by abryant

Georgia Equality Partners to Offer LGBTQ Law and Policy Series

On September 24, 2020, Georgia Equality, Equal Footing LLC, Transformation Journeys Worldwide, and Lambda Legal hosted their second session in the Law & Policy Series, focused on What organizations can do to promote equitable healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, over 37 companies joined us to learn about the obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ people, whom are more vulnerable to health risks and face discrimination in healthcare.

LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV face discrimination in the provision of health care services, and are especially vulnerable to breaches of confidentiality in medical settings, and to violations of their personal autonomy regarding reproductive decisions, sexual health, gender expression, transition-related care, HIV care and other matters.

Many are unable to find services in their area, encounter discrimination or refusals of service, or delay or forego care because of concerns of mistreatment.

Many states are working to pass laws to protect LGBTQ+ people, but we are also seeing proposed rules and bills that target LGBTQ+ (specifically Transgender) people. These bills could override local protections and may allow use of religion to discriminate.

Attendees gained:

  • Greater insight into issues that impact LGBTQ+ employees
    • Broader knowledge that will enable quality discussions within organizations
    • Information that will support more informed business decisions
    • Awareness of action steps that can be taken by your organization and individual employees
    • A better understanding of Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal and their critical role in the
    LGBTQ+ community
    • Availability of additional educational resources

 

Please join us for Session 3, on October 23, from 12:00 – 1:00PM, where representatives from Georgia Equality and Lambda Legal will discuss employers’ role in creating supportive communities for LGBTQ+ youth with emphasis on schools/sports, homeless & foster care and healthcare. Email email hidden; JavaScript is required if you are interested in learning more.