• The Oregon Equality Act: Protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people" (PDF). (wikipedia.org)
  • Still, the cultural influence wielded by India, the country's behemoth neighbor, reinforces patriarchal norms that discourage embrace of gay and lesbian people as well as gender identity and expression outside the male-female binary. (gaycitynews.com)
  • Los Angeles, CA (July 13th, 2010) - Thinkspace is pleased to present Love Conquers All: Art For Equality , a special exhibition supporting the fight for equality which aims to raise awareness for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) struggle. (brooklynstreetart.com)
  • Since it was founded in 1998, Equality California has strategically moved California from a state with extremely limited legal protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals to a state with some of the most comprehensive civil rights protections in the nation. (brooklynstreetart.com)
  • Beyond the Binary: A Tool Kit for Gender Identity Activism in Schools - from the Gay-Straight Alliance Network/Tides Center, Transgender Law Center and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. (safeschoolscoalition.org)
  • MIAMI - The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled that section three of the so-called "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA) is unconstitutional and that the federal government cannot discriminate against married lesbian and gay couples for the purposes of determining federal benefits and protections. (aclufl.org)
  • The fight for equality under the law for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is not over yet, but today marks perhaps the most important legal victory to date in that fight. (aclufl.org)
  • Transgender rights have emerged as a hot issue in the United States, and more than 200 bills targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals were introduced in the 2016 legislative session nationwide. (huffpost.com)
  • Propose to criminalize any person who "holds out as a lesbian, gay, transgender, a queer, or any other sexual or gender identity that is contrary to the binary categories of male and female," with a punishment of up to ten years in prison. (hrw.org)
  • Criminalize any person who 'aids, abets, counsels or procures another person to engage in acts of homosexuality' which would effectively target anyone who offers support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people, including friends, family members, civil society groups and other social support networks. (hrw.org)
  • Criminalizing family or friends who offer support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender people. (hrw.org)
  • Shannon Minter, a transgender civil rights lawyer with the National Center for Lesbian Rights, depicted the wave of anti-trans bills - in some cases leading to legal harassment of trans people - as the one of the gravest threats to the LGBTQ+ community in his 30 years of activism. (nwahomepage.com)
  • WASHINGTON - Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, hailed the passage of a Gender Identity Law -- or Ley de Identidad de Géner o in Chile -- signed by Chilean President Sebastián Piñera. (hrc.org)
  • The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. (hrc.org)
  • The National Center for Lesbian Rights, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Human Rights Campaign, which have challenged the law, said transgender young people across Alabama will now be 'vulnerable to what the district court. (commondreams.org)
  • Past years saw arguments that it would be easier to pass a bill focused only on protecting gay, lesbian and bisexual people. (time.com)
  • Across the globe, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people (LGBT) continue to face endemic violence, legal discrimination, and other human rights violations on account of their sexual orientation or gender identity. (amnestyusa.org)
  • In the U.S., Amnesty International welcomes the recent appointment of Randall Berry as the State Department's first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex People . (amnestyusa.org)
  • Qualified, hardworking Americans are denied job opportunities, fired or otherwise discriminated against just because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). (senate.gov)
  • Hundreds of companies have enacted policies protecting their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. (senate.gov)
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees have waited too long for this protection, and should no longer have to fear losing their jobs based on factors that are unrelated to job qualifications or work performance. (nclrights.org)
  • The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. (nclrights.org)
  • BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we oppose House Joint Resolution 529 and urge the members of the 109th General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to uphold the entire Constitution of the United States, including the Fourteenth Amendment, and cease their legislative attacks on gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. (tnep.org)
  • While Thailand has become more tolerant towards the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) community, it still has significant level of discrimination and exclusion in various forms, according to a new World Bank report. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ+) travelers share many of the same hopes and desires as other people when traveling: to have a safe, happy, and memorable trip. (cdc.gov)
  • lesbian travelers were more likely to travel with family, be more interested in child-friendly rather than LGBTQ+ friendly environments, and have travel preferences and budget constraints more closely aligned to people who are not LGTBQ+ than to gay men. (cdc.gov)
  • The report calls on the U.S. Congress to take a comprehensive approach to securing nondiscrimination protections in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit, and federal funding for LGBT Americans. (americanprogress.org)
  • Fewer than half of states have explicit nondiscrimination protections for transgender people. (windycitytimes.com)
  • Despite the constitution's promises, nondiscrimination protections are not provided in practice, and the government's policy of "inclusion" - guaranteeing minority group participation in Nepal's civil society - has not benefited LGBTQI people. (gaycitynews.com)
  • WASHINGTON-Today lawmakers in the U.S. Senate introduced the Equality Act to update federal law to include explicit and comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • The introduction of the Equality Act is our nation's opportunity to ensure long-sought nondiscrimination protections for all LGBTQ+ Americans in all areas of life," said Kasey Suffredini, CEO and national campaign director of Freedom for All Americans . (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • And, according to a 2019 poll , 7 out of ten Americans support LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections. (syntrio.com)
  • Some legislation seeks to ban healthcare for transgender adults by redefining a minor to include adults up to age 26. (windycitytimes.com)
  • That is why Thinkspace and its co-curators have decided that a portion of the proceeds will go to EQCA (Equality California), because in the past decade, EQCA has successfully passed more than 60 pieces of civil rights legislation for the LGBT community - more than any other statewide LGBT organization in the nation. (brooklynstreetart.com)
  • An important precedent has been set in recognising the inclusion of transgender people under the gender ground of equality legislation. (marriagequality.ie)
  • TENI urgently calls on the government to fulfil its commitment to extend the protections of the equality legislation to transgender people through the explicit inclusion of 'Gender Identity and Gender Expression' as protections under the gender ground,' she said. (marriagequality.ie)
  • Gender Recognition Legislation is promised in the Programme for Government and a working group is due to provide recommendations to the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton shortly. (marriagequality.ie)
  • The momentum behind the fight for equal rights in New Hampshire is growing as lawmakers and citizens alike continue to assert the importance of this transgender-inclusive legislation,' said Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD. (advocate.com)
