Advocacy Organizations

Takng a human rights approach to prevention of trafficking and to providing protection and services to those who've been trafficked, with a focus on Eastern European countries.http://www.lastradainternational.org/

A network of NGOs taking a human rights based approach to ending trafficking. http://www.gaatw.net/

Policy work, political and community organizing, research and reports ... lots of great resourceshttp://thetaskforce.org

A nonprofit organization that raises awareness about current injustices in the legal system and helps with financial and legal assistance for the falsely accused and wrongfully convicted, especially when the alleged crimes are sexual in nature.http://www.ncrj.org/

An organization that brings issues of poverty, class and inequality squarely into the realm of the LGBT rights movement.http://queersforeconomicjustice.org/

BESS is an educational and social group for consenting adults with shared interests in BDSM sexuality. These interests include, among others, Dominance & submission, bondage & discipline, leathersex, fetishism, cross dressing, and roleplay. BESS is multi-sexual. All genders and orientations are welcome to attend.http://www.bess-md.org/

NAPWA advocates on behalf of all people living with HIV and AIDS. Their site includes publications, resources for People With AIDS, and testing information.http://www.napwa.org

AIS is the Pansexual, Polyamorous BDSM/Kink Fun Group in Central Ohio. Within the banner of AIS, there are many sub-groups where people can find their niche. We are comprised of diverse members of the Ohio and National Kink Community. We are focused on Fun, Education, Outreach, Safer Play and toward building greater Kink Awareness and Acceptance within the Central Ohio area.http://adventuresinsexuality.org/

Community organizing center for New York City LBGTQ and transgender people of colorhttp://www.alp.org/index.php

"SRLP works to guarantee that all people are free to self-determine gender identity and expression, regardless of income or race, and without facing harassment, discrimination or violence."http://www.srlp.org/