A new survey of 484 married LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States reveals that marriage equality has significantly improved the security and well-being of LGBTQ+ people. The survey also shows that nearly 80% of respondents were concerned about the possible reversal of Obergefell v. Hodges, with many taking steps to safeguard their families by securing second-parent adoptions and considering a move to another state or country.

Changes in relationship and well-being after getting married

Our new study in collaboration with Yaaj México finds an estimated 38% of the gender non-conforming population of Mexico ages 15 and older—approximately 340,620 people—identify as nonbinary. The majority of them are under the age of 24 and single. Researchers used data from the National Survey on Sexual and Gender Diversity, the first representative sample of nonbinary people in Mexico, to examine the sociodemographic characteristics, stressors, sexuality, health care, and mental health experiences of Mexico's nonbinary population. 

Percentage of nonbinary people in Mexico by age group

Today at 1:30pm PT, join the Williams Institute's McDonald/Wright Chair of Law and Faculty Director Cary Franklin for a webinar with colleagues at the Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy on how the Supreme Court's recent rulings impact the future of abortion access.

Senior Scholar of Public Policy

The Williams Institute is looking for an experienced scholar who specializes in LGBTQIA+ people and issues to join our team as a Scholar of Public Policy. The Scholar will be responsible for conducting original research, supervising and supporting early career staff, and engaging with a variety of stakeholders. Applicants who use intersectional and community-based approaches in their research are encouraged to apply.

Deadline to apply: July 9, 2024

Judicial and Legal Education Director & Scholar

The Williams Institute is seeking an experienced director to lead the Institute’s educational programming for judges, lawyers, law students, and the public. The Director will also be responsible for running three of the Institute’s premier annual programs: the Williams Institute Moot Court Competition, the Dukeminier Awards Journal, and the Institute’s Annual Update Conference. After the second year in the position, the Director will teach a course at UCLA Law focused on sexual orientation, gender identity, and the law.

Deadline to apply: July 31, 2024

On Wednesday, the Williams Institute's Development Director Jason Rizzi and Senior Fellow and Director of International Programs Ari Shaw attended the White House 2024 Pride Celebration. It capped off a month of Pride events where Williams Institute scholars shared our research and findings. Here are a few:

The Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law is an academic research institute dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.