The Latest Updates

April 23, 2020 | Elliott Kozuch

HRC Mourns Layla Pelaez Sánchez, Trans Latina Killed in Puerto Rico

HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Layla Pelaez Sánchez, a 21-year-old transgender woman killed in Puerto Rico on April 21.

April 23, 2020 | Elliott Kozuch

HRC Mourns Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos, Trans Latina Killed in Puerto Rico

HRC is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos, a 32-year-old transgender woman killed in Puerto Rico on April 21.

April 23, 2020 | Elliott Kozuch

HRC lamenta la muerte de Layla Peláez Sánchez, una mujer transgénero asesinada en Puerto Rico

Se cree que estas dos muertes representan la séptima y octava muerte violenta de personas transgénero o de género no conforme en lo que va del año en el EE.…

April 23, 2020 | Elliott Kozuch

HRC lamenta la muerte de Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos,mujer transgénero asesinada en Puerto Rico

HRC lamenta profundamente la muerte de Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos, una mujer transgénero de 32 años asesinada en Puerto Rico el 21 de abril.

April 23, 2020 | Elizabeth Bibi

HRC and PSB Research Release Data on the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ Community

New polling shows the disproportionate economic toll the pandemic has taken on the LGBTQ community.

April 23, 2020 | HRC Staff

Thank You to Our Volunteers

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HRC President Alphonso David expresses gratitude for our volunteers across the country.

April 21, 2020 | Brandon Hooks

Saying Goodbye for a Second Time: “Will & Grace”

HRC celebrates the series finale of "Will & Grace" and the show's impact on LGBTQ representation on television.

April 17, 2020 | HRC Staff

How Transgender and Non-Binary Communities Around the World Are Being Impacted by COVID-19

HRC held a virtual chat with global Latinx leaders to discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on transgender and non-binary communities around the world.

April 17, 2020 | HRC Staff

HRC and Partner Organizations Call on Congress and States to Expanding Voting Rights

Republicans — on both the state and national level — put their own politics ahead of the health and safety of Wisconsinites.

April 16, 2020 | HRC Staff

HRC Observes National Transgender HIV Testing Day

National Transgender HIV Testing Day recognizes the importance of HIV testing and the continued focus on HIV prevention and treatment efforts among trans people.