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Affirmation to Join Giving Tuesday on November 28, 2023

November 16, 2023 |

This GivingTuesday, Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families, and Friends will inspire generosity by holding local community and virtual events in cities and countries across the world for and by LGBT Mormons,…

Affirmation receives nomination for the San Sebastian Awards 2023 

November 9, 2023 |

The San Sebastian Awards are given by the San Sebastian community of Bogota Colombia, each year they recognize organizations that seek to give support to the LGBTQIA+ community, this year…

Affirmation Mexico attends the Day of the Dead parade

November 7, 2023 |

Within Mexican traditions and festivals, the Day of the Dead is one of the most important dates in the entire country. During November 1 and 2, the country is filled…

Creating Worldwide Communities of Safety, Love, and Hope

October 29, 2023 |

Creating Worldwide Communities of Safety, Love, and Hope Your financial support allows Affirmation to create communities of safety, love, and hope for LGBTQIA+ current and former Latter-day Saints and their…

Frederick Bowers Appointed as Senior Vice President of Affirmation

October 29, 2023 |

We are pleased to introduce you to the newest member of the Affirmation Executive Committee, Senior Vice President Fred Bowers. Fred began his involvement with Affirmation: LGBT Mormons, Families, and…

Members of Affirmation Venezuela in virtual meeting with the Swiss embassy training

The Swiss embassy trains members of Affirmation Venezuela

October 29, 2023 |

Strengthening capabilities is essential for any organization that wants to be successful. By optimizing internal processes, organizations can save time and money, and better serve their beneficiaries. That is why,…

Dallin Oaks, on cue, reaffirms LDS Church’s Family Proclamation as ‘irrevocable doctrine’

October 29, 2023 |

Since his ordination to LDS apostleship in 1984, next in line as prophet, Dallin Oaks, has branded his image on vehement defenses of heteronormativity and consistent delegitimization of LGBTQ+ identities…

Our Dear Affirmation Family,

September 1, 2023 |

On Thursday, August 24, 2023, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced updated expectations for students at Brigham Young University, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii and Ensign College, revising Student Ecclesiastical…

Faceless doll. A reflection of my time at the Affirmation Dominican Republic Conference.

August 30, 2023 |

A few days ago, I had the opportunity to visit Santo Domingo to attend the Affirmation conference in the Dominican Republic. I was very excited to get to know this…