  • Many of these pieces of legislation specifically have gone after the right of transgender people to use the bathroom that corresponds with their gender identity rather than the gender listed on their birth certificate. (huffpost.com)
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to hear witness testimony on Wednesday, March 17 on t he Equality Act - legislation that would modernize our nation's civil rights laws for all while expanding to include the prohibition of anti-LGBTQ discrimination - an unprecedented number of national leaders, representing broad, diverse interests and perspectives, are rallying in support of the Equality Act. (equalityfederation.org)
  • Below are quotes from national leaders on why they're supporting the Equality Act and why Congress must move with urgency to pass this landmark legislation. (equalityfederation.org)
  • For the first time in our decades-long fight for equal rights, the Senate will host a hearing on the Equality Act and I welcome this important opportunity to highlight the need for this critical legislation. (equalityfederation.org)
  • But in many of the GOP-governed states - including Florida - the prime target of legislation has been transgender people. (nwahomepage.com)
  • While this legislation removes roadblocks for many trans people, there is still important progress to be made -- especially for transgender youth. (hrc.org)
  • The newest report from MAP outlines the ways in which the Equality Act is vital legislation for LGBTQ+ people, as well as for women, people of color, immigrants, and people of minority faiths. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • But the bill is about much more than bathrooms: it is an important step in expanding protections for trans people in Massachusetts in all public accommodations, augmenting the legislation already in place to protect trans rights in the workplace and in schools . (reachma.org)
  • She supports commonsense gun safety legislation and is committed to ensuring access to affordable healthcare and quality education for LGBT people and everyone in California, including the LGBT undocumented community. (gaysonoma.com)
  • This pending federal legislation, " Equality Act ," would provide the same basic protections to LGBTQ people as are provided to other groups under federal law. (childrensmn.org)
  • Minnesota is not the only state to have introduced similar legislation-in fact, some states have passed bills that would prevent transgender or gender non-conforming kids who want to play sports at school. (childrensmn.org)
  • the past twelve months have seen great victories for the legal recognition of same-sex couples , as equal marriage rights went into effect in Scotland, Luxembourg, nineteen U.S. states, and the Mexican state of Coahuila, and as Chile and Croatia approved same-sex civil unions legislation. (amnestyusa.org)
  • This commonsense legislation will bring our hiring practices into the 21st century and help ensure fairness and equality for every New Yorker. (senate.gov)
  • This year, legislation was introduced in Florida, Tennessee, and Texas to restrict the rights of sexual minorities, including transgender people. (facingsouth.org)
  • The only state to pass such legislation to date has been North Carolina, setting off a protracted legal battle that just ended last month with a settlement that represents a win for transgender rights. (facingsouth.org)
  • This essential legislation would provide clear federal protection against workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. (nclrights.org)
  • Legislators once again have a chance to pass meaningful civil rights legislation that would end this injustice and help ensure fairness and equality in the workplace. (nclrights.org)
  • These goals, the report suggests, can be achieved through further gender equality legislation and the development and implementation of Sogi nondiscriminatory clauses into employment law. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Even while more than 90 major US companies spoke out publicly against anti-transgender legislation, the workplace is still an unsafe space for many LGBTQ individuals. (syntrio.com)
  • Today the New Hampshire House took a strong stand for fairness and equality,' said Janson Wu, executive director of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders. (advocate.com)
  • Lambda Legal. (wikipedia.org)
  • But Lambda Legal is fighting back. (lambdalegal.org)
  • The following FAQ is inspired by our March 30 "National Call: Fight Back Against Anti-Trans Hate Across the Country," which discusses what Lambda Legal is doing to counteract the slew of anti-transgender policies and laws across the country. (lambdalegal.org)
  • What does Lambda Legal do? (lambdalegal.org)
  • Lambda Legal represents LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV - in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion. (lambdalegal.org)
  • At Lambda Legal, we work to defend and expand protections for transgender and non-binary people of all ages through impact litigation, policy work, advocacy, and public education. (lambdalegal.org)
  • Lambda Legal has always been at the forefront of change and this year is celebrating 50 years of fighting for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. (lambdalegal.org)
  • What is Lambda Legal doing to combat the slew of anti-LGBTQ+ attacks across the country? (lambdalegal.org)
  • What are some of the examples that show that Lambda Legal is fighting for transgender and nonbinary rights? (lambdalegal.org)
  • Undoubtedly we've made huge progress, but it's all at risk," said Kevin Jennings, the CEO of Lambda Legal, which has been litigating against some of the new anti-LGBTQ+ laws. (nwahomepage.com)
  • Immediately after its passage, the national and state ACLU, Lambda Legal, and Equality North Carolina filed a lawsuit . (facingsouth.org)
  • 100% of every HRC merchandise purchase fuels the fight for equality. (hrc.org)
  • Faith leaders, local businesses, public safety officials, and now the New Hampshire House of Representatives are collectively calling for fairness and freedom for all by working to ensure transgender people have the same vital protections against discrimination granted to all people of New Hampshire. (advocate.com)
  • This is a victory for fairness, for families, and for the countless couples across the nation like Edie and her late partner Thea who have too long been denied the protections of marriage. (aclufl.org)
  • However, because many federal benefits of marriage are based on the state in which you live and because Florida's discriminatory Constitutional ban on fairness in marriage remains in place, those protections remain shut off. (aclufl.org)
  • Aimee was deeply committed to justice and fairness and an incredible person. (go.com)
  • We have a responsibility to continue to support fairness and equality for all. (childrensmn.org)
  • In June of 2016, the Massachusetts Legislature expanded trans equality in state law, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity in public accommodations. (reachma.org)
  • It began in 2016 when the state's Republican-controlled legislature passed House Bill 2, a measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Dan Bishop of Mecklenburg County that preempted local anti-discrimination ordinances and required transgender people to use restrooms in state-run buildings corresponding with the gender on their birth certificate rather than the gender with which they identify. (facingsouth.org)
  • At least 33 trans or gender non-conforming people have been violently murdered in the US this year, surpassing the 27 reported killings of trans people in all of 2019, 26 reported killings in 2018, 29 in 2017 , 23 in 2016, 21 in 2015 , 20 in 2014 and 19 in 2013. (thepinknews.com)
  • It was the last of five court cases brought by 14 same-sex couples in 2019 that accused the government of violating their equality. (ksat.com)
  • The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives in May 2019 passed the Equality Act which would amend Title VII to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics in the workplace, housing, service and public accommodations under federal law. (go.com)
  • And in March, lawmakers from both chambers of Congress launched yet another attempt, introducing the Equality Act of 2019, a sweeping measure that would ban discrimination in areas ranging from housing to public accommodations (a realm that includes public bathrooms as well as bakeries , two areas of recent contention). (time.com)
