Utah Pride Center - Vision and Guiding Principles

Vision and Guiding Principles

The Vision and Guiding Principles Statement reads:

"Vision & Guiding Principles Our Vision: A LGBTQ community living openly in dignity united in working for acceptance and equality. Our Guiding Principles:

  • We believe in the dignity and equality of all people.
  • We believe in innovative thinking and responsible action.
  • We believe those individuals who know or who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity deserve a safe, nurturing environment.
  • We believe in programs which educate, empower and foster integrity.
  • We believe in celebrating diversity.
  • We believe in the importance of educating the community-at-large about issues affecting LGBTQ people.
  • We believe in working collaboratively with LGBTQ organizations locally and nationally."

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