The Zero Homophobia/Zero Transphobia (Zero) campaign is an initiative that works to combat homophobia and transphobia, particularly within the Latine/Hispanic community. Our mission is clear: to create awareness about the harmful effects of discrimination and hate based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Our goal is to foster a more respectful and loving society.
The Zero Campaign was launched in 2019 by the Latino Commission on AIDS. The campaign was born to create awareness about the negative effects of homophobia and transphobia and to bring these issues to the forefront of public discourse and action at all levels of society through our “Weeks of Action”. Zero works within policy and healthcare settings, community and arts-based organizations, and most importantly, we spark conversations among families, friends, and local communities.
Zero hosts events throughout the year with our annual campaign dates corresponding with the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, observed every year on May 17, and with the International Transgender Day of Remembrance, commemorated annually on November 20.
We invite you to join us for our upcoming November Week of Action Against Homophobia and Transphobia—a dedicated week of collective learning, strategy, and mobilization. At a time when anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and systemic oppression continue to threaten the safety, dignity, and well-being of our communities, there has never been a more urgent moment to stand alongside trans and LGBQ+ Latines. Throughout the week, we will host an impactful series of virtual and community-led events.
Monday, November 16 | 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EST
Care & Criminalization: Trans Health, HIV, and the Legal System
This opening webinar will examine the current state of healthcare access for transgender people in the U.S. Join us to analyze how criminalization—particularly HIV criminalization laws and legal system involvement—disproportionately impacts Black, Latine, and transgender individuals living with HIV.
Featuring:
- Nathan Cisneros, MS, HIV Criminalization Project Director at The Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law
- Ames Simmons, JD, Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University School of Law and former Policy Director at the National Center for Transgender Equality and Equality NC
- Jamie Arangure, Executive Director of Proyecto Trans Latina in San Diego
Thursday, November 19 | 2:00 PM -3:00 PM EST
Reclaiming Autonomy: Art & Trans Liberation
Step into a visionary conversation with artists Xelestial Moreno Luz and Maite Nazario as we explore how public art and creative expression forge bold queer futures. Through community storytelling, visual resilience, and radical trans imagination, this talk highlights how artistic liberation empowers us to challenge systemic boundaries, dismantle stigma, and demand better for trans communities.
Featuring:
- Xelestial Moreno Luz, artist and founder of Saturn’s Wish, an organization creating spaces and dreamscapes for trans communities.
- Maite Nazario, a multidisciplinary artist whose work centers community stories, identity, and resilience.
Friday, November 20 | 12:00 PM EST
Poder y Orgullo En Vivo: Live with Jenny Arellano
Tune in for a lunchtime Facebook chat with 2026 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshal Jenny Arellano. We will explore her personal journey, advocacy, and dreams for the trans Latina community.
On October 28, 2026, community leaders from across the country gathered in Durham, NC, for COMPES—an intensive one-day training designed to sharpen our collective advocacy for LGBTQ+ Latine health, wellness, and liberation. Together, we dove deep into actionable strategies to counter homophobia, transphobia, and anti-immigrant policies directly impacting our communities. The energy, courage, and shared wisdom in the room demonstrated the power of regional solidarity.
A deep thank you to our incredible facilitators, participants, and co-creators who made this space so transformative. We walk away equipped with fresh perspectives, stronger networks, and powerful tools to continue driving change across our home communities.
Throughout the month of November, local organizations across the country are hosting events with direct support from Zero to honor and celebrate the lives of trans Latines while commemorating those lost to transphobia and anti-trans violence. Made possible through Zero’s partnership, these gatherings serve as both a powerful celebration of resilience and an urgent call to action for equal legal protections, comprehensive healthcare access, and safety for all transgender individuals .
Zero Transfobia en Puerto Rico es un evento gratuito y abierto a todes, dedicado a celebrar el arte, la diversidad y un Puerto Rico libre de transfobia. Tendrá lugar el 12 de noviembre a partir de las 7:00 p.m. en El Refugio, e incluirá comida, un espectáculo a cargo de Ivoria y Victoria Holiday, micrófono abierto para compartir arte y karaoke abierto a todes. Entre los organizadores y patrocinadores del evento se encuentran AIDS United, Zero Transphobia, MR, El Centro Cultural Puertorriqueño y Waves Ahead.
Jueves, 12 de noviembre de 2026
7:00 PM
El Refugio
Rio Piedras, PR, 00925 San Juan, Puerto Rico
Este 20 de noviembre nos reunimos como comunidad para honrar la memoria de las personas trans que ya no están entre nosotres, recordar sus historias y reconocer la fuerza, valentía y resiliencia de quienes seguimos construyendo un futuro más digno. Te invitamos a acompañarnos en una jornada de memoria, reflexión, solidaridad y amor comunitario.
Viernes, 20 de noviembre de 2026
5:00 PM
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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We are actively looking for partners among different sectors of society to take the “It Ends With Me” pledge. This includes:
– Hispanic/Latino service organizations
– Healthcare providers
– Local and national LGBTQ community centers
– Community-based organizations
– Religious/Church/Spiritual leaders
– Elected officials
– Hospitals, clinics, community health centers
– Colleges or universities, student groups
– Medical associations, business associations
& More!
If you’re the leader or member of an organization and would like to partner with the campaign,
email efigueroa@latinoaids.org and let’s get started.