodbye to Councilor Jordan T. Avery - Ward 7 Lynn MA. Jordan has served on the Human Rights Commission for over 10 years combined first as a dedicated Commissioner and, over the last 4+ years, as Chairman. His leadership, commitment, and unwavering dedication to justice, equity, and inclusion for our community.

We are deeply grateful for his time, service, and the countless hours he has devoted to advancing human rights in Lynn. Although he now steps into his role as City Councilor, we know we can count on him to continue supporting the Lynn Human Rights Commission and the important work we do.

Thank you, Jordan, for your leadership and service. Your presence on this Commission will be missed, but your partnership will continue.

Tonight also marked an exciting new beginning as we congratulated and officially welcomed our newest Commissioner, Stanley Wotring, to the Lynn Human Rights Commission. We look forward to working together as we continue strengthening our mission and serving the residents of Lynn.