PFLAG Action Alerts
PFLAG members and supporters are committed to changing hearts, minds–and laws. Take action today on critical pieces of legislation that will create equity and protections for LGBTQ+ people and their families. You can–and do–make a difference! Founded in 1973, PFLAG is the first and largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people […]
Claim your rights
If you have experienced bullying, harassment, or discrimination in school because of sexual orientation or gender identity, you’re not alone. So what can we do to protect the rights of LGBTQ students in our school communities? We can take action to ensure that reports are being collected to make the case for laws and policies […]
Dress For Success
The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. As the leading global nonprofit employment resource for women, Dress for Success empowers women to transform their lives and re-envision […]
How to help homeless veterans
To help homeless veterans and prevent them from experiencing homelessness, there needs to be a coordinated effort. Affordable housing, basic health care needs, and mental health counseling must be provided. Additionally, job training or job placement assistance is crucial to veterans, who can be at a disadvantage when competing for jobs. Their military occupations and […]
Stigma and discrimination
Homophobia, stigma (negative and usually unfair beliefs), and discrimination (unfairly treating a person or group of people) against gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men still exist in the United States and can negatively affect the health and well-being of this community. These negative beliefs and actions can affect the physical and […]
5 things you can do to support your LGBTQ students
During the past school year, two different people told me they decided to become teachers in part because they hoped to support LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) students. The odds are that all classrooms include LGBTQ students, although many aren’t yet comfortable being open about their sexualities or gender identities. It’s important for […]
Say ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls
Every minute of the day, violence is devastating the lives of millions of women and girls around the world. It is a global crisis, already affecting one in three women in their lifetime, devastating their lives and fracturing communities. Violence against women and girls knows no boundaries of geography or culture – but those living in poverty […]
Violence against women and girls: enough is enough
Did you know that at least one in three women (35 per cent) will experience some form of violence during their lifetime – more than one billion women worldwide? Violence against women and girls is a hidden global crisis which knows no boundaries of geography or culture. But, marginalized women, such as poor women and girls, […]
Women’s rights are human rights!
We are all entitled to human rights. These include the right to live free from violence and discrimination; to enjoy the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health; to be educated; to own property; to vote; and to earn an equal wage. But across the globe many women and girls still face discrimination on […]
Coalition for the Homeless
Since modern homelessness began more than thirty years ago, research and experience have overwhelmingly shown that investments in permanent housing are extraordinarily effective in reducing homelessness — as well as being cost-effective. Many of the most successful housing-based policies designed to address the homelessness crisis — in particular, permanent supportive housing for individuals living with disabilities […]
