Arabs |
We are the Gay and Lesbian Arabic Society (GLAS), an international organization established in 1988 in the USA with worldwide chapters. We serve as a networking organization for Gays and Lesbians of Arab descent or those living in Arab countries. We aim to promote positive images of Gays and Lesbians in Arab communities worldwide, in addition to combating negative portrayals of Arabs within the Gay and Lesbian community. We also provide a support network for our members while fighting for our human rights wherever they are oppressed. We are part of the global Gay and Lesbian movement seeking an end to injustice and discrimination based on sexual orientation. |
ARAB LESBIANS ONLINE Ahlan wa sahlan!!!! This is the home page of Lazeeza, the Arab Lesbian Group. We're just starting, so please be patient and do check with us later. Here, we are hoping to feature information about our mailing list, news of interest to Arab lesbians, articles, poetry and any other relevant material. |
Asian (Pacific Islanders) |
| By State: California, Illinois, New York, Texas |
DesiQ 2006 From Visions to Action Trikone is proud to host DesiQ2006, a conference on South Asian lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Trikone has been instrumental in organizing a couple of historic conferences for the South Asian LGBT community. The first one, Pride Utsav was in 1995 and the second, DesiQ2000 was in 2000. Its time for the third conference, which will also commemorate Trikone's completion of 20 years. DesiQ2006 is scheduled for June 21 - 24, 2006 in San Francisco, California. The theme for DesiQ2000 was Unfolding Visions and it focused on issues faced by the community and its vision for the new millennium. Since then a lot has happened. Our queer community has faced some new challenges, dealt with old issues with extra complexities and won some difficult battles. We have also proudly noticed the emergence of a number of South Asian queer groups and organizations worldwide. The queer movements in South Asia have gained astonishing momentum. Yes, it is happening! |
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Asian Gay & Lesbian Resources, celebrating our 12th year |
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California |
The Asian Pacific American Legal Center of Southern California (APALC) is the nation’s largest legal organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) communities. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development.The mission of APALC is to advocate for civil rights, provide legal services and education and build coalitions to positively influence and impact Asian Pacific Americans and to create a more equitable and harmonious society. APALC also relies on support from our many partners, including our affiliates the Asian American Justice Center in Washington, D.C. and the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center.
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Asian Pacific Islander
Queer Women & Transgender Coalition
(Pronounced “API-Cutesy”) APIQWTC was formed in Feb of 1999 as a means of networking & communicating among Bay Area Asian & Pacific Islander queer women's and transgender people's organizations and constituencies. Formerly, APIQWTC was Asian Pacific Sisters (APS) and a part of Asian Pacific Lesbians and Bisexuals Network (APLBN).
APIQWTC presents and/or sponsors several major events each year. For examples, our annual lunar new year banquet, pride parade and dyke march, rice bowl, summer and sport event, and workshops and conference.
Since we are truly a grass-roots organization run solely by VOLUNTEERS, nothing will happen without your help. Please contact us if you can graciously make yourself available. Thanks. |
Our mission is to educate, support, empower and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander communities – particularly A&PIs living with, or at-risk for, HIV/AIDS. San Francisco Bay Area |
OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA) in San Francisco Bay Area, is an organization dedicated to furthering the interests of gay & bisexual Asian/Pacific Islanders by creating awareness, by developing a positive collective identity and by establishing a supportive community. |
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| We Are Here to: Provide gay or bisexual API's someone he can relate to.
Provide a safe environment to meet other gay or bisexual API's who are going through similar issues.
Provide resources for gay or bisexual API's.
Offer a relaxed environment to meet other API's away from the club or bar environment.
Offer educational and artistic venues for queer API artists.
Offer venues to integrate your sexuality with your API identity.
Disseminate health and wellness information with a slant towards gay or bisexual API's.
Provide a voice for gay or bisexual men in the API community.
Provide a voice for API's in the gay community.
Advocate on behalf of the gay API community. |
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| nijinokai · “ø‚̉ï  This is a group for Japanese speaking gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and otherwise queer conscious / supportive persons residing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
This is support / social group, not a place to find a date. Our mission is to create a community, but also to provide support to the LGBT community in Japan. |
 
The San Francisco South Bay's Premiere Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Asian Support and Social Organization “The mission of South Bay Queer and Asian (sbQA) is to be a leading social and support group that provides queer Asians and Pacific Islanders in the South Bay with a safe and fun place to come out and be comfortable with their sexual identity and ethnicity.”
Our meetings serve as a forum where individuals can freely discuss issues relevant to being gay/bisexual/lesbian and Asian in a relaxed and friendly environment. SBQA's social events afford members opportunities to meet others of similar backgrounds and interests and to build new, lasting friendships. The social events are open to all ethnicities. Our group also supports the development of its members' organizational leadership skills. leadership skills. |
Song That Radio
is broadcast in Vietnamese on KSJX 1500 AM in San Jose, California
every Sunday from 7 to 8 PM Song That Radio is a forum - to advocate the Vietnamese Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (VLGBT) community for visibility and acceptance in the Vietnamese community,
- to educate both the Vietnamese heterosexual community and VLGBT community on LGBT issues,
- to build a bridge of communication between the Viet heterosexual community and VLGBT community, especially between Viet parents and their VLGBT children,
- to reach out to the VLGBT youths and adults who are still in the closet or not fluent in English, and
- to educate the VLGBT community on HIV and AIDS.
