GATE - Global Action for Trans Equality

HIV continues to have a disproportionate impact on trans and gender diverse people. Yet, #trans men and other assigned female at birth trans persons are still excluded by omission across the HIV response globally. On top of that, anti-gender movements have severely impacted the health of our communities. What do you feel are the barriers keeping organizations away from including these communities? 1. They don't know how to debunk myths with facts (they might not have good data on trans men & #HIV) 2. They struggle to address key issues faced by trans men in an effective way Whatever the challenge is, be aware of our useful resources to effectively include trans men in the HIV response: Policy Brief: https://lnkd.in/ekbb9rnq Factsheet:https://lnkd.in/e5iuc7H4 Recommendations to Tackle Anti-Gender Opposition Impacting the Health Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Communities: https://lnkd.in/ey64S7h7

💡 Want to deepen your understanding of anti-gender movements and their serious impact? Discover 4 helpful resources that can support you and your organization in: ✅ Recognizing, documenting, and addressing anti-gender movements; ✅ Understanding their impact, both globally and regionally; ✅ Debunking myths and misconceptions about trans people; ✅ Effectively counter anti-gender extremism narratives. Explore now: https://lnkd.in/eQCV9EZX 🔗 Share it with friends to spread awareness around #socialjustice and #GenderEquality movements. #TransRights #HumanRights #AntiGender

"70% of trans and gender diverse organizations operate with less than US$10.000 a year". They know how hard it is to fund in turbulent times such as the ones we are currently living in. It is time to explore #HIV #grantmaking strategies to advance health and #humanrights for all! If you are in Washington D.C, register to attend the 2025 Funders Concerned About AIDS Global Philanthropy Summit on 27 - 28 January 2025.

In the Bahamas, trans and gender diverse people are only allowed to change their name, not their gender or sex marker in their legal documents. In addition, they must undergo a deed poll and publicly announce their intention to change their name in the national official gazette. 📢 Although anyone can protest against these intentions, no one has legally opposed them, despite the increased levels of hate speech on social media against the community. During the meeting facilitated by Alexus D'Marco, Executive Director of United Caribbean Trans Network, we listened to trans youth reporting misgendering and discrimination at work, as well as lack of access to hormones and limited trans-competent providers. 🏳️⚧️ Despite all the hurdles, the trans and gender diverse community in the Bahamas is leading LGBTIQ+ rights activism, bringing expertise to the national #HIV response and engaging in innovative research on climate justice. 🌎 Find out more about our Thrive Consortium: https://lnkd.in/eTadrPH5

Secrecy around sexuality and gender diversity, as well as social discrimination, might be keeping trans and gender diverse people away from seeking life-saving HIV prevention and treatment services in the Bahamas. During the past week, GATE staff visited the Bahamas and learned from the United Caribbean Trans Network and The Bahamas AIDS Foundation about the major challenges trans and gender diverse people face regarding health access and the national HIV response. We need to find innovative intersectional ways to improve communities' knowledge and education on #HIV issues, as well as how to increase HIV prevention and treatment rates. We thank Alexus D'Marco and Arame Ford, the president of the Bahamas AIDS Foundation, for the opportunity to meet and foster future collaborations. We wish to better support regional and local organizations in addressing the needs of #trans and gender diverse communities in the Bahamas. Find more about our Thrive Consortium: https://lnkd.in/eTadrPH5

Far-right, ultraconservative forces are threatening democracy, human rights, and progress on critical issues like #climatechange and #genderequality. This shift, fueled by economic hardships and voter dissatisfaction, exploits marginalized communities as scapegoats, such as trans and gender diverse communities, intensifying political polarization. We "need to propose new and better solutions instead of simply criticizing the solutions offered by the opposing side," states Levan Berianidze, GATE's Human Rights Lead.

We are seeking a Consultant to conduct an external assessment of our Trans Men & HIV project. In this role, you will assess the project impact, document successes, challenges, and lessons learned, and make recommendations on strengthening future projects. Are you an experienced consultant who is familiar with health and human rights issues impacting trans men and trans masculine communities? We encourage applications from trans, gender diverse, and intersex people from the Global Majority, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people and people of color, D/deaf and disabled people, people from a migrant background, and sex workers. Read the Terms of reference and apply by 10 January 2025: https://lnkd.in/extPz2nw #Opportunity #Consultant #Trans #HIV

We are seeking a Movement Building Officer to support GATE’s strategic goals by coordinating its membership program and assisting in expanding its movement building initiatives. Are you that dedicated community organizer and connector with a strong record in the field of trans and gender diverse organizing and networking, collaborative programs creation, and non-profit development? We encourage applications from trans, gender diverse, and intersex people from the Global Majority, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people and people of color, D/deaf and disabled people, people from a migrant background, and sex workers. Read the Terms of reference and apply by 10 January 2025: https://lnkd.in/eQr6fUF4

Ariadne Ribeiro Ferreira is living proof that trans women are amongst the key populations most vulnerable to violence and at risk of acquiring #HIV. Years ago, after experiencing a traumatic (rape) event she contracted HIV. Despite this devastating situation, she began treatment and continued her life with determination and resilience! She is also the proof that trans women can be great leaders and find innovative strategies to #EndAIDS! Ariadne joined UNAIDS in 2019 and has been working with UN Plus, pioneering innovative strategies to uphold dignity in every workplace. Find more about Ariadne's inspirational story: https://lnkd.in/gez2M-6i

On #WorldAIDSDay2024 commemorations, Simon Petitjean, GATE's Chair, delivered a speech during yesterday's UNAIDS event in Geneva, alongside Rocco Senatore, PVA Genève Director and Mahesh Mahalingam, UNAIDS Chief of Staff. The event, led by Winnie Byanyima, was a moment to remember, reflect and recommit to rights and it called on world leaders to take the rights path! Access UNAIDS take the rights path report: https://lnkd.in/gM7XdupM Photo credit: UNAIDS #Ledaership #EndAIDS