About Us – Equality Illinois

ABOUT

On behalf of 500,000 LGBTQ+ Illinoisans, Equality Illinois and the Equality Illinois Institute brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power across Illinois, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve.

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MISSION
Equality Illinois builds a better Illinois by advancing equal treatment and full acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community.

VISION
Equality Illinois envisions a fair and unified Illinois where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where all people live freely regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or gender expression.

POLICY

We defend our civil rights wins from anti-LGBTQ+ attacks and advance pro-LGBTQ+ policies with a focus on education, health care, and criminal justice.

PEOPLE

We work to get LGBTQ+ leaders in positions of influence throughout the state with an emphasis on placing LGBTQ+ Illinoisans on key state boards and commissions.

POWER

We create a civically-powerful statewide network of LGBTQ+ champions by identifying, training, and supporting LGBTQ+ and allied community groups throughout the state so they can grow and embolden their base.

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