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”
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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”
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”
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”
Terrence Higgins Trust
The Terrence Higgins Trust is an HIV and sexual health charity based in the United Kingdom. The Terrence Higgins Trust provides testing services for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, campaigns for HIV funding and relationships and sex education and supports people living with HIV and other sexual health conditions. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “Terrence Higgins Trust”
Stimul Moscow
Stimul provides free legal counsel for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones in Moscow, Russia. Launched in 2015, Stimul is a non-governmental organisation that provides free legal advice, assistance and representation in court for LGBTQ+ people in Moscow. It also carries out criminal and civil proceedings and appeals on LGBTQ+ issues to the European CourtContinue reading “Stimul Moscow”
LGBT Health and Wellbeing
LGBT Health and Wellbeing is a charity providing support for LGBTQ+ people in Scotland, UK. LGBT Health and Wellbeing provides online resources, social events and support services to the LGBTQ+ community in Scotland, aiming to reduce social isolation, advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and improve community wellbeing. How You Can Help Time: A few hours +Continue reading “LGBT Health and Wellbeing”
Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is an American LGBTQ+ rights non-profit, focussing on advocacy and political lobbying. Established in 1980, the organisation was primarily a fund for supporting pro-fairness congressional candidates. The organisation has evolved and grown to become one of the largest and most politically engaged voting blocs in the US. The HRC supportsContinue reading “Human Rights Campaign”
Stonewall
Stonewall is a UK-based charity that works for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Founded in 1989, Stonewall works to create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. They are active in parliamentary lobbying, and provide advice and support for the LGBTQ+ community within workplaces, schools and colleges. How You CanContinue reading “Stonewall”
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project is a US-based charity providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ people under 25. The Trevor Project provides phone, online chat and text messaging services for LGBTQ youth during times of crisis. They also provide community resources and training programmes for schools, universities and more. How You Can Help Time:Continue reading “The Trevor Project”
AllOut
All Out is a global organisation using online campaigns to support LGBTQ+ rights. All Out identify moments of crisis or opportunity affecting the LGBTQ+ community and respond by mobilising thousands to take part in online campaigns. They organise and support three type of campaigns: pressure campaigns on decision makers through petitions and other tactics, crowdfunding,Continue reading “AllOut”
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