Commission on Human Rights

Join the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights for a day of education, dialogue, community engagement, and resource sharing at the inaugural Sonoma County Human Rights Summit and Immigration/Consumer Resource Fair.

Friday, June 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sonoma County Administration Building, Room 100A
575 Administration Drive, Santa Rosa, CA

This free public event will bring together community leaders, advocates, educators, nonprofit organizations, and residents to celebrate diversity, promote inclusion, and strengthen human rights throughout Sonoma County.

The Summit will feature inspiring speakers, a keynote address by Dr. Nas Mohamed, community conversations, cultural presentations, and a Resource Fair connecting attendees with valuable local services.

Admission is free. Lunch provided for pre-registered attendees.

Register today: https://SoCoHumanRightsSummit.eventbrite.com

County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors passed a gold resolution on June 2, 2026 requested by the Commission on Human Rights recognizing Pride Month in Sonoma County.

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Commission on Human Rights, in partnership with Santa Rosa Junior College, hosted a moving event on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, featuring Kimleigh Smith and her powerful one-woman show. Through an intimate and deeply personal performance, Smith guided the audience through the stages of her healing journey following sexual assault. Her storytelling confronts silence and transforms it into strength, showing how reclaiming one’s voice can be an essential step toward healing. While trauma is never the survivor’s fault, her message underscores that the path to recovery—though difficult—is a deeply personal and empowering process.

On February 24, 2026, the Commission on Human Rights recognized Sylvie V. De La Cruz, Regional Director of Substance Use Services at Buckelew Programs, for over 20 years of leadership in recovery services. She was honored with a Gold Resolution for reopening Athena House, supporting Hope Village, establishing six sober living homes for women and women with children, and helping more than 1,200 women achieve sobriety and stability. She is a champion of Human Rights.

County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors passed a gold resolution on February 10, 2026 requested by the Commission on Human Rights alongside with NAACP, PBCD, North Bay Black Chamber of Commerce, and Sonoma County's Community Equity Foundation recognizing the 100 years of Black History Commemorations in Sonoma County.

»To read the full resolution click here

On November 6, 2025 the Commission on Human Rights promised a list of resources for the public to use as a guide.

»Please review the guide by clicking here

CHR invites all residents and their families to access  Open Doors for a range of safety net services designed to support your well-being, stability, and success. They are here to support immigrants and their families with services like food, healthcare, housing, employment, and more. These resources are here for you—so you can feel safe, cared for, and ready to build your future.

»Check out Open Doors, Supporting Sonoma County, Together for more resources

Introducing the first human rights incident reporting website in the history of Sonoma County. Report anonymously for yourself or someone else who needs support. Human rights and dignity for all. Protect each other. Our diversity makes us strong and beautiful.

We see you! Visit https://sonomacountyhumanrights.org/ for more info. Watch our video here!

A project of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights.

A Public Service Announcement from the County of Sonoma Commission on Human Rights' Indivisible Campaign. Watch the campaign video >>