NGLTF Continues History of Inclusion
TGs Added To Major Gay Group Mission Statement
WASHINGTON, DC---September 19, 1997
The National Gay
and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) today announced the
adoption of a new mission and vision statement. In
addition, the organization announced the election of new
board co-chairs and the appointment of three new members
to its board of directors.
At a September 13 meeting, the board adopted new language
for its mission and vision statements. The newly approved
mission statement reads: "The National Gay and Lesbian
Task Force works to eliminate prejudice, violence and
injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered
people at the local, state and national level." The
language in the new vision statement reads: "As part of
a broader social justice movement for freedom, justice and
equality, we are creating a world that respects and
celebrates the diversity of human expression and identity
and where all people may fully participate in society."
"Our revised mission statement is the result of discussions
by our board and staff to add clarity to our work," said
Kerry Lobel, executive director of the NGLTF. "As gay,
lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, our future is
closely linked to other movements for social justice. We
have recommitted ourselves to that important work."
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