Our Mission Statement
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender 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.
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. Founded in 1980, HRC effectively
lobbies Congress, provides campaign support to fair-minded candidates, and works to educate the public on
a wide array of topics affecting GLBT Americans, including relationship recognition, workplace, family,
and health issues. The HRC Foundation — an HRC-affiliated organization — engages in research and provides
public education and programming.
HRC in Seattle
Throughout the year, HRC in Seattle sponsors and organizes events to help raise awareness about LGBT
issues, attract new members and volunteers, and raise funds for HRC’s national advocacy and education
programs. For example, HRC Seattle convenes Town Hall meetings throughout the year on important issues
of interest to the LGBT community; hosts an annual bowling event fundraiser; and partners with
organizations advocating for LGBT rights at the local and state levels. In Seattle, HRC’s premier
fundraising event is its annual Dinner, an elegant gala that celebrates its tenth annual anniversary this
year. These events provide an excellent opportunity to
volunteer and
show your support for the LGBT community, diversity and equality.
For complete information about the Human Rights Campaign, please visit
http://www.hrc.org