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LGBTQ+ Rights

Local Organizations


Pride Foundation

Pride Foundation is a regional community foundation started in Seattle that supports LGBTQ+ equality by providing grants, scholarships, and leadership development opportunities to organizations and individuals in Washington and other Northwestern states.

Gender Justice League

Gender Justice League is a Seattle-based grassroots organization that focuses on transgender and gender-diverse communities. They work towards legal and social justice by advocating for trans-inclusive policies, providing resources, and organizing community events and support groups.

Lambert House

Lambert House is a community center in Seattle that provides a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth. They offer various programs, activities, and resources to promote wellness, education, and social connections.

Oasis Youth Center

Oasis Youth Center is located in Tacoma and serves LGBTQ+ youth in Pierce County. They provide a welcoming space, support services, educational programs, and social activities for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies.

Ingersoll Gender Center

Ingersoll Gender Center is a Seattle-based organization that provides support, resources, and advocacy for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. They offer support groups, workshops, and community events while working towards social and legal equity for trans communities.

National Organizations


Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

HRC is one of the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organizations in the United States. They work to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ individuals through legislative advocacy, public education, and corporate engagement.

GLAAD

GLAAD is an organization that promotes LGBTQ+ acceptance and equality through media advocacy. They work to amplify LGBTQ+ voices, combat stereotypes, and ensure fair and accurate representation of the community in media outlets.

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)

NCTE is a leading advocacy organization that works to advance the rights of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. They focus on policy advocacy, education, and public awareness campaigns to create a more inclusive society.

Lambda Legal

Lambda Legal is a legal advocacy organization that works to protect and advance the civil rights of LGBTQ+ individuals and those living with HIV. They engage in impact litigation, and public policy advocacy, and provide legal resources and support.

National LGBTQ Task Force

The National LGBTQ Task Force is dedicated to building power, achieving equity, and advancing justice for LGBTQ+ people. They focus on a range of issues, including policy advocacy, organizing, and leadership development.

PFLAG

PFLAG (formerly known as Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) is a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ individuals and their families through education, advocacy, and support services. They have local chapters across the country.

National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)

NQAPIA is a federation of LGBTQ+ Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islander organizations. They work to address the unique needs and challenges of these communities and advocate for their rights.

International Organizations


ILGA Europe

International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) is a global federation of LGBTQ+ organizations and activists. They work to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide through advocacy, research, and capacity-building initiatives.

Outright International

OutRight is an international LGBTQ+ human rights organization. They strive to advance the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ people globally by documenting human rights violations, advocating for legal and policy change, and supporting grassroots movements.

Human Rights Watch (HRW)

HRW is a leading international human rights organization that advocates for the rights of marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ individuals. They conduct research, report on human rights violations, and work to hold governments accountable for their treatment of LGBTQ+ people.

Amnesty International - LGBTQ

Amnesty International is a global human rights organization that addresses a wide range of human rights issues, including LGBTQ+ rights. They campaign for the decriminalization of same-sex relationships, support LGBTQ+ activists, and work to combat discrimination and violence.

Rainbow Railroad

Rainbow Railroad is an international organization that helps LGBTQ+ individuals escape persecution and violence in their home countries. They provide support, and resources, and facilitate safe passage to countries where they can seek asylum.