  • In 2019, after a series of attempts to block it, Trump's desire became the law and tens of thousands of trans people stood to lose their jobs . (thepinknews.com)
  • The most recent surveillance report found that HIV diagnoses among transgender adults and adolescents increased 9% in the U.S. and six dependent areas from 2015 to 2019. (cdc.gov)
  • They are also aggressively seeking to ban transgender (and all LGBTQ+ related) books and curriculum from our schools, and are doing everything they can to prohibit transgender and nonbinary students from participating in sports. (lambdalegal.org)
  • This is intended to update, educate, inform and share resources to help fight back these unprecedented legal and policy attacks against the transgender and nonbinary communities. (lambdalegal.org)
  • We have legal challenges battling ongoing efforts to strip health care from transgender and nonbinary people, legal challenges against sports bans, and legal challenges against attempts to censor discussion of LGBTQ+ issues in schools. (lambdalegal.org)
  • Just in 2023, four states have enacted a new kind of law that defines 'sex' throughout state law to allow discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people. (windycitytimes.com)
  • LGBTQ+ rights advocates in Alabama said late Monday that they were 'devastated' by a ruling handed down by three federal judges that, in the coming days, will permit a previously blocked law banning transgender healthcare for minors to go into effect-but pledged to continue fighting so transgender and nonbinary youths in the state can get the care they need. (commondreams.org)
  • Reported discrimination is higher than average among transgender and nonbinary people, those with a disability, and individuals of color, particularly Hispanic individuals. (syntrio.com)
  • With marriage equality continuing its overwhelming success in courts across the country, it is time to continue the conversation about ensuring basic protections for all Americans. (americanprogress.org)
  • The Employment Non-Discrimination Act would provide basic protections against workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. (senate.gov)
  • In 2023, more states enacted bans on transgender youth medical care than passed bans on marriage equality in 2004, one of the worst years in the fight for marriage equality. (windycitytimes.com)
  • Nearly one-third of youth-focused medical care ban bills introduced in 2023 would also limit health care for at least some transgender adults. (windycitytimes.com)
  • This year we've seen a horrifying record number of political attacks on LGBTQ people, and especially on transgender people - with more than 700 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced just in 2023. (medium.com)
  • Transgender advocates are cautiously optimistic. (advocate.com)
  • LGBT rights advocates have been pushing to pass such laws for decades, starting long before their successful fights to legalize same-sex marriage and allow gay people to serve openly in the military. (time.com)
  • Though advocates believe the Equality Act will pass the Democratic-controlled House, they don't have high hopes that it will be brought up for a vote in the Republican-controlled Senate. (time.com)
  • Protests and lawsuits against North Carolina's notorious anti-transgender "bathroom bill" have led to a legal settlement that's being hailed by human rights advocates. (facingsouth.org)
  • Though the language explicitly targeting the transgender community was eventually removed before the bill was passed and signed into law by Gov. Bill Lee (R) in May, LGBTQ advocates are still concerned that it could lead to harassment for transgender people. (facingsouth.org)
  • This ground-breaking collection reflects the growing momentum of interest in the international legal community in meshing the insights of queer legal theory with those critical theories that have a much longer genealogy - notably postcolonial and feminist analyses. (lu.se)
  • Beyond the push in the human rights field to ensure respect for the rights of people with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, queer legal theory provides a means to examine the structural assumptions and conceptual architecture that underpin the normative framework and operation of international law, highlighting bias and blind spots and offering fresh perspectives and practical innovations. (lu.se)
  • The contributors to the book use queer legal theory to critically analyse the basic tenets and operations of international law, with many surprising, thought-provoking and instructive results. (lu.se)
  • Today the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) released Banning Medical Care and Legal Recognition for Transgender People, the fifth in MAP's report series, Under Fire: The War on LGBTQ People in America. (windycitytimes.com)
  • MAP's interactive Equality Maps provide a comprehensive state by state look at the legal protection landscape for LGBTQ+ people. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • - MAP's LGBTQ Equality Bill Tracker with a count of the overall anti-LGBTQ bills introduced so far this year, and the count by several categories of bills. (medium.com)
  • MAP's Equality Map depicting bans on sports participation for transgender youth. (medium.com)
  • In roughly 30 states, it is still legal to fire, refuse housing, or deny service to Americans based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity. (americanprogress.org)
  • Most Americans want to do the right thing, but they have never met a transgender person, so they have misconceptions," said Ineke Mushovic, executive director of the Movement Advancement Project, the think tank dedicated to LGBT rights that developed the ad. (huffpost.com)
  • More than two-thirds of Americans in every state, of every faith and political affiliation, support laws protecting LGBTQ people. (equalityfederation.org)
  • The Equality Act is a unifying issue for our nation enjoying support from more than two-thirds of Americans and an unprecedented number of businesses who believe that not only is achieving equality the right thing to do but that it is also good business. (equalityfederation.org)
  • That's why we joined this fight to protect LGBTQ Americans who lack adequate protections in nearly 30 sates across the country. (childrensmn.org)
  • P olls show that most Americans oppose discrimination against LGBT people, and many believe that it's already illegal . (time.com)
  • While courts and federal agencies have found some protections for gay and transgender Americans under existing statutes, efforts to pass a law that explicitly makes it illegal to deny them an apartment or fire them from a job have faltered. (time.com)
  • The first version of the Equality Act was introduced in 1974, during a productive time for civil rights but a fraught time for gay Americans. (time.com)
  • The ACLU stands ready to defend against any and all attempts to roll back the rules that protect transgender Americans' ability to serve in our military openly. (aclu-wa.org)
  • In a nation founded on the notion that all people are created equal, the bottom line is that all Americans must be free from the specter of workplace discrimination. (senate.gov)
  • Americans basic employment protection from discrimination based on irrational prejudice. (senate.gov)
  • From the ban on openly trans people serving in the US military and the legal attempts to ban trans girls from playing school sports, to encouraging discrimination against trans people in healthcare or homeless shelters, Trump has made it crystal clear to trans Americans that he is not their president. (thepinknews.com)
  • More than one in three LGBTQ Americans faced discrimination of some kind in the past year, including more than three in five transgender Americans according to the Center for American Progress . (syntrio.com)
  • Fifteen percent of LGBTQ Americans report postponing or avoiding medical treatment due to discrimination, including nearly three in 10 transgender individuals. (syntrio.com)
  • You'll remember Paxton from hits like "parents of trans kids are guilty of child abuse," "the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of marriage equality [is] lawless, so Texas clerks should just keep on discriminating," and "I'm coming for Target because they let trans people use their toilets. (outinjersey.net)
