The International Advisory Council (IAC) serves the gay and lesbian members of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Our sole purpose for existing is to provide our experience, strength and hope to any arm of A.A. when called upon to do so , to work in the spirit of  Unity and Service with A.A. as a whole.

Our function is not that of a policy/ decision making board in matters affecting the gay and lesbian members of Alcoholics Anonymous , nor is our function to isolate or separate ourselves from the mainstream of A.A.

Charter of the International Advisory Council

The  INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL  for gay and lesbian members of A.A. is listed in all General Service Office A.A. directories under "Special International Contacts." It was established in 1981 to serve and have involvement of the lesbians, gay men and gay people in A.A.
(regardless of how they choose to identify themselves).

The council exists to serve lesbian and gay men in A.A. It does not speak for all gay and lesbian A.A. members but strives to serve as a communication link not only between and among gay and lesbian groups, but also with A.A. as a whole. This communication occurs within the context provided by A.A's Traditions and Fellowship's customs and procedures.

If you would like to work with IAC to achieve these goals, or you would like to make suggestions or comments please write to us at the following address:

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL