A B O U T
EQUALITY ILLINOIS OUR MISSION The mission of Equality Illinois is to secure, protect, and defend equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in Illinois.
OUR VISION We envision a fair and unified Illinois where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where people live freely regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
OUR VALUES Inclusiveness. Equality Illinois belongs to all those who believe in our vision and mission and we will be accessible to and proactively engage others in our statewide community as owners of our vision and mission. Respect. Equality Illinois believes in the value of others—their opinions and their work. It is our respect for other that builds our collaborations and partnerships. Fairness. Equality Illinois believes that everyone should have the same rights, responsibilities and opportunities afford to them regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity expression. Effectiveness. Equality Illinois believers that success comes from the highest impact approaches to achieving our vision and mission. For more information about EQIL’s efforts, or for opportunities to get involved, visit: http:// www.eqil.org
2012 SAME SEX WEDDING PLANNING GUIDE
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