  • It is the court's first decision addressing transgender civil rights. (go.com)
  • The court's decision specifically addresses the cases of two gay men and one transgender woman, who were fired from their jobs and who sued their employers alleging discrimination. (go.com)
  • The Campaign for Southern Equality said the court's reversal of the injunction was 'heartbreaking' for families in Alabama. (commondreams.org)
  • At The New Republic , Tori Otten noted that the ruling, handed down by judges who were all appointed by former Republican President Donald Trump, illustrates 'the appalling legal consequences' of the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe , in which the high court's right-wing majority said abortion rights are not 'deeply rooted in history and tradition' in the United States. (commondreams.org)
  • There is a long history of policing, assaulting, and harassing transgender people in spaces like locker rooms," said Chris Sanders, executive director of the Tennessee Equality Project. (facingsouth.org)
  • Japans Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee's use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal, in a landmark decision that could help promote LGBTQ+ rights in a country that still lacks anti-discrimination law for sexual minorities. (ksat.com)
  • TOKYO - Japan's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that restrictions imposed by a government ministry on a transgender female employee's use of restrooms at her workplace are illegal, in a landmark decision that could promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people in a country without legal protections for them. (ksat.com)
  • Because the bill includes public accommodations, some opponents raised the specter of people pretending to be transgender in order to harass or assault women and girls in public restrooms, although there have been no documented cases of such behavior in cities and states that allow trans people access to the restrooms of their choice. (advocate.com)
  • Yet in housing, employment, and public places- including restrooms- in Washington, transgender and non-binary people are unfairly targeted, excluded, and harassed. (aclu-wa.org)
  • Most of the measures were eventually tabled except one directly targeting transgender people by expanding the definition of criminal indecent exposure to include transgender people using public restrooms that don't correspond to the gender on their birth certificate. (facingsouth.org)
  • For example, prior to 2021, no states banned medical care for transgender youth. (windycitytimes.com)
  • The Equality Act of 2021 does much more than protect members of the LGBTQ+/SGL community, which is why its passage would be especially impactful for people who are both Black and LGBTQ+/SGL," said Johns. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • a 2021 English language, no date filter, PubMed search found only 41 articles, 30 of which focused on men who have sex with men (MSM) and 2 of which were case reports concerning transgender travelers (1 on genital dermatitis, the other on deep venous thrombosis). (cdc.gov)
  • The spot shows Alaina Kupec , a transgender woman from North Carolina, trying to use a restroom while dining out with friends. (huffpost.com)
  • Trump originally said he believed people should have the right to use whichever restroom " they feel is appropriate " but has since changed his tune and said he supports what North Carolina did . (huffpost.com)
  • The Oregon Equality Act is a law of the U.S. state of Oregon which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other categories. (wikipedia.org)
  • Transgender people in Japan must undergo surgery to remove their reproductive organs in order to have their gender changed on official documents, a requirement that human rights groups call inhumane. (ksat.com)
  • This bill will add explicit protections on the basis of gender identity to Maryland's non-discrimination laws, making Maryland the 18th state to have such protections, and leaving only three states in the country that have sexual orientation but not gender identity state-wide non-discrimination protections. (thetaskforce.org)
  • Challenging Florida's anti-transgender health care rule denying gender- affirming care coverage for transgender Medicaid beneficiaries. (lambdalegal.org)
  • Southampton Community Healthcare v. Bailey ) Challenging Missouri's attempt to restrict access to gender-affirming care for transgender people. (lambdalegal.org)
  • Anti-LGBTQ extremists want to make it impossible for transgender people to be ourselves and to be legally recognized according to our gender identity. (windycitytimes.com)
  • ID documents: Four states ban people from updating the gender marker on their birth certificates and another 12 states impose invasive and overly burdensome medical requirements. (windycitytimes.com)
  • Bathroom bans: Nine states now ban transgender people from using bathrooms and other facilities that match their gender identity. (windycitytimes.com)
  • The nation now recognizes in law a "third gender," though gaining such legal status is cumbersome for transgender people and they can only transition officially to "other," not from male to female or female to male. (gaycitynews.com)
  • He has a long history of virulently anti-LGBTQ opinions and positions - including his deeply disturbing opposition to same-sex marriage, his vocal hostility towards legal protections for gender identity and sexual orientation, and his shocking refusal to recognize the basic humanity of transgender people," said HRC Legal Director Sarah Warbelow after the confirmation. (outinjersey.net)
  • Also, according to HRC, "Kacsmaryk has implied that transgender people are 'delusional,' opposed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's position that sexual orientation and gender identity are covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, publicly slammed non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people throughout his career, and in opposing aspects of LGBTQ equality like same-sex marriage, has derisively dismissed equality as unwanted symptoms of a 'sexual revolution. (outinjersey.net)
  • There was also some good news for transgender people this week from the West, with a federal judge in Idaho ruling Monday that the state cannot 'automatically and categorically' deny trans residents' requests to change the gender on their birth certificates, the Idaho Statesman reports. (advocate.com)
  • The Equality Act would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to add sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of already protected classes (race, color, sex, religion and national origin). (huffpost.com)
  • In this respect we recall the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights' Resolution 275, 'Resolution on Protection against Violence and other Human Rights Violations against Persons on the basis of their real or imputed Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity', which spells out the obligation on governments to prevent violence and other human rights violations against individuals on the basis of their sexual or gender identity. (hrw.org)
  • Human Rights Watch research found that after the 2014 Anti-Homosexuality Act was passed, LGBTI people in Uganda faced reduced access to health services and HIV prevention information, faced discriminatory evictions by landlords, or were fired from their jobs on the basis of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. (hrw.org)
  • The Bill would make it easier for transgender people to apply for a Gender Recognition Certificate to change their legal gender. (studentnewspaper.org)
  • Even if you think it's 'obvious' what someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is, LGBTQ people have to repeat the coming out process with every new person they meet. (bustle.com)
  • Though we've made big strides overall in terms of marriage equality, there's still a long way to go, and many people have a legitimate fear of losing their jobs because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. (bustle.com)
  • Similar to the fear of losing employment, many LGBTQ people run the risk of losing their housing if they're outed about their sexual orientation or gender identity. (bustle.com)
