National & International Organizations
Descriptions for these organizations are generally taken directly from the organization's websites.
- Accord AllianceAccord Alliance opened its doors in March 2008 to promote comprehensive and integrated approaches to care that enhance the health and well-being of people and families affected by disorders of sex development (DSD, which includes some conditions referred to as " intersex").
- Bisexual Resource Center (BRC)
"The Bisexual Resource Center envisions a 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 BRC uses “bisexual” and “bi+” as umbrella terms for people who recognize and honor their potential for sexual and emotional attraction to more than one gender (pansexual, fluid, omnisexual, queer, and all other free-identifiers). We celebrate and affirm the diversity of identity and expression regardless of labels." - GLAAD - The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against DefamationBy ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality.
- GLSEN - Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education NetworkGLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.
- HRC - Human Rights CampaignHRC works to secure equal rights for LGBT individuals and families at the federal and state levels by lobbying elected officials, mobilizing grassroots supporters, educating Americans, investing strategically to elect fair-minded officials and partnering with other LGBT organizations.
- Lambda LegalLambda Legal is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work.
- Log Cabin RepublicansLog Cabin Republicans is the nation's only organization of Republicans who support fairness, freedom, and equality for gay and lesbian Americans. Log Cabin has state and local chapters nationwide, full-time staff in California and Washington, DC, a federal political action committee, and state political action committees.
- National Center for Lesbian RightsNCLR 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.
- National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)The National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) is a 501(c)3 social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment
- The National Gay and Lesbian TaskforceThe mission of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is to build the grassroots power of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. We do this by training activists, equipping state and local organizations with the skills needed to organize broad-based campaigns to defeat anti-LGBT referenda and advance pro-LGBT legislation, and building the organizational capacity of our movement.
- OutRight Action International"We were founded in 1990 as the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) and changed our name in 2015 to reflect our longstanding commitment to advancing the human rights concerns of all LGBTIQ people."
- PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and GaysPFLAG promotes the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
- SoulforceSoulforce, guided by the spirit of truth and empowered by the principles of relentless nonviolent resistance, works to end the religious and political oppression of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning people.
- Stonewall DemocratsStonewall is America's only grassroots Democratic LGBT organization. We focus on creating change in three ways: educating the LGBT community about the differences between the political parties; mobilizing the LGBT community to get out to vote on Election Day for fair-minded Democrats; and standing up when Republicans attack our families and our civil rights while we lead the Democratic party to continue improving its record on issues important to our community
LGBT Professional Societies
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Often a career path can include membership in a professional society or organization. There are LGBT special interest groups, committees and task forces within many professional organizations. Here's a list of some organizations out there. Descriptions for these organizations are generally taken directly from the organization's websites. |
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- American Library Association Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT)The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table of the American Library Association is committed to serving the information needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender professional library community, and the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender information and access needs of individuals at large.
- APA (American Psychological Association) Division 44: Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender IssuesThe Society for the Psychological Study of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues (SPSLGBTI) welcomes all those interested in psychological research, education and training, practice, and advocacy on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered issues and all lesbian women, gay men, bisexual women, bisexual men, transgendered people, and their allies.
- Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC)Association for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues in Counseling (ALGBTIC) is a division of the American Counseling association. ALGBTIC educates counselors to the unique needs of client identity development; and a non-threatening counseling environment by aiding in the reduction of stereotypical thinking, transprejudice and homoprejudice
- Association of Gay and Lesbian PsychiatristsMembership in the Association of Gay and Lesbian Psychiatrists is open to psychiatrists who are members of the American Psychiatric Association, psychiatry residents, and medical students. Other health professionals, concerned individuals, and non-APA psychiatrists are invited to become Associate (non-voting) members or Ally Members.
- Committee on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender HistorySince 1982, the Committee has been officially recognized as an affiliate of the American Historical Association and meets annually in conjunction with the AHA conference, where we sponsor sessions on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer history. One need not be a member of the AHA to join the Committee.
- Consortium of Higher Education Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Resource ProfessionalsWe encourage staff, faculty, and graduate students working with LGBT issues on a college or university campus to become a member of the Consortium.
- Gay and Lesbian Medical AssociationThe Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA) is the world's largest and oldest association of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health care professionals.
- GLIFAA - Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs AgenciesGLIFAA, officially recognized by the U.S. State Department, represents lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) personnel and their families in the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Foreign Commercial Service, Foreign Agricultural Service, and other foreign affairs agencies and offices in the U.S. Government.
- Pride VMCPride VMC: The Lesbian & Gay Veterinary Medical Association is a global organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender veterinary professionals, students and straight allies, advocating for a welcoming and inclusive environment within the veterinary profession.
- LGBT Chemists and AlliesWe are a coalition of American Chemical Society chemists who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or straight allies of l/g/b/t people.
- National Gay Pilots AssociationThe National Gay Pilots Association (NGPA) is an international organization of Gay and Lesbian pilots and other aviation enthusiasts from around the world.
- National Lesbian & Gay Journalists AssocationFounded in 1990, NLGJA is an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBT issues.
- The National LGBT Bar AssociationThe National LGBT Bar Assocation is a national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliates lesbians, gay, bisexual, transgender legal organizations.
- NetworkQ.orgA free and confidential online networking service for the LGBT business school community.
- NOTGLSTP - National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical ProfessionalsNOGLSTP is a national organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people (and their advocates) employed or interested in scientific or high technology fields.
- oSTEM - Out in Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsoSTEM is a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit, LGBTQ-affirming corporation whose mission is to provide services and support for students of sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
- Society of American Archivists' Lesbian and Gay Archives RoundtableThe Lesbian and Gay Archives Roundtable was founded in 1989 by members of the Society of American Archivists who were concerned about lesbian and gay history and the role of lesbians and gays in the archival profession. The group, which welcomes non-members of the Society and people of all sexual orientations, promotes the preservation and research use of records documenting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender history and serves as a liaison between lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transexual arc
