Support organizations that fight for the constitutional rights of queer people, such as the ACLU .
Gender identity is one's internal sense of being a man, woman, or another gender, while sexual orientation refers to who someone is attracted to.
An abbreviation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit. This umbrella term describes a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
The culture generally celebrates pride, diversity, individuality, and sexuality.
Support groups that provide resources for LGBTQ+ individuals in need, such as the Trevor Project or It Gets Better Project .
Human rights organizations, like OHCHR , emphasize protecting LGBTI people from violence, preventing torture, and repealing laws that criminalize consensual same-sex relations and transgender people. Educational Resources