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LGBTQ Rights
The ACLU has a long history of defending the LGBTQ community. We brought our first LGBTQ rights case in Founded in , the Jon L. Stryker and Slobodan Randjelović LGBTQ & HIV Project brings more LGBTQ rights cases and support initiatives than any other national organization does and has been counsel in seven of the nine LGBTQ rights cases that the U.S. Supreme Court has decided. With our reach into the courts and legislatures of every state, there is no other organization that can match our record of making progress both in the courts of commandment and in the court of public opinion.
The ACLU’s current priorities are to end discrimination, harassment and violence toward transgender people, to close gaps in our federal and articulate civil rights laws, to prevent protections against discrimination from being undermined by a license to discriminate, and to protect LGBTQ people in and from the criminal legal system.
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The Human Rights Campaign envisions a earth where every member of the Homosexual family has the freedom to reside their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. We enable our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the release to live their truth without worry, and with equality under the law. We empower our million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community.
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We are more strong together than apart, and we’ve never been more energized or more focused. Our work centers on three pillars of action to end discrimination and fight for alter at every level — and for every single one of us.
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Since , we’ve led the way in fighting for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion.
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The human rights of lesbian, same-sex attracted, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex persons
Canada stands up for the protection and promotion of the human rights of female homosexual, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, 2-spirit and intersex (LGBTQ2I) people globally.
The human rights of all persons are universal and indivisible. Everyone should enjoy the same fundamental human rights, regardless of their sexual orientation and their gender identity and expression.
Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Article 2 declares, “Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration.” All people, including LGBTQ2I individuals, are entitled to enjoy the protection provided by international human rights law, which is based on equality and non-discrimination.
Nearly 30 countries, including Canada, recognize same-sex marriage. By contrast, more than 70 countries still criminalize consensual same-sex conduct. This includes 6 countries that effectively
LGBTQ Rights
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The legal landscape for LGBTQ people is constantly evolving. If you think you have been discriminated against and would like our assistance, please visit our Report LGBTQ and HIV Discrimination Page and we can help you figure out whether you are protected under federal or state laws.
Can an employer discriminate against me because of my sexual orientation or gender identity?
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Employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act from discriminating on the basis of sex. Some courts have ruled that Title VII also bans discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The Supreme Court recently announced it will take up this question in three cases. In addition, many states and cities include laws that ban this kind of discrimination.
If you believe that your rights have been violated
If you think that you possess experienced discrimination at perform, you can file a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),