Tag: youth
Canada’s LGBTQ youth at greater risk of suicide than straight youth
Today Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) launched the Report on Outcomes and Recommendations from the first national Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Two Spirit, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth Suicide Prevention Summit.
HRC Launches “Youth Well-Being Project” with Time to THRIVE Conference
With LGBTQ young people facing disproportionate levels of harassment at school and a lack of acceptance in their homes and communities, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation announces the launch of its Youth Well-Being Project – promoting safety, inclusion and well-being for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth.
Report Highlights Challenges Faced by Latino LGBT Youth Despite Gains in Movement for LGBT Equality
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth who identify as Latino face greater rejection from their communities and schools than their non-LGBT Latino counterparts, according to a new report on LGBT Latino youth released today by the Human Rights Campaign – America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organisation in partnership with The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
California Senate approves tax penalty bill aimed at Boy Scouts
The state Senate approved legislation Wednesday that would strip tax-exempt status from nonprofit groups including the Boy Scouts of America that deny participation of people based on sexual orientation or religion.
New book to help families with transgender youth
Clinical sexologist and gender specialist, Dr. Michele Angello will launch her first book, “On The Couch With Dr. Angello: A Guide to Raising & Supporting Transgender Youth,” on the third week of June, in conjunction with LGBT Pride Month.
Bill mandates all schools implement LGBT-inclusive anti-bullying policies
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organisation, today applauded the re-introduction of the Safe Schools Improvement Act (SSIA) in the U.S. House by Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (D-CA).