Common Language

Focus on supporting, organizing and advocating rights for lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in China.

Goals

We seek a common language for different groups of people, promote communication and cooperation, and aim at enhancing the public's understanding of LGBT issues. We work to eliminate discrimination against the LGBT community, improve their social conditions, and fight for LGBT rights through public education and activism.

Major Projects

• 2005, Lesbian Health Research
• 2007 - 2009, Lesbian Anti-domestic Violence Program and Blood Donation Laws Research
• 2009 - Present, Beijing Lesbian Community Development Oral History Program

Major Achievements

2008, Netherland Mama Cash “She Changed the World” Award

Major Funders

Overseas foundations

Major Partners

Aibai Cultural Education Center (爱白文化教育中心), Beijing LGBT Center (北京同志中心), Les+ Workshop (les+工作室), Hello Comrade Internet-powered Campaign (同志你好行动网络), Anti-domestic Violence Network (反家暴网络), Qianqian Law Firm (千千律师事务所), Media Monitor for Women Network (妇女传媒监测网络)

Distinctions

We focus on training activists, incubating and supporting grass-root organizations, building a transnational action network, eliminating discrimination against LGBT people, and cooperating with NGOs from different sectors.