Human Rights Campaign
HRC advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invest strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to offices and educates the public about LGBT issues.
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is dedicated to promoting and ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of people and events in the media as a means of eliminating homophobia and discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
The GLBT National Resource Database
Providing free and confidential telephone and internet peer-counseling, information, and local resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning callers throughout the United States. We also work to strengthen local GLBT hotlines and organizations in their mission of service to our community.
Bisexual Resource Center
The Bisexual Resource Center envisions the world where love is celebrated, regardless of sexual orientation or gender expression. Because bisexuals today are still misunderstood, marginalized and discriminated against, the BRC is committed to providing support to the bisexual community and raising public awareness about bisexuality and bisexual people.
The Northwest Network of Bi, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse
The NW Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse works to end violence and abuse by building loving and equitable relationships in our community and across the country
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP)
NCAVP works to prevent, respond to and end all forms of violence against and within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and HIV-affected (LGBTQH) communities. NCAVP is a national coalition of local member programs, affiliate organizations, and individuals who create systemic and social change. We strive to increase power, safety, and resources through data analysis, policy advocacy, education and technical assistance. NCAVP is a program of the New York City Anti-Violence Project
Communities United Against Violence
CUAV works to build the power of LGBTQQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) communities to transform violence and oppression. We support the healing and leadership of those impacted by abuse and mobilize our broader communities to replace cycles of trauma with cycles of safety and liberation. As part of the larger social justice movement, CUAV works to create truly safe communities where everyone can thrive.
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Integrate and create welcoming environments for multiple healthcare disciplines within the organizational framework of GLMA so that it can better achieve its goal of advancing equality in healthcare for all LGBT patients and professionals.
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project (GMDVP)
The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project supports victims and survivors through education, advocacy, and direct services.
LAMBDA GLBT Community Services
A non-profit, gay / lesbian / bisexual / transgender agency dedicated to reducing homophobia, inequality, hate crimes, and discrimination by encouraging self-acceptance, cooperation, and non-violence./
Project Rainbow Net
The initiative, Project Rainbow Net, is a grassroots effort based on the insight of an advisory council made up of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who have an understanding of domestic violence in LGBT relationships and a desire to end it.
Survivor Project
http://www.survivorproject.org
Survivor Project exists to advocate for intersex and trans survivors of domestic and sexual violence. They compile and generate materials addressing issues specific to serving intersex and trans survivors in a gender-segregated service community. Survivor Project makes available a number of resources and services to non-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals working in the field.
National Center for Transgender Equality
http://transequality.org/
The National Center for Transgender Equality is a national social justice organization devoted to ending discrimination and violence against transgender people through education and advocacy on national issues of importance to transgender people. By empowering transgender people and our allies to educate and influence policymakers and others, NCTE facilitates a strong and clear voice for transgender equality in our nation’s capital and around the country.
Transgender Law Center
ttp://transgenderlawcenter.org/
Transgender Law Center works to change the law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.
The Transgender Law and Policy Institute
http://www.transgenderlaw.org/
A non-profit organization dedicated to engaging in effective advocacy for transgender people in our society. The TLPI brings experts and advocates together to work on law and policy initiatives designed to advance transgender equality.
PFLAG’s Transgender Network (TNET)
http://community.pflag.org/page.aspx?pid=380%5D
PFLAG’s Transgender Network – or TNET – specifically focuses on support for transgender people and their parents, families, and friends. It provides education on some issues unique to the transgender community and focuses on issue advocacy to ensure equal rights for the transgender community at local and national levels.
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
http://www.ngltf.org
ngltf@ngltf.org
We bolster the strength of local LGBT activism in rural enclaves, small towns and cities nationwide. We build grassroots political muscle at every level by training activists, strengthening the infrastructure of local and state allies and organizing broad-based campaigns creating public support for full equality for LGBT people. Learn more about our Organizing & Training and Movement Building efforts.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
info@nclrights.org
NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm which litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community; provides free legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates, and conducts community education on LGBT legal issues.
OUTfront: Human Rights and Sexual Identity
http://www.amnestyusa.org/outfront/about.html
aimember@aiusa.org
Amnesty International believes that all people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, should be able to enjoy the full range of human rights, without exception. By highlighting instances of abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals, Amnesty’s activists work to protect the basic dignity of LGBT people.
Gender Spectrum
info@genderspectrum.org
Gender Spectrum provides consultation, training, and events designed to help families, educators, professionals, and organizations understand and address the concepts of gender identity and expression. Our accessible, practical approach is based on research and experience, enabling our clients to gain a deeper understanding of gender all along the spectrum.
Lesbian Social Network
Social networking page dedicated to members of the lesbian community.
Quit Day
Our team strives to inspire people to quit smoking and have a positive impact on the lives of their loved ones and their children.
National Leather Association International
http://www.nla-i.com/html/index.php\
To maintain our national/international communication, information, education and support network for all members of the Leather/BDSM/Fetish community. To role model the power and pride of all adults who engage in Safe, Sane, and Consensual sexual expression and
encourage those who fight for decriminalization of all sexual acts between consenting adults. To support individual and organized political activism, visibility and education in order to eradicate stereotypical beliefs, misconceptions, and media misrepresentation about the Leather/BDSM/Fetish family in the community at large.