  • The measure allows transgender people over the age of 14 to update their names on legal documents and guarantees their right to be officially addressed according to their true gender. (hrc.org)
  • In another historic development in Latin America, Uruguay enacted a groundbreaking law last month expanding the country's existing gender identity law to include transgender people under the age of 18 and providing important additional protections. (hrc.org)
  • These include a right to access gender-affirming surgery and hormone therapy, reserving one percent of government jobs for transgender people, and establishing a pension fund to compensate transgender people who were persecuted during Uruguay's military dictatorship. (hrc.org)
  • The HRC explains, the Equality Act would amend current "civil rights law-including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Jury Selection and Services Act, and several laws regarding employment with the federal government-to explicitly include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected characteristics. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • I have seen my siblings fired from or excluded from jobs because of how they express their race and gender through the act of wearing locs in their hair, or skirts in places where people assume only women and girls should enjoy the fun that comes with fashion. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • Medical experts note that gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths is correlated with a sharp reduction in the risk of suicidal ideation and depression. (commondreams.org)
  • Importantly, the "Act Relative to Transgender Anti-Discrimination" allows everyone to use the bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity, regardless of biological sex. (reachma.org)
  • The harassment that Ivan and many other trans people face, not only but especially in gender-segregated accommodations like public bathrooms, reflects the central role that bathrooms play as a symbol of widespread confusion, misunderstanding, and discomfort with trans people. (reachma.org)
  • First of all, when trans people are allowed equal and safe access to public accommodations, including bathrooms that match their gender identity, there is no evidence for an increase in assault or other violent acts in bathrooms. (reachma.org)
  • If elected as a trustee, he is committed to ensuring that local schools implement the new, LGBT-inclusive History and Social Sciences Framework, as well as AB 1266, allowing transgender students to participate in school activities and use facilities consistent with their gender identity. (gaysonoma.com)
  • The Gender Health program provides compassionate and comprehensive care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. (childrensmn.org)
  • From 1994 until 2005, lawmakers introduced what Keisling describes as "non-inclusive ENDA," meaning that it did not protect people on the basis of gender identity. (time.com)
  • At least 30% of transgender youth now live in the 21 states where they are banned from participating on sports teams consistent with their gender identity. (medium.com)
  • To date, eight states ban transgender students from using school bathrooms that match their gender identity. (medium.com)
  • Arkansas' ban is the first that allows individual teachers or school staff to be fined (as opposed to fining the school itself or the district) if they allow transgender students to use a bathroom consistent with their gender identity. (medium.com)
  • The Ministry of Women and Gender Equality had a victims' assistance and protection program that operated psychological, legal, and social assistance centers and shelters throughout the country and maintained an emergency hotline. (state.gov)
  • As we move from International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia this week to Pride month in the United States, Amnesty International stands with everyone working to guarantee the fundamental human rights of all persons, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. (amnestyusa.org)
  • Last June, Denmark became the first European country to allow transgender people to obtain official documents reflecting their gender identity without needing to be diagnosed with a mental disorder or undergo surgeries resulting in irreversible sterilization. (amnestyusa.org)
  • gender identity is considered to be an inherent part of a person which may or may not need surgical or hormonal treatment or therapy" [and that] "sex characteristics of a person vary in nature and all persons must be empowered to make their decisions affecting their own bodily integrity and physical autonomy. (amnestyusa.org)
  • India's Supreme Court took proactive action, recognizing transgender people as a legal third gender and granting transgender Indians status as an official minority requiring protection from discrimination. (amnestyusa.org)
  • In April, John Jeannette Solstad Remø - backed by thousands of Amnesty letter-writers - won backing from a key Norwegian government committee in her effort to win legal recognition of her gender without undergoing compulsory surgery. (amnestyusa.org)
  • Regarding transgender people, the authorities should facilitate legal gender recognition without invasive medical requirements and in a quick, transparent, and accessible manner. (coe.int)
  • The ACLU of Washington works to ensure that transgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming people have the same rights as everyone else. (aclu-wa.org)
  • We're fighting illegal discrimination wherever it exists, ensuring transgender people have access to the health care they need, helping to remove obstacles to obtaining legal name changes and gender marker changes on identification documents, and fighting for the rights of transgender parents. (aclu-wa.org)
  • ENDA extends federal employment discrimination protections currently provided based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age and disability to sexual orientation and gender identity. (senate.gov)
  • it remains legal in 29 states to discriminate based on sexual orientation, and in 38 states to do so based on gender identity or expression. (senate.gov)
  • Another introduced by Republican Rep. Jay Dean would have allowed courts to disregard whether a parent or guardian acknowledges a transgender child's gender identity in custody cases. (facingsouth.org)
  • Federal law currently provides basic legal protection against employment discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin or disability. (nclrights.org)
  • It remains legal in 29 states to fire or refuse to hire someone simply because of his or her sexual orientation, and in 37 states it is legal to do so based solely on an individual's gender identity or expression. (nclrights.org)
  • Indeed, there have been soaring levels of violence against trans and gender non-confirming people during Trump's presidency, and Black trans women are sadly at the top of the tragic list. (thepinknews.com)
  • The Trump administration empowered homeless shelters to refuse services to transgender people under a new law change mooted in July , when the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) proposed a modification to 2016's Equal Access Rule, which currently requires all federally-funded housing services to be provided without discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. (thepinknews.com)
  • World Bank: 'In Thailand, a growing body of research indicates that LGBTI people and sexual/gender minorities experience lower employment, education, health, housing and lower socio-economic outcomes than the general population. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Among other things, the report suggests the government strengthen and enforce legal protection against all forms of gender-based violence, adopt a national same-sex partnerships law, develop and implement legal measures to allow partners to be beneficiaries of health care, and fully integrate Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (Sogi) into the Gender Equality Act of 2015. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Physical violence against the transgender and gender-nonconforming community is also at its highest level since the Human Rights Campaign began tracking the phenomenon in 2013. (syntrio.com)
  • The group reported that in 2020 at least 44 transgender or gender-nonconforming people were fatally shot or killed by other violent means. (syntrio.com)
