Read the incredible stories of LGBTQ+ leaders advancing equality around the globe.
President Trump sued over trans military ban
On Wednesday August 9, two LGBTQ groups, the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) and GLBTQ Legal Advocates &…
Future LGBTI candidates in the Dominican Republic graduate from first LGBTI Political Leadership School
This past week, the first graduation of students from the LGBTI Political Leadership School took place in Santo Domingo.…
Senator Tammy Baldwin pushes for LGBTQ census questions
In March of this year, the U.S. Census Bureau concluded that there was no need to ask about sexual…
Indian LGBTIQ Leadership Academy Trainees meet with government officials in Hyderabad to discuss transgender issues
On July 24, 2017, 20 participants from the LGBTIQ Leadership Academy in India, organized by Solidarity Foundation and the…
New Data Analysis: LGBTQ Women Win Elections at Higher Rates
LGBTQ women running for office win their elections at a significantly higher rate than LGBTQ men, according to a…
Study on LGBTI political participation finds growth in visibility and success of LGBTI candidates in Peru
LGBTI candidates and issues are experiencing an increase in visibility, according to findings presented Wednesday.At the 22nd International Book…
Victory Institute applauds defeat of Affordable Care Act repeal
Victory Institute President & CEO Aisha C. Moodie-Mills released the following statement in response to the failed Senate efforts…
LGBTQ officials respond to Trump’s tweets about transgender military service
On the heels of President Trump's announcement banning transgender troops from serving, LGBTQ leaders sprang into action on Wednesday,…
LGBTQI activists in South Africa call for repeal of exemptions to performing same-sex marriages
LGBTQI rights activists are pushing South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Hlengiwe Mkhize to call for an amendment to repeal…
Study examines why women are less likely to run for office
Above: Rep. Park Cannon is one of the youngest state lawmakers in Georgia history.A recent study by POLITICO, American…
Future LGBTIQ candidates meet political party officials in India
Earlier this month, participants from Victory Institute and Solidarity Foundation’s LGBTIQ Political Leadership Academy organized a Civil Society Forum…
Congressional LGBT Caucus denounces amendment to end trans medical care in military
UPDATE 07/13/17 at 6:00 p.m. EST: The anti-transgender amendment was defeated in a 214-209 vote. The Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus…
