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Rights
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amnesty International: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network 
 The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Network (ILGBT) of Amnesty International works "to inform and promote focus on LGBT human rights violations in AI's strategy and policy, campaigns, reports, research, education and actions." The site has policy information, international news and action alerts, annotated Web links, and a map showing the status of sexual minorities worldwide. In English, Spanish, and French. http://www.ai-lgbt.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Mar 21, 2005 Breaking the Silence: Grethe Cammermeyer
Best known for her 1992 challenge of the ban on homosexuals serving in the military, Grethe Cammermeyer has been a nurse, a colonel, a candidate for Congress, an author, and a human rights activist. This site presents her biography, introduces her family, and addresses political, military, health, and gay issues. It includes Web links, a message board, and a place for service members to submit their stories. Cammermeyer lives in Washington state. http://www.cammermeyer.com Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Notable People, Notable People: Women, U.S. Military Last updated Sep 14, 2006 Corporate Equality Index
"The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index report, released each fall, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors." Includes evaluation of issues such as diversity training, domestic partner benefits, and respectful advertising. Includes reports back to 2002. From the Human Rights Campaign. http://www.hrc.org/issues/cei.htm Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Jobs & Work Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
This large advocacy organization "lobbies Congress, provides campaign support to fair-minded candidates, and works to educate the public on a wide array of topics affecting [lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender] Americans, including workplace, family, discrimination and health issues." The site contains information on marriage, hate crimes, privacy issues, legislation, and more. Use the "Scorecard" to find out where political candidates stand on gay rights. http://www.hrc.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Jobs & Work Last updated Apr 13, 2004 ILGA: International Lesbian and Gay Association
The ILGA "is a world-wide network of national and local groups dedicated to achieving equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) people everywhere." This site includes current and archived news articles organized by country and by themes, such as HIV/AIDS, same-sex marriage, and homophobia. Available in several languages. Searchable. http://www.ilga.org Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Families, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Social Issues Last updated Aug 20, 2005 In the Life: Documentary Stores From the Gay Experience
Companion to this TV news magazine that "produces stories that illuminate the struggles, setbacks and triumphs of LGBT individuals and communities throughout the United States." Features video clips from selected episodes, episode podcasts, a gallery of show hosts, and links to related websites. From In the Life Media, Inc.; originally presented by Thirteen/WNET New York. http://www.inthelifetv.org Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Dec 12, 2007 International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission
"The mission of the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (IGLHRC) is to secure the full enjoyment of the human rights of all people and communities subject to discrimination or abuse on the basis of sexual orientation or expression, gender identity or expression, and/or HIV status." The site contains events and conference information, reports, fact sheets, press releases, and more. Also available in Spanish. http://www.iglhrc.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Emigration & Immigration, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, International Governments Last updated Jan 23, 2009 InterPride
The mission of this nonprofit membership organization is to "promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride on an international level." In addition to membership information, this site features a browsable calendar of pride events from around the world. http://www.interpride.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund
"A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, the transgendered, and people with HIV or AIDS through impact litigation, education, and public policy work." The site includes state-by-state legal information; news updates; legal cases with briefs and opinions; historical information; and a list of the legal status of contemporary issues affecting the GLBT community, including adoption, employee rights, and same-sex marriage. http://www.lambdalegal.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Oct 16, 2005 Log Cabin Republicans
"Log Cabin Republicans is the nation's largest organization of Republicans who support fairness, freedom, and equality for gay and lesbian Americans. Log Cabin has state and local chapters nationwide, a full-time Washington office and a federal political action committee." The site includes a list of local chapters, news, and a discussion of views on selected topics such as AIDS/HIV and gay and lesbian families. http://www.logcabin.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Oct 17, 2005 National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)
"NCLR is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education." The site includes legal cases about custody, adoption, and employment; publications on family, transgender, youth, and school safety; upcoming events and projects; and sources of free information and counseling to members of the GLBT community. http://www.nclrights.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Women Last updated May 26, 2008 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF)
"NGLTF is the national progressive organization working for the civil rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people." The site contains news; overviews of related issues (domestic partnership, families, hate crimes, health, religion); and NGLTF publications, including information on gay marriage. Searchable. http://www.thetaskforce.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Aug 2, 2006 National Historic Landmarks Program: Stonewall
Information about this bar in New York City that was designated as a national historic landmark in 2000 because in June 1969 it was "the scene of important events that sparked the modern struggle for the civil rights of gay and lesbian Americans." Includes a statement of significance and an image of the building. From the National Park Service. http://tps.cr.nps.gov/nhl/detail.cfm?ResourceId=-1888210723&ResourceType=Site Topics: Activism, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, History Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Out of the Past: 400 Years of Gay and Lesbian History in America
A companion Web site to a PBS documentary that first aired in 2000. Includes a timeline with detailed histories beginning in the Colonial 1600s and continuing up through contemporary years. Also find a bibliography, short video clips, and related links. http://www.pbs.org/outofthepast/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Jun 24, 2004 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
"PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends." Local chapters are listed with phone numbers, addresses, and email. Provides policies on specific issues such as the Boy Scouts of America, family values, parenting, and human sexuality. http://community.pflag.org/ Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Jun 13, 2008 World News: Gay Rights
Collection of news stories and opinion pieces on gay rights in the United Kingdom. Also covers news in France, Spain, and elsewhere in Europe. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/gay-rights Topics: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People Last updated Sep 15, 2009 |
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