GLAAD
LGBTQ+ Organizations & Advocacy
GLAAD is one of the most visible and influential LGBTQ advocacy organizations in the world. Founded in 1985, GLAAD works to shape how LGBTQ people are represented in media, news, entertainment, and public culture. Their mission is simple but powerful: accelerate acceptance by telling stories that build understanding.
GLAAD partners with journalists, film studios, television networks, streaming platforms, and major brands to promote fair, accurate, and inclusive representation. They respond to harmful or misleading coverage, provide media training and research, and amplify LGBTQ voices that are too often ignored or misrepresented. Through initiatives like the GLAAD Media Awards and the annual Studio Responsibility Index, they both celebrate progress and hold the entertainment industry accountable.
This work matters because representation shapes how people see the world. The stories shared in headlines, movies, and social media influence how LGBTQ people are treated in schools, workplaces, healthcare settings, and public policy. When LGBTQ lives are portrayed with dignity and complexity, it reduces stigma, challenges misinformation, and helps create safer communities.
GLAAD does more than increase visibility. It helps shift culture. By influencing how millions of people understand LGBTQ identities and experiences, GLAAD plays a critical role in moving society toward equality, respect, and belonging