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Healthcare Equality Index 2026

In its 17th edition, the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) is the national LGBTQ+ benchmarking tool that evaluates healthcare facilities' policies and practices related to the equity and inclusion of their…

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The LGBTQ+ Women’s Wage Gap in the United States

In an HRC Foundation analysis of over 2,100 full-time LGBTQ+ women workers (including both cisgender and transgender women, analyzed together),the median weekly earnings for LGBTQ+ women was $875. 

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Epidemic of Violence Reports

In this HRC Foundation report, we shed light on the epidemic of violence taking the lives of transgender and gender non-conforming people.

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Healthy Sex Guide (La Guía de Sexo Más Seguro)

The HRC Foundation, in collaboration with Whitman-Walker Health , released an updated guide to practicing healthy sex that includes essential tips to minimize the spread of HIV and other sexually…