Membership
Join our community and become part of a global, interconnected network that supports and empowers trans and gender diverse communities! Membership

Community Spotlights
Hear stories from our communities and find out how our work affects the everyday lives of trans and gender diverse people. Community Spotlight

Case Studies
Delve into the transformative impact of our work with case studies showcasing how we transform our communities. Case Studies

Endorsements

There aren’t a lot of organizations that truly have a global focus when it comes to transgender-led organizations who are working on HIV and AIDS. So I think partnerships are really important, in particular, partnerships among trans organizations. Something that I've been really pleased with, partnering with GATE, is that we have been able to leverage resources, the limited resources that each of our organizations brings to the table, and we've been able to accomplish more with those limited resources than we would be able to accomplish by ourselves, supporting one another in the process.

– JoAnne Keatley | IRGT Chair
More Endorsements
Our Work
Donate
Trans and gender diverse communities worldwide are in crisis, with vital services under threat. The situation is urgent! Help us respond - donate now. Read more

Fundraise for GATE
Raise money to help transform lives worldwide. Get involved and support our communities! Read more

Corporate Engagement
Join us to build partnerships focused on equality and dignity for all. Read more

Join Our Newsletter
Sign up for our newsletter and stay updated! Sign up now
Knowledge Portal
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors! Read more

Staff
Meet our staff members! Read more

Vacancies
Explore exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team! We encourage applications from trans and gender diverse people, Black, indigenous and Latinx people and people of color, D/deaf and disabled people, people from a migrant background, and sex workers. Check out our current job openings

About Us
Global Action for Trans Equality works to advance justice and equality for trans and gender diverse communities around the world. Read more

Our Donors
GATE works together with our donors to make a significant impact on our communities’ lives worldwide! Read more

Contact Us
GATE - Global Action for Trans Equality
580 Fifth Avenue, Suite 820
New York, NY 10036

info@gate.ngo More contact information

Abhina Aher

Abhina Aher, transgender activist from India working for the last 25 years on the issues of human rights and health for vulnerable communities living with or affected by HIV.

Section

Work area

Tags

Published
6 February 2024

She has won several awards for her exceptional advocacy of transgender rights. She established the first advocacy dance group led by transgender people in India called Dancing Queens and the collective community-based organization of trans men and women for transgender welfare called Transgender Welfare Equity and Empowerment Trust (TWEET) Foundation. She was part of the technical support teams of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National AIDS Control Society (NACO). She holds a postgraduate diploma in NGO management and a diploma in software programming and is a prominent leader of the Hijra (socio-ethnic) community in India.

Join Our Newsletter