Resources
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 […]
Safe Schools Campaign
Safe Schools Campaign Advocating for Inclusive and Affirming Schools FIGHTING FOR STUDENTS. Our Safe Schools Work Equality Virginia’s work advocating for inclusive and affirming schools dates back to at least 2013, when many school divisions were considering whether to add sexual orientation and gender identity to their non-discrimination policies. This work has evolved over time […]
Legislative Success
Legislative Success Affirming Families (SB1321) Virginia has established a legal path to parenthood for unmarried LGBTQ couples and expands Virginia’s stepparent adoption provisions to legally recognize diverse and modern family structures. (SB 245 & HB 386) Virginia has banned the practice of conversion therapy on minors by licensed professionals. Building Safer Communities The LGBTQ “panic […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
