Human Rights Campaign

Human Rights Campaign
AbbreviationHRC
Formation1980; 44 years ago (1980)
FounderSteve Endean
TypeNonprofit advocacy organization
PurposeLGBTQ rights
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
President
Kelley Robinson
AffiliationsHuman Rights Campaign Foundation, Human Rights Campaign PAC
Revenue (2021)
$46.3 million[1]
Expenses (2021)$35.2 million[1]
Websitewww.hrc.org

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is an American LGBTQ advocacy group. It is the largest LGBTQ political lobbying organization within the United States.[2] Based in Washington, D.C., the organization focuses on protecting and expanding rights for LGBTQ individuals, including advocating for same-sex marriage, anti-discrimination and hate crimes legislation, and HIV/AIDS advocacy. The organization has a number of legislative initiatives as well as supporting resources for LGBTQ individuals.

  1. ^ a b "Human Rights Campaign Inc - Full Filing". ProPublica. 9 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Democratic hopefuls pressed on gay issues at forum". CNN. August 10, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2015.