What We Do
The Human Rights Commission addresses illegal discrimination that occurs in the City of Des Moines in the areas of:
Your Education and Training Options
The Des Moines Human Rights Commission has a responsibility set out in its ordinance to provide training regarding discrimination law and issues. We can provide presentations for a wide variety of age groups and focus each presentation on your groups’ specific needs or interests. The Commission staff can provide training in the following areas:
Employment
- Benefits
- Discipline
- Hiring
- Treatment
- Terms and Working Conditions
- Termination
Public Accommodation
- Advertisement
- Availability
- Terms and Conditions
- Treatment
Fair Housing
- Advertisement
- Appraisal
- Insurance
- Lending Terms & Conditions
- Rental Terms & Conditions
- Sales Terms & Conditions
All issues are in relationship to a difference in treatment in the areas of: Age, Race, Color, Creed, Sex, national Origin, Ancestry, Religion, Disability, Sexual Orientation, and Familial Status.

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Human Rights
- 602 Robert D Ray Drive
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Phone: (515) 283-4284 (Voice)
- Phone: (515) 283-4081 (TTD)
- Fax: (515) 237-1408
- E-mail: RUsimms@dmgov.org
- Web Site: http://www.dmgov.org