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South Asians
Trikone is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered people of South Asian descent. Founded in 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Trikone is the oldest group of its kind in the world. |
Illinois |
Founded in 1984 to bring together gay people interested in developing a greater understanding of Asian cultures and in developing friendships through social, cultural and educational activities, Asians & Friends Chicago continues to offer opportunities to meet people and make friends in Chicago and beyond. |
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Invisible to Invincible (i2i): Asian & Pacific Islander Pride of Chicago is a community-based organization that celebrates and affirms Asian/Pacific Islanders who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning or Queer in the Chicago area. |
New York |
 
Mission Statement APICHA's mission is to combat AIDS-related discrimination and to support, empower, and enhance the quality of life of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the New York City area - particularly community members living with AIDS and HIV infection - through client services, education, training and technical assistance, community organizing, coalition building, policy analysis, and research. |
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Founded in 1990, the Gay Asian & Pacific Islander Men of New York (GAPIMNY) has provided a safe and supportive social, political, and educational space for gay, bisexual, and questioning men and transgender people of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the Greater New York Metropolitan Area. GAPIMNY is a membership-based organization whose goal is to empower Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Asian and Pacific Islander's through a range of social, educational, peer-support, cultural, and political activities. We work in coalition with other community organizations to help educate the API ethnic and LGBT communities on issues of race, sexuality, gender, and health.
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A safe and supportive network for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered South Asians in Texas. The goal is to get to know each other and provide a forum to discuss our lives as queer South Asians. |
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Latino/Latina National + State Organizations: California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Washington |
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¿Te gustaría protegerte a ti y a tus seres queridos? La única forma de controlar el virus del VIH es informándote y protegiéndote. Recuerda que el VIH nos afecta a todos y todos somos susceptibles. AFABI, A.C. te ayuda, apoya e informa sobre la problemática del VIH. En AFABI somos un grupo de voluntarios que queremos difundir información acerca del VIH, estamos aquí para apoyarte y orientarte. Todos nuestros servicios son gratuitos y las consultas que proveemos son totalmente gratuitas. En AFABI hay una extensa gama de servicios para individuos afectados por el VIH/SIDA/ITS, nuestros servicios también están disponibles a amigos y familiares. Ofrecemos diferentes talleres que van desde educación para adultos hasta clases de yoga. En AFABI no dudamos que encontrarás un grupo de apoyo que será de tu interés. Mantente en contacto con nosotros y visita este sitio para más información de eventos especiales o participa con nosotros siendo un voluntario. Te invitamos a que nos visites para obtener ayuda e información acerca del VIH y el SIDA. |
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Goals and Objectives Identify the needs of the Latina lesbians, bisexuals and questioning women and the needs of their families.
Provide resources to cover those needs by organizing a safe environment where the Latina lesbians, bisexuals and questioning women can reunite, discuss and share their problems and experiences.
Provide access to information and resources that may help the Latina lesbians, bisexuals and questioning women and their families so they can live healthier and fuller lives.
Affirm and validate the existence and importance of the Latina lesbians, bisexuals and questioning women to themselves, their families and their communities, starting by providing public opportunities through information, social events and educational forums that usually are accessible to the Latino/a and heterosexual communities. |
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Nuestro website está bajo construcción. Tenemos la mayoría de las doce emisión de Cristiano Gay en los Archivos. Usted puede leer ellos y descargar para el uso mientras que usted ve ajuste. Son la "carne" de esta website. Los visitantes pueden ser conducidos en última instancia a un estudio más intenso de la biblia y a la implicación posible en a iglesia-como la organización.¡Si éste es su primer contacto con nosotros, estaríamos satisfechos enterarnos de usted! Sepamos sus necesidades, preguntas y comentarios. Cristiano Gay comenzamos como exceder a la gente Gay y lesbianas de Tijuana BCN México. Nuestro mensaje evangelistic será mundial ahora disponible en línea en español e inglés. |
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MISSION The HONOR Political Action Committee (HONOR PAC) advocates for the political empowerment of Latina/o LGBT communities. HONOR PAC is a voluntary non-partisan committee that supports candidates and ballot propositions that advance progressive policies that directly address the unique needs and interests of Latina/o LGBT communities. |
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Ending abuse in lesbian, bisexual women's
and transgender communities Acabando con el abuso en comunidades de lesbianas, de mujeres bisexuales y de gente transgénero |
Question 1: What is qvMagazine?
qvMagazine is the nation's largest and most respected gay Latino magazine. It has established itself as an innovative publication which offers its readers a new perspective of thought-provoking stories and personal viewpoints. By discussing social, political, economic, business, travel and entertainment issues, qvMagazine provides in-depth information that is captivating, empowering, and unifying. qvMagazine also promotes self-acceptance and self-esteem to its younger readers by showing positive reflections of the gay Latino community. Ultimately, qvMagazine is intended to be enjoyed by people of all ethnicities, sexual orientations, and genders as a means of learning about our rich gay Latino culture! So from all of us in the gay Latino community, thank you for your support and welcome to qvMagazine!
