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LGBTQ ADVOCACY

Our statewide advocacy initiative, RiseOut, represents a shared vision of justice and equity for the future of the LGBTQ community in New York State.

Our legislative priorities, known as the RiseOut People’s Platform, were created in collaboration with dozens of LGBTQ community leaders across New York State. Together we are fighting to:

  • Advance Equity & Inclusion for Transgender & Gender Nonconforming People
  • Increase Access to Affirming Mental Health Services
  • Promote Restorative Justice Principles
  • Ensure LGBTQ Visibility & Affirmation
  • Demand Economic Justice

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RISEOUT PARTNERS

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RiseOut works to mobilize people across New York State to work as change agents, ensuring that the diverse concerns of LGBTQ community members are heard. Find out below how you can participate in RiseOut, so that we are all equipped to be strong advocates for LGBTQ New Yorkers.

PETITION: HELP ENSURE LGBTQ EQUITY AND JUSTICE IN NY

Sign our petition to help pass laws that will protect and affirm LGBTQ and all marginalized New Yorkers, reducing the disproportionate harm our communities face due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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ACTIVIST-IN-RESIDENCE FELLOWSHIP

The Center seeks to contribute to the social justice movement by investing in the next generation of Black, Indigenous, and other leaders of color who are committed to transforming social and economic conditions, and to advancing equity and opportunity for the LGBTQ community in New York.

The fellowship program provides support to individuals who are established or emerging activists with bold, cutting-edge ideas for advancing LGBTQ rights in New York State. In its inaugural year, the program seeks to specifically and intentionally support Black LGBTQ New Yorkers as fellows.

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RiseOut Partners

RiseOut partners comprise more than 50 LGBTQ and allied organizations from every region of New York State. Our collective work to advance LGBTQ equality statewide is a broad and diverse collaboration—and together we are already making historic progress.

If your organization would like to become a RiseOut partner, please email advocacy@gaycenter.org.

RISEOUT ADVOCACY COUNCIL

The RiseOut Advocacy Council works in collaboration with RiseOut as a cohort of diverse thought leaders across progressive sectors.

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The Center is a proud member of Equality Federation, a social justice, advocacy and capacity building organization serving and supporting state-based LGBTQ advocacy organizations. The Center is also a proud member of The New York Civic Engagement Table, a statewide network of organizations working on civic and electoral engagement.

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