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 […]
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 Executive Director of Equality Virginia. She previously served as Associate Regional […]
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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
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Join Us in the Movement to Make Positive Change for LGBT People in Virginia TAKE ACTION. MAKE CHANGE. Our Work Our work is in direct response to the state of Virginia for LGBTQ+ people. We recognize that in our Commonwealth, not everyone has the freedom and dignity to thrive. We’ve made it our mission to […]
Our Issues
OUR ISSUES Getting involved in advocacy work isn’t easy–in fact there’s structural boundaries that exist to make it harder for LGBTQ+ people to be included and get involved with the legislative process. From local school boards, to the state legislature, we’re here to help you get involved in the fight against hate. We work to […]
About
Read Our Full Strategic Plan Here Our Mission 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. Our Vision Lived Equality for LGBTQIA+ Virginians. We Believe We believe our best roles are in system level change, focused support for […]
Virginia is Still for Lovers: Why the Marriage Equality Ban Should Be Repealed
This June will mark eight years since the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality to be the law of the land, but Virginia still has a ban on same-sex marriage in its constitution.
In the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, the court found that the right to marry must be extended to couples of the same sex, and since then,
Virginia is Still for Lover: Why the Marriage Equality Ban Should Be Repealed
By Narissa Rahaman This June will mark eight years since the U.S. Supreme Court declared marriage equality to be the law of the land, but Virginia still has a ban on same-sex marriage in its constitution. In the landmark case Obergefell v. Hodges, the court found that the right to marry must be extended to […]
Virginia Senate Committee Kills Remaining Anti-Trans Bills; No Anti-Trans Legislation Will Pass in Virginia This Legislative Session
Today, Equality Virginia, the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, praised the Virginia Senate Education
