HRC’s Parents for Trans Equality Council and Family Members Celebrate Pride
This LGBTQ Pride Month, HRC asked members of our Parents for Transgender Equality Council to share why they are proud to celebrate their young, transgender family members.
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LGBTQ+ Youth
The Latest Updates
Maine Legislature Sends Legislation to Governor to Protect LGBTQ Youth From “Conversion Therapy”
HRC calls on fair-minded people across the state to contact Governor Paul LePage and urge him to sign the crucially important legislation or allow it to become law.
CDC Releases Youth Risk Behavior Survey, Shows Harrowing Data for LGB Youth
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data showing LGB youth are disproportionaly at risk for interpersonal violence, drug and alcohol use and poor mental…
HRC’s Welcoming Schools Conducts South Florida District-Wide Training
Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Schools are the latest to make a system-wide commitment to implementing the Welcoming Schools approach to ensure safe, respectful and welcoming schools for…
New Hampshire 4th State This Year to Protect LGBTQ Youth from “Conversion Therapy”
HRC claimed victory as New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed into law HB 587 — legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from the dangerous and debunked practice of so-called…
Two Wisconsin Elementary Schools Receive HRC's Welcoming Schools Seal of Excellence
HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools is pleased to announce the most recent recipients of the program’s Seal of Excellence: Nuestro Mundo Community School and Herbert Schenk Elementary School of the Madison…
BREAKING: Delaware Legislature Sends Anti-“Conversion Therapy” Bill to Gov. Carney’s Desk
HRC hailed the Delaware General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill (SB) 65, legislation protecting LGBTQ youth in the state from “conversion therapy.”
Ken Marcus Confirmed to Lead U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights
HRC is disappointed that the Senate narrowly voted today to confirm Kenneth Marcus to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education by a vote…
As National Foster Care Month Ends, Don’t Forget LGBTQ Youth in Care
As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, we must reaffirm our commitment to advocating for LGBTQ young people who are among the more than 430,000 children and youth…
State Legislatures Pass 10 Pro-Equality Bills This Year
HRC is celebrating the passage of 10 pro-equality state bills during the first half of 2018.
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