GLSEN is proud

to work with the Administration and members of Congress, along with state and local policy makers, to champion inclusion and safety in K-12 schools for all students.

I rise up for LGBTQ+ youth because...

“...every child deserves to be loved, cherished, and celebrated for who they are”.

— Speaker Nancy Pelosi

“...I am the proud mom of a trans daughter, and every child deserves to live as their authentic selves”.

— Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal

“...two out of every five Black LGBTQ+ students experience harassment or assault at school. They deserve a country that loves, treasures, and protects them”.

— Congresswoman Cori Bush

“...as a former educator, I know that every student deserves to feel safe and supported in the classroom”.

— Congresswoman Judy Chu

“...each and every student deserves to show up in the classroom as their full, authentic selves, free from bigotry, and without free from discrimination”.

— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley

GLSEN Chapters empower and mobilize youth leaders to bring GLSEN’s visions, programs and resources to their local communities.