Tompkins County welcomes Office of Human Rights program manager Published on November 10, 2026 Tompkins County is introducing Meg Guerra Lyons as Program Manager for the Office of Human Rights, marking a new phase in the county’s work to rebuild the office and strengthen its connections with residents and community partners. One month into her role, Guerra Lyons concentrates on listening to residents and identifying community needs. Tagged as: , Press Release, Human Rights
Office of Human Rights Holds Panel Discussion; Housing & Human Rights Published on December 18, 2024 The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) held a panel discussion on Monday, December 16, to discuss the issue of homelessness as it relates to basic human rights, from public health, human services and legal perspectives. Over 80 people tuned in live to watch the event and ask questions. Tagged as: , Addressing Homelessness, Human Rights
Announcing Winners of the Office of Human Rights 36th Arts Competition Published on December 06, 2023 The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR), in collaboration with the Dorothy Cotton Institute, is pleased to announce the Awardees of the 36th Annual Human Rights Arts Competition for all K-12 youth in Tompkins County. Tagged as: , Press Release, Human Rights
Eleven Legislators Sign Letter supporting the Medical Aid in Dying Act Published on November 22, 2023 We, the undersigned County Legislators of Tompkins County, New York, are writing in support of the Medical Aid in Dying Act, S2445/A0995A. Tagged as: , Press Release, Legislature Statement, Human Rights
Office of Human Rights Announces Annual Arts Competition Published on September 13, 2023 The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Universal Declaration of Human Rights Arts Competition. Individual, class, or group entries are open for students in grades K-12 in Tompkins County. Tagged as: , Human Rights
Office of Human Rights 35th Annual Arts Competition Winners Announced Published on December 12, 2022 The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR), in collaboration with the Dorothy Cotton Institute, was pleased to announce the winners of the 35th Annual Human Rights Arts Competition for all K-12 youth in Tompkins County. The Human Rights Arts Competition expands possibilities for student expression around issues related to universal rights. Tagged as: , Human Rights
County Office of Human Rights Condemns Racist Graffiti Published on October 14, 2022 The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights strongly condemns the spray painting of racist graffiti at the former Trader K’s storefront on the Ithaca Commons.The graffiti features a “Celtic Cross,” a symbol adopted by various white supremacist groups, paired with the word “skin.”The Ithaca Police Department is investigating the matter and contacting a responsible party to have the graffiti remo Tagged as: , Press Release, Human Rights
Human Rights Commission: A Call to Action Statement on RPS Published on June 21, 2022 The Tompkins County Human Rights Commission expresses their support for the recommendation regarding the creation of a new department of Community Safety in the City of Ithaca. Tagged as: , Human Rights