Our Work
Leading the conversation. Shaping the media narrative. Changing the culture. That’s how GLAAD accelerates acceptance for LGBTQ people.
Our Areas of Expertise
GLAAD works through entertainment, news, and digital media to share stories from the LGBTQ community that accelerate acceptance.
Consulting and training
GLAAD Media Institute
GLAAD Media Institute
The GLAAD Media Institute enables people to build the core skills and techniques that effectuate positive cultural change. This is accomplished through three pillars: training, consulting, research.
Learn More Communities of Color & Media
Communities of Color & Media
Read related articles and learn about our work surrounding issues impacting LGBTQ communities of color.
Learn More Transgender Media
Transgender Media
GLAAD's Transgender Media program works with entertainment, news, and digital media to tell authentic stories from the transgender community, increasing visibility of and accelerating acceptance for trans people everywhere.
Read More Medios Latinos y en Español
Medios Latinos y en Español
The Spanish-Language and Latine Media program works across entertainment and news media to increase the quantity and quality of LGBTQ representation.
Read More HIV Stigma & Resources
HIV Stigma & Resources
Find resources, guidelines for cultivating fair and accurate reporting and sharing of experiences related to HIV, treatment & care, and of people living with undetectable HIV.
Learn More Gaming
Gaming
We work with the video game industry to provide consulting, education, and resources that make LGBTQ characters more authentic.
Learn More Advocacy and Accountability
News Media & Rapid Response
News Media & Rapid Response
Working with journalists and news outlets, our team serves as a resource to newsmakers and ensures that the media is accurately and fairly representing LGBTQ people in its reporting.
Read More Social Media Safety Program
Social Media Safety Program
GLAAD’s Social Media Safety program is working every day to hold tech companies and social media platforms accountable, and to secure safe online spaces for LGBTQ people.
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GLAAD Accountability Project
The GLAAD Accountability Project monitors and documents individual public figures and groups using their platforms to spread misinformation and false rhetoric against LGBTQ people, youth, and allies.
Learn More Trump Accountability Tracker
Trump Accountability Tracker
GLAAD is monitoring Donald Trump’s LGBTQ record and history including executive orders, legislative support, nominations and statements.
View all Journalist Fact Sheets
Journalist Fact Sheets
Find fact sheets on LGTBQ issues in the headlines. Each one contains valuable resources and content to help accurately portray our community and speak to the false narratives and combat disinformation.
View all Media Reference Guide
The Media Reference Guide is created for journalists and media creators who want to tell the stories of LGBTQ people fairly and accurately.
Learn More #SpiritDay
#SpiritDay
#SpiritDay is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.
Learn More Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
GLAAD is working to mobilize and educate voters. Find voting information, related articles and media resources.
Learn More 20 Under 20 List
20 Under 20 List
The 20 Under 20 Program seeks to celebrate and spotlight the next generation of LGBTQ leaders in media advocacy, including journalists, actors, musicians, activists, and other young change agents.
Learn More "Here We Are"
"Here We Are"
GLAAD and GROUND Media launch storytelling campaign to increase support for transgender Americans.
Learn More Research
2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising In this report, we learn directly from industry leaders how…
GLAAD’s Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker Disclaimer: Readers should be aware that the following report contains…
2024 Studio Responsibility Index The GLAAD Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) maps the quantity, quality and…
2024 State of HIV Stigma Report This marks the fifth year that GLAAD, with Gilead…