Links to National Legal and Advocacy Organizations:
Founded in 1973, Lambda Legal is a leading nonprofit legal organization dedicated to achieving full civil
rights for LGBTQ+ people and individuals living with HIV. They engage in impact litigation, public education,
and policy advocacy. https://lambdalegal.org
Formed in October 2024 through the merger of NCTE and TLDEF, A4TE focuses on advancing the rights of
transgender people through policy advocacy, public education, and legal support.
HRC is the largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization in the U.S., working to achieve equality through lobbying,
education, and research. https://hrc.org
TLC is the largest national trans-led organization advocating for a world in which all people are free to define
themselves and their futures.
GLMA is a national organization of health professionals committed to ensuring equality in healthcare for
LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention
services to LGBTQ+ youth. Advocates for policy reforms at the federal, state and local level.
• National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) www.nclrights.org Excellent trans services.
• National Center for Transgender Equality www.transequality.org
• Transgender Law and Policy Institute www.transgenderlaw.org
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) www.wpath.org
• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) www.aclu.org