Issues
Equality North Carolina works on a broad range of issues affecting the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. [We are continuing to develop this section of our site. Check back for more information soon.]
- Domestic Violence
- LGBT North Carolinians need equal protection and services for victims of domestic violence.
- HIV/AIDS
- HIV/AIDS continues to affect the LGBT community. Prevention, education and treatment are key.
- Elections
- Equality North Carolina's electoral work.
- Marriage Equality
- State law denies same-sex couples equal access to the rights and responsibilities of civil marriage.
- Safe Schools
- All students deserve a safe environment where they are able to learn free from discrimination and harassment, yet many North Carolina schools fail to protect LGBT students.
- Sexual Privacy
- North Carolina's unconstitutional Crime Against Nature law regulates private, consensual sexual activity between adults.
- Sexuality Education
- Most North Carolina schools fail to provide students with adequate information to protect themselves from disease and pregnancy if they choose to become sexually active, and ignore the needs of LGBT youth.
- Transgender
- Transgender issues.
- Violent Crime
- LGBT North Carolinians are often targeted for violent attacks based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
- Discrimination
- Discrimination against LGBT individuals should not be allowed in employment, housing, credit.
- Local LGBT-Friendly Policies
- A listing of local governments known to have LGBT-inclusive policies related to non-discrimination or domestic partnership.
Faith and Fairness Town Hall
