LGBT rights organizations LGBT rights organizations The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is one of the largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) equal rights organizations in the United States. The HRC "envisions an America where LGBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community." ** ...more on Wikipedia about "Human Rights Campaign"
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IntegrityUSA is a U.S. not-for-profit organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) members of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA) and straight friends. Integrity was founded by Dr. Louie Crew in rural Georgia in 1974 and it has been the leading grassroots voice for the full inclusion of LGBT persons in the Episcopal Church and for equal access to its rites. LGBT members of the Anglican Church of Canada (ACC) have formed Integrity Canada, beginning with Integrity Toronto. Integrity also has independent chapters in Australia and Uganda. ...more on Wikipedia about "IntegrityUSA"
The International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA) is an international organization bringing together more than 400 lesbian and gay groups from around the world. It continues to be active in campaigning for gay rights on the international human rights and civil rights scene and regularly petitions the United Nations and governments. ILGA is represented in around 90 countries across the world. ...more on Wikipedia about "International Lesbian and Gay Association"
Lambda Legal (formerly Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund) is a United States civil rights organization that focuses on bisexuals, gay men, lesbians, the transgendered, and those with HIV and/or AIDS, through impact litigation, education, and public policy work. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lambda Legal"
The National Lavender Greens Caucus (NLGC) is the Green Party's advocacy group on gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (GLBTIQ) issues and is an officially accredited (recognized) Identity Caucus of the Green Party (United States). NLGC works for the elimination of heterosexism and all its manifestations such as homophobia, violence, prejudice, and injustice against GLBTIQ communities. NLGC also works for the elimination of racism and sexism and all their manifestations in GLBTIQ communities and in society as a whole. Their work is centered in the Ten Key Values and the Four Pillars (statements of core principles held in common by Green Party organizations and individuals world wide). It is the view of the NLGC that freedom and social justice for GLBTIQ individuals will only come with the liberation of all people, and they actively view themselves as part of the broader movement for social justice in the United States and worldwide. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lavender Greens"
The Lavender Menace is a group of radical lesbians formed in New York in 1970. Original members include Karla Jay, Rita Mae Brown, Lois Hart, Barbara Love, and Ellen Shumsky. The founders were made up of members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) and the National Organization for Women (NOW). ...more on Wikipedia about "Lavender Menace"
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LGBT History Month occurs during February in the United Kingdom, but during October in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "LGBT History Month"
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Lesben- und Schwulenverband in Deutschland (LSVD) (Lesbian and Gay Asscoiation in Germany) ist the largest civil rights organisation of Lesbians and Gays in Germany. ...more on Wikipedia about "LSVD"
Marriage Equality is a national organization fighting to secure the legal recognition of same-sex marriage through education and outreach in US Founded on February 12, 1998, the organization currently has chapters in four states, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia and California. ...more on Wikipedia about "Marriage Equality"
MassEquality is a coalition of local and national organizations defending equal marriage rights for same-sex couples in Massachusetts. The coalition works to protect the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision on marriage equality and to defeat any discriminatory amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mass Equality"
The Mattachine Society of New York, Inc. was an early gay rights organization in the United States. ...more on Wikipedia about "Mattachine Society"
The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment. It was founded in 2003 in order to provide a consistent voice in Washington, D.C. for transgender people. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Center for Transgender Equality"
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The National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education was founded in 1997 at the San Diego NGLTF Creating Change Conference. Directors of college LGBT Centers make up its membership. The organization is dedicated to achieve higher education environments in which lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni have equity in every respect. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Consortium of Directors of LGBT Resources in Higher Education"
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is an organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in the United States. This organization was founded in 1973 in New York. The current executive director is Matt Foreman. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Gay and Lesbian Task Force"
The National Youth Advocacy Coalition, or NYAC, is the largest national organization fighting for the rights and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. ...more on Wikipedia about "National Youth Advocacy Coalition"
Landsforeningen for lesbisk og homofil frigjøring (LLH) (in English: The National Association for Lesbian and Gay Liberation) is a Norwegian "working politically and socially so that those who are gay, lesbian and bisexual can live openly without fear of being ostracized, discriminated, or harassed." ...more on Wikipedia about "Norwegian National Association for Lesbian and Gay Liberation"
ONE, Inc. was an early gay rights organisation in the USA. ...more on Wikipedia about "ONE, Inc."
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (commonly known as "Out & Equal") is a United States non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California. ...more on Wikipedia about "Out & Equal"
OutFront Minnesota is the largest nonprofit gay/lesbian/bi-sexual/transgendered rights organization in the state of Minnesota, USA. ...more on Wikipedia about "OutFront Minnesota"
OutRage! is a direct action campaigning group in the United Kingdom which was formed to fight for the rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. It is a radical group which has frequently been criticised for being extremist; members have been arrested on some OutRage! actions. For a time in the mid-1990s, some OutRage! actions were perceived as being a version of outing, where gay activists assert the private homosexuality of public figures as part of a political campaign. ...more on Wikipedia about "OutRage!"
Outright Scotland is a gay rights organisation based in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...more on Wikipedia about "Outright Scotland"
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a group of friends and family members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) people that seeks to improve the well-being of LGBT people and their families through support, education, and advocacy as well as "to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights." ...more on Wikipedia about "Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays"
Queer Nation was founded in March 1990 in New York City, USA by activists from ACT-UP. The founders were four victims of anti-gay violence. Queer Nation's popular slogan "We're here. We're queer. Get used to it." was adopted and used by many in the LGBT community. Aside from its militant protest style, as opposed to the more reformist gay rights organizations such as the Human Rights Campaign or the Log Cabin Republicans, Queer Nation also argued for a socialist or communist interpretation of gay rights. The organization had some success in the early 1990s, mostly tied to working with AIDS organization ACT-UP. However, many gay people disdained its Marxist ideology and felt that its outrageous political demonostrations were not going to change public opinion on issues such as gays in the military and gay marriage. Even though never officially disbanded, most sources agree that Queer Nation no longer exists. However, a television program of the same name with a focus on gay current events and issues is regularly aired in New Zealand. ...more on Wikipedia about "Queer Nation"
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