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List Of LGBT Community Centres
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) related organizations and conferences range from social and support groups to organizations that are political in nature. Some groups are independent, while others are officially recognized advocacy groups within mainstream religious organizations. * For groups whose primary purpose is campaigning for the legal rights of LGBT people, please see ''List of LGBT rights organizations''. * For organizations affiliated with political parties, please see ''List of LGBT organizations that affiliate with political parties''. * For organizations primarily serving LGBT medical professionals or promoting LGBT health, please see ''List of LGBT medical organizations''. International * Affirming Pentecostal Church International — an Apostolic Pentecostal denomination operating in the US and many other countries * All Out — a global not-for-profit organisation that is focused on political advocacy for the human rights of LGBT people * Axios ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Advocacy Group
Advocacy groups, also known as interest groups, special interest groups, lobbying groups or pressure groups use various forms of advocacy in order to influence public opinion and ultimately policy. They play an important role in the development of political and social systems. Motives for action may be based on political, religious, moral, or commercial positions. Groups use varied methods to try to achieve their aims, including lobbying, media campaigns, awareness raising publicity stunts, polls, research, and policy briefings. Some groups are supported or backed by powerful business or political interests and exert considerable influence on the political process, while others have few or no such resources. Some have developed into important social, political institutions or social movements. Some powerful advocacy groups have been accused of manipulating the democratic system for narrow commercial gain and in some instances have been found guilty of corruption, fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lavender Languages And Linguistics Conference
The Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference is an international conference for LGBT linguistics and other related queer language research and discourse studies. It provides a place for emerging queer linguistics scholarship. The conference is the longest continually running LGBT studies conference in the US. In 2017 the conference expanded to a Summer Institute with 10 days of class discussion, research opportunities and informal conversations exploring topics of current interest in language and sexuality studies, queer linguistics, and various lavender language themes. History The Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference was founded in 1993 by William Leap to coincide with the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Equal Rights and Liberation. At the time, research on these topics was considered marginal within linguistics, and the conference was a key place for researchers to come together to discuss issues in the field. By the 20th conference, there were ove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coalition Of African Lesbians
The Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) is a network that comprises 14 non-profit organizations that are spread across 10 different countries in the sub-Saharan region of Africa.{{Cite journal , last1=Ngubane , first1=Musa , last2=Frank , first2=Liz , date=2004 , title=Standing up for their rights: Coalition of African Lesbians formed in Windhoek , url=http://electra.lmu.edu:2048/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/standing-up-their-rights-coalition-african/docview/194911079 , journal=Sister Namibia , volume=16 , issue=4 , pages=10 , via=ProQuest Their collective network is centered around feminism, activism, and pan-Africanism. The mission of CAL is to progress the freedom, liberation, and autonomy for all women who reside in Africa or in any other part of the world. Additionally, CAL strives to advocate and build the capacities of lesbian women while promoting African agency. History This expansive network was founded in August 2004 in Windhoek, Namibia. A big ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kif-Kif (organization)
Kif-Kif (The Association of Lesbians, Gays, Transgenders and Bisexuals of Morocco) is a non-governmental LGBT rights organization for LGBT Moroccans. Since it is not legally recognized in Morocco, the organization has been licensed and checked in Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... since 2008. On its constitutive act, it is mentioned that its actions include both Spain and Morocco. Although its focus is on homosexual rights, membership is open to everyone who shares its values based on the universal declaration of human rights. The association is widely criticized from the very conservative parts of Muslim society in the country, even by means of the use of threats, or in some extreme cases; personal violence. Kif-kif is an expression that means "same" in Mor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bisi Alimi Foundation
The Bisi Alimi Foundation (BAF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2015, and registered in England and Wales, but operating in Nigeria as a result of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act 2013 (SSMPA). The foundation aspires to create a Nigeria in which everyone is treated equally, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Bisi Alimi is the founder and director of Bisi Alimi Foundation. In 2019 Bisi Alimi Foundation, in partnership with Elton John AIDS Foundation, organised a Gay Pride LGBT pride (also known as gay pride or simply pride) is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group. Pride, as opposed to s ... event in Nigeria; the event tagged “Night of Diversity 2019” held in Lagos, Tuesday 29 October 2019. In 2018 money from the Whitsun Tournament outreach campaign was allocated to Bisi Alimi Foundation. Whitsun Tournament Outreach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trans Homos DZ
Trans Homos DZ is an Algerian organization that advocates for the rights of LGBTQI+ communities in Algeria. Since its creation, the NGO has been working to document violations based on sexual differences and to implement strategies to protect the community. Additionally, it provides victims with support, whether related to their health concerns, legal procedures, or social integration. The organization leads numerous campaigns denouncing violations against Algerian women and LGBTQ+ communities. Values The stated purpose of Trans Homos DZ is to spread equality and to protect diversity while opposing discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, sex, social class, culture, belief, or religion. The organization assists anyone who is in need of support. The organization denounces patriarchy and sexism in Algeria and advocates for intersectionality. History In 2016 the group campaigned in collaboration with the Egyptian NGO Bedayaa, in the Nile Valley Area (Egypt and Sudan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sisters Of Perpetual Indulgence
