Top 10 LGBTQ+ Organizations in the World

We live in a world of diversity and color but still there are many people who do not celebrate equality and individuality. The LGBTQ+ organization works for the motto of accepting everyone no matter what they choose or love. Today, we are going to focus on the journey where love knows no bounds, and equality knows no exceptions. In this blog we will be talking about top 10 LGBTQ+ organizations worldwide known for their movements and changes they brought in this new world. 

10 LGBTQ+ Organizations Supporting Equality

These LGBTQ+ Organizations shine unapologetically just like all the colors in the rainbow, similar shine, brightness, passion, and desire. This blog will help you in exploring different LGBTQ+ organizations, their inspiring stories and all about their powerful initiatives. More than that this blog will help you understand “why are LGBTQ rights important”? Here are the top organization one should know about when it comes to LGBTQ+:

1. The Trevor Project 

The Trevor Project is a national LGBTQ+ organization that offers services like taking care of an individual for a short term in order to prevent suicide and understand LGBTQ mental health challenges. The main agenda of this LGBTQ support group is to save people’s lives for which The Trevor Project provides round the clock hotline, chat option, and texting. The main focus of this organization is on people under the age of 25 since in a recent survey this organization for LGBTQ found that around 40% of youth considered attempting suicide in 2022. This LGBTQ+ organization is trying to change the scenario through education, intervention, and spreading awareness about law and policies that protect the LGBTQ+ community.

2. True Colors United

The True Colors United is one of the most supportive organizations for LGBTQ+ community since it not only implements helpful solutions for homeless youth but also focus on the young LGBTQ+ crowd. The main goal of this LGBTQ organization is to create an environment which welcomes the LGBTQ+ people by using restroom signs for all genders, safe space stickers, and most importantly pronoun buttons for understanding gender identity. This LGBTQ+ organization keeps taking initiatives like training and education, advocacy, youth action, technical assistance, and so much more.

3. GLSEN

GLSEN which is pronounced as glisen stands for “gay, lesbian, and straight education network”. It is a very popular LGBTQ organization among K-12 schools since the agenda of this organization is to make sure that every human belonging from each school community is treated equally with respect regardless of their gender expression, gender identity, or even sexual orientation for that matter. The initiative of this organization for LGBTQ which is “GLSEN Chapters” creates schools which are LGBTQ inclusive. It also offers training to teachers in the school, support to students, community outreach, and many other services. 

4. SAGE

SAGE which stands for services & advocacy for LGBT elders. Focusing on youth is important but taking care of LGBT humans who are aging is equally crucial. SAGE is a LGBTQ organization that looks out for you by showing up and raising their voice out when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues. Worried and you want to call someone who understands you? SAGE is always available there on phone call. The initiatives that this organization for LGBTQ took are many including advocacy for LGBTQ+ elders, HAPAC, NYC SAGE centers, SAGEConnect, SAGECents, SAGE Hotline, and many other helpful ones. 

5. GLAD

GLAD is a LGBTQ organization where there are legal advocates and defenders for the community of LGBTQ+ as well as people suffering from HIV. GLAD has been there from the past 45 years constantly fighting for the rights of LGBTQ people by suing to protect transgender healthcare, protecting LGBTQ+ families, and initiating several movements for equality and justice. The main aspects they focus on are equal justice, economic & life opportunities, safety & peace of mind, family, health & well-being, and affirmation & dignity. 

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6. LGBTQ Freedom Fund

In the studies done by the LGBTQ freedom fund which is a respected LGBTQ+ organization, they found out that LGBTQ people are more likely to be in prison and the chances are 3X more than the other people, and they are at a higher risk of getting abused as well. This LGBTQ support group helps in paying bails in order to secure the life, safety, and liberty of LGBTQ individuals in prison. This organization works in each and every state of the United States. Anyone can visit their website and donate in order to support their agenda. 

7. Transgender Law Center

Transgender law center is one of the largest national trans-led LGBTQ organizations which was established in 2002. This organization is working towards empowering, organizing, helping, spreading awareness, and informing thousands of individuals belonging to different communities who are fighting for equality, liberation, and justice. This LGBTQ support group keep holding programs like positively trans, disability project, black trans circles, gender justice leadership programs, legal services project, and many other programs which catches the attention of LGBTQ+ community. 

8. Free Mom Hugs

Free Mom hugs was founded by Sara Cunningham, it is a 501(c)3 organization for LGBTQ that empowers and enables the world to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in ways like visibility, education, conversation, and understanding the emotions for the sake of equality. This organization for LGBTQ works on three main goals; learn, connect, and be proud through which anyone can volunteer for them. The major programs or initiatives leveraged by this LGBTQ organization are public speaking engagements, peaceful demonstrations, collaborations, participating in parades, providing resources, and uplifting other communities by educating them.

9. COLAGE

COLAGE which stands for “Children of Lesbian and Gays Everywhere” was established in 1990. This LGBTQ organization which emerged from the “gay father’s coalition” has records collected of ancestry, emergence, and all about older organizations. It supports, empowers, offers services, and provides many benefits to the children of LGBTQ parents. The agenda of this organization for LGBTQ is to help the innocent kids in healing from all the suffering, damage, and discrimination against their families.  

10. Rainbow Round Table

Rainbow Round Table which is also known as RRT, is a well known organization for LGBTQ community devoted to meet the requirements and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals. RRT is a part of American Library Association (ALA) which was established in 1970. Initially it was known as the task force on gay liberation. The first ever initiative of this LGBTQ support group was to persuade the Library of Congress to modify the materials written on LGBTQ community. Two major achievements are rainbow book month and stonewall book award. 

LGBTQ+ organizations stand as powerful advocates for equality and acceptance, challenging the boundaries of love and fighting against any form of discrimination. Through the likes of The Trevor Project, True Colors United, GLSEN, SAGE, GLAD, LGBTQ Freedom Fund, Transgender Law Center, Free Mom Hugs, COLAGE, and Rainbow Round Table, we see a vast spectrum of efforts dedicated to supporting and uplifting the LGBTQ+ community. Last but not the least everyone should educate themselves about the A to Zs of LGBTQia2+. Make sure you checkout bizarre LGBTQ myths debunked through logic & science

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