Advocacy

This section addresses important issues related to GLBTQ youth, and strategies on how you can become involved in your community. The only prerequisite to being an advocate is being committed to the issue!

Features
Learn more about the Day of Silence, building coalitions, affordable housing for people living with HIV and more!

School Activism
Read about making your school safer and ending harrassment.

College Activism
Get ideas about how to be an activist on campus!

Pride
Pride Month is celebrated every June. Read some personal stories by other youth about why Pride is important to them.

Sexual Health Advocacy
Learn about a National HIV Testing Campaign, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day and the war on condoms.

Queer History
Read about some fabulous lesbian, bisexual and transgender women in history, and more about the civil rights movement.

Need activism ideas?
Are you an activist in your school? Read this article for 57 ideas on how to get involved!

Take Action Center
Send letters to Congress, write the media and learn about your Representatives!