DeQH is the first South Asian LGBTQ national helpline, DeQH offers free, confidential, culturally sensitive peer support, information and resources by telephone for LGBTQ South Asian individuals, families and friends around the globe. The intent is to provide a safe and supportive ear for callers to share their concerns, questions, struggles or hopes through conversations […]
Sexual & Gender Minorities
Austin LGBT police officers release “It Gets Better” video
The Austin Lesbian and Gay Police Officers Association unveiled its own version of the “It Gets Better” viral video. The video features sworn and civilian Austin Police Department employees sharing their personal LGBT stories and experiences. Police Chief Art Acevedo also shared a message of support. “Being a gay woman growing up through the 60s and […]
Transgender and Gender Identity Respect Campaign
The District of Columbia Office of Human Rights (OHR) has launched a Transgender and Gender Identity Respect Campaign that advocates are calling the first government-funded campaign focused exclusively on the betterment of transgender and gender non-conforming people. Developed at the DC OHR in close consultation with transgender advocates and community members, the campaign aims to increase […]