Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is the nation's largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, headquartered in Washington, DC, driving comprehensive advocacy across multiple fronts to secure equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. With over 40 years of experience and 3.6 million members and supporters nationwide, HRC executes a multifaceted approach to advancing LGBTQ rights through strategic political engagement, institutional transformation, and community mobilization. The organization mobilizes pro-equality voters to elect supportive leaders and demand equity-based policies and legislation at local, state, and federal levels. HRC's work extends into schools, workplaces, hospitals, and communities through targeted programs designed to increase understanding and visibility of the diverse LGBTQ community. The organization operates several specialized initiatives including the Corporate Equality Index, which evaluates workplace policies; the Municipal Equality Index and State Equality Index, which assess local and state government inclusivity; and the Welcoming Schools Program, which promotes LGBTQ-inclusive education. HRC Foundation programs provide comprehensive resources and support for LGBTQ individuals, allies, and institutions. Based in Washington, DC, HRC maintains a grassroots presence in every zip code across America, combining national advocacy power with local community organizing. The organization's iconic blue-and-yellow equal sign has become synonymous with the fight for equal rights, representing decades of tireless advocacy focused on transforming the systems and institutions that shape everyday lives for LGBTQ Americans.