  • Protecting and promoting human rights is essential to advancing rights and achieving equality for all people regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. (lu.se)
  • As the LGBTQIA+ community faces discrimination based on their sexual orientation and gender identity and are often not afforded equal protection under the law. (lu.se)
  • LGBTQIA+ people face restrictions on their freedom of expression as many governments criminalize same-sex relationships and punish individuals for expressing their sexual orientation or gender identity. (lu.se)
  • This book identifies, analyses and discusses the nexus of legal issues that have emerged in recent years around sexuality and gender. (lu.se)
  • Specifically, the strategy aims to achieve universal access to HIV prevention, treatment and care by 2015, and to contribute to achievement of Millennium Development Goals 3 (Promote gender equality and empower women), 4 (Reduce child mortality), 5 (Improve maternal health), 6 (Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases) and 8 (Develop a global partnership for development). (who.int)
  • 1 The term transgender describes a person whose gender identity or expression is different from their sex assigned at birth and is often used as an umbrella term to include people of additional, non-cisgender identities. (cdc.gov)
  • Since 2018, CDC has published national-level HIV diagnosis data by gender, which includes data for transgender people and people of additional gender identities. (cdc.gov)
  • Describes a person whose gender identity or expression is different from their sex assigned at birth. (cdc.gov)
  • Describes a person whose gender identity or expression is the same as their sex assigned at birth (i.e., a person who is not transgender). (cdc.gov)
  • Describes fear of, or discrimination against, transgender or gender-nonconforming people, or people who are perceived to be transgender. (cdc.gov)
  • Matthew Kacsmaryk is among the most anti-LGBTQ judicial nominees put forward by the Trump-Pence administration," said a statement issued by Human Rights Campaign Legal Director Sarah Warbelow. (afj.org)
  • This bill provides important protections that will make it possible for transgender people to live and work on equal terms with their neighbors. (advocate.com)
  • While these laws provide important protections, according to a 2002 General Accounting Office (GAO) report, relatively few complaints of discrimination based on sexual orientation have been filed in these states. (senate.gov)
  • It would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of Equality Maryland and Maryland Coalition for Trans Equality. (thetaskforce.org)
  • And here at REACH, we know that public safety and trans equality are not at odds, not incompatible. (reachma.org)
  • The Equality Act will make clear that LGBTQ people must be treated with dignity and respect, and it will bring our country closer to an America that truly ensures liberty and justice for all. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • She calls on the authorities to step up efforts to combat impunity for human rights violations against them and stresses that raising awareness among the public and training relevant categories of professionals on the importance of their role in promoting equality, dignity and non-discrimination should be a priority. (coe.int)
  • Biden has vowed to address the murders of trans people, saying: "Solving this epidemic of violence doesn't just require a president who actually recognises it as fact, but one who believes in the humanity and dignity of transgender people. (thepinknews.com)
  • The Equality Act would establish explicit clear and tangible anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people across fundamental aspects of everyday life - employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service, according to the Human Rights Campaign 's website. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • Roughly one in seven bills attacking transgender health care included provisions to ban or restrict coverage in private health insurance. (windycitytimes.com)
  • In Texas, several bills were introduced that would have negatively impacted the transgender community. (facingsouth.org)
  • These include bans on transgender athletes participating in sports, anti-trans healthcare laws, anti-LGBTQ education bills, and more. (syntrio.com)
  • In March, Dr. Marc Gorelick, president and CEO of Children's Minnesota, endorsed joining the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Business Coalition for the Equality Act on behalf of Children's Minnesota. (childrensmn.org)
  • At least a dozen transgender people have been killed already this year, most of them women of color, according to the Human Rights Campaign . (facingsouth.org)
  • Opponents are also working to overturn the existing but limited protections for transgender people, while also working to enact new ways to remove opportunities for legal recognition. (windycitytimes.com)
  • The opponents of equality never give up. (nwahomepage.com)
  • Anti-LGBTQ forces are increasingly targeting the ability of transgender people to live openly and safely as themselves throughout their daily lives. (windycitytimes.com)
  • And several efforts by the Trump Administration, such as pushing to ban transgender people from serving openly in the military, lend doubt to whether the President would sign it. (time.com)
  • Donald Trump first announced that he'd be banning openly trans people from serving in the US military on Twitter, of course, in 2017. (thepinknews.com)
  • Biden has been vague about his plans for the US military, but one promise he has made is to remove the Trump administration policy barring openly trans people from serving. (thepinknews.com)
  • Bill introduced across the country are more explicitly targeting transgender adults' access to care. (windycitytimes.com)
  • At least nine states explicitly exclude transgender-related healthcare from Medicaid coverage for adults as well as youth. (windycitytimes.com)
  • All three argued that Congress, not the court, should explicitly draft protections for LGBT people. (go.com)
  • In this dispatch, we detail new laws in several key areas of political attacks on LGBTQ people in recent months, including bans on sports participation for LGBTQ youth, laws banning trans students from using school bathrooms, forced outing of transgender students, bans on medical care for transgender people, and more. (medium.com)
  • To end the HIV epidemic, CDC is actively working with public health partners, other federal agencies, and community leaders to improve HIV prevention and care for transgender people nationwide and reduce health disparities. (cdc.gov)
  • One introduced by Republican Rep. Bill Zedler would have allowed for discrimination against transgender people in health care, social services, employment, housing and business. (facingsouth.org)
  • She vigorously defended the Voting Rights Act, challenged discrimination against transgender people, and worked to reform law enforcement practices and police training. (harvard.edu)
  • The report details how the dramatic increase in political attacks on transgender youth are just the tip of the iceberg and part of a coordinated effort to eliminate transgender people of all ages from public life. (windycitytimes.com)
  • While most of the public focus has been on recent efforts to ban medical care for transgender youth, these attacks are part of a much larger, coordinated effort to try to erase transgender people from public life entirely,' said Logan Casey, Senior Policy Researcher & Advisor at MAP. (windycitytimes.com)
  • These 8 heinous attacks on transgender lives by the Trump administration would be put right by a Biden presidency. (thepinknews.com)
  • The hallmarks of Donald Trump's presidency have been attacks: on women, immigrants, Muslims, people of colour, disabled people and transgender people. (thepinknews.com)
  • Trump's attacks have often focused on people who are oppressed by the system that upholds his power: the cis- and hetero-normative, imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy. (thepinknews.com)
  • Rodrigo Heng-Lehtinen, executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, depicted the legislative attacks as "the backlash to our progress. (mywabashvalley.com)
