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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Overall achievements and impact of the Commission on Human Rights
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Commissioner Palma highlights the significant achievements of the NYC Commission on Human Rights under her leadership since October 2021. She presents impressive statistics demonstrating the agency's impact on protecting New Yorkers' rights.
- The Commission has received 12,000 jurisdictional claims and initiated over 2,000 matters
- Successfully closed nearly 1,500 cases and conducted over 1,000 pre-complaint interventions
- Secured $30 million in damages and civil penalties, along with hundreds of housing opportunities for voucher holders
Annabel Palma
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Despite challenges, the commission has remained steadfast in its mission delivering real results for real New Yorkers.
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Under my leadership as commission and chair, we have received 12,000 jurisdictional claims, initiated over 2,000 matters, and successfully closed nearly 1,500 cases.
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We have successfully conducted over 1,000 pre complaint interventions, all the while securing $30,000,000 in damages and civil penalties for New Yorkers, along with hundreds of housing opportunities including set aside for voucher holders.
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These are not just data points.
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They represent lives changed, rights upheld, and justice served.
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Every success is a testament to the dedication of the commission staff.
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Individuals who refuse to back down in the face of adversity and who work tirelessly to uphold the rights of all New Yorkers.
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I am deeply proud of everyone who has contributed to this fight, past and present.