Empowering LGT Young People
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BeLonGTo is the national organisation for LGBT young people aged between 14 and 23. Established in 2003, they provide a safe, positive, and fun environment for LGBT young people.

GCN (Gay Community News) is Ireland’s longest-running national gay publication and a not-for-profit registered charity. It was first published on February 10, 1988 after Tonie Walsh and Catherine Glendon, both activists on the Dublin gay scene; decided it was time for Ireland’s gay and lesbian population to have a free publication of their own.

G-force is an LGBT group of Gardaí. The aim of G-Force is to provide a confidential support structure for LGBT members, both personally and professionally within an Garda Síochána.

GLEN (Gay & Lesbian Equality Network) is working to achieve full equality and inclusion for LGB people in Ireland, and protection from all forms of discrimination. It was founded in 1988 and has been committed to securing legislative and social policy changes to bring about equality for the LGB population in Ireland ever since.

Greenbow LGBT Society of Ireland is a registered charity run for the benefit of all Deaf LGBT adults all over Ireland. Their aim is to support and develop the deaf LGBT community of Ireland.

The LGBT Lawyers’ Association of Ireland is an educational, advisory and advocacy group made up of LGBT and allied lawyers and students in Ireland. Their aim is to create awareness of the legal issues affecting the LGBT community, to combat discrimination and to advocate for equality.

LGBT Noise is an independent non-party political group which is campaigning for the provision of civil marriage for all people in Ireland irrespective of gender and sexual identity. Noise is also active in highlighting other areas of discrimination against LGBT people such as; homophobia, the blood ban, religious ethos exemption, parenting and reproductive rights.

Marriage Equality is a non-profit, single issue, national grassroots advocacy organisation. They argue that lesbians and gay men should have the right to marry, in a civil registry office, and gain the same legal rights associated with marriage for themselves and their families.

The NXF is an Irish voluntary non-governmental organisation working for the betterment LGBT people. For the past 22 years, the NXF has published GCN magazine as a free resource for Ireland’s LGBT community.

Outhouse is the resource and community centre for the LGBT communities in Dublin. Outhouse has come about through the efforts of people who have been working since 1994 to provide a focal point for LGBT communities. Open 7 days a week, its services include: a café, meeting rooms, information and referral services, library, theatre space and support to community groups and organisations.

Running Amach is a Social Networking Club for LGBTQ Women. Most Events are organised in Dublin but events happen all over the Country.

TENI is non-profit organisation which supports the transgender community in Ireland. TENI seeks to improve the situation and advance the rights and equality of trans people and their families.