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Transgender
The public’s understanding of gender identity and expression is growing, but transgender people still face unique barriers to inclusion and equality.
The Human Rights Campaign works to educate the public and provide a range of resources on issues that transgender and gender non-conforming people face — from workplace discrimination, to securing identity documents, to finding culturally competent health care, to combating violence. We are also committed to providing resources for transgender and gender-expansive youth, their families and other youth-serving professionals.
HRC’s Brief Guide to Getting Transgender Coverage Right
Covering transgender people, including those making the very personal decision to transition, can be challenging for reporters unfamiliar with the LGBTQ community, and, in particular, the increasingly visible transgender community.
A National Crisis: Anti-Transgender Violence
New issue brief details realities that conspire to put transgender people of color at heightened risk of violence.
Transgender Military Service
Polling shows that the majority of Americans in every state and the District of Columbia oppose Trump’s discriminatory ban and support transgender people serving openly in the military.
Understanding the Transgender Community
Transgender people come from all walks of life. We are dads and moms, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters. We are your coworkers, and your neighbors. We are 7-year-old children…
Debunking the Myths: Transgender Health and Well-Being
In our latest video series, experts team up to dispell some common and harmful misconceptions surrounding the lived experiences of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
Finding Insurance for Transgender-Related Healthcare
The following insurance carriers have available plans without blanket exclusions for transgender surgery and other trans-related healthcare.
Transgender People and Marriage: The Importance of Legal Planning
Transgender people face unique legal issues with regard to marriage. While marriage is legal for same-sex couples nationwide, it is an option -- and a reality -- for many who…
Glossary of Terms
Many Americans refrain from talking about sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because it feels taboo, or because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. This glossary was written…
Coming Out to Your Doctor
Doctors, nurses, physician assistants, psychotherapists and other professionals treating you need to know about your sexual orientation and gender identity to give the best care possible.
Addressing Anti-Transgender Violence: Exploring Realities, Challenges and Solutions
In 2015, at least 21 transgender people have been victims of fatal violence in the United States, more killings of transgender people than any other year on record. More transgender…