Arcigay
Bologna, Italy
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Founded in 1985, Arcigay is a non-profit association based in Bologna, Italy working on lgbtq+, human rights, health +4 more.
Arcigay is Italy's main LGBTQ+ non-profit association, founded in 1985 and operating across Italy through 74 local committees and affiliated associations. It works to promote equal rights, self-determination and an end to discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. Its activities include lobbying and campaigning for equality laws, including marriage equality and parenthood recognition; community-based HIV testing and HIV stigma reduction; anti-bullying and diversity education in schools; youth groups for people under 28; counselling networks for trans people and migrants; and a workplace diversity network. The association is registered as an associazione di promozione sociale and is funded through membership fees, private donations and grants from public and private bodies. It is independent of government, parties and religious bodies.
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Gruppi Scuola
Education · Italy
School groups running workshops and teacher training to prevent homophobic and transphobic bullying and promote education on difference.
Arcigay Giovani
Children & Youth · Italy
National network of youth groups for LGBTQ+ people under 28, offering peer support, youth policy work and youth camps.
Migranet
Refugees & Migration · Italy
National network of counselling desks for LGBTQ+ migrants and asylum seekers.
Programma nazionale di messa in rete di sportelli per persone Trans
Health · Italy
National network of first and second level counselling services for trans people.
ProTEST
Health · Italy
Rapid, free and anonymous HIV testing offered outside hospital settings, prioritising gay and bisexual men and trans people.
Diversity Net@Work
Employment & Skills · Italy
Network of companies and institutions promoting diversity management and inclusive workplaces.
LoStessoSì
Human rights · Italy
Permanent campaign for marriage equality and recognition of gay and lesbian parenthood.
Osservatorio Politico LGBTQIA
Human rights · Italy
Platform monitoring political parties, candidates and elected officials on LGBTQ+ issues.
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Sephora Italia, ViiV, Unione delle Chiese Metodiste e Valdesi, Rete degli Studenti, Unione degli Studenti, Unione degli Universitari, Studenti di Sinistra
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