HRC Mourns India Monroe, Misgendered After December Murder
News coverage of Monroe’s death identified her by the wrong name and gender. As a result, she had not been counted among 21 other known transgender homicide victims of 2016.
Cookies in use
The Human Rights Campaign uses cookies to improve your site experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies. To learn more, please read our Privacy Policy.
Hate Crimes
The Latest Updates
HRC Mourns Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow, Trans Woman Murdered in South Dakota
The apparent homicide comes just days after Mesha Caldwell’s death marked the year’s first reported murder of a transgender person in the United States.
New HRC Report Details Jeff Sessions’ Alarming Anti-LGBTQ Record
The report was delivered to members of Congress with an attached letter from HRC President Chad Griffin, calling on Senators to oppose Sessions’ nomination.
HRC Mourns Mesha Caldwell, First Reported Trans Murder Victim of 2017
HRC was deeply saddened to learn that transgender woman Mesha Caldwell, 41, was found dead near Canton, Mississippi, on the evening of January 4.
#WeAreOrlando: HRC Turns Building into Memorial to Orlando Victims
This morning, HRC unveiled a tribute to those lost in the horrific Orlando shooting. Before dawn, HRC began installing images of all 49 victims of Sunday's attack in its front…
Stories Emerge of Heroes at Orlando LGBTQ Nightclub
As we mourn the lives of the 49 individuals who were killed, we celebrate the heroism of those who stepped up to help others.
HRC Statement on Tragic Shooting at Orlando Nightclub Serving LGBTQ Community
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign -- the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization -- responded to media reports of a mass shooting…
Alabama House Committee Advances LGBT-Inclusive Hate Crimes Legislation
MONTGOMERY, AL - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Alabama hailed the Alabama House Judiciary Committee’s 7-5 vote to advance H.B. 413 -- commonsense legislation that would add to the…
Transgender Day of Remembrance Highlights Epidemic of Anti-Transgender Violence
Human Rights Campaign joins the nation in solemn tribute to transgender people who have lost their lives to violence
FBI Releases New Hate Crimes Report Ahead of First-Ever Congressional Forum on Anti-Trans Violence
For the second year in a row, report includes statistics for bias-motivated violence against trans people
Love conquers hate.
Image:
HATE WON'T MAKE US GREAT!
100% of every HRC merchandise purchase fuels the fight for equality.