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Report Overview | Transgender, Research

Dismantling a Culture of Violence

Since 2013, at least 372 transgender, non-binary, gender-expansive, and gender-expansive individuals (“transgender and gender-expansive,” or just “trans,” going forward) have been killed in the United States. This resource offers a…

Transgender, State & Local Policy, Laws & Legislation, Research

Map: Attacks on Gender Affirming Care by State

In a coordinated push led by national anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups, legislators across the country have overridden the recommendations of the American medical establishment and introduced hundreds of bills that target…

Sexual Health, Health & Aging, Transgender, Research

Understanding Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community

Content Warning:This resource discusses issues of intimate partner violence (IPV) that some readers may find sensitive. If you are experiencing IPV, please visit the CDC’s intimate partner violence page for…

Transgender, Laws & Legislation, State & Local Policy, LGBTQ+ Youth, Research

Get the Facts on Gender-Affirming Care

Every person has the fundamental right to access the health care they need without fear of discrimination, prejudice, or barriers to treatment that supports their mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

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Report Overview | Research, Transgender

Trans Lives & Positive Visibility

News and media have a responsibility to feature stories about the community in ways that center transgender and non-binary voices and show the full breadth and diversity of the community…

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Report Overview | Transgender, Hate Crimes, Research

HRC Foundation's 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.