Scorecard
Legislative Scorecards FURTHERING LGBTQ+ PROTECTIONS Scorecard We at Equality Virginia are pleased to offer you our 2023 Legislative Scorecard. This is a brief but comprehensive summary of the legislative work that has been done to further protections for LGBTQ+ Virginians, especially highlighting trans and nonbinary youth. Everything is on the line this year for LGBTQ+ […]
Latinx
Latinx En Equality Virginia, nuestro trabajo está enfocado no solamente en abogar por el bienestar y la igualdad de nuestra comunidad LGBTQ+ en Virginia, también como parte de nuestro liderazgo y desarrollo por la comunidad, queremos brindar un espacio seguro para nuestra comunidad Latinx en Virginia, sabemos que hay muchas inseguridades, miedos y limitaciones que […]
Letter to Bedford County School Board RE: Proposed Revisions to INB “Teaching About Controversial Issue” Policy
Dear Bedford County School Board,
I am writing to you on behalf of Equality Virginia, the leading advocacy organization in Virginia seeking equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people in all corners of our Commonwealth.
Community Support
CommunitySupport Our community keeps us safe and helps us to thrive. We’re here to build Virginia’s LGBTQ+ community. RESOURCES: 9 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: FAMILY | EDUCATORS & STUDENTS | BIPOC COMMUNITY | ASIAN COMMUNITY | COURT ADVOCACY Family Support & Education He She Ze & We (HSZW) He She Ze & […]
Health and Safety
Health & Safety We realize legislators in Virginia have been trying to attack and limit LGBTQ+ Virginians access to affirming, supportive, safe healthcare. We will continue to provide resources and information detailing how to access care. Ensuring affirming care for transgender and nonbinary Virginians is accessible and safe in Virginia is a priority. RESOURCES: 5 […]
Housing
Housing Members of the LGBTQ community may be more likely to experience homelessness, particularly among trans individuals, due to family rejection, employment discrimination, and inadequate access to affirming services. We believe every LGBTQ+ person deserves access to safe, affordable housing. RESOURCES: 4 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: YOUTH & YOUNG PEOPLE | DOMESTIC […]
Legal
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 […]
Youth Support
Youth Support We’re creating a Virgina where all LGBTQ+ youth have the support and dignity to thrive. Youth are our future. There’s no time to wait to support our youth. RESOURCES: 9 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: ADVOCACY & POLICY | HOUSING | COMMUNITY | MENTAL HEALTH | YOUTH CRISIS Advocacy & Public […]
Meet the Team
MEET THE TEAM AT EQUALITY VIRGINIA. Get to know the board members and roles we have to help defend LGBTQ rights in Virginia. Contact Us Staff Narissa Rahaman (she/her) Executive Director Narissa Rahaman is an experienced advocate and campaign manager who currently serves as an Associate Regional Campaign Director for the Human Rights Campaign, managing […]
News
NEWS ROOM Looking to stay up to date with LGBTQ+ related issues and news? This is your one stop shop for Virginia news. Events Press Release Op-Eds
