LGBT organizations

Mermaids

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
LGBT organizations, Video games, Creative works, Mermaids, Ico, Freedom of information in the United Kingdom, Information Commissioner's Office

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined transgender charity Mermaids £25,000 for failing to keep the personal data of its users secure.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined transgender charity Mermaids £25,000 for failing to keep the personal data of its users secure.

The First Global Mermaid Outreach - World Ocean Day on June 8th

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Monday, June 7, 2021
LGBT organizations, Downtown Las Vegas, Mermaid, Nereids, Oceanids, Therianthropy, World Oceans Day, WOD, Jeff Weiner, Articles, Time

LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mermaids from USA, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Israel, Egypt, UK and Australia broadcast live from around the world on June 8th, World Ocean Day.

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  • LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Mermaids from USA, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, Israel, Egypt, UK and Australia broadcast live from around the world on June 8th, World Ocean Day.
  • "We have mermaids live in tails interviewing experts at global facilities on WOD.
  • These interviews will be presented to over 25,000 classrooms through our partnership with CILC (Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration)," comments Jeff Weiner, CEO of Fins Magazine.
  • For more information about World Ocean Day: https://worldoceanday.org/

EyeBuyDirect Echoes New Findings On LGBTQ Youth Mental Health From The Trevor Project

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Suicide in the United States, LGBT organizations, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Organizations, Articles

70% of LGBTQ youth stated their mental health was "poor" most of the time or always during COVID-19.

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  • 70% of LGBTQ youth stated their mental health was "poor" most of the time or always during COVID-19.
  • Yet, nearly half of LGBTQ youth could not access the mental health care they desired.
  • More than 80% of LGBTQ youth stated COVID-19 made their living situation more stressful and only 1 in 3 LGBTQ youth found their home to be LGBTQ-affirming.
  • "The results from The Trevor Project's annual survey on LGBTQ youth mental health are eye-opening and reinforce the need for partnerships like ours," said Jim Merk, Brand Director for EyeBuyDirect.

GUESS Watches creates colorful capsule collection to support Pride month this year through a new partnership with The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people.

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Suicide prevention, Suicide in the United States, Personal life, Articles, LGBT organizations, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Questioning, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project, Suicide intervention

Each offering a meaningful expression when worn with pride on the wrist.\nIn the U.S., more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year.

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  • Each offering a meaningful expression when worn with pride on the wrist.\nIn the U.S., more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year.
  • The Trevor Project works to save young lives by providing free and confidential support through its 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, and text crisis services.
  • Ann Marie Santo, VP Global Marketing\nThe Trevor Project is the world\'s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning) young people.
  • GUESS Watches are sold in over 100 countries worldwide through a network of distributors and retailers.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/guess-watches-creates-colorful-c...\n'

The Trevor Project CEO Amit Paley Named by the World Economic Forum as one of its Young Global Leaders

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, Personal life, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, LGBT organizations, Articles, Questioning, National Suicide Prevention Week, You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project

NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director of The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, was named today by the World Economic Forum as one of it Young Global Leaders.

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  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amit Paley, CEO and Executive Director of The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, was named today by the World Economic Forum as one of it Young Global Leaders.
  • The Forum of Young Global Leaders identifies the world's most promising leaders under the age of 40 - people driving innovation for positive change across civil society, arts, culture, government, and business.
  • "I am honored to be named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and to be given the opportunity to promote LGBTQ youth mental health and suicide prevention around the globe," said Paley.
  • The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ young people seriously consider suicide each year in the U.S. alone.

The Trevor Project Releases New Research Report Focused on Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
LGBT organizations, Suicide in the United States, Suicide prevention, The Trevor Project, West Hollywood, California, Organizations, Articles, Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth, Libraries and the LGBTQ community

The intersection of identities for Black LGBTQ youth make them particularly susceptible to increased victimization and mental health concerns.

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  • The intersection of identities for Black LGBTQ youth make them particularly susceptible to increased victimization and mental health concerns.
  • "All Black Lives Matter: The Mental Health of Black LGBTQ Youth" utilizes an intersectional lens to better understand the Black LGBTQ youth experience among a national sample of over 2,500 Black LGBTQ youth by highlighting and building upon many of the findings released from The Trevor Project's 2020 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health as they relate to Black LGBTQ youth.
  • -44% of Black LGBTQ youth reported seriously considering suicide in the past 12 months, including 59% of Black transgender and nonbinary youth and half of all Black LGBTQ youth ages 13-17 years old.
  • Visit TheTrevorProject.org/Resources for resources supporting LGBTQ youth and mental health, including Black and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations and Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health.

NGPA - The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community - Announces Next President

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Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Equality Federation, LGBT organizations, Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders, LGBT, Human sexuality

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The NGPA today announced the selection of Brian Gambino as its new president.

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  • ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn., June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The NGPA today announced the selection of Brian Gambino as its new president.
  • In 2017, NGPA merged with the NGPA Education Fund and the combined group created the role of president, which Pettet assumed.
  • Founded in 1990, the NGPA is an international organization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) aviation professionals and enthusiasts from around the world.
  • Through education, outreach programs, and events, the organization encourages members of the LGBT community to begin aviation careers; fosters equal treatment of LGBT people in aviation through advocacy and outreach; promotes aviation safety, and provides an affirming social and professional network for the LGBT aviation community.

Aidan Currie Named Executive Director Of Reaching Out MBA, Inc., The Leading Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual And Transgender Business Graduate Organization

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Wednesday, September 5, 2018
LGBT, Reaching Out MBA, Gender, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, LGBT organizations

BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Reaching Out MBA, Inc., the nation's leading organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) MBA & business graduate community, has announced that following a yearlong nationwide search Aidan Currie will be its next Executive Director.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Reaching Out MBA, Inc., the nation's leading organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) MBA & business graduate community, has announced that following a yearlong nationwide search Aidan Currie will be its next Executive Director.
  • Aidan has long been an active volunteer in several LGBT organizations including the NGLCC, Lost-n-Found Youth, and Rainbros.
  • Reaching Out MBA is a 501(c)(3) organization that educates, inspires, and connects lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) MBA students & professionals/alumni, and their related graduates at business schools around the world.
  • Reaching Out MBA provides year round programming for LGBT students and professionals anchored by its annual ROMBA conference.