Important Update from Equality Virginia

Executive Director announces departure at the end of 2021

Read Vee's Full Statement

Legislative Scorecard

See how your elected officials voted on issues of equality in 2021

Check It Out

Commitment to Racial Justice

We are committed to making anti-racism a central part of our work for LGBTQ equality

Read Our Full Statement

LGBTQ Legal Protections in 2021

Learn more about the new life-changing laws in place for LGBTQ Virginians

Learn More

Support The Work

Increase your impact and become a monthly supporter today!

Donate Monthly

Important news from EV Executive Director, Vee Lamneck.

Stay on top of all of the latest news about Equality in the Commonwealth

Sign Up For Our Mailing List

Latest News

External News

Letter to the Editor, March 30, 2021: HIV penalty clause hurts bill’s effectiveness

March 30, 2021

External News

Biden Repeals Trump-era ban on Transgender Troops

January 26, 2021

External News

Biden HHS pick Dr. Rachel Levine possibly first openly transgender Senate-confirmed federal official

January 21, 2021

External News

Biden signs EO implementing Supreme Court ruling for LGBTQ rights

January 20, 2021

External News

Transgender Student Policy Public Comment Guide

January 12, 2021

External News

Richmond City Council passes trans-affirming shelter policies

January 11, 2021

External News

2021 General Assembly Session Kickoff

January 11, 2021

External News

Black Trans Woman Chae’Meshia Simms Killed in Virginia

January 10, 2021

External News

Governor’s budget would ensure Medicaid covers transition-related care

January 4, 2021

Follow us @equalityvirginia

Just this year, Virginia became the first southern

Just this year, Virginia became the first southern state to successfully modernize outdated HIV laws. To celebrate how far we've come and learn more about the work ahead, we hope that you will join us for our virtual World AIDS Day event this Wednesday, December 1st from 1:00-4:00pm.

We'll also be joined with our partners from the Positive Women's Network-USA, The SERO Project, and ECHO VA for this informative and interactive conversation. Plus, you'll get to hear stirring testimonies from Virginians directly impacted by the new law, so make sure to register for this eye-opening event!

Registration is free, but required: https://bit.ly/3ciczSP

As we reflect on all that we have to be thankful f

As we reflect on all that we have to be thankful for this season, our supporters are right at the top of the list. Your generous financial support makes it possible for Equality Virginia to exist, which means that we are able to educate and advocate for LGBTQ equality in every corner of the state.

Because of you, we have persevered, even during times of uncertainty, and we are so grateful. As the year comes to a close, we hope that you will consider making a gift to Equality Virginia so that we can continue to provide the top notch advocacy and programming you’ve come to expect from us. We’ve made it easy for you to give - whether you want to be a $5 monthly donor or sign up for Kroger rewards, we have lots of convenient ways for you to continue supporting our work.

Follow this link for more info on easy ways to give to EV this holiday season: bit.ly/waystogive2021

Today EV is observing Transgender Day of Remembran

Today EV is observing Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience, a day to remember the lives of those lost due to anti-trans violence and honor the resilience of trans and nonbinary communities. We invite you to make connections with trans and nonbinary people in your area and deepen your understanding by attending a remembrance event near you: equalityvirginia.org/events/taw-tdor-2021/

We also encourage you to read the names and stories of those who have been taken from us to focus on the incredible, boundary-defying lives they led: www.hrc.org/resources/fatal-violence-against-the-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-community-in-2021

Historically, Trans Day of Remembrance & Resilience has been a somber occasion to mourn those we’ve lost. However, Black and brown trans communities have also called for re-defining TDORR to also uplift the resilience of the community and to give trans and nonbinary people their flowers while they are still alive. As we bring attention to our losses, we must fight like hell for the living until one day we won’t need another TDORR event. We invite you to learn from Black trans and nonbinary community members in Virginia and elsewhere who deserve their flowers now! A great place to start is checking out these TIES 2020 and TIES 2021 keynote speakers: www.youtube.com/user/EqualityVA/playlists. You can also check out local Black and brown trans-led organizations to give donations to here: equalityvirginia.org/resources/community-organizations/

There’s nothing more powerful than a story - to

There’s nothing more powerful than a story - to forge connections, deepen understanding, and create inclusive spaces.

This week, a new member of our speakers bureau, Cole, gave two presentations! One was with Mary Baldwin University students and staff, and another with trans and nonbinary students at a local high school. These presentations can make a big impact by showing ‘possibility models,’ and opening up hearts and minds!

Thank you to Mary Baldwin University for hosting us!

If you would like to welcome a speaker to an organization you’re involved with, fill out this form: bit.ly/ScheduleTransSpeaker or email us at info@equalityvirginia.org.