ACCEPT (organization)

ACCEPT is a non-governmental organization that advocates for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) people in Romania.

The organisation also advocates on behalf of individuals with HIV-AIDS and carries out several programs to encourage safe sex.

At the time, the Article 200 from the Romanian legislation was in effect, which criminalised same-sex relationships and contributed to human rights violations, including police abuse against LGBT people.

The main aim of ACCEPT, early in its history, was to lobby and campaign against this piece of legislation.

Since 24 March 2008, the organization has also run "INFO ACCEPT", a hotline for LGBT support issues such as coming out, overcoming discrimination or questions regarding sexual orientation.