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
Article
Why the world needs “Trans Advocacy Week”
Read more about what is Trans Advocacy Week, why the world needs it, what’s at stake and why investing in it is maintaining grassroots leadership.
Published 8 July 2025
Event
Relevant sessions for trans and gender diverse communities at the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science
GATE has compiled a list of sessions chosen for their relevance to trans and gender diverse communities.
Kigali, Rwanda
13 to 17 July 2025
13 to 17 July 2025
News
Politics is Trans Toolkit!
A guide designed to empower trans and gender diverse people to participate in politics and advocate for systemic change!
Published 19 May 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.
Read more about our history
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
Community leaders defend human rights in the HIV response
16 July 2025
News
Women living with HIV lead the way amid crisis and change
15 July 2025
GATE takes part in a number of global events each year. Read the latest information about the events that we will be taking part in!
GATE regularly hosts and engages in key events for our communities. Currently, we don’t have any events scheduled, but keep checking back for information and updates on our upcoming gatherings.
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