NCLR Applauds Jenner's Courage In Sharing Transgender Identity With the Public 

San Francisco, CA, April 24, 2015)—Tonight, in a groundbreaking interview with Diane Sawyer of ABC News, Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner publicly talked about being a transgender woman.

"There is nothing more important to human dignity than being able to live an authentic life. This is a central aspiration of the struggle for LGBT liberation," said NCLR Executive Director Kate Kendell. "We congratulate Jenner's quest to realize that goal. However, while this is a cultural milestone, the real-life experience of transgender people in this country is too often a denial of safey and fundamental dignity."

NCLR Sports Project Director Helen Carroll added: "The courageous action Jenner has taken as a sports role model will inspire and strengthen transgender athletes around the world. Jenner's bravery will inspire our transgender youth to shoot for the gold in all levels of sport."

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the human and civil rights of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education. www.NCLRights.org