Queer 4 EV
Queer 4 EV Portsmouth Community Meet Up This year at Equality Virginia we’re focusing on getting out into the community and meeting folks where they live! As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to finish out our Queer 4 EV community meet-ups on December 8th at Post Secondary Brewery in Portsmouth, VA! Join […]
Virginia World AIDS Day Events
Events in Central Virginia World AIDS Day: Explore the AIDS Quilt and Red Ribbon Giveaway November 27, 2023 until December 1, 2023 @ Health Sciences Library Lobby (509 N. 12th St., Richmond, VA) The National AIDS Memorial, in collaboration with the AIDS Quilt Touch team, has created an interactive platform that features all the panels […]
Trans Day of Remembrance Events
Trans Day of Remembrance Events in Virginia Events in Central Virginia 11/21 – Equality Loudon, Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMEST – 43454 Crossroads Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA Join us and local leaders from Crossroad United Methodist Church’s affirming community as we recognize the continued epidemic of violence against transgender […]
GLAAD, Equality Virginia on What’s at Stake for LGBTQ Voters in Critical 2023 Election
GLAAD, Equality Virginia on What’s at Stake for LGBTQ Voters in Critical 2023 Election Today GLAAD, the world’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy organization; and Equality Virginia, the leading statewide LGBTQ group advocating and organizing across the Virginia Commonwealth, released a fact sheet for reporters and Virginians on key issues and considerations for LGBTQ voters and […]
Gender Marker and Name Change Clinic
Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic October 21, 2023 We are partnering with Virginia Equality Bar Association for a Name and Gender Marker Update clinic on October 21st. This Clinic will cover legal aspects of name and gender marker changes. Sign up here to request an appointment where you can receive pro bono (free) assistance […]
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Legal Aid The Virginia Values Act, which went into effect on July 1, 2020, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit applications. RESOURCES: 3 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: CIVIL RIGHTS | DISCRIMINATION | LOW-INCOME | FAMILY COURT | IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM […]
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ADVOCATE ORGANIZE ENGAGE Equality Virginia advocates and organizes across Virginia to build a future where all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and broader spectrum of people (LGBTQIA+) thrive. Virginia has an estimated 1000 + LGBTQ+ population We’re building a future where we all have the safety and dignity to thrive. When equality thrives in our […]
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Equality Virginia: Youngkin Administration Targets LGBTQ+ Youth in Newly Released Virginia Department of Education Policies
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Equality Virginia, the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, released the following statement in response to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) decision to finalize its model policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students in Virginia’s Public Schools after an eight […]
