Day: August 4, 2011
New York City’s LGBT Community and Elected Officials Condemn the Murder of a Transgender Woman
The New York City lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community stands in solidarity with the family and friends of Camila Guzman, a transgender woman found brutally murdered in her apartment on Monday, August 1. The community also calls for the media to report this story accurately and responsibly.
HRC Foundation first LGBT organisation to be recognised by international adoption organisation
For its work in expanding the pool of highly qualified families for children in need of a loving and forever home, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s “All Children – All Families” (ACAF) initiative, will receive the Corporate Award for Special Achievement in Adoption by the North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) at the organisation’s 37th Annual conference in Denver on August 6, 2011.
Data shows dramatically increasing support for marriage equality among all political groups
With increasing evidence that the tide of public opinion has moved decidedly in favour of marriage equality, the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) today is urging both local and national media to reflect this growing public consensus across political party lines, when reporting on this issue.