Civil rights for LGBTQ+ people are still being defined and defended. This collection focuses on organizations and resources working on legal advocacy, policy change, and the protection of queer and trans people’s rights in healthcare, housing, employment, and education.
The LGBTQ+ Bar Association Allies Program is designed for legal professionals and law firms that want to advance LGBTQ inclusion within the legal field. If you are an attorney, law firm, or legal employer looking to demonstrate a real commitment to LGBTQ equity, this program offers guidance, accountability tools, and public recognition for organizations doing…
Lambda Legal’s Know Your Rights resources provide clear, accessible legal information for LGBTQ people and people living with HIV. These guides explain federal and state protections related to employment, housing, healthcare, education, family law, and public accommodations. Lambda Legal also offers step by step guidance on what to do if you experience discrimination or have…
The American Civil Liberties Union provides legal advocacy, research, and public education to protect and advance LGBTQ rights across the United States. Through litigation, policy reform, and community organizing, the ACLU works to defend LGBTQ people facing discrimination in schools, workplaces, healthcare, housing, and the criminal legal system. Their LGBTQ Rights project focuses on protecting…
