Major Initiatives

• Civil Rights Project

  LGBT rights have never been easy to win. Fighting for them takes passion, skill, and an absolute determination to prevail. That’s what GLAD delivers every single day. Learn More →

• AIDS Law Project

  The AIDS Law Project works to protect the rights of people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Learn More →

• Transgender Rights Project

  Through the Transgender Rights Project (TRP), GLAD puts our litigation, legislative, and educational assets to work in a focused way to establish clear legal protections for the transgender community. Learn More →

• Youth Initiative

  Through the LGBTQ Youth Initiative, GLAD is committed to ensuring that LGBTQ youth and the children of LGBT parents are safe, welcomed, and treated equally and with respect in every facet of life. GLAD is deploying our litigation, legislative, and educational resources to create long-term, systemic change and advance a more just and affirming world for our young people. Learn More →

Cases

The core of GLAD's work is litigation, carried out by a nationally recognized legal team that strategically pursues impact litigation where it is most necessary and can be most effective. Learn More →

Legislative Advocacy

GLAD attorneys, advocates, and volunteers draft legislation, testify before legislatures, brief lawmakers and candidates, and speak out on LGBT rights issues. Learn More →

Public Education

Through our Public Affairs and Education Department, GLAD works to change hearts, minds, and public opinion about the real lives and rights of LGBT people and those living with HIV/AIDS. Learn More →