Office of Human Rights and Equity

Promoting Human Rights and Equity in the #CityofYes

The New Orleans Office of Human Rights and Equity fearlessly upholds dignity, truth, and inclusive opportunities so all people may thrive. We break barriers. We craft policies through compassion. And we catalyze new beginnings by acknowledging old wounds.

  • Because human rights drive human potential.
  • Because reconciliation guides restoration.
  • Because equity offers a seat for everyone.

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Human rights moves humanity forward. Equity lifts every soul. In the City of Yes, we turn hopes into a homes for all.

Creating a space in a specific office that's thinking about human rights, people's dignity, and their quality of life within a city is at the core of OHRE goals and values.” - Kahlida Lloyd, the director of the Office of Equity and Human Rights

Mayor’s Office of Human Rights and Equity

(504) 658-4900
1300 Perdido Street Room 8E07 New Orleans, LA 70112

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June 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

‘I feel like I belong here now:’ New Orleans gains nearly 40 new U.S. citizens in naturalization ceremony

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A special ceremony Wednesday morning (May 29) naturalized 38 green card holders at Gallier Hall, as they vowed their allegiance to, and became citizens of, the United States.

Canadian native Cameron Pasula said he found himself in the throes of love after meeting his now-wife Alicia while on a work visa in 2017.

“We started dating and then (began) a long-distance relationship for five years,” Pasula said. “Finally came here and got married.”

That marriage got Pasula his green card in February 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic began ramping up.

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May 29, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Host Naturalization Ceremony for 38 New U.S. Citizens

Today, the City of New Orleans partnered with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to host a Naturalization Ceremony for 38 New Orleans-area residents to become American citizens. Mayor LaToya Cantrell was joined by USCIS Deputy District Director Shineka Miller, USCIS Acting New Orleans Field Office Director Courtney Iwejor and Director of Human Rights and Equity Kahlida Lloyd for the special ceremony held at the historic Gallier Hall.  

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January 29, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Welcoming in the Crescent City: How nonprofits helped New Orleans become Certified Welcoming

In October 2023, New Orleans became the first place in Louisiana to earn the Certified Welcoming designation. Notably, New Orleans is also the first 1-star Certified Welcoming city under the new star designation system. We talked with leaders across the city to learn how community partnerships helped achieve the designation.

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January 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Reminds Residents of Healthy Homes Implementation and Public Meeting

The City of New Orleans today reminded residents that effective Jan. 1, owners of rental properties are required to register for an Annual Healthy Homes Certificate of Compliance. Registration for the certificate of compliance is a requirement of the Healthy Homes Ordinance passed in November 2022.   

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December 28, 2023 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Healthy Homes Rental Registry Program Implementation

The City of New Orleans today announced that effective Jan. 1, 2024, owners of rental properties will be required to register for an Annual Healthy Homes Certificate of Compliance. Registration for the certificate of compliance is a requirement of the Healthy Homes Ordinance passed in November 2022.  

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