Life Skills: LGBTQ

A major American non-profit organization whose mission is to protect the individual rights and liberties of individuals. Also works to extend rights to groups that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender people; prisoners; and people with disabilities.

A leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create a safer college environment for LGBTQ students. Offers fellowship and internship opportunities for students and connect individuals to research and resources on activism and advocacy, bias and hate crime prevention, and health and wellness.

A civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality, providing resources for allies, students and young adults, and families. Topics include adoption, coming out, health and aging, immigration, and marriage.

NOW is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States, addressing issues like economic equality, reproductive freedom and other women’s health issues, support for the LGBTQIA community, and ending violence against women.