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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.
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The passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act sends an important message to our nation that the federal government will not tolerate violent crimes that target individuals because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristics. Passage of the HCPA does not, however, end the need for state lawmakers to address hate-motivated crimes that terrorize communities across our country. Every state must consider ways to use state laws to supplement the HCPA.
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2020
Sadly, 2020 has already seen at least 44 transgender or gender non-conforming people fatally shot or killed by other violent means, the majority of which were Black and Latinx transgender…
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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.
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 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 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…
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.
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
Hate Crimes Timeline
There were challenges and victories - both big and small - along the way. Here’s a look back at some of the bigger developments in the fight for passage of…
Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Reports Archive
The 2020 Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Report may be accessed here.
Archive of Fatal Violence against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People Reports:
Fatal Violence Report 2019Fatal…
Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community in 2021
Sadly, 2021 has already seen at least 37 transgender or gender non-conforming people fatally shot or killed by
other violent means. We say at least because too often these stories…
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