Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality across the U.S. and globe, as well as the recent work of Victory Institute.
Trump replaces openly gay army secretary with anti-LGBTQ state senator
Last week, President Trump selected Mark Green, an anti-LGBTQ state senator from Tennessee, for Secretary of the Army. Green…
LGBTQ and pro-equality legislators dissatisfied with false “compromise” on HB2
After almost a year of backlash from LGBTQ organizations, businesses, and larger civil society following the implementation of the controversial…
Hundreds gather for LGBTI leadership conference in Dominican Republic
Earlier this month, Victory Institute, Diversidad Dominicana, and Caribe Afirmativo hosted a two-day conference in Santo Domingo with LGBTI…
Victory Empowerment Fellows aim to make history
Two former Victory Empowerment Fellows are working hard to make history in Minneapolis. Andrea Jenkins and Phillipe Cunningham are…
LGBTI Student Activist Seeks Spot in University Student Union
All India Students Association candidate Asmita Sarkar made history at Jadavpur University, in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. She was…
Florida introduces LGBTQ non-discrimination bill
On February 2, the Florida legislature introduced a comprehensive non-discrimination bill protecting LGBTQ people in from discrimination in employment,…
LGBTI political training launches in South Africa
Victory Institute and Triangle Project held a training with 24 South African LGBTI leaders in Cape Town for the…
Indian Youth Party calls for affirmative action for trans people
On February 3, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) adopted a special resolution demanding more jobs and educational…
Victory Institute research finds LGBTI Hondurans want safety, political power
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute presented a study on LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and intersex) political participation in Honduras, on February …
Georgia introduces its first LGBTQ non-discrimination bill after increased LGBTQ representation
For the first time in Georgia’s history, the state legislature has introduced a comprehensive bill that would protect LGBTQ…
Diane Rodríguez elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador
Diane Rodriguez, a transwoman from Ecuador was elected to the National Assembly of Ecuador Sunday. A psychology graduate from…
Launch of research on political participation of LGBTI persons in Honduras
Caribe Affirmativo, National Democratic Institution, Somos CDC and Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute are launching the Researching on Political Participation…
