Gender equality in education and work allows a society to reach its full human potential and become the most productive and resourceful nation it can be. Although Australia has come a long way in our access to education for women, it still has a long way to go to increase women’s economic participation and workplace opportunities. 

Gender bias, challenges with child care, lack of workplace flexibility and inequity in pay means that a lesser amount of women are able to fulfil their career potential due to social and structural limitations. 

As the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a force of more than one million members and supporters nationwide — all committed to making HRC's vision a reality

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 350 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors.
 

Gay City Health Project is a multicultural gay men's health organization located in Seattle, WA and the leading provider of HIV and STI testing in King County. Our mission is to promote the health of gay and bisexual men (including those who are transgender) and prevent HIV transmission by building community, fostering communication, and nurturing self-esteem.

Gay City was created in 1995 by a group of community activists with a bold vision of transforming gay culture, health and quality of life in Seattle. Our focus at Gay City is to promote the comprehensive health – physical, mental, social, political, and spiritual – of all gay, bi, and trans men in Seattle. We're committed to a vision of a healthy, united, inclusive, gifted, and powerful gay community.

Lambert house is a center for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning youth that encourages empowerment through the development of leadership, social, and life skills.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance is committed to preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS.

To combine business development, leadership and social action to expand economic opportunities for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and those who support equality for all

The Rainbow Center's mission is to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity by providing education, resources, information and opportunities for empowerment to individuals and organization with the south Puget Sound area. We find our activities falling into three general categories.

We are Tacoma Lesbian Concern (TLC). TLC is a non-profit organization which has been in existence since the 1970's. We are a group of South Puget Sound lesbian women organized for a threefold purpose: 1) to provide opportunities for socializing, 2) to arrange supportive networking, and 3) to furnish political education and awareness. To meet these goals we schedule, support and attend a wide variety of activities, work with other groups for common goals, and have a great time doing it! This web site is offered to hook you up with current events, TLC membership, and other organizations that may interest you.