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California |
 
HISTORY:
Bienestar is a grass-roots, non-profit community service organization established in 1989. Bienestar originated as a direct result of neglect and non-existent HIV/AIDS services for the Latino community.
Since our establishment, Bienestar has evolved into a multi-service, multi-center agency, offering services throughout Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, and San Diego. Our team is comprised of bilingual and bicultural staff and volunteers that are demographically, culturally, and linguistically representative of the communities we serve. Our health models have set the standard of excellence for peer-driven services throughout the United States and Latin America. We strongly believe that the solutions to our community challenges can be found within our community. Bienestar invites you to be a part of our solution. |
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Hermanos de Luna y Sol 
An Empowerment HIV Prevention Program for
Spanish-Speaking Latino Gay/Bisexual Men |
Florida |
UNITY COALITION of FLORIDA/COALICION UNIDA, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots initiative
offering leadership on issues that concern Latino/Hispanic LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning)
and other minority groups in Florida.
UNITY COALITION of FLORIDA/COALICION UNIDA es una iniciativa local, sin fines de lucros, que ofrece liderazgo
en asuntos concernientes a latinos/hispanos homosexuales (lesbianas, gay, bisexual, transgenero)
y otros grupos minoritarios en la Florida. |
Illinois |
ALMA MISSION
Empowering Latino Gay Bisexual and Questioning Men by providing Support, Advocacy, and Leadership Opportunities, through Innovative Cultural Programming |
New York |
| Latino Gay Men of New York is a non-profit (501c3), incorporated community based organization for gay, bisexual and transgender Latino males in New York City and the surrounding metropolitan areas. The organization was founded in 1991 to promote a positive image of the Latino gay, bisexual and transgender community. |
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To promote the health and well being of the Latino Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender community in a culturally, socially, and emotionally appropriate environment, creating a model conducive to the needs of the community. |
Native Americans |
Mission Statement
Bay Area American Indians Two-Spirits (BAAITS) exists to restore and recover the role of Two-Spirit people within the American Indian/First Nations community by creating forums for the spiritual, cultural and artistic expression of Two-Spirit people.
Organizational Description
BAAITS is a community-based volunteer organization offering culturally relevant activities for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Native Americans, their families and friends. Two-Spirit refers to the commonly shared notion among many Native American tribes that some individuals naturally possessed and manifested both a masculine and feminine spiritual qualities. American society commonly identifies Two-Spirit People as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender.
Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits comes together to socialize, share and network in an alcohol and drug-free environment. |
The National Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NNAAPC)
| Vision Statement: To stop the devastation of HIV/AIDS and related diseases.
Mission Statement: To address the impact of HIV/AIDS on American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians through culturally appropriate advocacy, research, education, and policy development in support of healthy Indigenous people. |
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NativeOUT is a grassroots Native American Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Two-Spirit (LGBTTS) group in Phoenix, Arizona. NativeOUT is just one of the 20+ organized Native American LGBT and Two-Spirit groups across the US and Canada. Many of these organized groups formed in the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, as the Two-Spirit movement gained momentum after the first International Two-Spirit Gathering in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1988. Arizona has two Native American LGBT groups: NativeOUT serving central Arizona, and the recently formed Tribal Pride serving southern Arizona. Phoenix Native Americans, Corey Taber, Victor Bain, and Ambrose Nelson founded NativeOUT in the summer of 2004. Since that time, NativeOUT membership has grown to over 30 members and is comprised of Phoenix-area Native Americans from various tribes across the country.
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Welcome to NE2SS' website devoted to providing information about and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirit American Indians of New York City and the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.) We invite all two-spirit people and their allies to attend our social/business meetings held every month at the LGBT Center (208 West 13th Street, NY, NY) on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. What is a two-spirit? In crude terms, it is a LGBT Indian. For a more refined definition, here’s an historical perspective: In many American Indian traditions, there were individuals, who entered into same-sex relationships, who were considered holy and treated with the highest respect and acceptance. They were the historians, the healers, and people of empowerment. They possessed a delicate balance of male and female "spirits", were often honored for being unique and having a different spiritual calling. One of the important functions they provided was as mediators between the spirit world and physical world. The mission of NorthEast Two-Spirit Society is: • To educate the LGBT and non-LGBT communities regarding indigenous and Two-Spirit histories and traditions;
• To ensure community cohesion amongst the NorthEast Two-Spirit people through the promotion of health and spiritual well-being by sharing our traditions with one another;
• To outreach, build alliances and coalitions with other community based organizations to increase the visibility of the Two-Spirit community to ensure the Two-Spirit community's needs and concerns are being addressed. |
