Create inclusive spaces at school and work for LGBTQ+ people

An environment free of bias and discrimination is key to helping people thrive at work and at school. Explore these resources to get inspiration and learn how to build safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone.
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Creating more inclusive spaces at school

Safer schools have the power to save lives and make students feel welcome.

According to The Trevor Project’s National Survey:

  • Nearly half (49%) of LGBTQ+ young people experienced bullying in the past year, and those who did reported significantly higher rates attempting suicide in the past year than those who did not experience bullying.
  • Transgender and nonbinary young people who had access to gender-affirming clothing, gender-neutral bathrooms at school, and had their pronouns respected by the people they live with had lower rates of attempting suicide compared to those who did not.
  • Most LGBTQ+ young people who attend school (78%) reported having at least one adult at school who is supportive and affirming of their LGBTQ+ identity.
Learn about what a safer school environment means and why it matters.

HRC's program to creating safe and welcoming schools

This guide from HRC will help you create safer schools through bullying prevention programs and resources on pronoun etiquette, how to support trans and nonbinary young people, and more.
Explore the program

Resources for educational professionals

Educators play a key role in helping students feel safe at school. GLSEN provides tools and guides that can help educators create inclusive spaces.
Use educator resources
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Creating safer spaces at work

Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive work environment. Learn how to create a safer workplace for LGBTQ+ employees.

Professional resources for employers

Visit the HRC's professional resources page to learn how to make your workplace more inclusive. Read employer specific resources, access their trans toolkit, and more.
Learn about safer workplaces

Job boards for finding diverse hires

Hiring people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences is super important; it’s just as important to make sure they’re safe and included at work. These job boards and recommendations bridge the gap for employers looking to grow the diversity of their workplace.
Visit the job boards

Understand corporations inclusive policies, practices, and benefits

HRC's Corporate Equality Index is a national benchmarking tool that measures corporate policies, practices, and benefits specific to LGBTQ+ people.
See the results