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The Human Rights Campaign logo is one of the most recognizable symbols of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer community. It has become synonymous with the fight for equivalent rights for LGBTQ+ Americans.

The logo — unveiled in fall — helped usher in a new era for the organization, which had previously been famous as the Human Rights Campaign Fund. When HRCF was founded in , it was primarily a fund for supporting pro-fairness congressional candidates. The rebranding in announced to the country that, in the words of then- Executive Director Elizabeth Birch, "We're so much more than a fund."

The logo was the final touch on a complete reorganization of HRC. In addition to the well-established lobbying and political action committee capabilities, new Foundation programs — including the Workplace Venture and Family Project — were added. All of HRC's research, communications, marketing and public relations functions were broadly expanded. HRC began a long period of robust growth and became respected as one of the largest and most effective mainstream lobbying organ

The LGBTQI+ community has created their retain language of colours and symbols.  In this guest blog Gillian Murphy, Curator for Equality, Rights and Citizenship at LSE Library, explores the symbols created through activism, brand competitions, resistance, and community.  LGBT+ History Month is noted each February in the UK.

LGBTQI+ symbols and their meanings

“Well, of course, a symbol can intend anything you wish it to mean.” Come Together, Issue 12,

The apply of symbols and colours is an important way for groups to communicate messages, communicate with others, and to build a visual identity.  During the s, LGBTQI+ people were encouraged to come out and, in doing this, they often wore badges with distinct symbols, reinforcing the belief that no longer would they be invisible.  This blog looks at some of the symbols that can be found in LGBTQI+ collections.

The gender symbols for male and female are traditionally derived from astrological signs and mythological meanings representing Mars (god of war with shield and spear) and Venus (mirror of Venus, goddess of love and beauty)

The UN Human Rights Council once again reminds all States of their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfil the rights of LGBT and gender diverse people

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This May 17, the world came together to celebrate the influence of communities: relive those moments with this video report!

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She now joins the likes of joining global leaders like United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous, and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima s decision-makers pledging to make gender equality a working reality in their spheres of influence

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of more than 2, member organisations from countries campaigning for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transitioned, and intersex people. Since

Since , we have been devoted to equal human rights for rainbow communities and their liberation from all forms of discrimination.

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We support LGBTI civil society worldwide through advocacy and research projects, and give grassroots movements a voice within international organisations.

The History of the Lgbtq+ fest Flag

With its radiant colours and significant sense, the Rainbow Flag is a symbol recognised all over the world to represent the LGBTQ+ communities. It’s a symbol of hope, unity and empowerment to allow love to be love regardless of gender, ethnicity or labels. But where did this renowned flag come from? And how was the design chosen? 

The original Identity festival Flag originates from San Francisco Activist Gilbert Baker, who desired to make an emblem of lgbtq+ fest for the gay society. In the Rainbow Flag was created, as Baker recognised that a flag is one of the most significant aspects of identity, and wanted his creation to be a unified symbol of gratification for all those who identify within these communities. 

In England, homosexuality was decriminalised in , with Scotland following in , and Northern Ireland by Before this time, it was illegal to engage in ‘private homosexual acts’, and those caught or believed to be engaging in same-sex relationships could encounter imprisonment, public shame and a life-long criminal records. Society was homophobic, with th