Our Impact
Community Spotlight
RedLacTrans: Fighting for trans rights in Latin America and the Caribbean
In a region where 84% of countries still deny legal gender recognition, RedLacTrans is rewriting the narrative. Led by and for trans and gender diverse people across Latin America and the Caribbean, the organization is turning community-led documentation into a force for policy change.
30 April 2025
Community Spotlight
Trans Smart Trust Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the lack of legal gender recognition for trans, gender diverse and intersex individuals remains a significant challenge. Trans Smart Trust Zimbabwe is dedicated to championing the well-being and rights of trans, gender diverse and intersex people in all their diversity.
22 May 2024
Announcements
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Consultancy to develop a report on Anti-Gender Movements in the SWANA region
We are looking for a consultant to develop a report on anti-gender opposition targeting trans and gender diverse communities in the SWANA region.
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Call for Applications: Consultancy for the Development of GATE’s New Strategic Plan
GATE is seeking a consultant to develop a new strategic plan for 2026-2030. The candidate must have more than 5 years experience and knowledge of trans and gender diverse rights, advocacy and movement building strategies. Apply by 15 May.
Publication
Download Smart Guide for Communities: Trans Men in the Global HIV and Broader Health and Development Response
The smart guide will support you in effectively pushing for the inclusion of trans men in the global HIV response and provides guidance on how best to use the Policy Brief to advocate for trans-inclusive health initiatives at the national, regional and global levels.
Published 2 April 2025
GATE envisions a world free from human rights violations based on gender identity and expression
Founded in 2009, we work towards justice and equality for trans and gender diverse communities.
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Our Work
Human Rights
GATE is working to increase the meaningful engagement of trans and gender diverse activists and expanding human rights frameworks to be fully inclusive of our communities. This is how we do itHealth
GATE seeks to ensure that trans and gender diverse people of all ages can achieve the highest standard of health and well-being possible. This is how we do itMovement Building
GGATE works to support our communities by advocating for increased resources to fully fund community-led initiatives and providing capacity-building opportunities to build a self-sustaining movement. This is how we do it
News
Trans Advocacy Week: Making trans voices heard at the UN
15 May 2025
News
GATE’s Innovation Lab: a new strategy for sustaining the trans and gender diverse movement
27 March 2025
