US LGBTQ+ Rights Organization Ditches Sponsorship from Israel-Backed Weapons Maker Amid Pressure Over Palestine Genocide
The Human Rights Campaign, one of the largest and most influential LGBTQ+ organizations in the world, has announced that it is cutting ties with Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, two US-based weapons manufacturers with close ties to the Israeli government. The move comes amidst mounting pressure from activists who have accused HRC of "pinkwashing" its pro-LGBTQ+ stance while ignoring Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The decision was made by the Gender Liberation Movement and Adalah Justice Project, a coalition of Palestinian solidarity groups and queer rights advocates. The statement announcing the change, released on Tuesday, hailed it as a victory for human rights and queer lives over corporate influence and complicity with state-sanctioned violence.
"We can no longer prioritize proximity to power over the well-being of our people," said the statement. "Freedom, equality, and justice for our queer and trans siblings here can only be achieved when we collectively confront the systems that are harming communities everywhere."
The move comes after years of criticism from Palestinian solidarity groups and LGBTQ+ activists who argued that HRC's sponsorship of Northrop Grumman and Raytheon were hypocritical given its public stance on LGBTQ+ rights. In 2023, Israel's assault on Gaza sparked widespread protests outside HRC events, with activists calling for the organization to divest from companies profiting from the conflict.
Actors Indya Moore and Hannah Einbinder have publicly condemned HRC's sponsorship of these companies, highlighting the contradictions between its pro-LGBTQ+ stance and its financial ties to industries complicit in Israel's genocide. In March 2025, Einbinder accepted an award from HRC while also criticizing the organization for not doing enough to support Palestinian rights.
While HRC has announced that it will no longer accept sponsorship from Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, the organization did not commit to permanently rejecting cash from any weapons manufacturers. The move is seen as a step forward by activists but not sufficient to address the criticisms leveled against HRC's complicity in Israel's violence.
The decision reflects growing pressure on LGBTQ+ organizations to confront their financial ties to industries that profit from human rights abuses and military conflicts. As the world grapples with rising nationalism, xenophobia, and authoritarianism, these organizations are increasingly being held accountable for their actions – or lack thereof.
The Human Rights Campaign, one of the largest and most influential LGBTQ+ organizations in the world, has announced that it is cutting ties with Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, two US-based weapons manufacturers with close ties to the Israeli government. The move comes amidst mounting pressure from activists who have accused HRC of "pinkwashing" its pro-LGBTQ+ stance while ignoring Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The decision was made by the Gender Liberation Movement and Adalah Justice Project, a coalition of Palestinian solidarity groups and queer rights advocates. The statement announcing the change, released on Tuesday, hailed it as a victory for human rights and queer lives over corporate influence and complicity with state-sanctioned violence.
"We can no longer prioritize proximity to power over the well-being of our people," said the statement. "Freedom, equality, and justice for our queer and trans siblings here can only be achieved when we collectively confront the systems that are harming communities everywhere."
The move comes after years of criticism from Palestinian solidarity groups and LGBTQ+ activists who argued that HRC's sponsorship of Northrop Grumman and Raytheon were hypocritical given its public stance on LGBTQ+ rights. In 2023, Israel's assault on Gaza sparked widespread protests outside HRC events, with activists calling for the organization to divest from companies profiting from the conflict.
Actors Indya Moore and Hannah Einbinder have publicly condemned HRC's sponsorship of these companies, highlighting the contradictions between its pro-LGBTQ+ stance and its financial ties to industries complicit in Israel's genocide. In March 2025, Einbinder accepted an award from HRC while also criticizing the organization for not doing enough to support Palestinian rights.
While HRC has announced that it will no longer accept sponsorship from Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, the organization did not commit to permanently rejecting cash from any weapons manufacturers. The move is seen as a step forward by activists but not sufficient to address the criticisms leveled against HRC's complicity in Israel's violence.
The decision reflects growing pressure on LGBTQ+ organizations to confront their financial ties to industries that profit from human rights abuses and military conflicts. As the world grapples with rising nationalism, xenophobia, and authoritarianism, these organizations are increasingly being held accountable for their actions – or lack thereof.
The fact that HRC was profiting from companies that support Israel's genocide while claiming to be all about equality and justice is just wrong. I mean, what's next? 
They were basically saying "we care about your rights, but not as much as we care about our bank account". 
And to make matters worse, they had the nerve to criticize Palestinian solidarity groups for being too radical when it comes to speaking out against Israel's actions. Give me a break! 
The fact that some celebrities like Indya Moore and Hannah Einbinder are speaking out against this is a major win for human rights. We need more people in positions of power doing the same thing. 
i'm low-key hyped that indya moore & hannah einbinder are speakin truth to power 
the thing is though, hrc still hasn't said they're done acceptin cash from arms manufacturers so idk if it's a win yet 
either way tho, it shows that lgbtq+ orgs are finally bein held accountable for their actions 
i feel like we're seeing a shift towards more mindful and intentional decision-making in the non-profit world 
. The fact that HRC was getting funding from companies like Northrop Grumman and Raytheon, which have close ties to the Israeli government, is just confusing – especially when you consider their stance on LGBTQ+ issues. I'm glad to see the decision to cut ties with these companies, but it's also important for HRC to be more transparent about where its funding comes from and how it's being used 
. This move might not fix everything, but it's a step in the right direction 
.
. Like, HRC was getting funding from companies that literally support Israel's human rights abuses and now they're just gonna keep taking money from them? It's like, where's the accountability at? 
. Like, I get where they're coming from - they can't just ignore the fact that their sponsors are profiting off Israel's brutal treatment of Palestinians. It's all about standing up for what's right, you know? And let's be real, if it takes a step back to regroup and figure out how to do better, then so be it 
. But hey, at least there's still people like Indya Moore and Hannah Einbinder speaking truth to power 
The fact that they were getting money from those companies in the first place is kinda weird. I mean, who gets paid by a company that's basically involved in war crimes? Not cool. 
. The Human Rights Campaign was always about fighting for equality and justice, but it seems like they were getting cozy with some shady companies 
. It's about time we prioritize people over profits 
.
lets hope other orgs follow suit tho
". newsflash: you can't just buy influence and then pretend like youre actually fighting for change. its time for hrc to get real about what they're supporting... or not supporting 
! It shows that solidarity with Palestinian rights and LGBTQ+ rights can go hand in hand 
. I'm glad to see activists pushing for change 
. Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have been bad news 
, so it's time for HRC to clean up its act 
. More orgs need to do the same 
! We gotta keep the pressure on 
until everyone is treated with dignity and respect 
i think its kinda weird that ppl r mad at hrc cuz they're pro lgbtq but also support israel... like cant they have both? 
its all so confusing