Human Rights Campaign

What We Do

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

HRC seeks to improve the lives of LGBT Americans by advocating for equal rights and benefits in the workplace, ensuring families are treated equally under the law and increasing public support among all Americans through innovative advocacy, education and outreach programs. HRC works to secure equal rights for LGBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other LGBT organizations.

What We Do

As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC’s vision a reality.

Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues.

Mission Statement

HRC envisions an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community.

Focus on Diversity

In a world defined by difference, our strength depends on our common humanity. HRC unites diverse communities into a powerful whole striving for equality. Learn about HRC’s diversity initiatives.

Educational Outreach

HRC’s research and educational programs engage LGBT and straight-supportive Americans in an ongoing dialogue about equality. Find out more about these groundbreaking outreach programs.

Media Outreach

HRC works with the news media to showcase a pro-equality message and produces its own media programs, demonstrating the breadth of LGBT life. Learn more about HRC’s media work.

HRC Publications

HRC produces a variety of high-quality resources on topics ranging from coming out to legal and political issues affecting LGBT Americans. Find out more about HRC’s publications.