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (SPI), also called Order of Perpetual Indulgence (OPI) is a charity, protest, and street performance organization that uses drag and religious imagery to call attention to sexual intolerance and satirizes issues of gender and morality. Upon their move to San Francisco from Iowa City in 1979, a small group of gay men in San Francisco began wearing the attire of nuns in visible situations using camp to draw attention to social conflicts and problems in the Castro District. The Sisters have grown throughout the U.S., Canada, Australia, Europe, and South America, and are currently organized as an international network of orders, which are mostly non-profit charity organizations that raise money for AIDS, LGBT-related causes, and mainstream community service organizations, while promoting safer sex and educating others about the harmful effects of drug use and other risky behaviors. In San Francisco alone where they continue to be the most active ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Q Christian Fellowship
The Q Christian Fellowship (QCF) is an ecumenical Christian ministry focused on serving lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, queer, and straight ally Christians. It was founded in 2001 as the Gay Christian Network (GCN) by Justin Lee and is currently administered from Denver, Colorado. It was re-branded in 2018 to better reflect the diversity of the ministry and community they serve. According to the re-branding documents, the 'Q' doesn't correlate to any particular word. Instead, it is just the letter 'Q' open for interpretation. The organization operates an online community "safe space" for social networking and support; hosts the Q Christian Fellowship Conference, the world's largest annual LGBTQ+ Christian conference with over 1,300 attendees each January; organizes regional small groups; and produces resources including the Unchanged Movement, the upcoming Affirmation and Relational Guides, devotionals, online chat forums, age-block groups, the annual Parent Summit, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
OutRight Action International
OutRight Action International (OutRight) is a LGBTIQ human rights non-governmental organization that addresses human rights violations and abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people. OutRight Action International documents human rights discrimination and abuses based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and Sex characteristics (legal term), sex characteristics in partnership with activists, advocates, media, NGOs and allies on a local, regional, national and international level. OutRight Action International holds consultative status with United Nations Economic and Social Council, ECOSOC. History OutRight Action International, formerly known as International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC), was founded by Julie Dorf in 1990, and incorporated as a non-profit organization on November 7, 1990. Though initially focused on LGBT human rights abuses in Russia, the organization is now active in many parts of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Metropolitan Community Church
The Metropolitan Community Church (MCC), also known as the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches (UFMCC), is an international LGBT-affirming mainline Protestant Christian denomination. There are 222 member congregations in 37 countries, and the fellowship has a specific outreach to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender families and communities. The fellowship has Official Observer status with the World Council of Churches. The MCC has been denied membership in the US National Council of Churches, but many local MCC congregations are members of local ecumenical partnerships around the world and MCC currently belongs to several statewide councils of churches in the United States. The MCC has also been considered to be non-denominational. Beliefs and practices MCC bases its theology on the historic creeds of the Christian Church, such as Apostles' and Nicene creeds. Every church is required to celebrate the Eucharist at least once a week, and to pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gay Pride
LGBT pride (also known as gay pride or simply pride) is the promotion of the self-affirmation, dignity, equality, and increased visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people as a social group. Pride, as opposed to shame and social stigma, is the predominant outlook that bolsters most LGBT rights movements. Pride has lent its name to LGBT-themed organizations, institutes, foundations, book titles, periodicals, a cable TV station, and the Pride Library. Ranging from solemn to carnivalesque, pride events are typically held during LGBT Pride Month or some other period that commemorates a turning point in a country's LGBT history, for example Moscow Pride in May for the anniversary of Russia's 1993 decriminalization of homosexuality. Some pride events include LGBT pride parades and marches, rallies, commemorations, community days, dance parties, and festivals. Common symbols of pride include the rainbow flag and other pride flags, the lowercase Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
InterPride
InterPride is the international organization that brings together Pride organizers from across the World to network, share knowledge, and maximize impact. To this end, Pride organizers design InterPride’s structure, programs, and initiatives, to better support them at the local, regional, and global levels. InterPride also owns the label WorldPride, which the membership licenses to a member organization through a direct vote. History InterPride was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in Texas in the 1980s. The organization was originally known as the National Association of Lesbian/Gay Pride Coordinators (NAL/GPC), before changing the name to International Association of Lesbian/Gay Pride Coordinators (IAL/GPC) in October 1985, the International Association of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Coordinators at the conference in West Hollywood, California, and eventually to InterPride in the late 1990s. Formation of InterPride In April 1981, Pride ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