  • To ensure that LGBTI people and persons belonging to religious minorities live free from violence and discrimination, the Commissioner calls on the authorities to address the inadequate implementation of legal standards and the persistent deficiencies in combating impunity for hate crimes and incitement to violence, and to remove the discriminatory barriers to the enjoyment of their rights. (coe.int)
  • But lawmakers in other states are continuing to target the transgender community with discriminatory proposals. (facingsouth.org)
  • Nine of these murders have occurred in the South - yet lawmakers in Southern states have continued to target the transgender community with discriminatory measures. (facingsouth.org)
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals are often denied their fundamental right to equality and are subjected to discriminatory laws and practices. (lu.se)
  • To date, 18 states have enacted bans on medical care for transgender youth. (medium.com)
  • Ms. Hannon's case highlights that transgender people regularly experience discrimination in the workplace as well as challenges in accessing and retaining employment. (marriagequality.ie)
  • HRC's Global Workplace Equality Program continues to partner with Fundación Iguales and businesses to advance LGBT inclusion across Chilean workplaces through its Equidad CL program. (hrc.org)
  • Additionally, In the US, 36% of all LGBTQ people reported workplace discrimination , and 46% reported being closeted at work . (syntrio.com)
  • The victory by the plaintiff, identified only as a transgender female ministry official in her 50s who sued the government over toilet access, was good news for the LGBTQ+ community in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven industrialized nations where same-sex marriage is not legal. (ksat.com)
  • Activists have increased their efforts to achieve an anti-discrimination law since a former aide to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in February that he wouldn't want to live next to LGBTQ+ people and that citizens would flee Japan if same-sex marriage were allowed. (ksat.com)
  • Kishida insists that public views vary on same-sex marriage, and that its legal recognition would have a broad impact on society and therefore must be discussed carefully. (ksat.com)
  • Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has come through on a promise to issue a pro-LGBT executive order -- the first in the state to offer transgender people some legal protections against discrimination -- and to repeal an anti-marriage equality one issued by his predecessor, Bobby Jindal. (advocate.com)
  • Pant, now embarking on a career as a filmmaker, has focused his first feature, produced with co-director Pradhumna Mishra, on a Nepali tradition he said traps many - gay men, lesbians, and others - in unhappy lives: forced marriage, the practice under which most young people are expected to enter into unions arranged by their parents. (gaycitynews.com)
  • Debate: Does Marriage Equality Reinforce a Conservative Institution or Support Social Change? (democracynow.org)
  • As the U.S. Supreme Court heard two major cases this week on marriage equality, we look at how the issue has divided some in the LGBT movement. (democracynow.org)
  • Criminalize same sex marriage and make it an offence for a person to conduct a marriage ceremony between persons of the same sex. (hrw.org)
  • Newly passed marriage equality laws in Slovenia and Finland will take effect at a later date. (amnestyusa.org)
  • We are also heartened by the progress towards nationwide marriage equality. (amnestyusa.org)
  • Sign on as a co-sponsor of the People's Resolution Opposing Tennessee House Joint Resolution 529 on Marriage Equality. (tnep.org)
  • LGBTQIA+ individuals often face legal barriers to marriage and parenthood, which denies them the right to form families and have a sense of belonging within society. (lu.se)
  • All the trans people and LGBTQ people that lived and died so that we could have this win didn't get to see it, but we are here and we will keep fighting,' said ACLU attorney Chase Strangio, who is transgender and represented transgender plaintiff Aimee Stephens. (go.com)
  • I am sincerely grateful to the Supreme Court, my attorneys, the ACLU and every person who supported me on this journey. (go.com)
  • The ACLU of Washington today filed a lawsuit against Swedish Health Services and Providence Health & Services for refusing to provide a medically necessary surgery for a transgender man. (aclu-wa.org)
  • The ACLU has long advocated for the legal rights of transgender individuals, as part of our core commitment to equality for all people. (aclu-wa.org)
  • We call on Congress to follow the lead of the American people and send the Equality Act to President Biden for his signature this session. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • The letter reads in part: "The Equality Act is a significant step forward for the LGBTQ+ community, and we are committed to mobilizing our communities to urge Congress to swiftly pass this important bill. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • Equality California today announced the endorsements of 10 strong pro-equality candidates for Congress, the California Assembly and local offices throughout the state. (gaysonoma.com)
  • Congress must act now to send this bill to the President's desk," said NCLR Legal Director Shannon Price Minter. (nclrights.org)
  • The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice, and equality for LGBTQ people. (thetaskforce.org)
  • Paxton filed a suit saying because, as I mentioned, he is obsessed with discriminating against LGBTQ people. (outinjersey.net)
  • Kacsmaryk harbors strong hostility to LGBTQ people and to women's rights. (afj.org)
  • Now, not only will he have the opportunity to curtail equal rights for millions within these communities, but individual women and LGBTQ people who come into his courtroom seeking justice will have to face a judge who has expressed contempt for them. (afj.org)
  • Together, our movement will make our voices heard and finally ensure LGBTQ people have the legal protections they need and deserve. (equalityfederation.org)
  • For LGBTQ people, coming out about their sexual orientation is often a complex, complicated process. (bustle.com)
  • The short answer is: No. Basically, when LGBTQ people come out , it's usually an ongoing process that continues for life. (bustle.com)
  • At the end of the day, coming out is an intensely personal decision, and it applies to nearly every interpersonal relationship LGBTQ people have in their lives. (bustle.com)
  • So while many LGBTQ people are out in some aspects of their lives, it's highly possible they keep their orientation or identity under wraps in other areas. (bustle.com)
  • What may seem like innocous lunch room chatter about dating and relationships can become very awkward (if not worse) for LGBTQ people if they're accidentally outed. (bustle.com)
  • For many LGBTQ people, the hardest people to come out to are your own family . (bustle.com)
  • For LGBTQ people, coming out is always a risk for personal safety. (bustle.com)
  • Of course, this is true for all minority populations, and to an extent, all people, but LGBTQ people often have to assess their surroundings and determine quickly if coming out is a safe, worthwhile area in context or not. (bustle.com)
  • For LGBTQ people of color, the stakes can be terrifying: In 2009, roughly 53 percent of all hate crimes against LGBTQ people affected people of color. (bustle.com)
  • HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community. (hrc.org)
  • Passing the Equality Act is a critical step toward ensuring that LGBTQ people - and all people - can protect their families and contribute to their communities and workplaces," said Janson Wu, GLAD Executive Director. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • Eight states have laws that censor what schools can say about LGBTQ people and issues. (medium.com)
  • And one sponsored by Republican Sen. Charles Perry would have allowed state-licensed professionals such as doctors, teachers, and counselors to refuse services to LGBTQ people based on a "sincerely held religious belief. (facingsouth.org)
  • Sadly, though, these public displays of "woke" consciousness and allyship and increased legal protection do not tell the whole story of society's treatment of LGBTQ people. (syntrio.com)
  • However, this cannot be the last action by Louisiana to ensure equality for all. (advocate.com)
