Transgender

The Human Rights Campaign works to educate the public about the transgender community and provides resources for transgender and non-binary people to live their fullest lives. We are parents, siblings, and kids. We are your coworkers, your neighbors, and your friends.

Choose from one of our featured topics to explore specific areas of our Transgender resources.

In a crowd of people, a trans woman holds a sign that reads "We Will Not Be Erased".
Rectangular image with pink and blue bubbles on the right with images of a TV, news station van and people. On the left is the HRC equality logo with text under that reads "Trans Lives & Positive Visibility" with smaller text below that reads "How News & media Can Positively Cover Trans and Non-Binary Stories"

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…

Workplace, Communities of Color, Transgender

Understanding Poverty in the LGBTQ+ Community

Poverty generally refers to a lack of basic necessities, resources and income, though its exact definition is often widely debated and measured in a variety of ways. A common way…

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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.

Workplace, Transgender, Champion

Count Me In: Actions for Corporate Voices

Transgender people across this country are under attack. Hundreds of bills have been introduced in state legislatures that attempt to erase transgender people, make LGBTQ+ folks second class citizens and…

Religion & Faith, Transgender

What Does the Bible Say About Transgender People?

Introduction
For several decades, political and theological debates related to LGBTQ+ issues have centered around same-sex relationships for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. While an exploration of that topic is…

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Transgender

Transgender and Non-Binary People FAQ

Transgender and non-binary people come from all walks of life. The HRC Foundation has estimated that there are more than two million of us across the United States. 

Transgender, Health & Aging, Coming Out

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.

Allies, Coming Out, Transgender

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.