The Williams Institute conducts independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts—not stereotypes—inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBT community.

It is based on a similar study published by the Williams Institute in 2021. 6 This report examines the lifetime, five-year, and past-year workplace experiences of LGBTQ employees. It compares the experiences of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) employees to those of cisgender LGBQ employees, LGBTQ employees of color to those of White LGBTQ ...

The Williams Institute is the leading research center on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. We ensure that facts — not stereotypes — inform laws, policies, and judicial decisions that affect the LGBTQ community.

In 2016 and 2017, the Williams Institute used data from the 2014-15 BRFSS to estimate the number of adults (ages 18 and older) and youth (ages 13 to 17) who identify as transgender.

An estimated 1.6 million people ages 13 and older in the U.S. identify as transgender. We study discrimination and bias against transgender people and other gender minorities and examine how these experiences affect their health and socioeconomic well-being.

Mar 23, 2021 · Transgender people are over four times more likely than cisgender people to experience violent victimization, including rape, sexual assault, and aggravated or simple assault, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law.

The Williams Institute produces multidisciplinary research on a broad range of topics. Our findings provide a foundation for laws and policies that shape the lives of LGBT people.

In 2016 and 2017, the Williams Institute used data from the 2014-15 BRFSS to estimate the number of adults (ages 18 and older) and youth (ages 13 to 17) who identify as transgender.

Executive Summary. This report describes updates to the LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or intersex) Global Acceptance Index (GAI), which seeks to measure the relative level of acceptance of LGBTI people and issues in each country for a specific time period.

Apr 5, 2024 · Chuck Williams gives $2.5 million to UCLA School of Law to found the Williams Institute, the first-ever academic research institution focused on LGBT issues.