  • We hope the Senate will act quickly to pass this measure, to bring New Hampshire in step with all other New England states when it comes to fair non-discrimination protections, and to ensure that everyone in New Hampshire can truly live freely. (advocate.com)
  • After years of fighting to ensure their legal recognition, we celebrate this historic triumph that will change the lives of many of those who, for far too long, lacked protections and lived in the shadows. (hrc.org)
  • During her tenure, she worked to ensure equal protection of the law, notably in defense of LGBT equality in the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, which made same-sex marriages legal in all 50 states. (harvard.edu)
  • The Equality Act, which would ensure comprehensive protections against discrimination for every LGBTQ American, has yet to pass the US Senate. (syntrio.com)
  • She also reflected on her governments investments in early learning and childcare, higher education and equality, including protection for victims of sexual abuse. (studentnewspaper.org)
  • Transgender people are at a particular risk for being victims of hate crimes, with an estimated one in two transgender people experiencing sexual violence at some point in their lives. (bustle.com)
  • The majority of the victims were Black and Latinx transgender women. (syntrio.com)
  • LGBTQ rights in the US were rolled back under the banner of religious exemptions with a particular focus on limiting the rights of transgender people. (syntrio.com)
  • In light of repeated occurrence of LGBTI people having been denied their right to peaceful assembly, the Commissioner stresses that authorities should adopt comprehensive measures enabling LGBTI people to freely express their views and assemble. (coe.int)
  • Kacsmaryk fails the basic expectation of impartiality and commitment to equality under the law that we demand of every member of the bench. (outinjersey.net)
  • In a series of tweets this morning, President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced a cruel and dangerous reversal in policy on transgender individuals serving in the military. (aclu-wa.org)
  • Joe Biden condemned Donald Trump for "turning a blind eye to the epidemic of violence against transgender women of colour" during a campaign speech last month. (thepinknews.com)
  • TENI was established in 2005 and represents Ireland's transgender community. (marriagequality.ie)
  • The kit includes specific action steps, such as leading a community discussion about transgender issues, drafting a petition to make transgender-friendly policy changes in school and advocating for transgender issues with elected officials and school administrators. (safeschoolscoalition.org)
  • Student activists will find legal advice, community resources, and organizing strategies such as tips for organizing the Transgender Day of Remembrance. (safeschoolscoalition.org)
  • A mind-blowing 50 percent of hate crimes against the LGBTQ community were committed against transgender women. (bustle.com)
  • Reacting to the House announcement last week, David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition (NBJC), a leading civil rights organization dedicated to the empowerment of Black LGBTQ+/SGL people, including people living with HIV/AIDS, stated that the Act would protect more than just the LGBTQ+ community. (therainbowtimesmass.com)
  • While Stephens didn't survive to experience her legal victory, she is being hailed as a 'hero' by members of the LGBTQ community. (go.com)
  • While Minnesota law is more advanced than federal law, and Children's Minnesota has strong equity practices in place with respect to this topic, we know that sweeping federal protections will advance equity and lend to healthier outcomes for the LGBTQ community. (childrensmn.org)
  • We will continue to fight for the protection of our LGBTQ employees, patients and community members. (childrensmn.org)
  • She adds that hate speech against LGBTI people in the public sphere is an issue of concern and that an appropriate response to hate speech, including when voiced by officials, religious and community leaders and media professionals, is needed through an effective use of law enforcement channels and other mechanisms, such as prevention, monitoring, self-regulation, and counter-speech. (coe.int)
  • Discrimination was felt most strongly by the transgender community. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Health systems and cancer mediate objectives) of equality, ef- vices, and refers to the degree of fit control fectiveness, efficiency, and respon- between an individual or community A health system consists of all actors siveness (Tandon et al. (who.int)
  • This year has seen the continuation of an alarming epidemic of violence against transgender people in the United States. (facingsouth.org)
  • But since the beginning of the epidemic, there has been limited national information on the impact of HIV among transgender populations. (cdc.gov)
  • In 2020, CDC released National HIV Surveillance System data for transgender people for three Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) core indicators: diagnoses of HIV infection, linkage to HIV medical care, and viral suppression. (cdc.gov)
  • We defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Florida, by working through the legislature, the courts and in the streets. (aclufl.org)
  • Federal anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people still don't exist. (huffpost.com)
  • The suit says that PeaceHealth's policy of refusing to cover medical care required by transgender people is discrimination and violates federal and state law. (aclu-wa.org)
  • In June, parliament passed a contentious law to promote awareness of sexual minorities without providing legal rights. (ksat.com)
  • The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Dunja Mijatović, published today the report following her visit to Georgia in February 2022, with recommendations on combating discrimination against LGBTI people and those belonging to religious minorities, as well as protecting human rights in the fields of labour and the environment. (coe.int)
  • The Commissioner notes that LGBTI people remain affected by instances of hate crime and pervasive discrimination in Georgia. (coe.int)
  • The report tilted "Economic inclusion of LGBT groups in Thailand" shows that Thailand, though considered progressive among developing countries, still has high levels of discrimination against LGBTI people, especially in jobs and housing. (bangkokpost.com)
  • The World Bank gathered and analysed quantitative data on economic and financial outcomes from a large sample of LGBTI people in Thailand. (bangkokpost.com)
  • The report, published last Friday, found that discrimination remains prevalent when LGBTI people look for jobs, access education and healthcare services, buy or rent properties, and seek legal protection. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Asking participants to respond to questions relating to their experience in education, employment, housing, finance and health insurance, the report shows that there is extensive discrimination in the labour market, with 77% of transgenders, 49% of gay men and 62.5% of lesbians stating a belief that job applications had been refused because they were LGBTI. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Also, only 51% of the LGBTI respondents were aware of their legal rights regarding protection from discrimination in Thailand. (bangkokpost.com)
  • As part of its national transformation and promotion of the new, modern 'Thailand 4.0' at home and internationally, Thailand has the opportunity to advance and foster the inclusion of LGBTI people in its economy and society," said Ulrich Zachau, World Bank Director for Thailand, Malaysia, and Regional Partnerships. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Only by including LGBTI people can Thailand mobilise the strengths and full productive potential of all its people. (bangkokpost.com)
  • Most people, when they stop and think about it, they realize that when businesses can legally force me to use the men's room, it puts me at risk for harassment and violence. (huffpost.com)
  • As a result, LGBT people face serious discrimination in employment, including being fired, being denied a promotion and experiencing harassment on the job. (senate.gov)
  • All people should have the right to live their lives in society based on their own sexual identities," the plaintiff said after the ruling. (ksat.com)