This document is a conference programme for the 2026 MAHRA Civil Rights Conference, organised by the Maryland Association of Human Rights Agencies. It is addressed to commissioners, investigators, outreach professionals, agency leaders, staff members, and community partners working in civil and human rights. The opening pages welcome attendees and set the tone for the day. They emphasise active…
This document is a conference programme for the 2026 MAHRA Civil Rights Conference, organised by the Maryland Association of Human Rights Agencies. It is addressed to commissioners, investigators, outreach professionals, agency leaders, staff members, and community partners working in civil and human rights.
The opening pages welcome attendees and set the tone for the day. They emphasise active participation, networking across agencies, and collaboration. The text encourages attendees to change seats, meet new people, ask questions, and share resources.
The document frames the conference as a response to challenging and changing times. It reminds participants that despite different agencies, jurisdictions, communities, and roles, they share a common purpose: protecting rights, strengthening communities, and ensuring dignity and respect for every person.
The programme invites attendees to bring ideas, experiences, and questions. It calls for learning, connecting, and working together. The document is a call to action for civil and human rights professionals to collaborate and strengthen their collective work.