In such critical times, with uprising far-right extremism, hate speech and violence against our communities and the lack of funding to strengthen community-led organizations, GATE is launching “Politics is Trans Toolkit!“
The Politics is Trans Toolkit is a collection of two powerful resources grounded in resilience and self-determination, equipping individuals, collectives, and allies with the tools to challenge systemic barriers and create meaningful change:
1. Guide to Advocacy and Participation
The guide provides foundational knowledge to help you understand political systems, build advocacy strategies, and advance trans and gender diverse liberation.
2. Workbook for Advocacy and Action
The workbook complements the guide with practical exercises, reflection tools, and actionable steps to turn strategies into transformative action.
Why this toolkit matters?
Politics is inherently trans! Every act of living authentically as a trans or gender diverse person challenges oppressive systems and reclaims space.
Whether you’re organizing grassroots movements, leading campaigns for gender-inclusive policies, or crafting strategies to dismantle barriers, the toolkit strengthens your efforts to create more just and safe societies.
What this toolkit offers?
By engaging with the guide and workbook, you will:
- Analyze and navigate systems: Understand political systems, power structures, and decision-making spaces to identify where and how to advocate effectively.
- Apply practical strategies: Use adaptable exercises and frameworks to strategize, negotiate, and advocate across diverse political contexts.
- Center lived experiences: Explore case studies and activities that reflect intersecting identities, ensuring strategies resonate with your unique context.
- Develop essential skills: Build capacities such as storytelling, coalition-building,
It is time for you to reclaim political power, understand political systems and power structures and effectively engage in political processes!
Read and download both resources.
