Estonian LGBT Association

Estonian LGBT Association (Estonian: Eesti LGBT Ühing) is the official representative of LGBT citizens in Estonia. Focusing mainly on informing the general public about LGBT people, sexual education and advancing LGBT Rights.

Education

Estonian LGBT Association offers schooling for teachers and socialworkers. The purpose of the training is to help individuals who work with adolescents to understand LGBT people, their situation in Estonia and how to offer support to people who experience homophobic harassment.

LGBT Rights

Estonian LGBT Association offers support and encourages individuals to advance LGBT rights in Estonia.

The president of the Estonian LGBT Accociation, Helen Talalaev, has supported the genderneutral marriage law, claiming that same-sex couples are already living together and this new law would give them legal security.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Helen Talalaev 16.05.2013 "Kõik pered väärivad Eestis kaitset" Postimees.

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