Advocacy

An advocate is someone who speaks out on behalf of others with the aim of influencing public policy be it social, political or economic. The goal of advocacy is to bring to light that which is immoral, unethical or unfair in hopes of positive change for individuals and communities.

Advocacy happens when someone starts a dialogue about an issue or controversy they hold dear to their hearts. It can come in many forms; voting, community outreach, peaceful protest, speaking out, letter writing campaigns - even something as simple as wearing a t-shirt for a human rights organization or a cause that you support.

Its takes a strong voice to speak for those who are not heard and we believe that one voice can change the world.

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1	The National Center for Lesbian Rights The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.
2	Equality Pennsylvania Founded 15 years ago as the Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights and later growing into Equality Advocates PA, EP is the only organization in the Commonwealth advocating in Harrisburg and across the state, exclusively for the rights of LGBT Pennsylvanians.
3	Lambda Legal Lambda Legal is 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.
4	It Gets Better Project Many LGBT youth can't picture what their lives might be like as openly gay adults. They can't imagine a future for themselves. So let's show them what our lives are like, let's show them what the future may hold in store for them.
5	National Resource Center on LGBT Aging The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is the country's first and only technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
6	The National Coalition for LGBT Health The Coalition is committed to improving the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals through federal advocacy that is focused on research, policy, education, and training.
7	No on Prop 8 \| Don't Eliminate Marriage for Anyone Proposition 8 is a California ballot measure that eliminated the right to marry for same-sex couples on November 4. Our California Constitution, the law of our land, should guarantee the same freedoms and rights to everyone. No one group should be singled out to be treated differently.
8	GLAD Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) is New England’s leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.
9	TransYouth Family Allies TYFA empowers children and families by partnering with educators, service providers and communities, to develop supportive environments in which gender may be expressed and respected
10	Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition (PSEC) The Pennsylvania Student Equality Coalition is a youth-led organization dedicated to organizing across the Commonwealth on issues relating to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer student youth.