Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Meet the Fall 2020 Victory Congressional Interns
Four outstanding LGBTQ undergraduates have been selected nationwide for this Fall’s Victory Congressional Internship.The Victory Congressional Internship (VCI)…
My Virtual Candidate and Campaign Training Experience
Guest post by July Virtual Candidate & Campaign Training Attendee: Jer Adrianne Lelliott (she/they)I came to the Victory Institute…
Former El Salvador Trainee Aleja Menjívar Becomes Formal Central American Parliament Candidate
Elections for El Salvador’s representatives of the Central American Parliament, or PARLACEN, will take place February of next year.…
Meet the Dominican Republic Class of 2020
Meet the 32 outstanding LGBTIQ leaders selected for this year’s LGBTI political leadership training in the Dominican Republic. These…
First Transgender Mayor in France Marie Cau Makes LGBTQ History
This May, the northeastern French town of Tilloy-lez-Marchiennes marked a significant achievement in the country's history when it elected…
Meet the 2020 Victory Empowerment Fellows
LGBTQ Victory Institute is proud to announce the 2020 Victory Empowerment Fellows — our program designed for LGBTQ leaders…
Black queer and trans officials lead fight against white supremacy and state violence
As we enter this year's Pride month, Black LGBTQ leaders are fighting for intersectional police reform solutions as Black…
‘A knee on the neck of Black America’
America is grieving. Another Black American, George Floyd, was senselessly killed by a police officer, adding another name to…
Meet the Summer 2020 Victory Congressional Interns
Twelve outstanding LGBTQ undergraduates have been selected nationwide for this summer’s Victory Congressional Internship.The Victory Congressional Internship (…
Coronavirus Pandemic Responses from LGBTQ Elected Officials: Update #1
In these uncertain and unprecedented times, LGBTQ elected officials have stepped up to the place to lead their communities,…
Colombia, Panama and Peru Gender Restrictions Harm Transgender Residents
Throughout the month of April, executives in Colombia, Panama and Peru have each enacted gender-based restrictions in attempt to…
Former South African Victory Institute Trainee Thokozile Nhlumayo to Join Mandela Washington Fellowship
Executive Secretary of the International Youth Parliament Thokozile Nhlumayo will join the Youth African Leaders Initiative (YALI) for its…
