Transgender Rights
Legal Council Selected as Grantee for Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program
Legal Council for Health Justice is thrilled to be a grantee of the new Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness Equity Program!
Read MoreClient Focus: Eve Enacts Change
The Trans Health Law Project is Legal Council’s newest service area, and it’s an essential one. Our client Eve’s* story exemplifies the critical role that collaborative advocacy, perseverance, and humanity play in rendering Illinois a safe state for trans community members.
Read MoreNational Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD)
HIV can impact everyone; however, certain communities—especially women and girls—are often excluded from the conversation regarding HIV. National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWAGHAAD) is an opportunity to increase education around and show support for women and girls impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreALC’s Trailblazing Work Advancing Transgender Rights
In pursuit of gender self-determination and equal rights for all and through the support of an Equal Justice Works fellowship, the Legal Council is expanding our advocacy for transgender individuals…
Read MoreBreaking Barriers: Ensuring Medicaid Coverage of Gender-Affirming Surgery
** The featured image was created by Ms. Z Williams for Transgender Day of Remembrance ** Every journey of gender transition is a unique and valid expression of one’s authentic…
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