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LINCOLN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
129 N. 10th, Room 325
Lincoln, NE 68508
Enrique Brodsky, Executive Director
Tel: (402) 441-8691
Fax: (402) 441-6937
TDD: (402) 441-8398
The Commission investigates complaints of alleged employment, housing, and public accommodations discrimination.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Lincoln
Type(s) of publications: None
NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94985
Lincoln, NE 68509
Elizabeth Peterson, Chair
Joni Gray, Director
Tel: (402) 471-2039
Fax: (402) 471-5655
TDD: None
The Commission is an advocacy agency for the women of Nebraska with regard to women's issues and women's rights.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Nebraska
Type(s) of publications: Bimonthly newsletter
NEBRASKA EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (NEOC)
P.O. Box 94934
Lincoln, NE 68509-4934
Alfonza Whitaker, Executive Director
Tel: (402) 471-2024
Fax: (402) 471-4059
TDD: None
Established in 1965, the NEOC is authorized by statute to receive, investigate, and pass upon charges of unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or familial status. The NEOC has offices in Omaha, Lincoln, and Scottsbluff.
Geographic area(s) served: State of Nebraska
Type(s) of publications: Quarterly newsletter
OMAHA HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
1819 Farnum Street, Suite 502
Omaha, NE 68183
George Davis, Jr., Acting Executive Director
Tel: (402) 444-5055
Fax: (402) 444-5058
TDD: None
The Department enforces the Human Rights Act. The act prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of marital status or age, in addition to the federally protected classes, in the areas of employment, real property, and public accommodations. Omaha has had an open housing ordinance since 1969.
Geographic area(s) served: City of Omaha
Type(s) of publications: None