How many students have you met that have questioned, been harassed about, or want to learn more about their sexual orientation or gender identity/expression?
Do you ever wish there were something more you could do to help these students through the rough times at school?
Well, we have the perfect answer. The Broward GLBT Youth Group is a tri-county organization, completely
run by a youth led board of directors, for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and their straight allies.
During our meetings, we discuss current issues affecting our community, as well as personal experiences in school, at work, and at
home. Our mission is to create a fun and safe environment free of harassment and ridicule where students can be themselves
and meet other youth just like themselves. Click here to see more
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays: A national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG national office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network): The leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for ALL students. This network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
Lambda Legal: A national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work. Lambda Legal secures equality for LGBTQ youth in the schools and in out-of-home care (foster care, juvenile facilities, homelessness programs); this organization work sfor equal treatment in other organized youth activities, as well.
Equality Florida: A statewide education and advocacy organization dedicated to eliminating discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and class. Equality Florida’s seeks to provide an effective remedy to the problem of bullying and harassment in Florida schools.
National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR): A national legal organization with headquarters in San Francisco and regional offices in Florida and Washington, DC. NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels, advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community, provides free legal assistance to LGBT clients and their legal advocates, and conducts community education on LGBT legal issues.
Human Rights Campaign (HRC): The largest national gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization, envisions an America where GLBT people are ensured of their basic equal rights, and can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.
To find out more about HRCs work with projects concerning GLBT youth and generation EQ, click on the following link: http://hrc.org/generationeq/
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): America's foremost advocate of individual rights, the American Civil Liberties Union is a nonpartisan organization founded in 1920. With national headquarters in New York and Washington and 52 affiliates throughout the country, the ACLU is widely regarded as the nation's premier public interest law firm. The ACLU believes the only way to protect the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights is to guarantee that everyone, no matter how unpopular, has the same rights. The LGBT Project fights discrimination and moves public opinion on LGBT rights through the courts, legislatures and public education
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of South Florida (GLCCSF): This center serves the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community. We provide information, education, advocacy, support, human services, cultural experiences and social opportunities. The center works to foster personal development and quality of life for the entire community. The GLCCSF embraces individuality and diversity and promotes awareness, acceptance, celebration and pride.
To find out more about GLCCSFs outreach and inclusion of Broward County’s LGBTQS (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning and Straight Ally) Youth Group,click on the following link: http://www.glccsf.org/about/youth.htm or http://www.browardyouth.org
