The Attorney General’s Civil Rights Division reviews and responds to civil rights complaints alleging deprivations of, or interference with, civil rights and civil liberties. The office may bring enforcement action, where appropriate, may mediate disputes, or may refer complainants to other... Read more about Attorney General of Massachusetts, Civil Rights Division
GLSEN is a national organization making schools safer for ALL students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. We... Read more about GLSEN
The LGBT Advisory Committee will identify key areas of importance, programmatic interventions, and resources that support LGBT issues. The charge of the LGBT Advisory Committee is to:
Make recommendations to the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine about priorities related...
The Office for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging facilitates the collective decision making and localized implementation process in our pursuit of inclusive excellence. These efforts, working with stakeholders and partners across the institution, will exponentially grow the impact... Read more about Harvard University Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) protects the people of Massachusetts, workers, and visitors from discriminatory treatment based on your membership in a protected class, such as race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual... Read more about Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
The Massachusetts Medical Society enhances MMS policy, advocacy, and education on LGBTQ health and professional issues, advocates for better access to care for LGBTQ patients, educates physicians across the Commonwealth about the unique health care issues facing LGBTQ patients,creates a... Read more about Massachusetts Medical Society
Since 2001, MTPC has worked toward persons of all genders being treated with respect and fully participating in all areas of society, free from fear of discrimination, prohibition, harassment, or violence based on their gender identity and/or expression.
MassEquality is the leading statewide grassroots advocacy organization working to ensure that everyone across Massachusetts can thrive from cradle to grave without discrimination and oppression based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community; provides free legal assistance to LGBT people andNCLR serves more than 5,000 LGBT people and...
The National Center for Transgender Equality advocates to change policies and society to increase understanding and acceptance of transgender people. In the nation’s capital and throughout the country, NCTE works to replace disrespect, discrimination, and violence with empathy, opportunity, and... Read more about National Center for Transgender Equality
The National LGBTQ Task Force advances full freedom, justice and equality for LGBTQ people, including in areas of housing, employment, healthcare, retirement, and basic human rights.
Outright Action International works to document and expose human rights violations against LGBTIQ people across the world. They are known for our documentation training programs, covering a range of issue areas and skill sets, including how to research, report and monitor...
RIAC is authorized by the Board of Immigration Appeals to provide immigration legal services. RIAC offers comprehensive, professional, and confidential immigration services for low- and moderate-income immigrants.
The ID Project is a collaborative project with GLAD, and the law firm Ropes and Gray. Together, we are providing free legal assistance with name and gender marker changes across New England.
The Meeting Point is a collaboration of independent providers who know that oppression is pathology and that social justice heals. We provide mental health and body work services, we feature local artists and host community events, and we collaborate with community groups and other...
The Transgender Law Center works on a wide range of issues to end discrimination and ensure that transgender people have access to equal rights and opportunities.
OCR’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence through vigorous enforcement of civil rights in our nation’s schools.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad. Laws and attitudes in some countries may affect safety and ease of travel. Legal protections vary from country to country.
VRLC represents sexual assault victims within the civil context. Through a model of community collaboration, VRLC has created a network of allies—medical providers, counselors, lawyers, and others—dedicated to improving legal services for rape victims.