GLAD (GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders) is a non-profit organization based in Arlington, VA that has been at the forefront of fighting for LGBTQ rights for over 45 years. Through their cutting-edge legal strategies, GLAD works to ensure that individuals across the country can live and thrive on their own terms, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or HIV status. They are dedicated to achieving equal justice, economic opportunities, safety, peace of mind, health and wellbeing, family affirmation, and dignity for all.
GLAD tackles issues and argues cases that challenge outdated laws and stereotypes, aiming to provide LGBTQ individuals and those living with HIV with basic protections and opportunities in all areas of daily life. Their work includes protecting access to healthcare, challenging censorship in public schools, and advocating for the rights of transgender individuals. GLAD believes in a world where everyone can live their lives with dignity, recognition, and respect.
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