NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Kicks Off Pride With "Trans Rights Are Human Rights" Campaignhttps://www.them.us/story/zohran-mamdani-trans-rights-are-human-rights-campaign 🔗Quispe López (1 June 2026)
To kick off Pride Month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the New York City Commission on Human Rights announced the launch of a public awareness campaign dedicated to the safety of transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
In partnership with the newly established Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs as well as the Department of Mental Health and Hygiene, the "Trans Rights Are Human Rights" campaign will highlight existing protections for trans and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers covered by the city's Human Rights Law. Throughout June, informational graphics and banners designed by artist Dez Stavracos will be displayed on public transit, paper advertisements, and electric kiosks across the city, outlining the rights to which trans New Yorkers are already entitled.
Currently, the New York City Human Rights Law protects trans and gender non-conforming people's right to be addressed by the correct name, be gendered correctly, express their gender freely, and use facilities such as restrooms, locker rooms, and saunas that correspond with their gender. The law also prohibits housing, employment, and public space discrimination based on someone's gender identity or expression, as well as gender-based bias, harassment, and retaliation from law enforcement.
