Note: this is the entry for the UK branch of Amnesty International. Amnesty International UK is the UK branch of Amnesty International, a grassroots organisation working for human rights both in the UK and globally. Amnesty International UK works on national human rights issues, such as establishing service provision for abortions in Northern Ireland, protectingContinue reading “Amnesty International UK”
Category Archives: LGBTQ+
Trans Rescue
Trans Rescue is a non-profit helping transgender people to legally and safely escape from dangerous places and situations. Based in the Netherlands, Trans Rescue provides safe, legal options for transgender people to travel out of their country of origin, providing help at various stages, such as leaving an abusive home and moving into a hotel,Continue reading “Trans Rescue”
LGBT Ireland
LGBT Ireland provides support to LGBTQ+ people across Ireland as well as working on advocacy and awareness. Founded in 2010, LGBT Ireland offers multiple support services including telephone lines, online chat support, peer support groups and online resources. The ‘Telefriending Service’ offers support for older LGBTQ+ people. LGBT Ireland also offers awareness training workshops andContinue reading “LGBT Ireland”
The T Project
The T Project is Singapore’s first, and currently only, transgender social support service. Founded in 2014, The T Project supports Singapore’s transgender community. It provides a shelter for transgender women for up to six months, food rations for those in need, and awareness events. The Alicia Community Centre in Race Course Lane provides professional counselling,Continue reading “The T Project”
National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)
The NQAPIA is a federation of LGBTQ Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander organisations. The NQAPIA seeks to build the capacity of local LGBT AAPI organisations, invigorate grassroots organising, develop leadership, and challenge homophobia, racism, and anti-immigrant bias. How You Can Help Time: A few minutes + Sign up for the NQAPIAContinue reading “National Queer Asian Pacific Islander Alliance (NQAPIA)”
Lambda Legal
Lambda Legal is a non-profit organisation working to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ and HIV+ people in the United States. Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is the oldest and largest national legal organisation whose mission is to achieve full recognition of the civil rights of LGBTQ+ people, and everyone living with HIV, through impact litigation,Continue reading “Lambda Legal”
Human Rights House Foundation
The Human Rights House Foundation establishes, supports, and connects Human Rights Houses – coalitions of civil society organisations working to advance human rights. The Foundation currently consists of 16 Houses in 11 countries that are united together via an international network. The organisation advocates for the fundamental human rights that underpin independent civil society andContinue reading “Human Rights House Foundation “
Oogachaga
Oogachaga is a non-profit organisation providing support for LGBTQ+ youth, families and individuals in Singapore. Founded in 1999, Oogachaga provides face-to-face and online counselling for the LGBTQ+ community, run by trained volunteers. It also offers professional counselling, a youth programme for those aged 16-29, and corporate engagement and professional training to educate companies, professionals andContinue reading “Oogachaga”
Outhouse East
Outhouse East is a charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Essex. Outhouse East began in 1979 as a one-night a week helpline for LGBTQ+ issues, hosted in the house of a volunteer. It now has a permanent premise in Colchester and continues to offer a range of services to support the welfare, mental health andContinue reading “Outhouse East”
Essex Pride
A not-for-profit registered charity, Essex Pride is an annual celebration of LGBT+ life in Essex and beyond. Essex Pride was founded in 2003 as a cornerstone event showcasing Essex’s successful approach to diversity and inclusion. Held in Chelmsford every summer, Essex Pride seeks to inspire everyone to embrace equality, and demonstrate that people from allContinue reading “Essex Pride”
UK Black Pride
UK Black Pride is Europe’s largest celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent. UK Black Pride produces an annual celebration during Pride month, as well as a variety of activities throughout the year in and around the UK, which also promote and advocate for the spiritual, emotional, and intellectualContinue reading “UK Black Pride”
Trans Lifeline
A non-profit organisation, Trans Lifeline is a peer support and crisis hotline for transgender, non-binary and gender nonconforming people in the USA and Canada. Run by and for trans, gender nonconforming and non-binary people, Trans Lifeline offers emotional and financial support to those in crisis. Trans Lifeline provides a hotline for trans people in EnglishContinue reading “Trans Lifeline”
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