Last Updated 9/1/23
LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS
LGBTQ+ civil rights have come a long way...it wasn't until 2014 that the LGBTQ+ community was allowed the basic constitutional right of marriage... and not until 2020 did the Supreme Court affirm that they have employment protections. But in most recent years, there's been a concerning rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation proposals across the U.S. Now more than ever, we have to fight to protect and further the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Learn more about these landmark decisions and track the proposed legislation below.
LANDMARK U.S. LEGISLATION & DECISIONS
Commit Your Business to Advancing Gender Equity
Sign the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs)
The Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of Principles offering guidance to business on how to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. Established by UN Global Compact and UN Women in 2010, the WEPs are informed by international labour and human rights standards and grounded in the recognition that businesses have a stake in, and a responsibility for, gender equality and women’s empowerment. To date, over 6,000 companies have signed the WEPs CEO Statement of Support, committing to advancing gender equality at the highest level.
INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Out & Equal
Out & Equal is works exclusively on LGBTQ workplace equality to help LGBTQ people thrive and support organizations creating a culture of belonging for all.
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, & with equality under the law.
National LGBTQ Task Force
The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people to build a future where everyone can be free to be their entire selves in every aspect of their lives.
National Center for Transgender Equality
The NCTE advocates to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people and to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and justice.
