GLAAD

Founded in 1985, GLAAD is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change. As the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, GLAAD works to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of LGBTQ people in media and entertainment. Through storytelling, media accountability, and community engagement, GLAAD amplifies authentic LGBTQ voices and drives acceptance worldwide.

Mission

GLAAD’s mission is to rewrite the script for LGBTQ acceptance by ensuring fair, accurate, and inclusive representation in media. The organization tackles tough issues, shapes narratives, and provokes dialogue to create cultural change. GLAAD envisions a world with 100% LGBTQ acceptance, where everyone can live the life they love.

Key Work and Impact

• Media Advocacy: GLAAD holds media outlets and social media platforms accountable for misinformation and ensures authentic LGBTQ stories are told.

• Cultural Change: Through campaigns, programs, and partnerships, GLAAD inspires positive representation and fosters understanding of LGBTQ lives.

• Community Engagement: GLAAD creates national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance and protect the progress achieved over decades.

History

GLAAD was founded in response to the AIDS crisis and discriminatory media coverage in the 1980s. Its founders used facts and compassion to challenge harmful narratives and advocate for LGBTQ rights. Over the years, GLAAD has become a powerful force for change, influencing media representation and shaping public perception of LGBTQ issues.

GLAAD continues to fight for a world where LGBTQ people are fully accepted and celebrated.