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GATE campaigns globally for trans,
gender diverse and intersex equality


Global Action for Trans Equality (GATE) is an international advocacy and expert organization focused on gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics. We work towards justice and equality for trans, gender diverse, and intersex (TGDI) communities.

Rooted in our movements, we work collaboratively with strategic partners at the global level to provide access, knowledge, and resources.

GATE is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the USA.

About Us

Founded by Mauro Cabral Grinspan and Justus Eisfeld, GATE has been working towards towards justice and equality for trans, gender diverse and intersex communities since 2009.

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Our Work

GATE works collaboratively with strategic partners to advocate and create opportunities for inclusion of our communities in global decision-making processes.

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Across the world, our communities face discrimination, violence and often death as a result of marginalisation and stigma. Together we can help to change this reality.

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Latest News

  • text: applications are open for scholarships and self-pay registrations. Unite, Advocate, Thrive! and Global Trans Conference. Apply by 7 March.

    Applications are open for the Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference 

    You can now apply for the Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference. GATE is providing a number of scholarships for attendees. Apply by 7 March.

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  • Conference title: Unite! Advocate! Thrive! followe by GATE black logo and the text: Global Trans Conference. Human rights, Health and Movement Building. A symbol of a calendar with the dates: 20 to 21 july. A symbol of a location: Munch, Germany

    Announcing the Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference

    GATE is delighted to announce that we are hosting Unite! Advocate! Thrive! Global Trans Conference in Munich, Germany, from 20 – 21st July 2024. Applications opening soon!

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  • Support for trans civil society-led reporting to UN human rights mechanisms

    Support for Trans civil society-led reporting to UN human rights mechanisms

    GATE is offering financial assistance to trans and gender diverse organizations, to cover the fees associated with writing reports for submission to UN human rights mechanisms.

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Latest Resources

  • Text: trans men in the hiv response

    Trans Men in the Global HIV Response: Policy Brief and Factsheet

    To counter the exlclusion of trans men in the Global HIV Response, GATE has developed a Policy Brief and Factsheet that summarise key information to ensure that they are not left behind.

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  • cover page of reaffirming autonomy of trans and gender diverse children and adolescents

    Reaffirming Autonomy of Trans and Gender Diverse Children and Adolescents

    GATE’s paper stresses the role that States play in ensuring trans and gender diverse youth’s access to bodily autonomy, gender-affirming healthcare and legal gender recognition.

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  • white background with a square red frame and the text: anti-oppression and health equality; Joint briefing on discrimination, punitive laws and other social determinants of health. Logos of partners on the bottom

    Anti-oppression and Health Equity

    This year there will be three health-related United Nations (UN) High-level meetings (HLMs) focused on tuberculosis (TB), pandemic preparedness prevention and response (PPPR), and universal health coverage (UHC). GATE collaborated with STOPAIDS, Results UK, WACI Health, Kampala Initiative, INPUD, GNP+, and ICW on a joint briefing – Anti-Oppression and Health Equality – which addresses discrimination, punitive laws, and other social determinants of health.

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