Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (
GLAD) is a non-profit legal rights organization in the United States. The organization works to end discrimination based on
sexual orientation,
HIV status, and gender identity and expression. The organization primarily achieves this goal through litigation, advocacy, and education work in all areas of
LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) rights and the rights of people living with HIV. In addition, GLAD operates a legal information line, GLAD Answers, where LGBTQ & HIV+ residents of New England can receive attorney referrals and information about their rights.