The LGBTQ Community and COVID-19
As COVID-19 sweeps the world, hundreds of thousands of people have contracted the virus, and every community has been affected. The LGBTQ community in the U.S. — along with many…
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Health & Aging
There are important steps you can to take to protect yourself and your family in healthcare settings.
The Impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ Communities of Color
New research from the Human Rights Campaign and PSB shows the disproportionate economic impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ communities of color.
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx LGBTQ People
In partnership with PSB Insights, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation has been tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ community. While previous data spoke to the impact of…
The Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Black LGBTQ People
In partnership with PSB Insights, the Human Rights Campaign has been tracking the economic impact of COVID-19 on the LGBTQ community. While previous data spoke to the impact of COVID-19…
Talking to Doctors and Medical Providers
When it comes to navigating health care, parents of transgender and gender-expansive children often struggle to know when and how to talk about their child’s gender identity and expression.
Surrogate Medical Decision-Making and the LGBTQ Community
Surrogate medical decision-making refers to the legal procedures that are triggered by the mental incapacity of a patient and their subsequent inability to direct the course of their own medical…
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children
Supporting & Caring for Transgender Children is a groundbreaking resource that explains how families and healthcare professionals are helping transgender children thrive.
Sexual Assault and the LGBTQ Community
Sexual violence affects every demographic and every community – including LGBTQ people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), lesbian, gay and bisexual people experience sexual violence…
Same-Sex Parents and Consent for Treatment of a Minor
Healthcare law requires providers to secure the informed consent of a minor child’s parent before providing medical treatment. Different legal jurisdictions recognize various individuals as “parents” in their law bearing…
Safer Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)
HRCF and Whitman-Walker Health released an updated guide to practicing safer sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).