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Anti-Violence is Anti-Genocide.
October 7, 2024
As an organization dedicated to supporting and advocating with LGBTQ+ survivors of violence, the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) is deeply devastated by the ongoing genocide and human rights violations […]
Read MoreLetter to AVP’s Communities: New Leadership and Vision for AVP
September 17, 2024
AVP is steady and AVP is adapting. That is the message from AVP’s Board of Directors and Management Team following a recent period of transition for the 40 year-old organization. […]
Read MoreMischief Toys to Donate Pride 2024 ‘Snazzy Daddy Gastley’ Figure Proceeds To AVP!
June 19, 2024
We are grateful and excited to share that, for the second consecutive year, Mischief Toys will be donating the proceeds from their special 2024 Pride Gastley figure and companion pin […]
Read More“Anti-Violence is Anti-Genocide” Statement FAQs
October 7, 2024
Why is AVP posting about this ? AVP was born from the understanding that we can’t aim for healing and liberation if we stay silent. There’s no room for division in […]
Read MoreLearn more about the harm LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces faced in 2022.
LGBTQ Safe Spaces Protection Project
Celebrate 40 change makers who have played an important part in AVP’s forty-year history!
AVP’s 40 Change Makers
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