Saplinq, o.z (SQ) is a civic association founded in 2012, dedicated to the professional and personal development, support and protection of human rights of LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) people in the Slovak Republic. SQ provides training and educational activities that support LGBT+ initiatives, builds and expands networks of mutual support for LGBT+ adult educators in Slovakia, and connects them with wider networks within the EU. They educate and empower LGBT+ community leaders, tackling issues including social exclusion, discrimination, and violence based on homophobia, transphobia or gender expression.