Advocacy Organizations

La Strada International

Elizabeth — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:34:48 -0700

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.

Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women

Elizabeth — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:27:56 -0700

A network of NGOs taking a human rights based approach to ending trafficking.

National Gay and Lesbian Taskforce

Elizabeth — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:42:07 -0700

Policy work, political and community organizing, research and reports ... lots of great resources

National Center for Reason and Justice

Elizabeth — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:48:20 -0700

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.

Queers for Economic Justice

Elizabeth — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:28:41 -0700

An organization that brings issues of poverty, class and inequality squarely into the realm of the LGBT rights movement.

Baltimore Educational and Social Society (BESS)

Chris — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:43:22 -0700

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.

National Association of People With AIDS

Chris — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 13:45:53 -0700

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

Adventures in Sexuality (Central Ohio region)

Chris — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:04:55 -0700

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.

Audre Lorde Project

Elizabeth — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:01:22 -0700

Community organizing center for New York City LBGTQ and transgender people of color

Sylvia Rivera Law Project

Elizabeth — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:54:21 -0700

"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."