Questions and Answers: The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
Learn more about the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act
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Hate Crimes
The LGBTQ community, and particularly trans women of color, is acutely vulnerable to acts of violence. Learn how we’re using the progress we’ve made and pushing to end crimes based on hate.
Remembering and Honoring Pulse: Anti-LGBTQ Bias and Guns Are Taking Lives of Countless LGBTQ People
Anti-LGBTQ bias and access to guns are the taking live of countless LGBTQ people.
Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2016
Sadly, 2016 has already seen at least 16 transgender people fatally shot, stabbed and killed by other violent means. As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender…
Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2017
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender people, we mourn those we have lost.
Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2018
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender people, we mourn those we have lost.
Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2019
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender and gender non-conforming people, we mourn those we have lost.
What to Do If You’ve Been The Victim of a Hate Crime
Find steps you can take if you have been the victim of a hate crime.