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Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Civil Rights Commission announced a new initiative today aimed at combating discrimination and promoting equality in the state. This initiative comes at a time when civil rights issues are at the forefront of national conversations, and Utah is taking steps to address these issues within its own borders.The Commission's new initiative includes several key components. First, they will be launching a public awareness campaign to educate Utah residents about their rights and resources available to them if they believe they have been discriminated against. This campaign will utilize social media, radio, and television advertisements to spread the message.Additionally, the Commission will be expanding their outreach efforts to marginalized communities in Utah. This will include increased collaborations with community organizations, schools, and businesses to ensure that all Utah residents are aware of their rights and have access to the resources they need to fight discrimination."We are committed to promoting equality and ensuring that all Utah residents are treated fairly and respectfully," said Commission Chairperson, Maria Garcia. "This new initiative is just the beginning of our efforts to combat discrimination in our state."The initiative has been met with widespread support from civil rights organizations and advocacy groups in Utah. The Utah chapter of the NAACP released a statement praising the Commission's efforts and calling on other states to follow suit."We are thrilled to see the Utah Civil Rights Commission taking proactive steps to address discrimination in our state," said NAACP Utah President, David Johnson. "This initiative will have a positive impact on the lives of many Utah residents who have faced discrimination based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics."The Commission's new initiative will go into effect immediately, with plans to continue expanding and building upon these efforts in the coming months. Utah residents interested in learning more about their rights or reporting discrimination can visit the Commission's website or contact their office directly.