A person who was assigned female at birth but lives as a man.

A person who was assigned male at birth but lives as a woman.

Working toward equality in healthcare, legal recognition, and safety.

Despite growing visibility, the community faces significant systemic hurdles. According to organizations like Funders for LGBTQ Issues , transgender people experience high rates of health disparities, including difficulty accessing gender-affirming care and facing higher risks of mental health struggles due to discrimination. Recent surveys, such as those reported by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) , show a majority of Americans support transgender equality, yet legal and social battles for rights continue. LGBTQ+ - NAMI