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June 29, 2017 | HRC Staff

A Daughter’s Transition Changed This Mom’s Life for the Better

When Zoila Fajardo and her family moved to the U.S. from Nicaragua more than a decade ago, she never imagined that advocating for transgender children would be part of her…

June 29, 2017 | Alison Delpercio

Adoption and Foster Care Agencies Celebrate Pride Across U.S.

Child welfare agencies marched in parades and had staff members represent their agencies at festivals, sending a clear message to LGBTQ people considering foster care or adoption: “You are welcomed…

June 29, 2017 | Guest Contributors

HRC Sponsors Pride Celebration in El Salvador

HRC Global supported El Salvador Pride through HRC's Global Partnerships in Pride program.

June 29, 2017 | Guest Contributors

HRC patrocina celebración del Orgullo en El Salvador

El sábado celebramos la XXI Marcha por la Diversidad y el Orgullo LGBTQ en El Salvador.

June 29, 2017 | HRC Staff

Openly LGBTQ Prime Minister Ana Brnabic Takes Office in Serbia

Ana Brnabic became Serbia’s first openly LGBTQ government minister in 2016, a remarkable feat in the socially conservative former Yugoslav republic.

June 29, 2017 | Guest Contributors

What Can Asia Learn From Taiwan’s Same-Sex Marriage Victory?

Taiwan’s journey was not easy, but its path to success could offer many learning opportunities for other Asian societies and activists.

June 29, 2017 | Jennifer Pike Bailey

Anti-Transgender Amendment Offered on Defense Bill

Rep. Vicky Hartzler offered an amendment to reinstate a ban on transgender people serving in the military and instruct the Secretary of Defense to discharge any transgender troops currently serving.

June 28, 2017 | HRC Staff

A Young Mormon Girl’s Courage to Live Authentically Captured the Nation… And Our Hearts

A remarkable coming out moment occurred in an unlikely place -- and it was all captured on video.

June 28, 2017 | HRC Staff

Alabama Pride Season Heating Up

Pride season is in full force in Alabama.

June 28, 2017 | HRC Staff

Michigan Agency Renews All Children - All Families Seal of Recognition

HRC recognized Fostering Futures of Ann Arbor, Michigan, for renewing its Leader status in Supporting and Serving LGBTQ Youth and Families through HRC Foundation’s All Children - All Families project.